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HELLO SUNSHINE
Forget winter blues and head to the beach
We’ve outlined below some of the destinations we know to be not only exotically beautiful but which have adapted with pride to new ways of working. Read on for our winter sun recommendations.
Maldives Magic
The best of the Maldives
The Maldives is drenched in beauty wherever you look. But to really get the lowdown, speak to our Sales Director Sarah Parker – she once visited fourteen hotels on one trip and can match you to a Maldivian wonder that suits you perfectly. Milaidhoo is known for its incredible marine life, Joali has a brilliant kids’ club and is absolute design heaven while The Nautilus is winning awards left, right and centre for its flexible boho-luxe style.
"The Nautilus’ modus operandi is perfectly in keeping with today’s world of travel. With just 26 spacious houses, guests are free to do as they please with conscious minimal interaction. With the full services of a butler, create your own island idyll."
INSIDER TIP
Choose Milaidhoo if you like your Maldives to be informal, with a touch of understated elegance. The two-bed ocean residence is a rare find in the Maldives – book it now for your next family holiday.
Caribbean Calls
Sugar Beach, Saint Lucia
With direct flights all the way to Saint Lucia, this Caribbean island is attracting the attention of sun-starved families and couples craving exotic downtime. Sugar Beach encapsulates everything that is wonderful about Saint Lucia with its prime position on an enticing swathe of sandy beach framed by the iconic pitons. Throw in good old-fashioned service, a classy ambience and a few rum punches and you’ll forgot just how long you’ve had to wait for it.
“Speak to us about arranging your negative COVID PCR test before to travel to Saint Lucia, which can be arranged up to seven days before you go.”
Insider Tip
There is an impressive range of accommodation at Sugar Beach – talk to us about what you need. You should know that each cottage, villa or residence comes with an outdoor plunge or swimming pool – perfect for lazy days in privacy.
Seychelles Sensation
Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Felicite Island
One of our all-time favourite for a tropical luxe escape is the Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles. On luxurious Felicite Island the resort has plenty of space for everyone, and we can highly recommend their spacious residences which are large enough to cater for a three-generational family or group of friends. Built around volcanic rock promontories and encased in jungle foliage, not only are they extra private, but they have incredible, uninterrupted views to the Indian Ocean. Heaven for those that need their horizons expanded.
“All Six Senses resorts have taken huge effort to adapt to recent changes. Behind the scenes at Zil Pasyon, there are updated cleanliness schedules in all parts of the resort to ensure you can have the stress-free holiday you’re dreaming of.”
Insider Tip
Make use of your personal butler at Zil Pasyon to make your holiday exactly how you want it – take a load off and have your butler arrange childcare, reservations, spa time, boat trips or something more unusual like a treasure hunt around the island.
Short Haul Sunshine
The Canary Islands
If you’re looking for a quick-fix of sunshine this winter, then the Canary Islands are a great option with temperatures often hovering above 20 degrees – definitely warm enough for the beach. Tenerife has a bad reputation but talk to us about our favourite five-star places, like Ritz Carlton Abama. Or consider exploring the lesser-known sides to the Canaries. You could start in five-star bliss in Tenerife before taking a ferry to La Gomera, a lost-in-time volcanic island where its prehistoric landscapes are heaven for hikers. Another little-known island is La Palma, accessible by plane from Tenerife to stay in authentic Hacienda De Abajo, a beautifully restored 17th-century plantation estate with historic bedrooms curated with artwork.
“In just four hours you can be in the surprisingly tropical surrounds of the Canaries. With warm temperatures over the winter months it’s an ideal sunshine top-up for those that missed out on summer holidays this year.”
Insider Tip
When you arrive in the port of La Gomera, San Sebastián, imagine how Columbus felt when he visited on his way to the Americas. Stroll through the capital’s old quarter, and you’ll find numerous tributes to the famous explorer, including the well from which he allegedly took water to baptise the New World.
The review
The Nautilus, Maldives
Tropical fantasy meets boho-luxe style on the Maldives’ Baa Atoll.
Booking with Bailey Robinson means access to the finest travel experiences. When planning your holiday we do all the hard work – in-depth research and meticulous organisation. You can be confident in the individual care for your holiday from your dedicated and experienced Personal Travel Designer and Concierge.
Highlights
The Ultimate Caribbean
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Best of the Best – Maldives
