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Lone ranging: solo travel is on the rise but there's no need to always go it alone. Botswana nirvana: a paradise for animal lovers. Places to go: 2019's eight hottest travel destinations.
Lone ranging: solo travel is on the rise but there's no need to always go it alone.
Botswana nirvana: a paradise for animal lovers.
Places to go: 2019's eight hottest travel destinations.
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Most romantic<br />
THE GRACE SANTORINI, GREECE<br />
The low-down<br />
Sleek, chic, and deliciously romantic, the Grace Santorini (right) is<br />
an all-white escape carved into the clifftops. Framed by minimalist<br />
lines with a charcoal-beige colour palette, gazing over the sea-filled<br />
caldera will keep you hypnotised for days. When the evening sets<br />
in, take to the Champagne Lounge for legendary sunset views.<br />
The villa<br />
Hole up in this two-bedroom villa for undisputed privacy or a<br />
romantic escape. Arrive to a pre-stocked fridge of goodies and a<br />
seven-choice pillow menu. There’s a private swimming pool (inset<br />
right) with gorgeous sea views, and your very own spa complete<br />
with a hammam, Jacuzzi, and treatment room. Guests get first<br />
dibs at the restaurant or can request a private chef to cook fresh<br />
fish dinners. The on-call concierge can arrange island hopping by<br />
helicopter or boat trips on the sparkling Aegean Sea.<br />
WORDS: SACHA HARRISON<br />
All bells & whistles<br />
FORTE VILLAGE RESORT, SARDINIA<br />
The low-down<br />
There’s a reason why Forte Village Resort is repeatedly voted<br />
World’s Leading Resort. Aside from the sweeping views of the<br />
south-western Sardinian coastline, its five-star service stands<br />
unrivalled. Think dinner orchestrated by Gordon Ramsay followed<br />
by Andrea Bocelli for the evening’s entertainment. Stand out<br />
facilities include an award-winning kids’ club complete with<br />
Barbie VIP packages and an AcquaPark, as well as Versace and<br />
Alberta Ferretti boutiques and an on-site Mahiki nightclub.<br />
The villa<br />
Villa Aurora reveals a contemporary chic space with polished<br />
oak floors and alabaster walls. Sliding glass doors look out to<br />
1,000 square metres of immaculate lawns and tropical gardens.<br />
Lounge on the teak wood sundeck or under the shade of the<br />
bougainvillea-covered pergola. A private chef and butler remain<br />
at your disposal should you wish.<br />
Most glamorous<br />
BORGO EGNAZIA, ITALY<br />
The low-down<br />
Planted on Puglia’s Adriatic coast, Borgo Egnazia’s white tufo stone<br />
walls resemble a gleaming citadel (inset left). Lap up celeb-worthy<br />
service with local advisors on hand should you want to hire a bike,<br />
make a spa reservation, or learn how to make orecchiette. Il Borgo,<br />
the village-like square, offers buzzing restaurants and live music<br />
at night, while sun worshippers can make use of the two beach<br />
clubs nearby.<br />
The villa<br />
Villas here have names like Meravigliosa and Magnifica, befitting<br />
their grandeur. The best bit is that you don’t have to share your<br />
swoon-worthy pool with another soul, and you can enjoy citrus<br />
gardens and private courtyards in peace. For ultimate glamour,<br />
the owner’s seven-bedroom villa, Padronale (left), spreads over<br />
500 square metres with ancient olive trees. Its enviable rooftop<br />
terrace, lit by candles at night, is the perfect place for a nightcap.<br />
The villa also comes with an on-hand masseuse, butler, and<br />
local advisor.<br />
CONTACT ABERCROMBIE & KENT<br />
To book your next European beach and villa holiday, call our<br />
travel specialists on 01242 546 611 or 01242 547 705.<br />
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