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<strong>Newsletter</strong> December 2015_Layout 1 10/12/2015 18:37 Page 1<br />
Maldives for Grown Ups<br />
...a true retreat for couples in paradise<br />
Club Med Finolhu<br />
Perfection in Provence<br />
...the golf & family resort on the French Riviera<br />
Terre Blanche<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Winter 2015/16<br />
In this issue: Sri Lanka • The Maldives • French Riviera • Cruise<br />
Nestled in beautiful natural<br />
surroundings on this exclusive 5-<br />
hectare island are 52 elegant and<br />
contemporary villas all with<br />
private pool and Butler. For<br />
couples only this new, eco<br />
nature resort provides the<br />
perfect balance between<br />
modern luxury and the natural<br />
charm of the Maldives.<br />
Over 30 villas sit on the water either with sunrise or in the deluxe category the<br />
sunset views which also have the biggest pools! 22 villas are then scattered<br />
across each side of the island along the stunning beaches again with sunrise or<br />
sunset views. The one restaurant on the island “Motu” has an idyllic setting over<br />
the water with a wonderful terrace to sit and listen to the sound of the waves.<br />
Breakfast and Dinner has a la carte waiter service whilst lunch is buffet style.<br />
Before dinner the bar area, with glass floors, is a great place to sit and watch the<br />
fish go by and enjoy a cocktail or two!<br />
You also have access to use another Club Med island, Kani, which is located<br />
about 5 minutes by boat and has a much more of a livelier atmosphere along<br />
with a couple of restaurant and bar choices that you are eligible to use as part<br />
of the all-inclusive package. They also have a number of sports activities as well!<br />
Bianca’s personal thoughts<br />
The Maldives really is total paradise, you see pictures and wonder if the sea<br />
can be that clear and the beaches that white – well they are!<br />
On arrival to Club Med Finolhu island (after 40 min speedboat transfer) there<br />
is a wonderful long jetty with a nice walk down which gives you the chance<br />
to just look around and take in what a beautiful place this is! Our home for<br />
the week was a beautiful sunrise beach villa (no 19) and our butler could not<br />
have been more friendly and helpful. The island only takes 100 guests when<br />
full so you really get a sense of space - and relaxation is the key here! For<br />
scuba divers and snorkelers you will be in awe of the marine life. Packages<br />
can be booked for scuba and the in house Euro divers are a great team. The<br />
food was superb with an excellent mix of Maldivian and Asian cuisine (I even<br />
went to cookery class to learn how to make a Maldivian curry at home it was<br />
that good!) The resort combined luxury with Maldivian charm and the mix<br />
of international travellers offered us ample opportunity for interesting chats<br />
at the bar! I would highly recommend Club Med Finolhu for honeymooners<br />
and anyone who wants that exclusive island experience. It is also one place<br />
I will most definitely visit again!<br />
Wild and authentic Provence, the<br />
incredibly lively Riviera from St-<br />
Tropez to Monte-Carlo are all<br />
nearby Terre Blanche, a golf, spa<br />
and family destination that is<br />
nestled in the hills, yet only 35<br />
minutes from glitzy Cannes.<br />
Set on 750 acres of gardens and<br />
pine forests, this all suite and<br />
villa property is modelled on a<br />
Provencal village with<br />
accommodations arranged in<br />
cottages that are connected by<br />
meandering pathways. Golfers<br />
appreciate Terre Blanche as one<br />
of Europe’s best clubs, with two<br />
18-hole courses, exclusive<br />
practice and learning facilities.<br />
An innovative Kid’s Club and<br />
dedicated pools ensure children<br />
are entertained. Terre Blanche's<br />
incredible spa is a world apart, a<br />
sanctuary devoted to wellbeing.<br />
Offering space, nature, serenity<br />
and top-notch activities, the<br />
resort is also ideal for private<br />
gatherings and events.<br />
Bianca’s personal thoughts<br />
I was lucky enough to see the hotel in September and was not<br />
disappointed. On arrival the long drive takes you through all the beautiful<br />
gardens and once you arrive in the main building you can just tell this<br />
place is something quite special! The rooms are all stunning and give a<br />
true flavour of Provence. For me the pool was something not to miss<br />
overlooking the rolling hills behind you it was a perfect place to relax in<br />
the afternoon sun sipping a Gin or two! The Spa was one of the best I have<br />
seen - it’s like a small hotel itself with so many different rooms and a<br />
beautiful pool. I would highly recommend the resort to families in the<br />
summer. Golfers will be very impressed with the amazing facilities of the<br />
golf centre and couples, looking for the ideal break to relax and unwind,<br />
will find that Terre Blanche has it all…<br />
01435 866555 www.thetravelconcept.co.uk<br />
Hello!<br />
Our Winter 2015/16 issue is<br />
unashamedly biased towards<br />
tropical escapes. At this time<br />
of the year, what could be<br />
better than getting away<br />
from chilly temperatures and<br />
dreary, grey days to bask on<br />
sun-bleached, white sands<br />
...bliss!<br />
Join us as we travel to the<br />
teardrop of the Indian<br />
Ocean, Sri Lanka, and<br />
onwards to the island<br />
hideaways of the Maldives.<br />
For a perfect, Mediterranean<br />
family break next summer,<br />
why not consider a stay at<br />
Terre Blanche on the French<br />
Riviera.<br />
We hope you enjoy this latest<br />
issue and do remember to<br />
give us a call to arrange your<br />
holidays and allow us to tell<br />
you more about our<br />
favourite destinations and<br />
the many special offers that<br />
we receive on a regular basis.<br />
Best wishes<br />
Bianca & Tracy<br />
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Sri Lanka<br />
...Beaches and Wildlife<br />
Teardrop of the Indian Ocean<br />
Sri Lanka<br />
...Temples and Ceylon Tea<br />
Teardrop of the Indian Ocean<br />
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There's a real buzz about Sri Lanka right now with those in the know making a<br />
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Summer. The Sri Lankan Riviera which was focused on the south west coast<br />
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Stay in superb accommodations—from beach-side resorts and colonial-era<br />
mansions to world-class game lodges offering splendid vistas of the<br />
surrounding wilderness. Search for abundant wildlife on a Yala National Park<br />
expedition, which boasts Asia’s largest concentration of leopards, along with<br />
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This teardrop of an island does have<br />
some of southern Asia's most<br />
fascinating historical sites, ancient<br />
Buddhist temples and cave paintings.<br />
With no less than eight UNESCO World<br />
Heritage sites in Sri Lanka, the<br />
destination packs in a lot of<br />
experiences in a relatively small island.<br />
Cycling around the ancient cities is a<br />
great way of enjoying monumental<br />
Polannaruwa and Anuradhapura.<br />
Visitors climbing the rock fortress of<br />
Sigiriya will be rewarded with amazing<br />
views and will be enchanted by the<br />
frescoes capital; the Temple of the<br />
Tooth in Kandy, a significant site of<br />
pilgrimage for Buddhists.<br />
During your journey through this island which is smaller than Ireland, we<br />
suggest a stop in a Historical hill town. A few days in a spot with beautiful<br />
landscapes overlooking slopes where tea grows best, a chance to sip a<br />
delicious cup of Ceylon Tea.<br />
Tracy’s personal thoughts<br />
Temples and tuktuks, egg hoppers and elephants, stories of war and<br />
peace, teas and G&Ts, heritage hotels and emerging resorts ...what an<br />
amazing country Sri Lanka is. There is nothing like first-hand experience<br />
to really get the most out of a destination. I stayed in some fantastic<br />
places that I can’t wait to tell you about so please get in touch!<br />
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