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Blue Waters Resort & Spa: A luxury year-round experience


Set on Antigua’s glittering north coastline, Blue Waters Resort & Spa is a spectacular hideaway, the luxu- rious details of which are shared sparingly and in hushed tones so the secret doesn’t get out. While powder-sand fringes and


gin-clear waters come as standard, the resort’s 83 rooms, including Cove suites and penthouses, offer some- thing more sublime, with wrapa- round sea views, expansive private balconies and decadent furnishings. For unparalleled luxury, the 2,000sq


ft Rock Cottage is one of the island’s most private boltholes, perched on the fringe of a sheltered bay, with five rooms and a serene infinity pool. Elsewhere, Blue Water Resort & Spa


is a haven for gourmets, with three outstanding restaurants that serve a blend of Caribbean and European flavours, exceptional


farm-to table


produce and world-class wine. For a digestif, the Pelican Bar touts bright interiors and lush greenery, offering a wonderful spot to relax at come sundown. Or go for cocktails at Te


Reef to round off the day — they’re best savoured on a sun lounger over- looking the bay. Family-focused activities, enter-


tainment and dining options also provide a double dose of authentic Caribbean luxury for visitors of all ages. Kids’ options are available at all restaurants, with healthy and delicious meals to suit even the fussiest of eaters. Discover the best of Antigua by


land and sea with a curated collection of tours, activities and experiences.


Feel the warm trade winds breeze


through your hair as you head out on a lobster lunch cruise. Or set sail at sunset for sundowners with your loved ones aboard your very own private charter. Watersports-lovers


are spoilt


for choice with world-class snor- kelling, windsurfing and kayaking — all within walking distance of your luxury accommodation. Taste the flavours of the Caribbean with guided rum and wine-tasting sessions, or get your body moving with tennis


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lessons, aquarobics and personal training sessions in the fitness centre. Whatever you’re celebrating, cele-


brate it the Caribbean way at Blue Waters and make it an occasion you’ll never forget. Blue Waters is an all-year-round paradise where you can indulge, relax and rejuvenate.


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DOGSLEDDING/PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICKLAS BLOM Ski like a Swede


Get your gear ready, or hire the latest on site, and prepare to fly north for an epic winter adventure honing your ski skills in Sweden


Yellow signs warning of marauding moose by the roadside and neat red and white cottages in the classic Scandinavian style will be your view driving from Åre Östersund Airport. Choose to stay in the city comfort of Östersund with mountain views or base yourself instead at one of the ski resorts. Åre is one of Scandinavia’s


best skiing destinations, with 1,420-metre-high Åreskutan moun- tain dominating the view. Head to


the beginner’s area to work on your skills and you may be able to hit the more advanced runs by the end of your stay. Don’t be surprised if you ski parallel to two-year-olds, since this is the age when some Swedes are introduced to the sport. Are you a hardcore skier? Do you


like effortlessly cool restaurants and chalets with pine-scented saunas? Tis could be the ultimate grand ski tour for you. Starting with skiing in Åre, before moving onto the master


carving slopes of Vemdalen, Funäs- fjällen in search of powder,


country SKI LIKE A SWEDE/PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDERS ROBERTSON then


finishing up in the official Swedish ski cross arena of Lofsdalen. Many Swedes master cross- skiing


from when they


are about four years old as it takes some coordination to not move like a robot. Make it a relaxing tour or make it into a vigorous workout. Te sports capital of Sweden, Östersund, boasts 50 miles of prepared tracks within five minutes of the city centre.


Skiing not your thing? Don’t


worry, as there’s plenty more to keep you occupied. Try snowshoeing under the starlit sky, sample artisan foods, go dog sledding, head out on a snowmobile tour or try horse-riding in the deep snow. After all that, treat yourself to


something sweet at one of the Swedish waffle huts in the moun- tains. Tere’s nothing like savouring


a fresh waffle with whipped cream and cloudberry jam after a busy morning on the slopes.


For inspiration for a winter holiday in


Sweden, visit: adventuresweden.com/ ski-like-a-swede


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