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InterContinental Tahiti Resort and Spa

Nestled amongst tropical gardens and blue lagoons sits InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. With breath-taking views across the Pacific Ocean, endless thrilling adventures and some of the best food on Tahiti, this resort and spa is the ultimate destination for visitors to French Polynesia. For travellers seeking a relaxing and peaceful holiday, InterContinental Tahiti comes with infinity pools, beautifully manicured grounds and plenty of water-side seating where you can enjoy a cocktail with the sound of the ocean crashing around you. For some light retail therapy, the resort also has an on-site boutique where you can purchase handcrafted items and other souvenirs.

Hide Away Guest House

Hide Away Guest House is a charming 4-star B&B located just a twenty-minute walk from the centre of Knysna and the beautiful waterfront. There are several incredible restaurants in the local area, as well as cafes and coffee shops. Guests can enjoy a restful stay in this comfortable home away from home, with close proximity to the stunning Knysna Forest, an absolute must on the Garden Route. The thick treeline is almost impenetrable in some places, and the landscape is filled with ancient trees such as Outeniqua yellowwood which reach up to the heavens, dwarfing all that stands around them. Guests can also visit the nearby Knysna Elephant Park and meet the amazing grey giants who live there.

Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa

Situated in lush, landscaped tropical gardens beside the Indian Ocean and a white sand beach, Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa offers guests an atmosphere of tranquility and simple luxury. The individually appointed thatched villas are nestled into the greenery of the gardens and linked by wooden boardwalks, the main communal areas such as the restaurant and bar are situated within thatched gazebo-style structures that blend seamlessly into the natural beauty of the area. Île Sainte-Marie has an incredible history and diverse culture; and Princesse Bora Spa & Lodge offers visitors a chance to experience incredible beauty and natural wonders, but mora mora, softly, softly. That life is to be enjoyed, not fretted away.

Les Trois Métis

Stay inside a part of Malagasy history in the capital’s city centre in the grand Les Trois Métis hotel. With a friendly atmosphere and a convenient location, this stately hotel built in 1913 offers comfortable accommodation surrounded by culture. An ideal base for your adventures in Antananarivo, relax in the hotel’s bar lounge for the happy hour or evening entertainment. The 24-hour reception is happy to help with any enquiries and the hotel has a choice of terraces and balconies for impressive views of the city below.

Relais Du Kirindy

Relais du Kirindy is located within Kirindy Mitea National Park. The accommodation is made up of individually appointed stilted wooden bungalows, each featuring a terrace that offers guests spectacular views over the grounds and park, home to a diversity of endemic wildlife and dotted with breathtaking baobab trees.
The onsite restaurant offers continental breakfast every morning, and an a la carte lunch and dinner menu with authentic Malagasy dishes. The dining room opens out onto the pool and bar area, where guests can enjoy a sundowner whilst enjoying the stunning surroundings.

Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe is full of surprises, offering guests the chance to experience the unique terrain of Aba Huab Valley. This location is both intimate and spacious, offering its guests amenities such as En-suites, a lounge area and twin beds, all whilst embracing the uniqueness of its location, immersing guests in rooms that feel like cool caves. The property operates as an eco-friendly camp, allowing guests to enjoy the natural stunning views that are on offer and visit the UNESCO world heritage site Twyfelfontein. There is also a refreshing swimming pool nestled in the rocks at the site as well as an outdoor fireplace, perfect for evenings unwinding at the lodge after a day of exploring. Guests can also take game drives at the property to get up and close to the wildlife and take hiking trails to explore the flora and fauna. Staying at Camp Kipwe is the perfect chance to experience the desert in all its glory all whilst in style and comfort.

Okonjima Plains Camp

Set within the secluded wilderness of Okonjima Nature Reserve in Namibia, the family friendly Okonjima Plains Camp is the perfect place to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With just 30 rooms in total, the camp is an incredibly private place to visit and is also wheelchair accessible with ramps leading up to the rooms. Double beds and a double shower fill the rooms, as do amenities such as a mini fridge, tea/coffee facilities and fans to maximise guests comfort during their stay. You can also enjoy access to an entertainment venue and communal area that includes a dining area, bar, swimming pool and picturesque views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains. This makes your time here all the more comfortable and social should you wish it to be. Originally a cattle farm since the early 1920’s, Okonjima’s attention is now focused on recovering the grass plains and turning it into a nature reserve, with a particular focus on carnivore conservation. With the close help and collaboration of the AfriCat Foundation, it has quickly become a sanctuary for Namibian wildlife such as cheetahs, leopards and brown hyenas. Guests will be able to witness these creatures up close and personal when staying at the camp, taking game drives and guided bush walks with experts. Visible from both the main property and the individual rooms, animals roam freely across the reserve, leaving those who visit feeling truly immersed within the natural surroundings during their stay.

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum is a family-owned and operated resort that lies in the historical city of Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city situated in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The resort was founded in 1673 and is home to an impressive museum that celebrates Mexico’s history of chocolate. Hacienda Uxmal features beautiful hand-painted tiles, sculpted masonry, and hints of Mayan culture blended with a contemporary interior that offers guests an authentic setting to relax in between venturing to the local Uxmal Archaeological Site and Pyramid of the Magician.
Guests can enjoy a luxurious stay in the heart of this historical region and learn about the civilisations that have flourished and waned here. The resort features a working plantation filled with beautiful fruit trees and a number of walking and jogging trails that allow guests to spend time admiring the resort’s natural surroundings.

Okonjima Bush Suite

The Private Bush Suite is situated in the open Acacia thornveld within the secluded wilderness area of the Okonjima valley with a backdrop of the sandstone Omboroko Mountains. It is approximately 3.5km from the Plains Camp and 500m from the Bush Camp. Located on the edge of a natural waterhole, its two separate, luxury, en-suite bedrooms under a double-volume thatched roof can accommodate a family or group of four (4 max: one group only). Frequent leopard and cheetah sightings during game drives is what African safaris are made of! Though guests also indulge in smaller pleasures, such as the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush, spotting wildlife at the watering holes situated at each accommodation, the flavoursome food and welcoming hospitality. Okonjima also offers a number of activities to guests and day visitors , from hiking and mountain biking with your own mountain bike to bird watching and a fitness retreat.

Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge

Located on a 60,000ha private reserve which shares a border with the Etosha National Park, this secluded safari camp is a true Namibian treasure. Opened in 2016, the Safarihoek team’s continued aim is to expose its guests to the real and raw side of Namibia, while not forgoing the comforts. Here is where you can explore the wilderness, spot endangered species and economically support those actively trying to save them and their habitats. Relax in the serenity and silence, as distant calls of wildlife meander across the grassland; take a dip in the sparkling pool, enjoy delicious seasonal dinners, and most of all bask in the beauty of the Namibian savannah. Make memories you’ll treasure forever as you spend evenings by the fireside watching the stars, and magical mornings driving out into the wonder of the reserve.