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TRAVEL
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Hot destinations & great places to stay WHAT’S NEW
TURTLE SEASON
Aside from being a luxury resort of 50 private pool villas
in a protected national and marine park, Six Senses Con
Dao is a place where you can witness the wonderful sight
of sea turtles nesting and hatching. In May, pregnant
sea turtles return to the shores of neighbouring islands
to lay their eggs. Nearly two months later, the hatchlings
emerge; guests of the resort can visit and release the
hatchlings into the bay. If that’s not enough, the Six
Senses Spa at Con Dao boasts the dramatic backdrop
of the Lo Voi Mountains, along with classic signature
treatments and specialist therapies. Also on offer at the
resort are water and beach sports, hiking, discovering
nature, or enjoying the many dining options. For details
of summer specials, including turtle-releasing, visit
ilderness Associates is offering bonus
complimentary nights on certain Six Senses packages,
valid for travel until 30 September. Call 6893 1773 or
email
JETSETTING!
This will do us just nicely. Beginning in February 2015, a fully branded Four
Seasons Jet – a retrofitted Boeing 757 featuring leather flatbed seats, in-flight
Wi-Fi and more – will be available to transport 52 very lucky guests on a
range of bespoke journeys. Reservations are open now for a 24-day, nine-
destination, around-the-world flight in February (beginning in LA, ending in
London, and with the Taj Mahal in between); and a “Backstage with the Arts”
trip in April, taking in six cities over 16 days with backstage visits to Europe’s most stunning museums, performances,
dinners, and a private gala in the Pavlovsk Palace outside St Petersburg. To learn more, visit fourseasons.com/jet and
follow the #FSJet hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
Downtime & DiscoveryD
An ultra-private resort in Central Vietnam,
Banyan Tree Lang Co sits on a crescent
bay framed by the blue waters of the
East Sea and the mountain peaks of
Truong Son. Its proximity to several of
the country’s renowned UNESCO World
Heritage Sites – the imperial city of Hue,
the charming old town of Hoi An, and
the ancient relics of My Son – allows
for a culturally enriching experience in
and around the resort. Meanwhile, the
property’s collection of intimate one-
bedroom pool villas comes with all the
facilities one might need for a thoroughly
enjoyable and relaxing vacation.
banyantree.com/en/lang_co/