BEST DESERT SPAS

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Find your own pampering oasis between the dunes

AFRICA

Find your cool haven under the Kalahari sun. Book into the Tswalu spa. Handcrafted from reed ceilings and dry stone walls, this calm . Enjoy anything from a rejuvenating facial to a body scrub using mineral rich crystals sourced from the desert’s salt pans or natural red dune sand.

Tswalu

AMERICA

The Amangiri 2,322-square metre spa in the Utah desert comprises spa pavilions, treatment rooms and therapies and offers such pampering treats as massages, scrubs, wraps and floatation therapy. Enjoy the Hozho Tandem Massage, where two therapist work in harmony to lull your body into a state of relaxation or the Red Clay Wrap.

Amangiri spa

CHILE

After spending the day hiking or horseback riding through the Atacama desert, you want to enjoy a little pampering, so book into the Explora Atacama spa. Set within a restored colonial style adobe-straw building, its relaxing massages are sure to get you back on your feet in no time at all. If you want to relax a little more, take a dip in one of the four pools surrounded by pampas grass.

Explora Atacama

UAE

Just because you’re on a desert island, it doesn’t mean that you need to leave those little luxuries behind. Book into the Desert Island Resort and Spa to enjoy a milk foot bath, follow by a desert sand scrub and a relaxing massage.

Desert Islands Resort & Spa

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From $3,500 pp

Paradise on Earth in COMO Cocoa Island

Maldives Indian Subcontinent

World-class diving in the Maldives looking for colourful parrotfish, lionfish and spotted eagle rays
Snorkelling around the island and hunting for elusive turtles
Cruising on a traditional dhoni
Authentic Ayurvedic therapies amidst gorgeous settings
Afternoon yoga and meditation at the sala

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ideal length 5 nights

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Boat vacation on Tropical Island. Beautiful diving destination. Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia.

From $8,050 pp

Sun, Sea and Cruising in Indonesia

Bali Indonesia Asia

Discover the ancient Hindu temple of Pura Tanah Lot
Go snorkelling or diving in Sumba’s vibrant underwater world
Witness traditional spear-fighting Pasola ceremonies on Sumba
Stay in luxurious beachfront villas in remote locations
Explore the picturesque rice terraces at Ubud, Indonesia

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J F M A M J J A S O N D

ideal length 13 nights

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From $33,690 pp

Ultimate City, Safari & Beach Break in Africa

Cape Town South African Winelands Seychelles South Africa Africa

Explore Cape Town and its surroundings with your private guide
Experience the Winelands in style with your guide or in a vintage sidecar
Stay in some of the world's most exclusive properties
Embark on a nature drive in Kruger National Park to look for wildlife
Relax at the beautiful beachside escape of North Island in the Seychelles

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J F M A M J J A S O N D

ideal length 13 nights

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Waiting for the elephants at the Chobe National Park

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk (Abu-Dhabi, UAE)

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