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Meet Malaysia’s most anticipated new tourism developments

January 7, 2020 by Editorial Team

The Golden Shores of Malaysia to welcome Anantara’s first resort in the country. Anantara luxury hospitality chain lands on The Golden Shores of Malaysia with a flexible resort-managed rental program. Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the opening of the brand’s first luxury hotel in Malaysia. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is ready to … Read more

Waldorf Astoria Unveiled Private Island with Treetop Dining and Private Yacht

May 23, 2019May 9, 2019 by Editorial Team

Secluded enclaves and a tranquil escape for discerning travelers: Waldorf Astoria Unveiled A Private Island Resort in the heart of three Maldives islands. Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi Maldives, the new private resort by Hilton’s iconic brand of luxury hotels and resorts, is spread across three separate islands and features 122 different villas. This is the fifth … Read more

Why You Should Book that Luxury Cruise Holiday

May 1, 2019April 18, 2019 by Editorial Team

Going on a cruise around the Caribbean or the Mediterranean is a dream come true for holidaymakers. You can relax on the deck of the ship under the sun while sipping champagne or a cocktail. You could also take advantage of booking up one of the Luxury Retreats villas for a few days … Read more

Architect Jean-Francois Adam’s vision of contemporary yet timeless Indian Ocean living: LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius

March 19, 2018 by Editorial Team

LUX* Grand Gaube has re-opened this month already welcoming its first guests. All rooms, suites and villas of the newly re-opened LUX* Grand Gaube Mauritius offer stunning seaviews and airy verandas, some with outdoor baths or sundecks edged by the resort’s private cove. Fitted with LUX* Sleeptight mattresses and highest quality refined Egyptian cotton linens, … Read more

It’s official: there’s another luminary in the world of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

December 13, 2017 by Editorial Team

BVLGARI unveiled its fifth and newest property, the Bulgari Resort Dubai. Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai – first-of-its-kind development for Bulgari, both in scale and magnitude.

Bulgari Resort Dubai - Bulgari Aerial — images source: bulgarihotels

On 5th December, Bulgari Hotel & Resort Dubai held its launch event, hosting guests including model Bella Hadid, Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander, model and actor Jon Kortajarena, and model Jasmine Sanders, for an unforgettable night of dining and dancing beneath the stars.

Situated on the man-made Jumeira Bay, an island carved into the shape of a seahorse and adjoined by a 300m bridge to central
Dubai coastline, the new Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai is a true ‘urban oasis.’ The complex also comprises a private
Marina featuring 50 boat berths and the first world’s Bulgari Yacht Club with unparalled views over the sea. Guests can also enjoy the 1,700 square-metre Spa with hammam, indoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon with a traditional barbershop and
hairdresser.

Designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the Italian architectural firm that has created all the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, the
158,000 square-metre property is a premiere for Bulgari, both in scale and significane. Charming with a Mediterranean village
feel, the luxury complex features the Resort, six residential buildings with 173 sea facing apartments, 15 private mansions, and
Bulgari’s first-ever Marina and Yacht Club.

Comprised of 101 rooms and suites, as well as 20 Bulgari villas with pool, garden and sea-view, The Bulgari Resort &
Residences Dubai offers a full range of amenities, such as the gourmet Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, the Il Café open all day , Il
Bar with its iconic oval-shaped freestanding bar and La Spiaggia the most exclusive beach Club with private beach and a unique
mosaic-design outdoor swimming pool.

The Bulgari Resort Dubai promises to make its inaugural holiday season nothing short of spectacular, as it unveils a stunning calendar of festivities. Guests can immerse themselves in the season with a special Afternoon Tea, or treat the little ones to a pyjama party or cooking lesson courtesy of our Little Gems Club. For Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s, the celebrations continue with tantalising menus, champagne and dancing beneath the stars.

Resorts, Urban Resorts, and Private Homes: Ultra-Luxury One&Only announces expansion

April 27, 2017April 26, 2017 by Editorial Team

All One&Only Nature Resorts will offer incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences and provide pure celebration of each dramatic location, offering access to nature’s best kept secrets in inspired itineraries.

Minimal impact will be made to the location—from development to operations—and guests will have an opportunity to “give back” with hands-on, interactive, immersive experiences with the local community, each perfectly curated to the destination.

Following the success of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in Australia as the first hotel in the world to achieve internationally accredited carbon-neutral certification by CarbonZero, all One&Only Nature Resorts will aim for this distinction. In addition, the culinary philosophy will be based on the very best seasonal, regional, and, where possible, organic produce from local boutique farms and private growers.

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One&Only Nature Resorts will provide a wide variety of spectacular accommodations, all placing an emphasis on privacy and beautiful vistas. Like all resorts within the One&Only collection, One&Only Nature Resorts will celebrate its location, showcasing each country’s rich history and reflecting the local culture with a design appeal to attract the contemporary traveler seeking ultimate luxury.

Joining Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, two spectacular resorts will be introduced under One&Only Nature Resorts, One&Only Nyungwe House and One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, both located in Rwanda. One&Only Nyungwe House,which will welcome guests this year, is designed to fit harmoniously within its natural surroundings and is situated in Gisakura, a working tea plantation, on the edge of the Nyungwe National Park. The Nyungwe Forest is thought to be one of the oldest forests in Africa, with incredible diversity including over 13 different species of primates, representing 20% of all the apes in Africa, and 75 different species of mammals.

Luxury suites and villas will be modern in design, yet feature traditional African touches, and overlook the vast African terrain with private decks and fire places. Guests can explore the National Park including exploratory treks to discover chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and the Kamiranzovu Swamps and Waterfalls. Bird watching should not be missed with over 275 species of birds in the lush surroundings, including giant hornbills, great blue turacos, and red-breasted sparrow hawks.

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, located near the village of Kingi, will be incredibly positioned on the foothills of the Virunga Volcano range. This beautiful resort, nestled among a forest of eucalyptus trees will provide breath-taking views of Rwandan hills and the slopes of the Volcanoes National Park.

Guests will be able to discover the magical habitat of Mountain Gorillas—a rare adventure—as Rwanda is one of only three countries in the world where the critically endangered mountain gorillas live. Experts estimate that there are only 780 mountain gorillas still in existence with one third habituating Rwanda. Conservation efforts are funded by a limited amount of permits and funds are allocated to anti-poaching efforts and local communities businesses.

After over 40 years of conservation and habitat restoration efforts, the population of mountain gorillas has steadily increased, with a 14% increase in the past 12 years. In addition to the Gorilla Trek, guests will also be able to discover Golden Monkeys, as well as visit Dian Fossey’s Karisoke Camp.

Bespoke accommodations will honor the location and natural elements will be woven throughout the resort, to inform the design of both the public and private spaces of the resort. Local African cuisine will surround a traditional Boma, providing the perfect location to share adventures from the day and enjoy fruit and vegetables from the resort’s garden. The resort will also offer an indulgent One&Only Spa and Fitness Centre, honoring the inspired surroundings with treatments using traditional African elements, as well as the latest state-of-the-art technology.