10 LUXURY TRAVEL
THE LONG HAUL HOTELS
YOU ’ LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE
With the short-haul summer season coming to a close , holidaymakers are starting to flock further afield for their much-needed sunny getaways - a popular choice being a resort that truly has it all .
Commissioning research on the nation ’ s holiday habits , online travel agent loveholidays found almost half ( 47 %) of Brits don ’ t feel guilty about not leaving their hotel every day when on holiday , with nearly two in five ( 37 %) admitting to staying put for their whole stay .
For those looking to indulge in luxury or celebrate a milestone event without stepping foot outside their hotel , loveholidays has hand selected some of the world ’ s most eccentric hotels offering everything from underwater music and guitar lessons , to gold iPads in rooms , and even slime !
With the research also finding that a third ( 33 %) of Brits prioritise a good selection of on-site restaurants and bars to enjoy when choosing where to stay , the list includes hotels such as Atlantis The Palm , home to 17 restaurants , and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana , which gives guests the chance to dine with SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer .
loveholidays ’ top picks of the most eccentric long haul hotels you ’ ll never want to leave :
ATLANTIS THE PALM
The Palm Jumeirah , Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Atlantis The Palm in Dubai is perfect for families , being home to the world ’ s largest waterpark and The Lost Chambers Aquarium , a magical underwater kingdom , as well as an Explorers Club and a gaming room . The hotel also houses a spa and bali-beds on the beach for those wanting to relax , as well as an on-site shopping mall and 17 restaurants , including options from celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 61 2023