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.
The Essential Bali
Friday 4th May 2007
Travel Counsellor: Ruth Walsh
The best of Bali
I have been very fortunate in my many visits to Bali.
The first time I visited this magical island I met some amazing Australians who took me to areas of the island that were little known at the time. My friends were working for the actor Michael Douglas who was there at the time and invited me and my young girls to spend a day at the fabulous hotel he had made available.
We travelled through narrow winding roads, past rice paddies, rice laid out along the roadside drying, bare-breasted older women walking with incredible poise and balancing enormous loads on their heads.
We visited the region of Klungkung and the beautiful “Palace of the God of Love” the former home of Bali’s kings. Overshadowing our trip was the majestic volcano of Kintamani, magical and sacred to the Balinese.
Since then I have travelled to Bali many times. I have stayed in the beautiful Sanur as well as the remote Candi Dasa where I hired a bicycle to the walled town of Tenganan... view full story
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