Luxury

Welcome to the Caribbean island that’s got it all – from wonderful weather to fabulous beaches, bars, restaurants and hotels. The celebs love it... and so will you when you touch down in paradise. If it’s jet-set central you are after for your Caribbean holiday then head straight for the island of Barbados, which has been drawing celebrities, business leaders and oligarchs to its sandy shores for years. And small wonder.

Like all Italians, the South Tyrolean’s take their food very seriously. South Tyrol’s unique blend of Italian, Tyrolean and Ladin cultures is reflected in the variety and fusion of flavours found in the region’s cuisine. As an almost inevitable result, it is home to some of Europe’s finest restaurants and award-winning wine producers.

Sandals selects the perfect paradise locations for its couples-only resorts, so scattered among the dreamlike tropical islands of Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Grenada and Barbados, is the Sandals Luxury Resorts, located in all the most desirable destinations.  So, they are always on the calm side of the island here offshore reefs protect the beaches and create clear waters – perfect for swimming, boating, playing or just soaking up the Caribbean sun beneath the natural umbrella of a towering palm.

Escaping to a sun-drenched island is on most of us bucket list, of things to do.  But for a once in a life time experience how do you choose the right location for that perfect romantic getaway? Maybe you want to recharge your batteries, or perhaps you fancy some personal training in a state-of-the-art-gym, followed by a rejuvenating spa treatment and dinner at a fabulous restaurant boasting international haute cuisine.

Shanti Maurice, in the unspoiled south of Mauritius, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. We raise a glass to a resort where you won’t just be a guest – you’ll become family.  As if tropical-inspired luxury, a glorious setting on a horseshoe of coral sand and an award-winning spa weren’t enough to shout about already, this year Shanti Maurice, a Nira Resort, celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Unless your life is one long holiday, chances are you’re pretty demanding about your precious holiday time. And so you should be – so it helps to know that Sandals Resorts are just as focused as you on squeezing the absolute maximum from your trip to one of their world-class all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. Whether you want to put your feet up and soak up the sun, drink and dine in style, or have the perfect active break – or even a bit of all three – you can do it at Sandals.

Antigua is one of the most tranquil and charming of the Caribbean islands, famed for its 365 stunning powdery soft beaches.  The best of these is Dickenson Bay with its silk white sand leading down to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

It is in this idyllic location that you will find a very special place voted the "World's Most Romantic Resort" for 15 years, the stunning Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa.

When you close your eyes and think of paradise, what do you see? An island hideaway, with white-sand beaches kissed by gin-clear waters? A place covered in virgin rainforest, bordered by tropical reefs? If so, what you’re thinking of is Song Saa, a private island resort in Cambodia’s Koh Rong Archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand.

Five miles out at sea and the water is still only one-metre deep, making it easy to hand-feed the magnificent, wild stingrays, prehistoric-looking creatures that glide up to you as you offer them a morsel of squid.

In the settled waters off the famous Seven Mile Beach lies the Kittiwake shipwreck, which was sunk to create an artificial reef in this spectacular marine park and is home to numerous species of coral and fish.  It is an awesome underwater playground for divers.

What makes the perfect family Holiday? Well, guaranteed sunshine 365 days a year is a must, all-inclusive packages make it easier to budget and there has to be a crėche, a kids's club and somewhere for teens to chill. Mum might be wishing for mammoth luxury shopping centres and indulgent spas. And for dad? A championship standard nine-hole gulf course, fine dining dazzling entertainment and knowing everything, and everyone is being taken care of.