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4 TRY SOMETHING NEW Cherish memories of a trip to Cannes and enjoy a luxury holiday
ET TRAVEL, MUMBAI, DELHI, BANGALORE THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013
THRILLS WITH FRILLS
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uxury for most people is a relative concept. Some might see it as travelling first class, staying at five and seven star hotels and dining at the best restaurants. For others, a sense of Luxury is about good service and tailor-made travel plans. Most luxury travellers are looking for adequate privacy on their trips. While a seven star hotel may be plush and flamboyant, having so many fellow guests around may be off-putting. Instead, a unique luxury lodge with quality service and amenities, like the ones in Queenstown, New Zealand may be a better choice. Yachts are another favourite among travellers looking for
privacy. You can make your own travel plans and enjoy Cote de Azure while anchoring at various ports along the French coastline. For many, luxury travel must have that ‘WOW’ element, be it the crystal clear waters of Boracay in the Philippines or the stunning backdrop of Canada that a luxe train journey will provide. The best kind of luxury travel is the worry-free kind. So plan with a reputed travel company and get set to enjoy. Compiled by Lara Rebello
Explore the best of a country while enjoying world-class amenities and service
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RESORT RELAXATION: Book into a private seaside villa and watch the boats sail by as you enjoy the Mediterranean climes
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Make great memories of waking up to the sound of sea gulls and waves in Nice, France
YACHTING ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA
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LUXURY VACATIONS WORLD SPECIAL
GOOD MORNING! Live it up in Cannes with personalised concierge services attending to you exclusively
favourite haunt of artist Picasso’s and many artists after that. Today the local scene is one of private villas and art centres like Musée Picasso. Looking for a chic coastal experience? Cannes (even after the big film festival is over) is a popular haunt for the young, rich and famous. Find luxury of every kind, from head to toe pampering to the more subtle laidback kind. www.frenchriviera-tourism.com
LUXURY LODGES OF QUEENSTOWN
Take a cablecar ride to Coronet Peak and sign up for beginner lessons in skiing and REGION: New Zealand snow boarding. Want to test your New Zealand has something for skills now? Treble Cone Ski Area everyone. From adventure and offers challenging slopes and romance to family fun and unrivalled views. Other good ski resorts gastronomic delights. Queenstown being one of the most notable include The Remarkables Ski Area and Cardrona Alpine Resort. resort towns in the country, is set around an The lakeside lodges are also a great inlet of Lake Wakatipu called Queenstown place to stay and are most preferred by Bay and is surrounded by the mountains of The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and families. Set on the banks or on the nearby nearer to town, Ben Lomond and Queenstown hills, water babies will love this proximity to the small beaches and the opportunities for Hill. The mountains host a number of ski resorts, which together with the lake, attribute watersports like jetskiing, kayaking and waterskiing. Many luxury lodges can provide to the town’s diverse beauty. small yachts or motor boats to use on the A great stay option in Queenstown is at a lake. Since the lakeside accommodations will fully serviced luxury lodge. These private homes offer more comfort than that of a hotel be closer to town, one can spend evenings experiencing local culture at Lakes District and are set up right in the midst of some of Museum, and later dine at some at the most beautiful areas. Queenstown’s culinary establishments and try Mountain and lakeside lodges are the best one of the region’s wines. If you like it enough, choices. A mountain lodge will allow you to take a trip to the vineyard itself. Known, in enjoy daily undisturbed views of The Remarkables and will give you the opportunity particular, for its Pinot Noir, Queenstown and nearby Gibbston Valley are home to over 75 to access the ski slopes with ease. Many wineries. luxe lodges come with outdoor jacuzzis and Sign up for a tour of Skippers Canyon, saunas and are especially favoured by couples. take a heli-tour of the mountain and lake district; and if you’ve got the nerve, visit a traditional Maori tattoo artist and get inked.
REGION: Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Antibes ● The French Riviera aka Côte d’Azur, has always been synonymous with luxury. The coastal cities like Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez or Nice, which are part of the Riviera, conjure up images of designer boutiques, Michellin star restaurants, celebrity spottings and luxury yachts. Monaco — the place of princes and princesses, casinos, F1 racing and private beaches. Known to offer ‘the best for the best’, it is also a good place to start a private yacht trip from. Map out a course along the French Riviera
down to Cannes and visit a host of beautiful cities along the way. Yacht companies can provide vessels with butler services, cordon bleu chefs and onboard spa facilities. The Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is a beautiful melange of historical, cultural, artistic, festive, seaside, societal, tourist facets. Hike through the surrounding mountains, visit the vineyards of the province and dine on the freshest catch at one of the area’s fishing villages. Head to Le Cap Ferrat, the epitome of the coast’s highlife and fashion. Antibes Juan Les Pins, situated between Cannes and Nice was a
© Robert Pisano/Spaces Images/Corbis
Queenstown’s luxe lodges and surrounding natural beauty will create lifelong memories
BANK ON IT: Enjoy the comforts of a home when you check into a luxury lodge in Queenstown
www.queenstownnz.co.nz
© Giordano Cipriani/SOPA/Corbis
ESCAPE INTO NATURE IN BORACAY
DID YOU
KNOW
REGION: Philippines ● Lazy days are what Boracay Island is about. Think sleepy afternoons sunning on Diniwid Beach or availing of the island’s wonderful spa treatments like the sea weed wrap or the sand and salt body scrub. Spend nights watching local fire dance performances while biting into some delicious seafood. In need of some adventure? The Filipino
GONE WITH THE WIND Bulabog Beach in Boracay Island, Philippines is known for its great waves, steady winds and adventure sports. It is recognised by many as the kitesurfing capital of Asia. Come test the winds yourself! Been on a luxury vacation recently? Share your rare moments with us and send your photos and info at [email protected] or upload them on www.facebook/ ettravelindia and the best ones will be printed in the next issue of ET-Travel
Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., by Mohit Jain at Times House, 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002 and printed by him at Times of India Press, 13 & 15/1, Site IV Industrial Area, Sahibabad (UP). Editor: Nimisha Tiwari – responsible for selection of news under PRB Act (C). All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of Publisher is prohibited.
DEEP SEE: Spot vibrantly coloured soft coral near Carabo Island
© Luca Tettoni/Corbis
RNI No.: DELENG/2006/17688, Vol. No.: 8 Issue No.: 25
Bring back memories of your scuba trip with underwater photographs
island’s waters are a treat for snorkellers. Take a private boat trip to nearby Carabo Island and swim alongside a stunning variety of colourful fish and coral. Catch the wind in your sail while windsurfing at Bulabog Beach. If you’re not afraid of ‘flying dogs’, sail to the Bat Caves with a guide, or sign up for one of the boat tours here. The place is not very easy to explore so be ready for some difficult walking, humidity and the smell of bats! Fond of horses? How about spanning the length of the beach on horseback? Challenge yourself with a trek up to Mount Luho, Boracay’s
LOCAL TREATMENT: Try a coffee body wrap treatment at a spa near White Beach
highest point. Once up here, enjoy a cool drink from one of the vendors and catch your breath while chilling in a tree hammock. One of the lesser visited places in Boracay Island is the Dead Forest. Venture to the south end of the island where a collection of dead trees form an
eerie sight on a full moon. A great place for a picnic and spooky stories. The cuisine is also a must
CMYK
try, being a mix of Hispanic, Chinese, American, and other Asian influences. www.boracayonline.com
ET TRAVEL, MUMBAI, DELHI, BANGALORE THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013
THRILLS WITH FRILLS
L
uxury for most people is a relative concept. Some might see it as travelling first class, staying at five and seven star hotels and dining at the best restaurants. For others, a sense of Luxury is about good service and tailor-made travel plans. Most luxury travellers are looking for adequate privacy on their trips. While a seven star hotel may be plush and flamboyant, having so many fellow guests around may be off-putting. Instead, a unique luxury lodge with quality service and amenities, like the ones in Queenstown, New Zealand may be a better choice. Yachts are another favourite among travellers looking for
privacy. You can make your own travel plans and enjoy Cote de Azure while anchoring at various ports along the French coastline. For many, luxury travel must have that ‘WOW’ element, be it the crystal clear waters of Boracay in the Philippines or the stunning backdrop of Canada that a luxe train journey will provide. The best kind of luxury travel is the worry-free kind. So plan with a reputed travel company and get set to enjoy. Compiled by Lara Rebello
Explore the best of a country while enjoying world-class amenities and service
[email protected]
RESORT RELAXATION: Book into a private seaside villa and watch the boats sail by as you enjoy the Mediterranean climes
© Kike Calvo/National Geographic Society/Corbis
Make great memories of waking up to the sound of sea gulls and waves in Nice, France
YACHTING ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA
© Matthieu Colin/Hemis/Corbis
LUXURY VACATIONS WORLD SPECIAL
GOOD MORNING! Live it up in Cannes with personalised concierge services attending to you exclusively
favourite haunt of artist Picasso’s and many artists after that. Today the local scene is one of private villas and art centres like Musée Picasso. Looking for a chic coastal experience? Cannes (even after the big film festival is over) is a popular haunt for the young, rich and famous. Find luxury of every kind, from head to toe pampering to the more subtle laidback kind. www.frenchriviera-tourism.com
LUXURY LODGES OF QUEENSTOWN
Take a cablecar ride to Coronet Peak and sign up for beginner lessons in skiing and REGION: New Zealand snow boarding. Want to test your New Zealand has something for skills now? Treble Cone Ski Area everyone. From adventure and offers challenging slopes and romance to family fun and unrivalled views. Other good ski resorts gastronomic delights. Queenstown being one of the most notable include The Remarkables Ski Area and Cardrona Alpine Resort. resort towns in the country, is set around an The lakeside lodges are also a great inlet of Lake Wakatipu called Queenstown place to stay and are most preferred by Bay and is surrounded by the mountains of The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and families. Set on the banks or on the nearby nearer to town, Ben Lomond and Queenstown hills, water babies will love this proximity to the small beaches and the opportunities for Hill. The mountains host a number of ski resorts, which together with the lake, attribute watersports like jetskiing, kayaking and waterskiing. Many luxury lodges can provide to the town’s diverse beauty. small yachts or motor boats to use on the A great stay option in Queenstown is at a lake. Since the lakeside accommodations will fully serviced luxury lodge. These private homes offer more comfort than that of a hotel be closer to town, one can spend evenings experiencing local culture at Lakes District and are set up right in the midst of some of Museum, and later dine at some at the most beautiful areas. Queenstown’s culinary establishments and try Mountain and lakeside lodges are the best one of the region’s wines. If you like it enough, choices. A mountain lodge will allow you to take a trip to the vineyard itself. Known, in enjoy daily undisturbed views of The Remarkables and will give you the opportunity particular, for its Pinot Noir, Queenstown and nearby Gibbston Valley are home to over 75 to access the ski slopes with ease. Many wineries. luxe lodges come with outdoor jacuzzis and Sign up for a tour of Skippers Canyon, saunas and are especially favoured by couples. take a heli-tour of the mountain and lake district; and if you’ve got the nerve, visit a traditional Maori tattoo artist and get inked.
REGION: Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Antibes ● The French Riviera aka Côte d’Azur, has always been synonymous with luxury. The coastal cities like Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez or Nice, which are part of the Riviera, conjure up images of designer boutiques, Michellin star restaurants, celebrity spottings and luxury yachts. Monaco — the place of princes and princesses, casinos, F1 racing and private beaches. Known to offer ‘the best for the best’, it is also a good place to start a private yacht trip from. Map out a course along the French Riviera
down to Cannes and visit a host of beautiful cities along the way. Yacht companies can provide vessels with butler services, cordon bleu chefs and onboard spa facilities. The Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is a beautiful melange of historical, cultural, artistic, festive, seaside, societal, tourist facets. Hike through the surrounding mountains, visit the vineyards of the province and dine on the freshest catch at one of the area’s fishing villages. Head to Le Cap Ferrat, the epitome of the coast’s highlife and fashion. Antibes Juan Les Pins, situated between Cannes and Nice was a
© Robert Pisano/Spaces Images/Corbis
Queenstown’s luxe lodges and surrounding natural beauty will create lifelong memories
BANK ON IT: Enjoy the comforts of a home when you check into a luxury lodge in Queenstown
www.queenstownnz.co.nz
© Giordano Cipriani/SOPA/Corbis
ESCAPE INTO NATURE IN BORACAY
DID YOU
KNOW
REGION: Philippines ● Lazy days are what Boracay Island is about. Think sleepy afternoons sunning on Diniwid Beach or availing of the island’s wonderful spa treatments like the sea weed wrap or the sand and salt body scrub. Spend nights watching local fire dance performances while biting into some delicious seafood. In need of some adventure? The Filipino
GONE WITH THE WIND Bulabog Beach in Boracay Island, Philippines is known for its great waves, steady winds and adventure sports. It is recognised by many as the kitesurfing capital of Asia. Come test the winds yourself! Been on a luxury vacation recently? Share your rare moments with us and send your photos and info at [email protected] or upload them on www.facebook/ ettravelindia and the best ones will be printed in the next issue of ET-Travel
Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., by Mohit Jain at Times House, 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002 and printed by him at Times of India Press, 13 & 15/1, Site IV Industrial Area, Sahibabad (UP). Editor: Nimisha Tiwari – responsible for selection of news under PRB Act (C). All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of Publisher is prohibited.
DEEP SEE: Spot vibrantly coloured soft coral near Carabo Island
© Luca Tettoni/Corbis
RNI No.: DELENG/2006/17688, Vol. No.: 8 Issue No.: 25
Bring back memories of your scuba trip with underwater photographs
island’s waters are a treat for snorkellers. Take a private boat trip to nearby Carabo Island and swim alongside a stunning variety of colourful fish and coral. Catch the wind in your sail while windsurfing at Bulabog Beach. If you’re not afraid of ‘flying dogs’, sail to the Bat Caves with a guide, or sign up for one of the boat tours here. The place is not very easy to explore so be ready for some difficult walking, humidity and the smell of bats! Fond of horses? How about spanning the length of the beach on horseback? Challenge yourself with a trek up to Mount Luho, Boracay’s
LOCAL TREATMENT: Try a coffee body wrap treatment at a spa near White Beach
highest point. Once up here, enjoy a cool drink from one of the vendors and catch your breath while chilling in a tree hammock. One of the lesser visited places in Boracay Island is the Dead Forest. Venture to the south end of the island where a collection of dead trees form an
eerie sight on a full moon. A great place for a picnic and spooky stories. The cuisine is also a must
CMYK
try, being a mix of Hispanic, Chinese, American, and other Asian influences. www.boracayonline.com
