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TRAVEL Book now To make a reservation, visit hiltonseychelleslabriz. com and hilton.com/hiltonseychelles-northolme-resort MAGNIFICENT MAHÉ The stunning adults-only resort on Mahé, Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa, is a picturesque abode perched atop a hill, with wooden villas and suites that make up the space. The cabin-like vibe exudes cosiness, making guests want to stay in their villas to enjoy a cuppa on the terrace while gazing at the hills and ocean. Upon walking around, we could see why author of the James Bond series, Ian Flemming, felt a fervency towards GETTING THERE Air Seychelles offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi and is just under five hours away. The codeshare with Etihad Airways, gives Business Class passengers access to the Lounge where they can help themselves to a widespread buffet, unwind with a beverage, and make use of the facilities. The Lounge also boasts a Six Senses Spa and Style & Shave outlet for ladies in need of a manicurepedicure, and men who want to avoid the 5pm shadow. Business Class tickets are available from Dhs6,650 per person. Visit airseychelles.com this resort – the smallest Hilton hotel in the world – with its charming nooks and tucked away beaches, allowing the creative juices to flow as he penned away. The stunning infinity pool that looks out to the shimmering waters is where you will most likely want to spend all your time, whiling away with a book and fresh coconut water. While the resort doesn’t offer plenty of activities – it is a relaxing honeymooners getaway after all – you can head into town to explore. Begin your journey at the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens located on the outskirts of Victoria to learn about endemic plants, explore exotic trees within the tropical gardens, spot a few fruit bats (also a delicacy in Seychelles) and feed giant tortoises, some of which are over 150 years old. Make your way to the Mission Lodge after, a vantage point that offers panoramic views of the ocean and mountains southwards across Mahé. By this point the hunger pangs may kick in, and there’s no better spot to enjoy an authentic Creole lunch than at the highly-recommended hilltop restaurant at Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden. Savour fresh fish cooked in a banana leaf with a side of gravy and rice, mango salad, and banana crepes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All dishes are cooked with the plantation’s own spices. Walk through the 25-hectare garden after and tour the eighteenth-century gardens developed by the French to promote spice trading in the colonies. The nature walk exposes you to plenty of spices and plantations including cinnamon, cotton, and a strangely named Lipstick tree – the fruit’s flesh stains your fingers with a vibrant pink-red hue. Make your way back to the hotel for a much-needed massage at the spa, with treatment rooms that look out to the landscape, or a hot bath drawn in your suite. For the perfect conclusion to a summer sojourn, enjoy dinner at the Hilltop restaurant for local entertainment accompanied by Italian and Asian specialties, or Les Cocotiers, which offers a Creoleinternational fusion meal under the stars. 62 EQUITY
TRAVEL TALES JETSETTER JOURNEYS Explore the latest in experiences, tours and culinary breaks TIME TO HUNT Living in the countryside gives you the added advantage of foraging produce for your next meal. When will you ever get to do this in the UAE? Barring plucking dates, of course, for a seasonal dish. If this sort of experience sounds enticing, head to the picturesque Aristi Mountain Resort and Villas in Greece (40 minutes away from Ioannina airport) for their specially curated mushroom hunting package, combined with the Tsipouro festivities – an autumnal spirit production festival that harks back to the Fourteenth century. Available from €250 (around Dhs1,080) for two, inclusive of two nights stay, breakfast, the foraging experience with an expert and dinner. Visit aristi.eu LATEST ADDITION Travelling to the Chinese capital? Book a stay at the Bulgari Hotel Beijing, an urban resort nestled in the Genesis complex, that fuses the best of art and nature. Highlights include the Genesis Art Foundation, designed by Tadao Ando, and sculpted gardens that extend along the Liangma River. If you do need to meet your business partner or colleague, hotfoot to Romito, the contemporary fine-dining Italian eatery helmed by Michelin-starred Italian chef Niko Romito. The hotel will open its doors on September 27th, visit bulgarihotels.com WINTER PREP The latest Wilderness Safaris Class Camp, Qorokwe in Botswana, will make you want to plan ahead for the holiday season. Set to open in December, the camp offers a wildlife-rich landscape featuring eight tented suites, a spacious family suite with a splash pool, and the main area that offers everything from a library and bar to an infinity pool. The 100 per cent solar-powered camp is the ideal escape for those looking for an adventure-packed journey. Visit.wilderness-safaris.com PICK OF THE MONTH Don’t leave home without… The stylish limited-edition Carbon Fibre Trolley Case from Globe-Trotter is the only accessory you will want to lug around. Created to mark its 120th anniversary, the retrostyle luggage features a visible weave, leather corners in burgundy shade and black, and a plush quilted microfiber lining, apt for jetsetters that need a distinct, durable case. Dhs16,570 at globe-trotter.com 63 EQUITY
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