Fine dining

I still run into people in my travels that look down at the idea of luxury all-inclusive hotels. Their main perceptions seem to be that they’ll be huge and overcrowded and that “the food won’t be very good.” While both may be true of some of the low-end all-inclusive vacation factories serving the masses, it’s not true at the high-end places catering to travelers who can afford to stay anywhere. In the case of the Velas Resorts around Mexico, the restaurants are as good or better than anywhere you could go independently on your own. The three Velas resorts around Puerto Vallarta host several gastronomy events throughout the year and if you’re lucky enough to be a guest during one of them, you’ll get a real treat. I was in the region during their “A Bite of Mexico” event, which ran from July 8 to August 3. Each resort had a series of guest chefs from other parts of Mexico, each showing off the unique dishes from their region. Gourmet … [Read more...] about Fine Dining at the Velas Resorts Around Puerto Vallarta

Need a break? Take 5 to dream about these 10 incredibly beautiful island resorts. There’s nowhere else on earth quite like The Maldives, with its impossibly pure waters scattered with sandy slides of paradise. Whether you’re looking for rustic Robinson Crusoe style, or contemporary outposts from big-name brands – more and more resorts are opening each year, meaning there’s something to suit all tastes. Constance Moofushi As soon as you hop off the seaplane and walk onto the jetty, you’re greeted with a sign that says ‘no shoes, no news beyond this point’ – and that sets the scene for the rest of your stay on this idyllic barefoot resort. Once your shoes have been confiscated and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail in hand, you’re led to your accommodation – either a wooden beach bungalow or over water villa depending on what you’ve chosen. It’s an all-inclusive resort – but the food standard here is … [Read more...] about 10 of the most beautiful Maldives resorts to dream about

Tips : Accommodation Related: Caribbean, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Which is the best Hyatt in the Caribbean? Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Hyatt Place Aruba Airport, Hyatt Regency Aruba, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Park Hyatt St. Kitts, Sailrock Resort vs The Liming Bequia. Hyatt is one of the world’s best hotel brands with a global portfolio of more than 500 hotels and resorts across 12 distinctive brands. We have outlined the best Park Hyatt hotels, the best Andaz hotels, the best Grand Hyatt hotels, the best Hyatt Regency hotels and the best Hyatt Centric hotels. Hyatt hotel brands also include Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara & Ziva, Hyatt Residence Club, Hyatt Centric and the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Now we look at the best Hyatt specifically in the Caribbean. Hyatt Prive Loyalty Program: Double Your Benefits If you want additional, free loyalty style benefits on your next stay at any Andaz hotel, join World Of Hyatt and DOUBLE UP on your benefits by booking your stay through … [Read more...] about Best Hyatt Hotel In The Caribbean

A direct flight from London to Los Cabos on TUI starts next month, making this idyllic part of the Baja California Sur peninsula more accessible than ever. A retreat for the Hollywood set, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston, the destination is buzzing. This year alone The Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and Nobu Hotel have opened their doors. Here’s our guide to exploring Mexico’s chic coastline in style... Stay Nobu Hotel Los Cabos is a striking vision of contemporary design against a breathtaking landscape. On a stretch of sand on the southernmost tip of the peninsula, the property blends Japanese minimalism with locally sourced Mexican materials. The entrance is an architectural feat with an imposing stone portal framing an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. Each of the 200 guest rooms and suites have ocean and resort views but those with swim-up access to the property’s main pool are especially lovely. There are four glittering pools on site, as … [Read more...] about Why now is the time to visit Mexico’s Los Cabos

Luxury meets authenticity at this ultra-chic Ibiza hotel bringing decadence and high-brow hedonism to the quieter side of the White Isle. Where is it? Hidden away from the party crowds of the south, the hotel sits proudly overlooking the golden arc of the captivating east-coast Cala Nova cove - a soft-sand beach backed by pine tree-clad hills and rocky red cliffs. This authentic area of Ibiza fuses tucked-away bohemian corners with luxury surroundings. The hotel has direct access down to the cove, where you can enjoy a sun-soaked drink at one of two beachside rustic-luxe restaurants, Aiyanna or Atzaro, followed by a dip in the crystalline azure sea. It’s a very short, sleepy stroll back to your glamorous poolside daybed, where you can pepper sunbathing sessions with the odd cocktail break. With an haute-hippie utopia right on your doorstep, you won’t need - or want - to go anywhere else. Style The avant-garde interior oozes refined glamour, and it’s no surprise … [Read more...] about Discover high-brow hedonism at this ultra-chic Ibiza hotel