The Ultimate August Getaway Guide: 6 must-visit places from Europe to Maldives to Asia
- Discover Bosphorus in all its heritage and glamour at the newly opened Peninsula Istanbul
- Wake up in Amsterdam to spend the most unforgettable weekend
- Experience luxury and exclusivity at the most iconic address in London at Hotel Café Royal
- Plan the perfect Sicilian getaway with the family at Verdura Resort
- Live unforgettably at a haven brimming in natural beauty at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- Rediscover the charm of Bangkok and the River of Kings at The Peninsula Bangkok
- Discover Bosphorus in all its heritage and glamour at the newly opened Peninsula Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul, which welcomed its first guests on 14 February, is an exquisite new addition to the Peninsula portfolio. Set in the Karaköy harbour district, close to landmarks like the Galata Tower, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, and the Blue Mosque. The property occupies a collection of beautifully refurbished historic buildings amid magnificent waterside gardens.
Deluxe amenities at the hotel include expansive outdoor and indoor pools, a private boat dock, a lavish spa, and luxury boutiques. The interiors, including 177 elegant rooms and suites, are appointed with bespoke artwork and furnishings from the finest Turkish artisans. The sumptuous gathering spaces will soon include a world-class Turk-Asian restaurant, Gallada, helmed by renowned Turkish chef Fatih Tutak.
Prices starting from €1,445 per night for a Superior Bosphorus room.
From 13 February until 31 December 2023, for every room night at The Peninsula (including hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, London, Istanbul, Bangkok, and Manila), a donation equal to the local currency of €10 per night will be made, as part of a global fundraising initiative across The Peninsula Hotels for the victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquakes in Türkiye.
For more information, please visit https://www.peninsula.com/en/global-pages/discover-istanbul
2. Wake up in Amsterdam to spend the most unforgettable weekend
Escape for a luxurious weekend to Amsterdam and enjoy sunday Brunch in our beloved Brasserie if you stay over on a Sunday night. Enjoy early check-in and late check-out, spa access, and indulge in one of the city’s most stunning contemporary rooms and suites at Conservatorium hotel, located in the cultural heart of the city. In this vibrant and elegant setting, the city’s crown jewels – the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Concertgebouw, Vondelpark and Amsterdam’s most pristine shopping – are literally at your doorstep. Relax and unwind at Akasha Holistic Wellbeing before retiring to your room or suite for a restful night’s sleep, followed by a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Prices starting at €930 per night including a two-night stay in one of the property’s rooms or suites, a welcome bouquet of tulips, two tickets to Keukenhof spring garden, daily breakfast at the Brasserie and access to the spa and fitness area of Akasha Holistic Wellbeing.
Offer available from: 31st December 2023
For more information, please visit
https://www.conservatoriumhotel.com/offers/weekend-escape/
3. Experience luxury and exclusivity at the most iconic address in London at Hotel Café Royal
Just minutes away from the Royal parklands of Green Park and Buckingham Palace, Hotel Café Royal is the perfect location to explore London’s cultural highlights in this historic summer season of the King’s Coronation.
This ultimate experience of luxury and exclusivity begins with a stay in the opulent two-bedroom Royal Suite at Hotel Café Royal. As dusk descends, the chauffeur driven limousine arrives on Regent Street to whisk the guests away for an exclusive after-hours visit to the Tower of London. A personal tour of the grounds led by one of the King’s Beefeaters, guards of the Tower, is followed by sparkling grape at reception and private viewing of the breathtaking Crown Jewels and Royal Collection at the Jewel House.
Following the private viewing, led by a royal expert, the guests will be chauffeur-driven back to Hotel Café Royal and to the regal comfort of the Royal Suite. Breakfast, fit for a King, will be served by a personal butler, the next morning.
Offer available from: April 1st to October 1st, 2023. Prices start from £12,995 per night for The Royal Suite
For more information, please visit https://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/offers/the-crown-jewels-experience/
4. Plan the perfect Sicilian getaway with the family at Verdura Resort
Rocco Forte Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of its resorts in Sicily for the 2023 season.
On the western coast near Sciacca, Verdura Resort presents itself in a new guise following a major restyling of the hotel’s rooms and suites. The renovation was overseen by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design, and is inspired by the lushness of the surrounding landscape, local artisanal tradition, the products of the territory and the rich cultural heritage of western Sicily. Each aspect materializes in the choice of color palettes and the selection of materials used for the interior design, where cedar yellow, burnt orange and rusty red are combined with stone, wood and local ceramics.
This season Verdura Resort is also offering packages and activities designed specifically for families, fitness fans and the most demanding travelers across the resort’s rooms, suites and Private Villas from cooking classes to fitness classes to wellness packages at the 4,000 sqm Irene Forte Spa.
Prices starting from €825 for a Classic Suite
For more information, please visit https://press.roccofortehotels.com/rocco-forte-hotels-sicilian-season-gets-underway-on-march-16th/
5. Live Unforgettably at a haven brimming in natural beauty with Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, guests staying at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort can arrive in style via a 40-minute ride on one of the property’s luxury yachts.
Surrounded by never-ending tropical greenery and white sand, guests will be greeted by a sense of complete calm and relaxation. With a plethora of activities for all generations, guests can leisurely take a stroll along the meandering pathways set amidst lush palms, by bicycle or on one of the island’s buggies or endure in a world-class experience at the spa sanctuary, the first aqua wellness center of its kind in the Maldives.
From a selection of luxuriously appointed beach, reef and overwater villas, each opens onto either a white sand beach or an expansive deck and features a private infinity pool with views of the Indian Ocean, allowing one to bask in the island’s natural beauty or within the privacy of one’s villa.
GCC families can book a three-bedroom overwater or beach villa with pool, which can accommodate up to six adults and three children. Guests will have access to their dedicated personal concierge and private yacht transfers from Male. The perfect destination to travel with the whole family, Waldorf Astoria Maldives features on-land activities such as Padel tennis and tennis sessions with the resident tennis pro, the Stars Club for Kids and the Club Nova Teens Club, as well as aquatic activities such as windsurfing, catamaran sailing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, transparent kayak, sunset parasailing and more. Other activities suitable for all ages include a cinema under the stars experience, sunset painting, and a marine life discovery session with a Marine biologist.
For a dining experience like no other, there are 11 celebrated dining venues on the resort to choose from, including Michelin starred chef Dave Pynt, Zuma Maldives and Terra.
For more information, please visit https://waldorfastoriamaldives.com/offers/live-unforgettable/
6. Rediscover the charm of Bangkok and the River of Kings at The Peninsula Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok is launching ‘Rediscover Bangkok’, a special package to uplift the luxury resort experience by the river with a wide range of luxurious amenities and hospitality, including a comfortable stay in one of the spacious and elegantly appointed suites with a stunning view of the river and a unique culinary-delights experience, as well as a variety of exciting activities to explore the city’s charm and heritage.
Prices starting from THB 22,050++ per night for a three-night stay
Offer Includes:
- Deluxe Suite accommodation
- Daily international breakfast at River Café & Terrace for two persons
- One-time signature afternoon-tea set at The Lobby for two persons
- One-time dinner buffet at River Café & Terrace for two persons
- Round-trip airport transfer by hotel limousine
- Special welcome amenities
- Flexible check-in and check-out times
- Complimentary ‘Wellness Activities’ throughout your stay, which combine holistic wellness and cultural experiences. The daily complimentary wellness activities include Aqua Fit, Yoga, a Sourdough-making Class, Mat Pilates, Muay Thai, Meditation and more
For more information, please visit https://www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/5-star-luxury-hotel-riverside
