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A Tale of Two Landscapes, Where Desert Solitude Meets Coastal Splendour Ras Al Khaimah is fast becoming one of the Gulf’s most compelling luxury destinations, and this twin centre escape captures two entirely different sides of the emirate. Begin in the hush of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, where 109 private pool villas sit scattered across 1,235 acres of protected desert, days shaped by falconry, horse riding and starlit dinners among the dunes. After three nights, trade the seclusion of the desert for the polish of the coastline at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, set directly on the shoreline with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains, bringing together elegant rooms and suites, seven distinct restaurants and lounges, an award-winning spa, and the timeless service the Waldorf name is known for. Two landscapes, one unforgettable Ras Al Khaimah escape. Itinerary Overview Ras Al Khaimah – 3 Nights at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert Arrive into the quiet of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve and check in to your own private pool villa, set amongst the desert landscape within this 1,235 acre gated reserve. With Bedouin-inspired architecture, elegantly appointed interiors and the legendary Ritz-Carlton service, this is a true retreat from the everyday. Highlights at Al Wadi Desert:Settle into your own villa with a private pool and sun deck overlooking the reserve. Enjoy the resort’s Equestrian Centre and Falconry School, signature experiences of desert life. Unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, where The Rainforest blends European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals. Dine at Zuma for Japanese izakaya-style cuisine, or Kaheela for international and regional flavours. Optional: Venture beyond the resort with the Experience Concierge, from ziplining at Jebel Jais to Arabian pearl heritage at the Pearl Farm.Ras Al Khaimah Coast – 5 Nights at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah After the stillness of the desert, transfer to the coast and check in to Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, set directly on the Arabian shoreline. With 203 rooms and suites featuring arabesque marble bathrooms and Aesop amenities, seven restaurants and lounges, and views stretching across the Gulf to the Hajar Mountains, this is coastal luxury at its most refined. Highlights at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah:Relax across two swimming pools, or unwind at the adults-only Sunset Beach Lounge overlooking the Gulf. Dine at Lexington Grill & Bar, a New York steakhouse-style signature restaurant, or Azure, a coastal Mediterranean spot by the main pool. Enjoy afternoon tea at Camelia Lounge, with panoramic Gulf views and a resident grand piano. Indulge at the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa, featuring a VIP couples’ suite, floatation bed and signature herbal sauna. Tee off at the neighbouring Al Hamra Golf Club, or play a set on the resort’s floodlit tennis court. Optional: Discover local cultural heritage and pearling traditions, or head out on a desert safari.

Where the Great Migration Meets the Best Address in the Indian Ocean Kenya and Mauritius come together in this twin centre escape, pairing the raw drama of the Masai Mara with the polished elegance of one of the Indian Ocean’s most celebrated addresses. Begin with two nights at Sand River Masai Mara Camp, a secluded tented retreat deep within the Reserve itself, before continuing on to five nights at The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius, where all-suite, all-butler luxury unfolds against the UNESCO-listed backdrop of Le Morne Brabant. Itinerary Overview Masai Mara – 2 Nights at Sand River Masai Mara Camp, Kenya Fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport into the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border, where a transfer leads to Sand River Masai Mara Camp. Following lunch, set out on an afternoon game drive as the plains come alive before dusk. The next day is given over to shared morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Reserve’s celebrated big cats, with leisure time between to enjoy the camp’s secluded, riverside setting. On the final morning, enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi, connecting onward to Mauritius. Highlights at the Masai Mara:Track lion, leopard and cheetah across one of Africa’s most storied wildlife reserves, renowned for its concentration of big cats. Stay in one of just 16 tented accommodations divided between two adjoining campsites, each with its own dining and lounge areas for an intimate, uncrowded safari. Rise at dawn for tea and coffee before an early morning game drive, catching the plains at their most alive before the heat of the day. Unwind between drives with sundowners overlooking the Mara, in a setting the Elewana Collection has crafted with carefully chosen views and interiors. Optional: Take to the sky at dawn on a hot air balloon safari, drifting silently above the herds as the sun rises over the Mara.Mauritius – 5 Nights at The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius Journey onward to Mauritius, transferring to the Le Morne Peninsula, where the resort sits on one of the Indian Ocean’s most iconic beaches at the foot of the mythical Le Morne mountain. This striking, colonial-style all-suite, all-butler estate invites five nights of quiet indulgence, from timeless rituals rooted in St. Regis heritage to five distinct dining destinations and a 2,000 square metre spa sanctuary. Highlights at Mauritius:Settle into an all-suite, all-butler residence, with the St. Regis Butler Service ensuring every preference is anticipated and understood. Mark the transition from day to evening with Sabrage at Sunset, a champagne ritual inspired by the legacy of Mrs. Astor and reimagined on the shores of Le Morne. Dine across five distinct venues, from French and Creole flavours at Le Manoir to live teppanyaki and sushi at Atsuko and beachfront grills at The Boathouse. Retreat to The St. Regis Spa by La Prairie, a 2,000 square metre sanctuary of treatment rooms, couples’ suites and Ayurvedic-inspired rituals. Optional: Take on the majestic hike of Le Morne Brabant, the UNESCO-listed mountain that gives the resort its dramatic backdrop.

A Tale of Two Wonders, Where Sacred Cities Meet Sunset Lagoons Few pairings bring together history and hideaway quite like this one. Begin in Sri Lanka, journeying from colonial Negombo through the sacred ruins of Anuradhapura to the last royal capital of Kandy, with a scenic train ride into the tea covered hills of Nuwara Eliya along the way. Then trade ancient dagobas and misty tea estates for the pale sands and dolphin filled lagoon of RAH GILI MALDIVES, a sleek new arrival to South Malé Atoll. From the pooja bells of the Temple of the Tooth to the hush of an overwater villa, this is a journey that moves from wonder to pure escape. Itinerary Overview Sri Lanka – 5 Nights at Uga Riva, Uga Ulagalla and Adigar’s Manor Arrive into Colombo and transfer to Negombo, checking in to Uga Riva for a night of rest by the coast. The following morning, continue to Tirappane, settling into an Ulagalla Pool Villa at Uga Ulagalla for two nights. Spend a day exploring the UNESCO listed ruins of Anuradhapura, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, before a late afternoon jeep safari through the rural back roads to Nachchaduwa Lake, where elephants and buffalo are often spotted among the rice paddies. From Tirappane, continue to Kandy for two nights at Adigar’s Manor, taking in an evening city tour and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites. A highlight of the stay is the scenic train ride from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya, climbing through some twenty tunnels and past cascading waterfalls into Sri Lanka’s tea country, followed by a factory visit and tasting before returning to Kandy. Highlights in Sri Lanka:Explore the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the sacred Bodhi Tree. Take a half day jeep safari through rural countryside to Nachchaduwa Lake, spotting elephants, buffalo and birdlife along the earthen tracks. Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the last royal capital of Ceylon and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the Buddhist world. Ride the scenic rail line from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and tea clad hillsides en route to Sri Lanka’s highest hill resort. Tour a working tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya, sampling freshly brewed Ceylon tea straight from the source. Optional: Saddle up for a horseback ride through the Uga Ulagalla estate, or try your hand at archery beneath the rain trees.Maldives – 5 Nights at RAH GILI MALDIVES After the hill country of Ceylon, arrive into a very different landscape, the pale blue lagoon of RAH GILI MALDIVES, perched on the edge of South Malé Atoll just forty minutes by luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport. Sitting beside an exclusive dolphin sanctuary, this sleek new hideaway from SIX & SIX Private Islands pairs Bohemian design with a genuinely playful spirit, from 21 metre waterslides built into every villa to whimsical social spaces scattered across the island. Days unfold between the beach, seven distinct restaurants and bars, and a spinner dolphin sanctuary where the local pod often comes to play, all set within a resort committed to EarthCheck certified sustainability. Highlights in the Maldives:Settle into a Beach or Water Pool Villa with private pool and signature 21 metre waterslide, attended throughout by a dedicated Edhuru butler. Look out for spinner dolphins in the resort’s own sanctuary lagoon, or join a guided dolphin discovery excursion. Dine across seven distinct venues, from Japanese teppanyaki and Maldivian seafood to Indian, Italian and Asian dining. Unwind with a treatment at SIX & SIX Rituals, the resort’s holistic wellness centre, or join a sunrise and sunset group session. Explore the reef with diving, snorkelling or non motorised water sports through the resort’s dedicated dive centre. Optional: Take in an outdoor cinema night, a resident DJ set, or a visiting Michelin starred chef’s pop up dinner.

A Tale of Two Escapes, Where Skyline Glamour Meets Barefoot Island Soul This twin centre journey pairs the electric energy of Dubai’s coastline with the slow, spirited rhythm of Zanzibar, offering two islands worth of contrast in one unforgettable trip. Begin at JA Ocean View Hotel, set in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence with uninterrupted sea views from every room and the glittering Ain Dubai wheel framed by the infinity pool, before swapping skyscrapers for swaying palms with a flight to LUX* Marijani, a chic boutique resort on Zanzibar’s iconic east coast beach, where Omani-Swahili architecture, creative dining and a genuinely relaxed pace of life take over to close out the trip. Itinerary Overview Dubai – 3 Nights at JA Ocean View Hotel, Dubai Arrive in Dubai and check in to JA Ocean View Hotel, where city energy meets ocean serenity in the heart of JBR. Every one of the hotel’s 346 rooms and suites offers uninterrupted sea views, while the infinity pool frames Ain Dubai in the distance. With direct access to The Walk at JBR’s beachfront shopping and dining, plus a premium spa, tennis courts and a dedicated kids play area, it’s a stylish and easy start to the trip. Highlights in Dubai:Soak up ocean views and Ain Dubai panoramas from the hotel’s serene, temperature-controlled infinity pool. Stroll The Walk at JBR for sun, style, shopping and vibrant nightlife along Dubai’s iconic beachfront. Dine across the hotel’s restaurants, from Mediterranean flavours at OIA to Italian classics at IL Motto Pizzeria and global fare at Aqua. Stay active with padel tennis, the fitness centre, or match nights at Offside sports bar. Optional: Venture beyond the coast for a taste of the city’s icons, from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall to a dune bashing desert safari under the stars.Zanzibar – 7 Nights at LUX* Marijani, Zanzibar After the glamour of Dubai, transfer to the barefoot luxury of Zanzibar’s northeast coast and check in to LUX* Marijani, a chic boutique resort set on the powdery white sands of Pwani Mchangani. With Omani style architecture, a coastal Swahili soul and some of the island’s most creative dining, this is where the trip slows right down. Highlights at LUX* Marijani:Relax on the iconic beach of the east, with powdery white sand, swaying coconut palms and the blue green waters of the Zanzibar archipelago. Rise early for sunrise yoga on a sandbank, or unwind with a treatment at the boutique LUX* Me spa. Take to the water with complimentary stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling, or arrange a scuba diving or catamaran sailing excursion. Savour the island’s flavours across the resort’s dining venues, from Zanzibari inspired plates at The Beach to Levantine specialties at Samãa. Optional: Discover Zanzibar beyond the resort with a trip to historic Stone Town, a spice plantation tour or a visit to Jozani Forest.

A Tale of Two Landscapes, Where Rugged Arabia Meets Tropical Rainforest This twin centre escape pairs two extraordinary destinations that could not feel more different, yet together create a truly unforgettable journey. Begin amid the dramatic mountains and turquoise waters of Oman’s Muscat Bay, where the Al Hajar Mountains meet the Gulf of Oman in a secluded cove, a destination for adventurous wellbeing where sunrise hikes, ancient history and pristine diving sit alongside understated Arabian luxury, before swapping mountain and sea for lush rainforest after three nights as you travel to Keemala, perched on a hillside above Phuket’s west coast, where private pool villas inspired by the island’s mythical first inhabitants are connected by jungle walkways, immersing guests in a holistic sanctuary designed for rejuvenation, both spiritually and physically. Two utterly distinct worlds, one seamless escape across the Gulf of Oman and the Andaman Sea. Itinerary Overview Oman – 3 Nights at Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman Arrive in the secluded cove of Bandar Jissah and check in to Jumeirah Muscat Bay, a haven of adventurous wellbeing nestled between the majestic Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. With spectacular sea views from every room, suite and villa, five distinctive dining outlets and just 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport, this is the perfect base from which to discover one of Oman’s most breathtaking corners. Highlights at Muscat Bay:Hike or take a scenic run up into the Hajar mountain range, discovering majestic views and lush wadis along the way. Swim, snorkel or dive in the resort’s natural bay, home to five of the world’s seven species of sea turtle. Unwind at the globally renowned Talise Spa with a signature “Essence of Oman” massage, celebrating the Sultanate’s cherished frankincense. Savour sunset views and sharing-style seafood at Brezza Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, or Asian-style small plates at the intimate Anzo Asian Bar. Optional: Venture out to discover Muscat’s ancient UNWTO-recognised tourism villages, historic seaports, modern souks and the Royal Opera House, all within easy reach.Phuket – 7 Nights at Keemala, Thailand After the mountains and sea of Oman, transfer to the lush greenery of Phuket’s west coast and check in to Keemala, a luxurious yet rustic hideaway perched on a hill overlooking Kamala village. Each of the 38 private pool villas blends seamlessly into the surrounding rainforest, connected by jungle walkways and inspired by the mythical clans of Phuket’s first inhabitants, immersing guests in an idyllic escape from modern life. Highlights at Keemala:Retreat to your own private pool villa, whether an earth-inspired Clay Pool Cottage, an elevated Tree Pool House, or an opulent Bird’s Nest Pool Villa. Embark on a healing journey at Mala Holistic Spa, where signature VOYA seaweed treatments and traditional healing rituals restore body and mind. Learn to cook fresh, herb-scented Thai cuisine at the resort’s Culinary Academy, surrounded by the herbs and vegetables grown in Keemala’s own natural gardens. Dine on wholesome southern Thai and world cuisine at Mala Restaurant, or enjoy a cocktail at Cha-La Pool Bar beside the resort’s stunning pool. Optional: Step beyond the resort to discover the charm of Kamala village and the wider beauty of Phuket’s west coast.