In the vibrant heart of Milan, where fashion and history intertwine, we found our sanctuary at the Four Seasons Hotelโa place that felt like a warm embrace amid the city’s bustling energy.
Returning to our untamed jungle home by the white sand beach feels like a reunion with an old friend, a friend we have not seen in 4 years, not since we celebrated our honeymoon here together. Despite the lengthy absence, Soneva Kiri remains firmly entrenched among our top three favorite resorts in Thailand. In fact, Soneva holds a special place in our hearts, as we have had the pleasure of experiencing every property they have ever opened. For us, Soneva epitomizes the essence of a simple yet luxurious life, where barefoot elegance meets secluded tropical paradise. Follow us in our journey to the Soneva Kiri luxury resort experiences.
Our arrival at AYANA Resort Bali was nothing short of spectacular. Spread across 90 hectares of cliff-top gardens overlooking Jimbaran Bay, AYANA Resort Bali seamlessly blends luxury with nature. From the moment we stepped into the grand lobby, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and opulence. The warm Balinese hospitality and the serene ambiance set the perfect tone for our stay. We began our adventure with a visit to the iconic Rock Bar, perched on natural rocks 14 meters above the Indian Ocean. As the sun began to set, we sipped on their signature cocktails, the sky ablaze with hues of orange and pink. The sound of waves crashing below and the cool sea breeze made it a surreal experience. The view was nothing short of mesmerizing, and it was the perfect introduction to the beauty of AYANA Resort Bali.
Expanding like a palm embroidered desert oasis of glittering pools, lakes and garden, the resort 54 villas are definitely the hardest place to leave the red city. There are no basic rooms here; the only choices are between the tres-chic suite with heated plunge pool or the opulently lavish pool villa. Just only the best of the very best. La vie est vraiment belle a Marrakech. Of course, we choose nothing but the jaw dropping beauty, the iconic Oriental Pool Villa. Mandarin Oriental Marrakech boasts everything you could ever expect from the top luxury hotel. Carrying such a well-established name, owning a justifiably world-class-services, including two gigantic swimming pools one outdoor and one indoor, fully equipped fitness, a renowned spa inspiring from the oriental heritage blending with the Moroccan location, a variety of tempting restaurant and the beautiful views of snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It is without a doubt, one of the best resorts in Morocco and a fantastic base to explore one of North Africaโs most exciting travel destination. Mandarin Oriental Marrakech is hardly just a resort. It is a destination worth exploring upon itself.
Soaring nearly 200 meters above the very heart of the Cambodia Capital and the central business district lies the new ultra-luxury Rosewood, our hotel of choice during our entire stay in Phnom Penh. Topping out the 39-story of the cityโs most iconic, as well as the tallest, Vattanac Capital Tower, displaying the unparalleled and unstructured 360 degrees view of the mighty Mekong River as well as the city from the former French colonial quarter in the north all the way to the Royal Place in the Southeast. Setting a new level of luxury in Phnom Penh. We seriously could not choose a better home away from home in this city.
Making our adrenalin-filled entrance flying over this magical 865 acres of the private wildlife corridor connecting the three national parks together (Bokor, Kirirom, and Cardamom) via a 380-meter long zip-line. Soaring through the exquisite Cambodian Jungle over countless canopy of trees and the majestic waterfall. Suddenly, we could hear people singing โHappy Birthdayโ in the distance during the zip-line, as we approached the landing zone I could now clearly see our Bensley Butler with a beautiful wild flower bouquet and an all lit up big birthday chocolate cake with my name on. The general manager (with a custom-hand-made birthday card signed by all the staff) and the team were also there to warmly greet us, we also noticed the beautiful welcome drinks (which later became our regular go-to everyday drink throughout our stay, itโs fabulous and so refreshing!) made of a shot of tequila in the infused ice pineapple cordial with a beautiful twist of the perfectly blended anise and clove. Everyone and everything was ready and set up even before we even removed our harness. What a truly 5-star loyalty kind of welcome this is. We were then swiftly escorted to our jaw dropping fashionably gorgeous and luxurious #1 The Cambodian Royalty Waterfall Tent, perching over rolling rapids offering an undisturbed 360-degree view of the raw nature. Our waterfall tent is the furthest from camp (and the absolute best) making it the most private and scenic. It has become one of our all-time favorite villas in the world. We seriously cannot imagine a better plan to celebrate my birthday week than at our beloved Shinta Mani Wild. Are you ready? Come with us this way!
