38 T e Travel Guide Worldwide Travel Go back to nature in Crete Kapsaliana Village Hotel is where luxury, hospitality and sustainability meet K


apsaliana Village Hotel in Rethymno, Crete is a pioneer in the modern-day trend for


back-to-nature luxury holidays. T e hotel seeks to reintroduce guests to the terms luxury, hospitality and sustain- ability. It’s stripped away contempo- rary excess in favour of harmony and, through a deep respect for Kapsaliana’s Cretan history, has ensured that the Kapsaliana of


today embodies both


hospitality and luxury. Kapsaliana is a pure ‘green village’ immersed in wild nature. Its actual story has been inspired and shaped by its current day manifestation. T e hotel is found in a once thriving, autonomous and self-sustainable community of 50 inhabitants, which was once centered around a prolifi c olive mill. But over time, the village fell into a state of neglect — and it would still lie in ruins if it was not for architect and owner, Myron Toupoyannis, who rediscovered the area, fell in love with it and decided


Kapsaliana today is a bastion to its past and has been transformed anew into a unique hospitality experience


to bring it back to life. Kapsaliana today is a bastion to


its past and has been transformed anew into a unique hospitality expe- rience that seamlessly blends past and present. It’s drawn inspiration from the principles that guided the people of Kapsaliana in the past, showing its utmost respect for the setting and for the people who once lived here and wholeheartedly praising its commu- nity’s autonomy, sustainability and collaboration.


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Kapsaliana, Rethymnon 74100 Crete, Greece Visit: kapsalianavillage.gr E: info@kapsalianavillage.gr T: +30 2831 083 400


haven set on a natural island in the Shaviyani Atoll. Boasting elegant villa accommodations ranging from chic beach hideaways to spacious over- water bungalows, the fi ve-star resort resides in the embrace of pure para- dise, where each moment unfolds against a backdrop of extraordinary natural beauty and unparalleled hospitality. Encircled by a seven-mile- long house reef, every moment in the water promises to enchant, while spacious decks allow guests to embrace splendid ocean vistas from the privacy of their villas, each


Maldivian luxury for families E


Indian Ocean


luxury, Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi is an idyllic


boasting a private pool and dedicated villa host who attends to every guest’s needs 24/7. With the resort’s All Inclusive


retreat as children under


package, families can experience a seamless


12 years stay and dine for free and in summertime from May to September up to 14 years old. T e comprehensive off ering not only includes dining at the resort’s three restaurants and bar but also exclusive access to the island’s stunning coastline, inviting guests to embark on explora- tions with complimentary sea kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear. For something exceptionally


Seven nights


including fl ights from £2,685


per person book by 29 February 2024


Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi has a host of fun activities for families on the beach and within the resort pitomising


unique, guests can swim to the incred- ible Coralarium — the Maldives’ fi rst and only underwater art installation, which doubles as a coral regeneration project, showcasing the natural growth of live corals. Younger guests can delight in the island life with teen programmes and various engaging activities at the resort’s dedicated kids’ club, including cinema nights, treasure hunts and coconut painting with the resident local artist. Exploring the tranquil beauty of the island is encouraged through capti- vating cycling excursions throughout the landscape or unwinding with a group yoga session for adults or chil- dren. No stay is complete without a dip in the iconic 200-metre infi nity pool — the longest in the Maldives — or a visit to the award-winning Fairmont Spa for sensational wellness treatments inspired by nature’s elements. Every day, guests can enjoy music and enter- tainment hosted by the resident DJ and singer, the perfect prelude to unwinding in the serene ambience of their spacious villas.


Book today with one of Kenwood Travel’s Indian Ocean specialists and enjoy a stay in the lap of luxury Visit: kenwoodtravel.co.uk/indian- ocean-holidays T: 0203 411 3644


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