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Deluxe Maldivian getaway, One&Only Reethi Rah, now has more
to offer than its 130 private villas, lush tropical greenery and
clear, protected lagoon waters. The resort’s ClubOne centre has
launched some innovative activities that are new, not only to the
resort, but in some cases to the Maldives. They include pottery
classes or painting with a resident artist at the Artist Studio, a
beachwear boutique, the Sun Spa by Esthederm, the first rock-
climbing wall in the Maldives, an indoor golf simulator, and a
FIFA-certified AstroTurf football field. Tailor-made programmes
are available for guests of all ages to enjoy different experiences
daily. To book, contact Lightfoot Travel.
lightfoottravel.com
FRENCH FARM
LUXURY
Ready to open later
this month in the
heart of the Alpilles,
just 45 minutes from
Marseilles airport,
is Domaine de
Manville, a working
farm that has been
transformed into
a French country “palace” hotel by a local couple.
Among its highlights is a spa with five treatment
rooms and a house-range of skincare products
made specially in conjunction with Swiss laboratory,
Naturalps, and featuring local products such as
verbena, jasmine, lavender and olive oil. Domaine
de Manville is opening as a member of Small Luxury
Hotels.
domainedemanville.fr
MS ROTTERDAM
Expat Living
recently checked out the
MS Rotterdam
while
it was docked in Singapore – including a fantastic dinner in
the Pinnacle Grill – and it’s the kind of ship we could happily
spend a few weeks on while cruising the region. Together with
another Holland America Line ship, the
MS Volendam
, the
MS Rotterdam
has expanded its Singapore sailings recently,
making it easier to experience calls at exotic destinations like
Myanmar and India. Everything from two-week trips to three-
month extravaganzas are available. In November, for instance,
you could fly to Sydney or Melbourne then sail back up via
the Great Barrier Reef, Komodo Island and Bali; or explore the
likes of Vietnam and Hong Kong in December. Better yet, kick
off 2015 in style with a longer journey via famous historic ports
all the way to Southampton, or to Rotterdam itself. Fares start
from $1,699 per person, double occupancy, for a two-week
cruise. Check the website for full details of every available trip.
hollandamerica.com
BRING ON
THE FREEBIES
The way to a global traveller’s heart is through
his or her stomach, it would seem.
In a survey by Hotels.com, complimentary
breakfasts have this year been voted the
number-one hotel facility travellers look for,
ahead of last year’s number one, free Wi-Fi.
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