DESTINATION OF

THE MONTH

CORFU

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Known as the Garden Isle of The Ionian, Corfu boasts numerous palaces, museums, fortresses, archaeological sites and over 120 beaches.

 

The entire old city of Corfu Town is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an eclectic mix of old and new. Castles, ancient ruins, gracious mansions, narrow streets are clustered around a sheltered harbour.

 

Corfu is home to a significant mountain range with valleys and rivers, waterfalls, lagoons and numerous caves to explore.

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Once you reach the coastline, elegant hotels, sand and shingle beaches, small traditional fishing villages and the warm waters of the Ionian Sea await.

 

The beaches are also beautiful on the neighbouring isles of Paxos and Antipaxos, both easily reached by boat from Corfu Town’s harbour.

TRENDING

NOW

SRI LANKA

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This beautiful island formerly known as Ceylon is home to six world heritage sites, stunning beaches, tea plantations and ancient cities.

 

Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle includes some breathtaking sites including the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla, a World Heritage Site dating back to the 1st century BC.

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Spend a few days in Yala National Park and enjoy game drives in search of all of the incredible wildlife that this park has to offer. Among its residents are one of the world's largest concentrations of Leopards, as well as Elephants, Sloth Bears, Sambar, Jackals and crocodiles. 

 

When it comes to relaxation, the South Coast offers secluded coves, tropical gardens and sleepy fishing villages. Tangalle is the perfect base to go Whale Watching and even spot Turtles hatching under the moonlight.

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HOT

PROPERTY

SVART HEALTH AND WELLNESS HOTEL

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Located in the Norwegian Arctic Circle, the Svart Health and Wellness Hotel is set to pioneer a new responsible travel and wellness experience.

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The solar-powered property, which will harvest more energy than it consumes over its lifetime will open in 2022. It sits at the foot of the Svartisen Glacier, on stilts over the waters of the Holandsfjorden Fjord.

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The hotel will offer a spectacular indoor-outdoor wellness hub, where there will be treatment rooms with outdoor bathing facilities, a relaxation lounge, swimming pool, yoga and sound-healing studio, steam rooms and gym.

 

Guests will be able to sign up for personalised wellness plans. Programmes will target the mind, body and skin, with a wide range of treatments, nutrition coaching and outdoor activities including ice climbing, yoga, diving, cycling, kayaking, fishing and foraging.

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