Island Hideaway in the Maldives

Island Hideaway is the name of this serene and scenic beach resort in the Maldives. The resort is located in Dhonakulhi and sits on its 1.4 kilometer long white beach and lush vegetation. It has a beach length of 3,200 meters, with its unique reef formation that sits on a natural channel splitting it in two parts that forms a natural harbor plus this tranquil island is still 95% untouched and still in its original state. The resort also boasts of its majestic villas with varied luxurious features to accommodate even the most discerning and picky guests. Each villa is tucked into the lush greenery scattered along the beach line with approximately 100 feet apart from one another to provide real privacy. Another indulgence that this resort provides is that each villa is provided with its own private butler. The resort is also famous for its Spa's pampering ways. The Spa offers a wide range of services to pamper and satisfy guests and make them feel rejuvenated. The Spa is also skillfully designed making use of the sand, sea, and the sun theme and at the same time emphasizing the beauty of its location which is the Indian Ocean.












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A Venice in Macau

The Venetian Macau is a copy of Venice, that famous city in Northern Italy known for its rich musical and artistic cultural heritage, luxury shopping, and of course of its canals. Venetian Macau also has its canals, shopping destination which they call the Grand Canal Shoppes, and some of Venice's famous attractions. The Venetian Macau is a great added tourist attraction in Macau, a city in Asia known for its casinos and is one of China's two special administrative regions, the other one is Hong Kong.

The Grand Canal Shoppes is dubbed to be Asia's Most Unique and Opulent Shopping Experience. It is Surrounded by the world's finest brands, tourists and shoppers can stroll along winding cobblestone walkways, or relax with an authentic gondola ride just like if you are in Venice, Italy. There are over 330 stores offering the best in fashion, Jewellery, accessories, gifts, services and sporting goods. It also boasts of its many world class restaurants, bars and cafés to satisfy every palate. The place also has performers serenading and singing to delight shoppers.

Sacha Lodge in Ecuador

Sacha Lodge is one place I would really love to see and explore with my family. It is a 5000-acre private ecological reserve situated in Ecuador's Amazon region, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where you and your family may enjoy a true jungle adventure in safety and comfort.

My family loves birds and nature so much that I know we would have a grand time in Sacha Lodge as it provides hardcore birdwatching. According to their site, of the incredible 1600 bird species registered in Ecuador , 587 (37%) have been seen at Sacha Lodge. That's almost 7% of the species found in the entire world!

Other attractions in Sacha Lodge include The Canopy Walk, a new and much anticipated addition to Sacha's activities, a 940-foot (275-meter) long canopy walkway. It is approximately 94 feet (30 meters) above the ground, The Kapok Tower which is one of Sacha Lodge's original attractions and an all-time favorite of guests it is a 135-foot (43-meter) observation tower. Sacha Lodge also boasts of its Butterfly House which is home to one of the largest butterfly farms in Ecuador. Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly House is now successfully breeding nearly 40 local butterfly species! Guests will be shown how these beautiful insects are bred and raised, and later be free to wander through “the flying room”, where hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter from flower to flower.

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Château Saint-Martin & Spa: A perfect Relaxation Hideaway

Looking for a perfect place to relax, unwind, and recharge your tired mind and body? Château Saint-Martin & Spa is the perfect place for you to go and it is also a place set in a very spectacular surrounding rich in history and culture. Ideally situated at the heart of the Côte d’Azur, near the sea, the sumptuous estate of the Château Saint-Martin & Spa overlooks the historical town of Vence. It offers a unique perspective over the Mediterranean coastline. The Côte d’Azur is situated in the far south-east of France and borders Italy. It is in the Alpes-Maritime department and includes the Principality of Monaco. Boasting an international airport, the Côte d’Azur is barely more than an hour’s flight from Paris or two hours from London. It is a land of contrasts with two faces, “sea and mountains”.

A fortified building from Roman times, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa was visited by the bishop of Tours in the year 350 and kept his name. Bequeathed to the Crusaders returning from Jerusalem by the Count of Provence, it became in 1150 the fief of the Knights Templar.

The current building was built and finished in 1936 on the foundations of the former Templar Commandery, perpetuating the legend of the famous lost Templar Treasure. Picturesque and entrancing ruins testify to this ancestral past.

After having restored the Château Saint-Martin & Spa in 1995 and embellishing its surroundings, the architect Luc Svetchine, also responsible for other famous creations (the Fernand Léger museum in Biot, Chagall’s house in Saint-Paul de Vence), has recently carried out more work on the property.

Two clay tennis courts are at your disposal right at the heart of the 14 hectare grounds, you can also have fun with family or friends playing the sociable sport of pétanque, on the hotel’s private court and keep in shape or enjoy a moment of well-being in its state-of-the-art fitness room. Cardio training machines and weight training equipment are available for you which will allow you to follow a fitness and exercise programme during your stay.

The Spa:

Surrounded by nature, in magnificent grounds, on a limestone rock dating back 140 million years, with a revitalizing microclimate, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa provides the ideal conditions of a true haven of peace, a place to recharge the batteries.

The relaxing massages, body and facial treatments lavished on guests in this universe of pure luxury and absolute relaxation illustrate to perfection the philosophy of the Château Saint-Martin & Spa.

Pioneers of the anti-ageing cell therapy, the products and treatments exclusive to the Laboratoires La Prairie are at the cutting edge of international cosmetology. Working exclusively with this prestigious label, the spa stretches over an area of 400m², in an exceptional setting less than thirty minutes from the coast.

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