12 The Travel Guide


T e Travel Guide KRUGER SHALATI highlights


Kruger Shalati Safari lodge Suspended above the Sabie River, Kruger Shalati transforms a historic train into a striking and unique safari stay. Overlooking Kruger National Park, guests enjoy daily game drives, refi ned dining and uninterrupted views of passing wildlife below. A two-time Michelin Key recipient, it’s an immersive experience rooted in heritage and design that will linger with you long after departure. krugershalati.com


Outwell Camping equipment Drift off to dreamland wrapped in a soft sleeping bag. T e Outwell Constellation range is made from exceptionally soft materials with premium fi lling, delivering home- from-home comfort wherever the destination. Small details make a diff erence at bedtime; each sleeping bag includes a built-in pillow that can be easily removed. outwell.com


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Mudam Luxmbourg Museum T is year, discover Mudam Luxembourg’s incredible roster of events and installations — ideal for culture-lovers and history buff s. From the upcoming Japanese female avant-garde exhibition to the 1980s-themed ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ showcase, the museum provides tourists with a space to engage with the country’s past, present and future in a unique way. mudam.com


Southeast Asia Travel Travel specialist Southeast Asia Travel crafts bespoke journeys covering everything from Vietnam’s lantern-lit streets to Indonesia’s tranquil islands. Itineraries are shaped around your pace and interests. Whether it’s cultural discovery or family adventure you seek, every journey reveals the richness of Southeast Asia. southeastasiatravel.com


North East Escapes Holiday home collection North East Escapes curates characterful stays across Northumberland and beyond. From coastal retreats to countryside hideaways, each property is selected for comfort and setting. Ideal for slow travel, they’re a gateway to castles, wild landscapes and market towns — where you return each day to a place that feels like home. northeastescapes.co.uk


Ripplecove Hôtel & Spa Lakeside retreat Overlooking Lake Massawippi, Ripplecove Hôtel & Spa is a refi ned escape in Québec’s Eastern Townships. T is family-run retreat pairs elegant rooms and private villas with award-winning dining and a tranquil spa. Days at the hotel unfold gently — kayaking on the lake, cycling through countryside or enjoying sunset wines. Just 90 minutes from bustling Montreal, it off ers a timeless summer rhythm shaped by nature and warm hospitality. Its intimate setting and attentive service blend create a stay that feels both intimately personal and deeply luxurious. ripplecove.com


Visit Kras Tourism board Visit Kras invites travellers to Slovenia’s atmospheric Karst region. Defi ned by stone villages, vineyards and culinary heritage, it’s a place to slow down in. Explore Štanjel, the Škocjan Caves and local wine traditions, and discover a landscape shaped by nature. visitkras.info


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Hotel Palais Mailberger Hof Boutique city hotel Hidden in Vienna’s fi rst district, Hotel Palais Mailberger Hof blends baroque heritage with modern comfort. Set within a 14th-century palace, it off ers refi ned rooms, a private spa and a relaxed bistro serving Austrian classics with a contemporary touch. Moments from St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera, it’s an elegant base for exploring. mailbergerhof.at


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Seven rooms, one story: inside Marbella’s most intimate stay


In a destination long defi ned by contrast, where old-world Andalusian charm meets the polished rhythm of Mediterranean glamour, there are still places that resist easy categorisation. Hotel Claude Marbella is one of them


Set amid the narrow, winding streets of Marbella’s tranquil Old Town, the hotel occupies a restored 17th-centu- ry manor once associated with Em- press Eugénie de Montijo. Its presence is subtle, almost deliberately so. T ere are no grand entrances or overt state- ments. Instead, the experience un- folds gradually through texture, light and meticulous attention to detail. With just seven rooms, Claude Mar-


bella operates on a scale that feels increasingly rare. Each room is in- dividually named and paired with a printed narrative, inviting guests to engage with the space as something


more personal than a place to sleep. Interiors are layered with original art- works, forming a living collection in which every piece is available for ac- quisition. It’s a quiet shift, turning the guest from observer into participant. T e Alhambra suite stands out.


Wrapped in bespoke wallpaper in- spired by the geometric precision of the Alhambra palace in Granada, it’s entirely unique in concept and exe- cution. Elsewhere, the aesthetic re- mains cohesive, balancing historical authenticity with a restrained con- temporary sensibility. Mornings unfold on San Lucas


rooftop terrace, where breakfast is served against terracotta rooftops and the light of the distant sea. Here, the hotel’s pace becomes most appar- ent: unhurried, intentional and dis- tinctly removed from the energy of the coast below.


T e Claude Gallery off ers a more


introspective setting. Filtered sun- light, traditional architecture and a near-monastic calm defi ne the space, yet the hotel remains connected to its surroundings. Just moments away lies Plaza de los Naranjos, while the beaches are within easy reach. Dining follows the same curated


philosophy. Recommendations are personal, never generic, and shaped by the team’s experiences. Evenings often end at the honesty bar, which also serves as a small private library, an understated space that refl ects the property’s broader philosophy. A member of Historic Hotels World-


wide, Hotel Claude Marbella is fre- quently described as the town’s fi rst boutique hotel. More notably,


it re-


mains one of its most carefully con- sidered — an address defi ned not by scale or spectacle, but by a quiet con- fi dence in its identity.


T: +34 952 900 840 hotelclaudemarbella.com


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