|Places| Gazing across |Places| Gazing across the magnificent gardens at Passalacqua Como Confidential The newly opened Passalacqua hotel on Lake Como pairs the personal warmth of a private home with the splendour of a grande dame. By Brian Noone Photography by Stefan Giftthaler 30 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
PROMOTION LUXURY EXPEDITIONS TAKEN TO ANOTHER LEVEL The Pinnacle Kimberley Experience In 2023, PONANT raises the benchmark for luxury expeditions a further notch, announcing details of their inaugural season of Kimberley sailings featuring the company’s recently refurbished iconic flagship, the classic three-masted yacht, Le Ponant. Sailing with just 32 like-minded guests, accommodated in 16 stylish ocean view suites and with a 1:1 guest/crew ratio, this is an opportunity for the fortunate few to experience Australia ’s breathtaking Kimberley coastline in a way that seamlessly merges exploration and eco-responsibility with chic luxury – along with the breeze on your skin and the rustle of wind in the sails. Between April and September 2023, PONANT is offering 26 sailings, with three enticing itineraries that cover the best features of the Northern Kimberley, Southern Kimberley and Rowley Shoals which, with its three coral atolls and abundant marine life, is regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkelling locations. Each “Pinnacle Kimberley Experience” combines PONANT’s signature mix of adventure, sustainability and barefoot luxury, while exploring the remote rugged coastline of one of the last untouched environments in the world. Exclusive additional experiences on both Northern and Southern Kimberley itineraries include a scenic transfer flight aboard one of Paspaley’s vintage twin engine Grumman Mallard flying boats, as well as rare access to Paspaley’s pristine Kuri Bay pearl farms, home to what are considered the world’s best pearls. Red soils, ochre cliffs, hidden inlets, swelling tides, roaring waterfalls, saltwater crocodiles, ancient Gwion Gwion rock art … Flexibility is key to maximise the daily opportunities, and the state-of-the-art Zodiacs provide for exploration, shore landings and excursions all in the company of the experienced Expedition Team of naturalist guides who work closely with the captain to optimise your experiences in these Dreamtime destinations. The Kimberley onboard Le Ponant – anything but plain sailing. Photography © PONANT Jean-Philippe Nuel, Nathalie Michel, Nick Rains / Paspaley. DISCOVER MORE AT AU.PONANT.COM
