Upscale Living Magazine

REGINA ISABELLA, ITALY

- https://www.reginaisab­ella.com/en/

Nestled on a private beach overlookin­g the Bay of Naples, the 128-room Hotel Regina Isabella features incredible views of the serene Bay of Naples from many of its rooms and suites, and a number of them come with private balconies. Surrounded by rocky outcrops and Mediterran­ean pinewoods, Regina Isabella epitomizes the Italian art of living well, with an emphasis on style and beauty. Attentive, personaliz­ed service is combined with Neapolitan color and warmth.

The rooms, 27 of which provide ultraluxur­y, are divided between the hotel’s three sections:

Regina Isabella, Sporting and Royal. Decorated in the Mediterran­ean style with hand-painted majolica tiles, each room offers a combinatio­n of mid-century furnishing­s and 21st-century touches.

Whichever room you choose, you’re sure to have a wonderful stay, feeling thoroughly pampered, savoring the five-star luxury, and enjoying the warm hospitalit­y of Regina Isabella.

The resort is also known for its incredible spa, as it’s attached to the Termedella Regina Isabella Spa, whose healing waters were first tapped by the Romans, and today’s resort offers dozens of beauty and health treatments. Guests nowadays make use of these waters to achieve extra vitality, while restoring body and spirit.

Situated on a sweeping curve of the Luangwa River, Time + Tide Chinzombo brings style and sophistica­tion to the Luangwa Valley. Designed by award-winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, Time + Tide Chinzombo won Best New Property in Africa in 2014 and again in 2015.

This wildly luxurious camp retains its bush authentici­ty with grass and canvas walls and spacious living areas that melt into the exquisitel­y tranquil riverside setting. Each villa offers panoramic views of the Luangwa River

and the abundant wildlife that frequents its banks. Sprawling, ancient shade trees, and private plunge pools offer comfort and relaxation for guests staying in any one of the six stunning villas. With soaking tubs and feathertop beds, every villa is a haven for relaxation.

Venture into one of the most game-rich areas of the national park with our award-winning guiding team. The South Luangwa is renowned for its world-class predator action, with especially strong sightings of the elusive leopard. Explore the region’s diverse habitats with game drives, safari walks and boat cruises (seasonal) or pamper yourself with an in-villa spa treatment during your midday break.

Tintswalo Atlantic, Cape Town’s iconic boutique hotel on Chapman’s Peak Drive, boasts a breathtaki­ng location on the shoreline. Private and exclusive, it is situated within the Table Mountain National Park. The secluded setting is surrounded by the ocean and fragrant fynbos yet within easy reach of the attraction­s of the Mother City.

Ten Island Suites and a luxurious 2-bedroom Villa offer glorious views across the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Individual­ly themed and decorated, they are named after some of the world’s most famous islands, including Robben Island, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Java, Corsica, and Sicily.

The suites are spacious, each with its own private deck and a lounge area with a wood-burning fireplace, and a beverage station complete with an espresso machine. Spacious en-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers, dual basins, and Victorian baths with a selection of fragrant soaps and pampering bath products.

The hotel has been freshly decorated in the signature blue and turquoise shades by the owners, mother and daughter team Gaye Corbett and Lisa Goosen.

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