CONTENTS


8 THE CLUB This year’s The Retreat, Aspire’s VIP trip for


top-selling agents, will be in South Africa 12 NEWS


The latest from Belmond, LVMH, Aman, A&K, Carrier, Four Seasons and more


25 SPECIAL REPORT Splendid isolation is increasingly in demand.


Find out how to tap into the seclusion trend


34 CELEBRITY INTERVIEW National treasure Sir David Attenborough


on the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef


40 CITY LIFE Aspire’s guide to Tokyo. Find out what’s new


and exciting in the Japanese capital


48 WHAT TO PACK... Your guide to the essential accessories


for customers going on city breaks


INSIDE THIS ISSUE... 52 AMALFI COAST


Embrace la dolce vita on a glamorous trip along talys stunning malfi Coast


60 THE INSIDER n  concierge gives her malfi tips,


while Belmond shares a cocktail recipe


63 RWANDA With multiple luxury lodges opening,


there’s never been a better time to visit 83 STRICTLY BUSINESS


The boss of London-based agency Travel Matters unveils her secrets for success


85 VOICE OF LUXURY Aspire quizzes the president of Belmond


about its takeover by LVMH and more


97 REVIEWS One&Only, Celebrity Edge, Villa Orsula, Uga


Residence, L’oscar, Monastero Santa Rosa FRONT COVER IMAGE: Park in Tokyo, Japan Credit: Shutterstock aspiretravelclub.co.uk FEBRUARY 2019 ASPIRE 5


CREDITS: ADAM BRUZZONE; SHUTTERSTOCK; UKTV/JONATHAN FORD


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