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22 Jun, 2019The last few years have seen the rise of wellness in travel, with jetsetters across the globe trading in the unhealthy and unsustainable for the feel-good and active. While southeast and south Asia capture the immediate imagination, Abu Dhabi might surprise you with all it has to offer in terms of a wellness break. From its white-sand beaches to its still, serene deserts, to its oases and centuries-old therapeutic practices, the Emirate is undoubtedly one of the world’s current wellness capitals. Here’s what to expect from a wellness break in Abu Dhabi.

16 May, 2019The spa weekend on your anniversary, your daily vitamin supplement, the Fitbit sitting on your wrist, and a course of acupuncture. Your weekly yoga class, the off-site team building day, and a superfood salad with a coconut water to go. Wellness choices? Or just, life? Edwina Langley examines the rise and rise of the wellness phenomenon.

18 Apr, 2019The metropolis of Shanghai sits by an estuary of the Yangtze River and casts its many colourful lights across the water. A spectacular skyline jumps between low-lying art deco architecture and futuristic skyscrapers. Shanghai is a city forever marching upwards – a hub for luxury shoppers and careerists – where the local residents are known by the rest of China as ‘little capitalists’. And yet, the tall monuments of business notwithstanding, there’s quiet romance to be found amongst the enclosed Buddhist temples, sleepy waterways and Michelin-accredited restaurants. Here’s our selection of the most romantic things to do in Shanghai.

16 Apr, 2019Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, an archipelago flung seaward from Valencia’s hooked coast. With a laid-back atmosphere and rugged coastlines topped with rustic restaurants and cafes, there’s no better place to give audience to the slow waters of the Mediterranean. The island is scattered with white-sand beaches, hill towns, vineyards, monasteries and country estates. Popular amongst hikers and cyclists throughout the year, the countryside rolls under the limestone sculptures of the Serra de Tramuntana and carries the low thrum of wing-strumming crickets and songful cicadas – the perfect backdrop for time spent tasting the local wine and traditional Mallorcan food.

15 Apr, 2019Way out in the Indian Ocean, many miles from the southern coast of Sri Lanka, you’ll find the archipelago nation of the Maldives which comprises 26 atolls. Discover white-sand beaches, stroll like Robinson Crusoe beside swaying palm trees or plunge into lukewarm lagoons. Here's our guide to the best open-air restaurants in the Maldives which have become a huge draw for tourists from around the world. 

28 Mar, 2019Abu Dhabi has it all: pristine, white beaches perfect for either white-knuckle water-sports or serene sunbathing, glorious desert landscapes that soothe the soul with their natural beauty, and the city of Abu Dhabi itself, rising preeminently like an urban star from the stunning Gulf coast. Abu Dhabi is the ideal getaway for a long weekend: spend a day on a massage bed overlooking champagne dunes, relaxing on the beach drinking in the cool atmosphere, and the next in the city enjoying a decadent day and night fit for a celebrity.

26 Mar, 2019Mallorca has been delighting visitors for centuries. From its spectacularly unique culture, combining Spanish, Arab, and even Byzantine influences, to its UNESCO heritage landscapes, every part of the Balearic island is brimming with romantic energy. No wonder our Wedding Specialist, Ana Zamora, can’t stop talking about Mallorca as the honeymooner’s paradise! We recently caught up her to talk about her role as Wedding Specialist, her take on Mallorca, and what makes the island the most intimate destination on Earth:

21 Mar, 2019From the futuristic skyscraper skyline of Pudong to the historic buildings along The Bund to the ancient alleyways of the Old City, the romance of Shanghai is real. But nowhere is it stronger than in the tree-lined streets of the Former French Concession. Perennially hip, the dynamic neighbourhood blends Shanghai’s past with its present, pushing heritage homes, soup dumpling shops and vegetable stalls up alongside fashion-forward boutiques, con-temporary art galleries and the city’s latest cocktail bars.

08 Mar, 2019Set deep within the mesmerizing desert landscape of Abu Dhabi, lies Talise Spa, the luxurious wellness retreat at Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa – here we explain why this is the perfect place to escape the city.

30 Jan, 2019We’ve scoured the UAE for the best romantic, scenic, al fresco and wow-worthy spots to celebrate an evening with your loved one.

20 Jan, 2019About 40 minutes north of Palma lies the serene town of Port de Sóller, hugged on all sides by the UNESCO heritage Tramuntana mountains and looking out over the Mediterranean. Its location makes it an ideal spot for adventure, and at Jumeirah Port Sóller you can spend your morning perfecting your serve at Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy before saddling a Harley for an exciting golden hour ride along Tramuntana’s serpentine roads. Perfect for those with an adventurous spirit, here are seven unforgettable things to do in Mallorca.

06 Jan, 2019Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Beverly Hills of Bali’, Jimbaran successfully aligns its stylish resorts with authentic local Balinese life. The laid-back coastal region is all sleepy villages and talcum-powder sands, framed by rugged limestone cliffs. From its best beaches and surf spots to what to eat, get the most out this beautiful Balinese enclave with our Jimbaran guide.