Travel The Elements

Luxurious resort stays in all corners of the world

WHALE OF A TIME Watch the spectacular show of more than 30,000 whales making their way along the Humpback Highway, yearly. Swim alongside them with Jetty Dive at Coffs Harbour, or head to Port Macquarie for Port Jet to get you into the open-ocean in less than 10 minutes. Revel in the amazing sightings from cliff tops, beaches, and cruises. From May to November each year. www.visitnsw.com

SENSE OF NATURE Six Senses Bhutan is set to complete its five-lodge circuit early in 2020 with the opening of Bumthang, after the 2019 launch of Punakha, Thimphu, Paro, and Gangtey. Enjoy a memorable journey to Six Senses Bumthang as you drive through Gangtey’s dramatic landscapes. Located within a pine grove, the hidden respite takes on the name of “forest within a forest”. Be sure to explore the local industries by visiting the Red Panda Brewery and the Bumthang Distillery where distinctive spirits are created. www.sixsenses.com

DESERT OASIS 2020 sees the new life-enhancing experiences and thrilling adventures across Aman Resorts globally. The beautiful oasis of Amanjena Marrakech celebrates its 20th anniversary and has curated a selection of exciting new activities such as updated yoga and meditation sessions, or a guided hike in the Atlas Mountains with a traditional lunch in a Berber house. Discover the landscape of Marrakech in just two hours on an exclusive sidecar tour of the city and its surroundings, on the ‘Marrakech on Motorbike’ course. www.aman.com

SUN-SEEKER Torre Del Marques is a 15th-century farmhouse in Matarraña, Spain, rejuvenated into an exclusive boutique hideaway. The hotel’s architecture is contemporary and elegant with a focus on sustainability where solar panels are used to maximise energy efficiency. In a bid to go organic, the restaurant serves fresh produce which are sourced locally including olive oil, black truffle, and honey. Eco-conscious and luxurious, this tranquil beauty remains as one of Spain’s undiscovered regions, promising a rural escape from reality. Opens April 3. www.hoteltorredelmarques.com

All five lodges by Six Senses are inspired by the kingdom’s reputation as the “happiest place on Earth”

Feast the Spanish sun by heading to sun-baked hill towns, olive groves, and terraced vineyards

Begin your journey in the desert greenery of Palmeraie

Inhale the enchanting view while meditating

Have a whale of a time with these giant creatures

The hotel’s lightfilled restaurant maximises on energy efficiency