You’ve worked hard, and it’s time to reward yourself with a luxury holiday to be
pampered and indulged in the manner to which you prefer to become accustomed. The
possibilities for a luxury holiday are endless and these days can be enjoyed just
about anywhere in the world.
Luxury holidays take many forms, from indulgent pampering in a tropical spa, lazy
resort life in an exotic remote destination, living the high life in a sumptuous
international hotel, or watching the world slip by from the balcony of your cruise
liner suite. Talk to your Travel Counsellor about the best type of luxury holiday
to suit your taste.
Luxury Resort Holidays
For a truly luxurious holiday think about some resort “essentials”; your personal
plunge pool (preferably an infinity model) overlooking your private beach on an
exclusive island, sipping chilled champagne served by your personal butler. Some
local names to consider are Hayman, Lizard, Bedarra while overseas think about Aman,
Evason, Six Senses and LHW.
Luxury Spa Holidays
For the ultimate in luxe, get into a spa resort, the more exotic and over the top
the better. These days spas are the reason for the resort, not an added feature,
and you will leave relaxed and toned, probably with a much slimmer wallet. In Australia
consider Hepburn Springs, Hunter Valley or Palm Cove; while overseas the Maldives,
Mauritius and Thailand are hot destinations.
Luxury Cruise Holidays
Increasingly popular luxury cruises are another great way to unwind and live the
luxe life. Grab your chance to explore remote ports-of-call while cosseted in the
incomparable luxury of your stateroom. Five star luxury at every turn, gourmet dining
and world-class entertainment come bundled on your luxury cruise.
Fun Luxury Holiday facts
The “buzz” way to arrive at Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay, Oman is to drop in by
hang glider.
The Huvafen Fushi resort in the Maldives has an underwater spa.
Sydney’s Hilton Hotel has a luxury $1 million 2 night package deal.
London
Monday 24th November 2008

Travel Counsellor: Kerrie Croft
London
My recent brief holiday in London was a great opportunity to see the changes there to when I lived there in the late 1970’s. Apart from the traffic being far more, madder and faster, everything else seemed to be the same. Although there is now the famous London Eye - a new landmark which allows many photo opportunities. It’s said it’s best to go with a local so they can point out the many places of interest. And of course on a sunny day.
There are many areas of London worthwhile going to but if you are on limited time there is plenty to see just around the central city area. The hop on hop off bus is probably better if you only have a day to sightsee but I walked to most of the attractions as I had several days.
There are a few must see sites such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Pauls Cathedral, Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Covent Gardens and although Buckingham Palace itself is a bit plain, the changing of the guards is a very traditional... view full story
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