The Art of Luxury Issue 38 2019 | Page 11

Lifou Day 1: Fly from the UK to Sydney Our luxury chauffeur service will pick you up from your home and take you to your preferred departure airport. Day 2: En Route Day 3: Arrive in Sydney and transfer to 5* hotel for 2 nights. At the end of a marathon flight, there is renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city and gives passengers glimpses of the thousands of yachts suspended on the dark water and the sails of the famous Opera House glistening in the distance. Day 4: Lunch at Sydney Tower Among the most beautiful cities in the world, Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of destinations that generate excitement. Take in the sights from 250 meters above the city at Sydney Tower’s indoor observation deck. Day 5: Transfer to port and embark on Silver Muse for 14 night luxury cruise Day 6: At sea. Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. Why not visit the onboard gym or spa? Day 7: At sea. Blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side: find a peaceful area to catch up on your reading. Day 8: Pine Island, New Caledonia Nicknamed “the closest island to paradise” Pine Island is surrounded by some of the world’s brightest aquamarine blue water with tropical fish and coral that can be seen through the transparent waters of its lagoon. Day 14: Dravuni, Fiji. Think island paradise anywhere in the world and you will almost certainly conjure up images of Dravuni Island. Shallow limpid seas surround palm tree fringed beaches that encircle the whole island which has just 125 residents. Day 9: Lifou, New Caledonia Lifou Island is best known for its vast atoll which affords some of the best snorkelling in the world. Popular activities on the island include scenic walks, relaxing das on the beach, swimming and snorkelling. Day 16: Noumea New Caledonia. Guests can take a helicopter ride over the island and view the world’s largest lagoon, second largest barrier reef, tropical waters and mineral rich hills from the air. This breathtakingly scenic flight will also whisk over the port for a photo opportunity of the ship before landing. Day 10: Port Vila, Vanuatu. Due to its compact size, Port Vila can be easily explored in just a single day. Shore excursions available at this port include a Glass Bottom Boat Adventure and the Round Island Safari. Day 12: Lautoka, Fiji. Explore Fiji’s diverse natural beauty and ancient culture during a scenic and memorable visit to the Orchid Farm, Viseisei Village and the Vuda Lookout. Day 13: Sanusavu, Fiji. Spectacular Savusavu Bay provides the perfect environment to create Fiji’s natural gems, the J. Hunter pearls, renowned for their beautiful hues of soft pastels and exceptionally bold tones together with the rare “Fiji Gold”. WWW.BARRHEADTRAVEL.CO.UK/CRUISE Day 17: At sea. Pick up duty-free Silversea logo keepsakes from one of the onboard boutiques or spoil yourself at one of Silversea’s carefully curated partner stores. Day 18: At sea. Take some time to reflect on all you’ve experienced during your luxury voyage and relax on the pool deck with your favourite drink. Day 19: Disembark in Sydney, transfer to the airport for return flight to the UK Day 20: Arrive in the UK. Our luxury chauffeur service will be waiting at the airport to take you home. Visit one of our 76 Stores Nationwide