14 Te Travel Guide The Travel Guide recommends


Crystal Cruises Cruise operator A Crystal Cruise is unlike any other company. Te recently enlarged suites all include a personal butler service while boasting magnificent sea views. As well as having a luxurious spa, the ships also offer stellar on-board entertainment, a decadent pool deck and an outstanding culinary offering, including the only Nobu restaurant at sea. To book a cruise, visit crystalcruises.com or call 0808 196 7052


Amara Ayurveda Retreat Wellness retreat Located in the tree-lined hills of Kovalam village, Amara Ayurveda Retreat presents you with an opportunity for peaceful healing. With 40 spacious rooms with balconies, a state-of the art Ayurvedic Centre, a rooftop infinity yoga hall and a salt-water swimming pool, this retreat offers you a truly transformative, rejuvenating experience for your mind, body and soul. amaraayurveda.com


St Helena Tourism Tourism board St Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean is one of the most remote islands on Earth. Tis wonderfully unique location offers guests the opportunity to encounter once-in- a-lifetime experiences, including swimming with sharks and hiking through diverse and beautiful landscapes. Embark on a journey of a lifetime to this bucket-list destination and visit sthelenatourism.com


Crystal Cruises


Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Landmark hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is a landmark luxury hotel in Aswan, built in 1899. Te hotel has 138 luxurious rooms and suites overlooking the legendary River Nile. A world of fascination awaits guests at this historic hotel, from a stunning infinity pool to an exclusive spa. Te hotel is characterised by its vast array of quality culinary offerings, including the iconic 1902, a signature gourmet restaurant that’s a destination in itself. As well as the first-class amenities, the hotel’s location is unparalleled, making it an ideal spot to begin an unforgettable Egyptian adventure. all.accor.com


Amara Ayurveda Retreat


Milaidhoo Maldives UNESCO resort Experience the essence of Maldivian heritage, seamlessly weaved into a luxurious tale at Milaidhoo Maldives, nestled in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve. Indulge in personalised moments crafted exclusively for adults, from intimate dinners to an indulgent spa experience. You can even experience a culinary journey at Ba’theli, the only Maldivian-inspired gourmet restaurant on a boat. milaidhoo.com


St Helena Tourism


Africa Safari Trips High-quality safaris Want to book an authentic African safari for a fair price? As one of the leading safari companies in East Africa, Africa Safari Trips offers customised, high-quality private safaris in Kenya and Uganda. Its highly trained guides will transport you around in comfortable 4WD vehicles, with completely flexible timings and tour durations. Get in touch now at africasafaritrips.com


Promotional Content • Saturday 27th January 2024


Sofitel Legend Old Cataract


Milaidhoo Maldives


Reef & Rainforest Africa Safari Trips


Reef & Rainforest Wildlife holiday provider Founded in 1990, Reef & Rainforest has pioneered tailor-made wildlife holidays for over 30 years. From Costa Rica and Belize to the Galápagos Islands and Madagascar, the first-class team of travel experts is dedicated to facilitating fabulous bespoke natural history holidays. Embark on a holiday like no other and visit reefandrainforest.co.uk for more information.


Capturing the magic of the mountains A


lice Luetchford is a mountain- obsessed fine artist who is on a mission to share the beauty


of the summits. “Mountains are an incredibly special place for me,” she says. “When in the Alps in particular, I feel a sense of peace that I rarely find elsewhere. Te mountains are a reas- suring presence and give me a feeling of perspective


that I carry


through into my daily life. And that’s why I paint: to try and capture those emotions in paint on canvas so that others


Readers can get


10% off prints with code SKIART.


Offer valid until 29 February 2024


can also experience those soothing feelings


wherever they are.” Not only does Alice paint


mountains, she also ski trains


and races in them. Alice ski guides her severely sight-impaired husband James down slalom and giant slalom race courses while competing for Great Britain on the Para Alpine race circuit. Ranked number 14th in the world, they are working towards the 2026 Winter Paralympics. “Its’s incredibly hard as we are completely unfunded and ski racing is incredibly expensive. But we’ve fallen in love with the sport and love showing what disabled people can do — it’s a more extreme version of regular ski racing and so much fun to do together.” Alice uses her time in the moun-


tains to take numerous reference photographs for her oil paintings.


Inspired by the locations they visit, Alice often sketches on location and then returns to paint at home. “We have a converted campervan we travel around in with our two cats, so painting in oils isn’t very easy while we’re on the move. But I take as many photos as possible to work from when we are at home back in London.” All proceeds from Alice’s art go


towards funding her disabled ski racing career with her husband. She has original oil paintings and limited- edition fine art prints available. Alice is also open to commissions.


Alice Luetchford SKI RACER & MOUNTAIN PAINTER


Invest in an original oil painting; collect a limited edition print or contact Alice for a commission E: hello@aliceluetchfordartist.com Visit: aliceluetchfordartist.com Instagram: aliceluetchfordartist


For artist and skier Alice Luetchford, seeing the true beauty of the mountains means not just being able to bring them alive on canvas, but being part of a husband-and-wife team working towards the Winter Paralympics


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48