Stories relating to "Dream islands & beaches"
Pimalai, luxury and leisure in a jungle setting
Koh Lanta, a beautiful tropical island in the Andaman Sea off the southern coast of Thailand is calling to you to leave behind the daily grind and head for this remote haven, away from the big hotels, to one of the very best spa resorts in the world.
A paradise for winter
How do you fancy getting away to a tropical island with year-round summer temperatures and some of the best beaches on the planet? If that appeals to you, the Dominican Republic may be the perfect destination.
Luxury ahoy! - the ultimate in superyachts
Designs for the three most luxurious yachts in the world.
The Canaries – a perfect place for Christmas
Instead of turkey and tinsel with the family, millions of Brits head off to sunnier climes for the festive season. Big favourites include far flung Caribbean sunspots, but according to the Association of British Travel Agents, for sun-seekers, the destination at the top of the list lies closer to home: the Canary Islands.
Indigo Pearl Resort: industrial chic in an exotic Thai setting
Life on the Thai island of Phuket is clearly shaped by the warm seductive waters of the Andaman Sea. Here, where the turquoise waves lap at the white edge of Nai Yang beach, set amid the lush green of a plantation, lies the Indigo Pearl, one of the most unique resorts on these tropical shores.
Puerto Rico: more than just rum
Gateway to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is a clear favourite with Johnny Depp, who filmed 'On Stranger Tides' there as well as his newly-released movie, 'The Rum Diary'. With palm-lined silver beaches, misty mountains and beautiful Spanish colonial architecture, the tropical archipelago has more to offer than rum and pirates.
Parrot Cay – 1,000 unspoiled acres in the Caribbean
In the Turks and Caicos Islands lies this beautiful private isle, with a mile-long beach of fine golden sand lapped by turquoise waters. This place, where time seems to stand still, is a haven of tranquillity that draws the rich and famous to relax and indulge themselves with the range of eastern therapies available at the luxurious Asian-style spa.
Costa Rica: a rainbow in shades of green
In this land covered in vast natural parks, ecological reserves and rainforests, with volcanoes and spectacular beaches, Mother Nature is the undisputed star, and green is the ubiquitous colour. Take a look at our photo gallery and marvel at just how many shades of green there are in the Costa Rican landscape.
The Tubkaak: eco-design and romance
On a beach in a country far away, whose name, Tubkaak, means 'home for visitors', time seems to stand still. Between the sparkling sea and the verdant mountainside, a clever handling of eco-conscious techniques and traditional Thai architecture has produced the small, paradisiacal universe of this beautiful boutique hotel.
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