REVIEWS
LYDMAR HOTEL Stockholm, Sweden
Like so many of the buildings in this archipelago of a city the Lydmar Hotel faces the water. But what most of the buildings don’t have is the best terrace I’ve ever sat at. The sun seems to like it too, beaming on the chairs and tables for more hours than planetary movement suggests is possible. People who dress better than I do, look better than I do and in every measurable way are better than I am flock here for drinks on Friday night. These people are called Swedes and they clearly hog the best genes. Inside the hotel is aesthetically fluid. The reception area, so often sterile in hotels, is cosy and cool while next door one large room manages to seamlessly flow between playing host to breakfast, lunch, supper and late night drinks without a struggle.
From £300 bed and breakfast for a classic room
LYDMAR.COM
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ATMOSPHERE KANIFUSHI Maldives
Villas sit along a wide, white beach, lapped by ocean in a paint-sample range of turquoise tones. So far, so usual for the Maldives. The real point of difference here is the all-inclusive package, which allows clients who have long wanted to visit the destination, but have been put off by potentially spiralling costs, to make their desert island dream come true. Almost every conceivable extra is included; freshly mixed cocktails, prosecco by the glass and wine by the bottle; a free mini bar restocked twice daily and one visit to the à la carte restaurant per stay; a sunset fishing trip and daily snorkelling excursions. The 150 villas are simple but stylish and spacious – even the smallest are 100m2. Great entry-level luxury for first-timers to the Maldives.
From £478 per night, all-inclusive
ATMOSPHERE-KANIFUSHI.COM
Joanna Booth 60 — aspire september 2014 4 Rupert Murray
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