Honeymoon Destinations
Royal Palm - Mauritius
Many Bon Viveurs consider this to be one of the finest
resort hotels in the southern hemisphere with impeccable
service and three staff to every guest; it’s not difficult
to see why.
A member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’, this stylish flagship of Beachcomber Hotels remains at the pinnacle of Mauritian hospitality. Situated in beautiful tropical gardens Royal Palm is an exclusive hideaway constructed of natural stone, wood and thatch. The luxuriously furnished, almost palatial suites are air-conditioned and face the ocean from their terrace or balcony. Tasteful cane furniture and rich silks decorate the living area, while spacious bathrooms reveal both bathtub and walk-in shower. Anyone in need of pampering should visit the oriental Spa by Clarins where waterfalls and courtyards create a tranquil oasis, while treatments take care of mind, body and soul. The energetic have professionally supervised water sports; water-skiing, windsurfing and kayaking to add to floodlit tennis and squash. All dining is a la carte; lunch at Le Bar Pelage redefines the term ‘beach bar’, whilst the intimate Natureaty redefines cuisine using natural ingredients.
Neckar Island - Virgin Islands
Paradise need no longer be postponed… your own 74-acre
private island… your own luxurious residence… your own
secluded beaches… and your own outdoor pool. Necker
Island, owned by Richard Branson (and still one of his
favourite holiday spots), is situated just off Virgin Gorda.
It is a miniature kingdom where you can, at last, be lord of
all you survey…
Necker is a unique island and an ideal choice for a family or group of friends (up to 28 guests) looking for a special holiday. The majority of the time it is booked exclusively, but there ate a few ‘Celebration Weeks’ where room are booked on an individual basis. It is an utterly private and extravagantly stylish hideaway, where even the rich and famous feel completely at ease. The island itself is a mass of delightful scenic contrasts, rocky headlands are interspersed with beautiful sandy beaches and beneath the translucent blue waters are spectacular reefs of coral and colourful shoals of fish.
The House on Devil’s Hill is the main residence and is divided into two sections, a living and dining area, plus nine bedrooms. The living room is a huge, open plan area with a raised gallery, while the bedrooms have been strongly influenced by colours and fabrics of Bali. On Necker, everything is included and designed to suit you. You can set your own pace, your own mood and your own atmosphere. There is plenty to keep you entertained with two freshwater pools, two floodlit tennis courts, windsurfers, sailing dinghies, motor launches, snorkelling, water-skiing, work-out equipment, boos, CD and DVD libraries, board games, a full-size snooker table, an excellent music system and piano.
Enhance your stay. Arrange your private plane transfers from Antigua and you’ll be relaxing on your own private island sooner than you think!
Parrot Cay - Turks & Caicas
As you near the end of your 40 minute boat trip from
Providenciales to the 1,000 acre island paradise of Parrot
Cay, it soon becomes very obvious that you are shortly
to set foot on one of the most special places on earth.
The Garden View Rooms afford you delightful views of the landscaped tropical gardens while the Ocean View Rooms and the expansive Ocean View Suites have stunning vistas and private balconies from where you can drink in the scenery. The one bedroom Beach Houses and the one to three bedroom Villas all edge the brilliant white sands and have either heated plunge pools or swimming pools.
The sea is warm, calm and welcoming and the ideal place to enjoy complimentary water sports including windsurfing, hobie cat sailing and snorkelling.
Or, if you’d prefer, plunge into the deep drop edge pool. As you float across it, why not contemplate where you will be dining for your next sumptuous meal. Will it be the Asian delights of the Lotus Restaurant, or perhaps a taste of the Mediterranean at The Terrace?
Parrot Cay is also justifiably proud of its exclusive spa, the COMO Shambhala resort. Voted 2005’s “Best Spa in the Americas and Caribbean” by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine, the spa offers a whole range of Eastern inspired therapies. Try Chi balancing, or body realignments, let your stresses evaporate after a Thai or Indonesian massage, or take part in a complimentary pilates or yoga class.
Location: Parrot Cay, 40 minutes private boat transfer from Providenciales.
Neckar Island - Virgin Islands
Les Brames is a jewel in the Alpine crown. It is an
awe-inspiring chalet with an immense living area,
offering a rare combination of privacy, comfort and space.
Les Brames is set in its own spacious grounds and affords every possible creature comfort. The chalet sleeps up to twenty guests with each individually designed room blending Alpine charm with state-of-the-art facilities. It is a truly magnificent family home and from early in the morning the sun streams into the spacious interior, flooding the chalet with warmth and light.
Alongside the space and facilities, it is the service at Les Brames which makes it special. With seven staff on hand, including two chefs and your own concierge, this is a chalet where the choice is always yours. The staff look after everything, leaving you without a care in the world.
Les Brames is a haven for skiers and non-skiers alike. Many different superlatives can be used to describe Les Brames, but simply unique is its most fitting accolade.
