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Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel

Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel

Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel Monica Tindall As the sun sets behind Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyscrapers, a serene oasis of tranquillity awaits on the other side of the city. On the edge of the urban sprawl, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hote…

Octant Douro Hotel Douro Valley

Octant Douro, Luxury Hotel Douro Valley

Octant Douro – A Luxury Property in the Douro Valley Monica Tindall Octant Douro Hotel is a tranquil and luxurious retreat situated on the banks of Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. Its location provides guests with a sanctuary where the chaos of everyday life me…

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The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel, Portugal

The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall I found my happy place at The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel: shelves and shelves of books (over 45 000!), lush temperate gardens, delicious food and local wine – all just steps away from the medieval village of Óbidos. My H…

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi – 24-hour Stopover

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi Monica Tindall Abu Dhabi is a growing global city that offers visitors a unique blend of culture, grandiose architecture and modernity. The city’s strategic location makes it an excellent transit point for travellers on long-haul flight…

Noku Phuket Luxury Hotel

Noku Phuket, Heaven on a Hill

Noku Phuket – Private Pool Villas Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall The only way I can describe the feeling of arriving at Noku Phuket —the wave of calm, the soft rustling of leaves, the gentle fragrance of Thai red tea being prepared for guests—is aki…

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, Thailand

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall What’s better than an infinity pool?  A private one. With an ocean view. Let’s throw in a complimentary unicorn float for good measure. That was exactly what we got when we …