Escape Magazine Winter 2023

TRIPS & TIPS We regularly send our Travel Specialists abroad, so they can experience our destinations first-hand and provide you with insider tips. Here are just some of the places our team visited in 2022.

MALDIVES

“Visiting the Maldives was a brilliant experience. I stayed at Emerald Maldives, and was lucky enough to go on a dolphin-watching cruise, snorkel on the house reef, and enjoy a wine-tasting with the hotel’s very own sommelier. The desert island experience was amazing, too, as there’s nothing but ocean in every direction.” Stephen, Travel Specialist “I knew Dubai would be amazing, but it was even better than I imagined. The resorts are just in a league of their own. My personal highlight was the dune safari. We drove across the desert, watched the sunset while sitting on the dunes, then visited a Bedouin camp where we enjoyed a barbecue, drinks, and cultural performances.” Danny, Travel Specialist DUBAI

ST LUCIA

“I was really impressed by St Lucia. I’d highly recommend the sulphur springs guided tour, followed by the mud baths. It was also great to tour the cocoa plantations at Project Chocolat, and learn more about Hotel Chocolat’s sustainable methods. And, if you love hiking, the famous Pitons have some amazing trails.” Lucian, Travel Specialist

FIJI

“Fiji had everything I expected from an island paradise – powder soft sands, swaying palms, dramatic peaks, turquoise waters, and sunsets that stopped me in my tracks. But what I loved most was the people. Everywhere you go, you’re greeted by friendly faces, big smiles, and shouts of ‘bula!’ which means ‘welcome’ in Fijian.” Thea, Destination Manager

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