48 T e Travel Guide Worldwide travel Saddle up and discover Italy


FunActive Tours is an Italian tour operator focused on individual bike and hiking tours


Promotional Content • Saturday 28 January 2023 Visit the ‘jewel of Africa’


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unActive Tours’ aim is to create an unforgettable active holiday without stress for groups or


singles. T e tour booking includes hotel reservations, routes, luggage transfer, a road book and a dedicated app. FunActive can also provide rental bike/e-bike services. T e most popular


tours include


— among others — trips starting from the Dolomites and their magnifi cent peaks. From there, the route leads through fertile vineyards until it reaches historic Trieste, the harbour town of the Hapsburg empire. T e Venice — Trieste — Istria tour


covers three countries in one trip. T e journey starts in Venice and ends in Istria, and mountain bike lovers can discover this area by cycling along the old railway line, the Parenzana Trail. Otherwise, Apulian tours are ideal


for those keen to experience some sunny Mediterranean vibes.


Experience the magic of the surrounding national park from Lake Nakuru Lodge L FunActive Tours is the perfect tour


operator for all outdoor enthusiasts and for those who want to escape the everyday and embrace a diff erent way of travelling.


To book or to discover more about the tours, bike rentals and additional services, get in touch on E: offi ce@funactive.info or visit: funactive.info


ocated right in the heart of Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru Lodge blends into its


surroundings and off ers visitors the chance to see some of nature’s most breathtaking sights. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to a huge variety of bird species as well as wildlife such as lions, rhinos and giraff es. T is is why it’s known as the ‘jewel of Africa’. Lake Nakuru Lodge, which opened


in 1979, is an oasis of comfort. It’s another world, where guests can forget the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy great service at aff ordable rates.


Lake Nakuru Lodge off ers: • Accommodation facilities (family rooms, deluxe rooms and suites)


• Swimming pool • Conferencing facilities


For more information, visit: lakenakurulodge.com T: +254 720 404 480 / +254 720 404 485 / 020 2687057 E: nakuru@lakenakurulodge.org Postal address: P.O.Box 561-20100, Nakuru


• Massage parlour • Bird watching and nature walks within the lodge


• Local and international cuisine • Horse-riding • Game drives


Experience nature at its best at Ambong–Ambong


At Ambong-Ambong in Langkawi, Malaysia, natural wildlife plays an integral part in the surroundings, adding to the charm of this holiday destination


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uests never fail to see and be amused by the two species of resident primates, namely the


macaques and dusky leaf monkeys, at Ambong-Ambong. T e resort is home to 30 species of birds around the resort, but guests will mostly notice the oriental pieds and great hornbills. Such as the majestic birds of prey, the eagles, namely white-bellied sea eagles, and brahminy kites, which patrol the sky above to swoop and take fi sh from the sea, are another source of fascination. Other members of the Ambong-Ambong family are tree lizards, tokay geckos and the common but diffi cult-to-see fl ying lizards, who go from tree to tree in search of food. Reconnect with nature and relax in an immersive rainforest retreat and enjoy the sights and sounds of a trop- ical rainforest paradise.


Ambong Pool Villas Built with respect for nature, Ambong Pool Villas are Langkawi’s leading sustainable luxury resort and a fami- ly-friendly holiday destination for the eco-conscious traveller. Each villa has a private infi nity pool off ering stun- ning sea views.


Ambong Rainforest Retreat Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat is a private estate with only 11 suites, studios and two-bedroom cottages. T e award-winning adult-only, boutique hilltop rainforest resort located


along Tengah stretch. Visit: ambong-ambong.com or E: reservations@ambong-ambong.com Langkawi’s Pantai


Bagatelle Gardenhouse


Boutique rooms by Villa Bagatelle, Budapest, Hungary


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his home-from-home hotel is unique in every detail. Outstanding design and art are


coupled with a sustainable approach, treats


from the city’s best known


breakfast spot and friendly service, all in a historic building enveloped by a beautiful garden. T e owners Ágnes and Albrecht


Wirtz opened the iconic Villa Bagatelle bistro in the neighboring building some 12 years ago, but always dreamed of a place where they’d book a room to stay in, too. A place where every guest has the feeling they’re visiting family members. In 2020, this dream came true and


the Gardenhouse was opened. T e interior is a nice coexistence of design furniture, unique, hand-picked acces- sories and contemporary ceramics and artwork. T e forces holding it all together are love, care and good taste. T is stylish six-room home-from- is situated on the hilly


home hotel


Buda side of Budapest and was built back in 1936. T e restored building opened in 2020 and the result is a cosy, light space, where every detail repre- sents timeless elegance. All six rooms are of diff erent char-


acter and style. T e unique collection of paintings in the rooms and in the villa are artworks born during the 100 years since the villa was built. Each room is furnished with iconic


design furniture from famous design brands pleasantly combined with


accessories made by contemporary Hungarian artists. It’s also possible to rent the entire villa. T e villa is surrounded


by a lovely, peaceful garden where something is always in bloom. T e Gardenroom is the


public space of the villa. It was designed in such a way that its large glass surfaces make it feel like part of the garden. It’s a common living room ideal for good conversation and spending quality time.


Visit: bagatellebudapest.com/en/gardenhouse T:+3670 365 8775 E: gardenhouse@bagatellebudapest.com


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