Qatar has evolved into much more than just a stopover Many come to the Middle East seeking the mystic, traditional life of the Bedouins, wandering the desert with their life’s belongings on a camel’s back. Although tradition is still an important part of the Qatari ethos, the country has well and truly moved into the twenty-first century with the piercing … Read More
A Green Oasis of Turquoise Waters The western coast of Greece is the lesser travelled region. Laid back island getaways and all the excellent local cuisine that Greece is renowned for. AMANZOE Argolida / Peloponnese Size: 50 rooms and suites Style: Zen Contemporary Year Opened: 2012 Designer/Architect: Ed Tuttle Secluded luxury, but conveniently close to the ancient sites of Epidaurus … Read More
Endless Beauty and Mythical Adventure The Greek Aegean Sea includes over 4,000 islands and islets scattered in the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Sporades, of which only 200 (or so) islands are inhabited. The Greek coastline offers a diverse landscape: beaches stretching over many kilometres, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches, sand-dunes, pebble beaches, wetlands and deltas, caves formed by seawater and … Read More
Relaxed and less crowded Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures … Read More
Panoramic Splendor On The Greek Cliffs There are sunsets, but then there’s a Santorini sunset. Perched high above the deep cobalt Aegean Sea, Santorini’s whitewashed villages are clustered atop dramatic cliffs, with black sand beaches resting at the bottom. Journey up and down the cliffside staircases in Oia and explore the ancient Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, then step out onto … Read More
Greek Island Proves a Sunny Delight for Jet Setters Mykonos measures just 33 square miles, but its legend is larger than life. Ever since Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis arrived in the 60s, it’s served as one of the Aegean’s most fashionable destinations. Clothing-optional Paradise Beach is the primary party beach, followed by Psarou, which also boasts a dive center … Read More
Beautiful year-round destination Park City is a resort town located on the Eastern (or Back) of the Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountain Range in Utah. The surrounding Wasatch Mountain rise over 10,000 ft. It is probably best known for its skiing and winter season with three world-class ski resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons Resort and Deer … Read More
Get lost in nature in Utah home to five of the country’s most beautiful national parks. Utah is well known for its incredible scenic beauty and year round outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, water skiing, horseback riding, camping, and rock climbing. AMANGIRI Canyon Point, southern Utah Size: 44 rooms and suites Style: Contemporary / Sophisticated Year Opened: 2009 … Read More
The charming jewel city of Arabia With its gleaming bay fronting the Gulf of Oman in the north and set against the dramatic Western Al Hajar mountain landscape towards the south, Oman’s capital of Muscat is a port city like no other in the Middle East. The concave shorefront peering out across the water creates an image reminiscent of the … Read More
Sultanate of Oman Oman stands in stark contrast to the UAE with its rich heritage, a strong sense of identity, a pride in the ancient, miles of pristine untouched nature and a chance to engage with the authentic Arab world without the distorting lens of excessive wealth. You will feel as though you have been transported back in time, when … Read More
Journey through Asia’s alpine playground With its snow-capped giants and delightfully charming people, Nepal is home to monasteries, yaks, and eight of the world’s highest mountain peaks, including the world-renowned Mount Everest. This landlocked country is bordered by China and India, with the iconic Himalaya running across the northern and western part of the country. From the low jungle plains … Read More
Unspoiled Asia a once isolated kingdom throws open its doors Bhutan, located in the remote eastern Himalayas, isn’t an easy country to get to, or get into, but once you arrive, you’ll be well rewarded. It has adopted a more democratized government and is adapting to the growing number of tourists allowed within its borders. While the Buddhist culture and … Read More
