Destinations of the World News - March 2025

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It’s been four years since I took the leap of faith and moved to the Middle East. I can still remember as if it were yesterday, when I said goodbye to Mum and Dad at our house and stood alone – literally – in an empty Dublin Airport. Filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, I could have never imagined where this grand adventure would have led me; feeding Aldabra Tortoises in the Seychelles, dining in the Michelin-starred restaurants of Madrid, and now, as I write this, watching a golden sunset fall over the horizon in Phuket, Thailand.
In keeping with the theme of embracing the unknown and indulging your inner explorer, this issue is fully loaded with inspiration for opulent breaks, carefree journeys and luxury travel. Sarah Freeman visits Florence in off-peak season and enjoys a springtime sojourn through the Tuscan capital’s serene streets, where culture and culinary excellence await around every corner. Leaving terra firma, Joe Mortimer sets sail across the globe as he tames the waves aboard the next generation of ultra-luxury cruise ships.
We visit Spain and discover the revolution of sustainable tourism that promotes the best in eco-practices. Over in Central Asia, we hop aboard the Golden Eagle luxury train and rumble through the ‘Five Stans’, before returning to the Middle East, where we mark Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr with a selection of escapes, near and far.
Whatever path you may take this month, travel with an open mind and open heart. Happy adventures and Ramadan Kareem!