28 HOTELS & RESORTS
Arabian Dreaming Located at the heart of Dubai’ s Palm Island, Fairmont’ s latest resort property introduces 381 elegant guest rooms, a Willow Stream Spa and new levels of luxury to one of the Emirates’ most iconic developments. Fairmont The Palm, designed by award-winning DSA Architects International, boasts a contemporary persona punctuated with Arabic influences. Its guest rooms and collection of 10 one-and-two-bedroom luxury residences, which feature sea views and spacious balconies, are dressed in beige, ecru, and tan, with intimate accents like inlayed wooden headboards and ornate lighting adding to the modern Arabian Nights feel. Be sure to make time for a meal at one of seven new restaurants and lounges, including
Frevo, the city’ s only authentic Brazilian eatery, and Bā, a pan Chinese restaurant providing a full spectrum of regional cuisines from the mainland and beyond. Alternatively, after days hitting the city’ s chic shopping malls, book one of 13 intimate treatment suites at the 1,600sqm Willow Stream Spa, or take a dip in one of four outdoor pools. www. fairmont. com
Outback Odyssey One of Australia’ s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, re-opens its gates for the 2013 season this month, welcoming visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north Western Australia. Featuring just nine suites and joined by sister properties The Station and Emma Gorge Resort in April, the homestead will showcase its three new stylish Cliff Side Retreats, each of which offers uninterrupted views of Western Australia’ s rugged scenery from free-standing bathtubs located on private verandahs. For a true Aussie adventure, combine your homestead stay with nights at one of 25 beautifully-positioned private campsites within the property, or with a stay in the safari-style tented cabins of Emma Gorge Resort. www. elquestro. com. au
A Horse Of Course The Stafford London by Kempinski has teamed up with The Riding Club London to offer guests bespoke‘ Horcierge’ services. Catering to experienced riders and newbies alike, horse lovers can choose from two dedicated packages, which cover both basic and advanced riding needs, or can pick and choose from the Horcierge’ s extensive menu of riding experiences. The two packages cover accommodation, meals and riding; the Equestrian Package includes two nights accommodation in the Carriage House, once a stable for the thoroughbreds of nobility, and a two-hour riding experience in Windsor Park. Alternatively, the Black Caviar Package includes three nights in the Carriage House, daily breakfast, a five-course dinner in the Lyttelton restaurant, a VIP tour of the British Military Stables, two hours escorted riding in Windsor Park, and a guided shopping tour to Knightsbridge’ s best equestrian clothing boutiques. www. kempinski. com
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