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TOP 5 VISITED
WILDFLOWER HALL, SHIMLA IN THE HIMALAYAS, INDIA
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I was lucky to win a stay here when Cox & Kings launched its Relax and Explore brochure. I fell in love with Shimla and the setting of this hotel is stunning, in the foothills of the Himalayas surrounded
by forests. The hotel has a old English charm about it and the service is impeccable. This is a hotel for truly relaxing.
OBEROIHOTELS.COM/OBEROI_WILDFLOWERHALL
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ECLIPSE, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
A beautiful small boat, don’t expect the facilities of a large ship, but for laid-back style and great service this is perfect.
SANCTUARYRETREATS.COM 4
HOTEL BRISTOL WARSAW, POLAND
A charming old hotel in the best location for exploring Warsaw, the food here was some of the best I have eaten.
STARWOODHOTELS.COM/ LUXURY
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BELMOND HOTEL MONASTARIO, CUSCO, PERU
A beautifully converted monastery, such a calm atmosphere in the middle of the city.
BELMOND.COM/MONASTERIO 5
FOUR SEASONS, DOHA, QATAR
Typical Four Seasons style and service, you feel like you are in the lap of luxury when your sunglasses are routinely polished.
FOURSEASONS.COM/DOHA TOP 5 WISH LIST
EXPLORA RAPA NUI, EASTER ISLAND
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One of my dream destinations. I love the ethos behind this hotel, as it has such a strong commitment to sustainability and the environment without compromising on luxury.
There’s a real focus on exploration with more than 20 different guided hikes, bike rides and fishing and snorkelling expeditions.
EXPLORA.COM/EXPLORA-RAPA-NUI
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ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA
I love safari and this reserve ticks all the boxes.I have clients who have been twice and they have sold it to me.
ULUSABA.VIRGIN.COM
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HUVAFEN FUSHI, THE MALDIVES
I worry some islands in the Maldives are trying to cram in too many people, Huvafenfushi has kept the numbers down.
HUVAFENFUSHI.PERAQUUM. COM
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AMANWANA, BALI
The idea of a castaway island surrounded by sea and wildlife and staying in luxury tents really appeals to me.
AMANRESORTS.COM/ AMANWANA/
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TWELVE APOSTLES, SOUTH AFRICA
This is an iconic hotel and I love Cape Town so this has to be in my top five.
12APOSTLESHOTEL.COM
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SOFITEL THE PALM, DUBAI
Located on the prestigious Palm Jumeirah, Sofitel The Palm is a Polynesian- themed resort, comprising 361 rooms and suites and 182 serviced apartments. A cosy retreat from Dubai’s urban cityscape, the resort sprawls along a long private beach and offers a large variety of dining options with 14 restaurants and bars. The leisure facilities include a 2,500sq metre So Spa, two tennis courts and entertainment activities.
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