ACCOMMODATION

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South Africa’s and Beyond Phinda Homestead has reopened following a complete rebuild of the lodge. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, the property offers an up-close and personal nature experience for guests, with large covered open spaces and expansive use of glass to provide the feeling of being outdoors. The lodge also features rooms with recycled timber accents, plus a large outdoor swimming pool.

Sydney’s Intercontinental Double Bay has celebrated the official opening of its new Perrier Joet Champagne Rooftop Bar, offering guests a poolside tapas sharing menu, a new range of cocktails plus Perrier Joet Champagne. Delivering sweeping views over Sydney Harbour, the Rooftop Bar is open to both hotel guests and the public from Fri to Sun from 11am until one hour after sunset in Sep, and Tue to Sun, 11am to one hour after sunset from Oct.

Thailand’s The Library on Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui has revealed the final additions to its collection of luxurious accommodation. The Writer and the Editor villas offer guests features including custom-made 3.3m wide beds with mood lighting, dedicated dining areas and private swimming pools. Additionally, The Editor villa provides guests with an outdoor cinema plus expansive courtyard featuring private gym and jacuzzi.