ANANTARA SAHARA TOZEUR RESORT & VILLAS
TUNISIA
www.anantara.com/en/sahara-tozeur
Set in the mystical Sahara Desert in southwest Tunisia, Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas offers a luxury gateway to ancient cultural and desert wonders in breath-taking natural settings. From its exquisite Arabian and North African design to its towering palms and endless salt lake views, the resort celebrates Tozeur’s majestic desert culture. The interiors boast extraordinary attention to detail with a subtle interweaving of Berber patterns, North African furnishings, materials, textures and desert colours. Every detail, from marble floor patterns, to inlaid timber screens and traditional fret-cut lighting, to artwork and handcrafts highlights Tunisia’s rich heritage. In addition, two three-bedroom Royal Villas, each with more than 800 sqm of indoor living space and vast outdoor space, welcome families, friends and groups to regal exclusivity, all with endless panoramas of the region’s famed Chott el Djerid.
THE BOULDERS RESORT & SPA
ARIZONA, USA
www.curiocollection3.hilton.com
Nestled in the scenic Sonoran Desert, the renovated Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a luxurious hideaway. The tranquil atmosphere allows you to take in all this outstanding resort has to offer. Combining world-class service, luxurious amenities, elegant accommodations, and Southwestern flair, the surrounding desert inspired the design of its adobe Casitas and suites, which feature wood-burning fireplaces, Southwestern accents, wood-beamed ceilings, and natural stone showers.
FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE
ARIZONA, USA
www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale
Desert Romance meets outdoor adventure at the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North. Experience timeless beauty in our adobe casitas with a backyard full of saguaro cacti, dramatic valleys and iconic Pinnacle Peak. Discover Scottsdale’s vibrant Native American art, history and Old West lore. The surrounding hills are ripe with outdoor adventure, including two world-class golf courses a quick shuttle away. Locally inspired spa treatments, a bi-level pool and authentic Southwest cuisine fulfill your dreams for a relaxing desert escape..
BAB AL SHAMS
DUBAI, UAE
www.babalshams.com
Bab Al Shams is a spectacular desert paradise. Nestled among the dunes, the low-lying Bab Al Shams resort is the world’s favourite choice for dream desert getaways. This oasis of tranquillity derives its name from the Arabic phrase for ‘gateway to the sun’ it combines rustic charm with top-tier hospitality. The resort provides a range of activities and amenities for couples, families and friends looking for a desert escape. Though isolated from the busy world around it, Bab Al Shams remains easily accessible, and is a mere 45-minute drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.
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Santorini
Blessed with incredible red and black sand beaches, ancient sites like Neolithic-Age Akrotiri, stunning architecture, vibrant cultural spaces and events and a multitude of activities to set your heart on, it’s no wonder that Santorini was described by Plato as the land where the Atlantis once existed.
The Ultimate SPA TREATMENT
TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR BATHROOM A RELAXATION STATION
THE MEDITATION GENERATION
The practice of meditation is of prehistoric origin, and is found throughout history
Staycation AT HOME
Ideas to sprinkle some fun into your responsible stay-at-home time. After all, we’ve earned a solid break from reality at this point, haven’t we?
MAKE YOUR ESCAPE
CREATE A PRIVATE BACKYARD RETREAT
Ten best RETREATS
Whether you’re flying solo in the Caribbean, partnered up or jetting off with the whole family in Europe, why not nip those winter woes in the bud and treat yourself to a wellness retreat for Christmas and New Year? These winter retreats ensure you get some much-needed recuperation and rejuvenation and provide you with the tools to sow the seeds for a positive, healthy new year. Give your mind and body the recuperation it needs with spectacular views and rejuvenating activities in one of our incredible destinations. From a festive fitness escape in the Andalusian mountains and a yuletide yoga retreat in the Caribbean, to a spa break in the snow-capped Dolomites and a joyful juice cleanse in Vietnam, each retreat provides personalised care and expert advice to give you the ultimate wellness experience.
DESERT ESCAPES
THERE’S NO MIRAGE AT THESE LUXURIOUS DESERTHIDEAWAYS BOASTING A-LIST GLAMOUR ANDCAPTIVATING SANDSCAPES.
European Vacation
OH, THE PLACES WE’ D GO! - As lockdown restrictions in Europe begin to ease, these hotels are reopening and welcoming guests back with open arms.
5-STAR Brunch
Tips and tricks to make an Insta-worthy brunch at home.
TIGHTEN Up
Say goodbye to sagging skin! Technology and skincare have collided more than ever before and Dr. Kate Jameson, Cosmetic Physician and the Medical Director of Youth Lab, Australia’s premier medical aesthetics clinic, has everything you need to know about skin tightening.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TALENTS
Your skills are even more valuable than your money. Here are 15 ways to share them with those in need.
Shared Joy
Claudia Hartley chats with Scottsdale Artists' School about her roots as an artist and instructor
Scottsdale
This Sonoran Desert city is hot in more ways than one, a destination that mixes business and pleasure in a special way
Scottsdale & VICINITY
While other states in the country prepare for their cold, winter months, Arizona comes alive with its dynamic, diverse art scene. It’s not all tumbleweeds and dusty earth but rather a burgeoning art destination from the small northern towns of Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona, to the larger cities of Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale.
Engaging with the Arts
The 31st annual Celebration of Fine Art returns January 16 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Running the Bases
Before starting this exercise, make sure you’re familiar with the center of the arena. If you’re in a new space, try walking or trotting the bases first so you get comfortable.
5 INESCAPABLE ELEMENTS OF A WELL-TRAINED HORSE
(and why the term “broke” just doesn’t work in the 21st century)
WHY DO YOU EXPO?
It’s the expo season… no matter where you look, there is an off-road expo going on near you. Of course, that can be said all year round now.
Events, Festivals And Spooky Happening In The Area
Fair-goers from all over the state of Arizona gather to enjoy the spoils of this fair that has been providing guests with fun since 1905
The True Story Of A Failed Casino Heist
A fake assault rifle. A can of pepper spray. Two ATVs. A motorised skateboard, and a blow-up doll. The inside story of how a twenty-something refugee from Bosnia hatched a brazen scheme to live out his own version of the American dream.