RB Collection Luxury Holidays - Hello World Booklet Jan 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Abama,
Tenerife
Far from a shrinking violet, this blooming
rose citadel closer resembles a small town than
a hotel, and its status on the island has flocks
of loyal guests returning to reside within its
walls. This is a place that feels like a quiet and
exclusive club for those eager to escape for
an ever-tempting week of warmth in Spain’s
sunniest spot. It’s worth remembering that
some of Tenerife’s best views can be found at
night; join the resident astronomer who will
unravel the mysteries of the universe while the
two Michelin-starred restaurant M.B, handles
the gourmet picnic.
Great for
FAMILIES
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion,
Barbados
Roll out of bed and on to the beach. Built
on the west shore before Barbados’ coastal
restrictions, it’s near impossible to find a greater
beach-side location than at this legendary hotel.
Evoking the feeling of being privileged guests
in a private home, it’s no surprise that the
charm of this enchanting retreat keeps regulars
returning year after year. A five-minute stroll
will bring you to the illustrious Lone Star
restaurant; renowned for its celebrity clientele
and to-die-for setting, it serves up heavenly
world cuisine with a cool Caribbean twist.
Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia,
Gran Canaria, Spain
Occupying a plum position steps from the beach
and a short stroll from the spectacular sand dunes
of Maspalomas, this is a serene spot in which to
kick back and relax. It’s the kind of super-civilised
space in which you find a piano bar and a bridge
salon; a distinctly Spanish home where dishes are
prepared by a Michelin-starred culinary master;
and where the feel of a country club combines
with the privacy of being at home. So homely is
the feeling, that when chatting to others by the
heated pool, you’ll struggle to find anyone who
hasn’t stayed here before.
Great for
FAMILIES
Marbella Club,
Costa del Sol, Spain
Evolving from an abandoned finca that formally
housed Prince Alfonso, this long-established
wholesome wonderland has now become a
royalty-welcoming guest house flowing with
old-school charm; greeting its loyal patrons, young
and old, each year. Within this tree-sheltered
haven, down by the pool is the central meeting
hub. Where parents and grandparents tell of their
day spent cooking with a local Spanish family,
and children gush about their time making pizzas
and mixing fragrances from the ingredients they
tended in their own garden patch.