IDEAL GETAWAY

While travel is the highlight of every holiday, it is only one part of it. A lot of time is spent at the carefully selected hotels too. TIHG brings you the most luxurious stays that give you the joy of a vacation without even leaving the room!

Experience the grandeur of the most exotic hotels

JW Marriott (Maldives) Nurturing enriching experiences that are authentic, inspiring and comfortable, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa offers unrivaled luxury in the stunning Indian Ocean. This 5-star luxury beach resort in the Maldives is an ideal destination for guests seeking to be fully present, nourished and reconnected. Delight your palate with stylish gastronomies from around the world with the five trendy restaurants, and sip artfully concocted cocktails over water in one of the three bars. Indulge and invigorate at Spa by JW, while the kids explore the island life at FAMiLY by JW Kids Club. Bask in a wide-array of water sports activities and discover the rich reef houses of the Laccadive sea. Luxuriate in the 60 villas starting at more than 2,500 square feet, all with private pools and decks that can’t be seen from outside. Each designed to look like an inverted Dhoni boat, the traditional fishing boat of the Maldives.

Royal Malewane (South Africa)

Royal Malewane is a luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park that exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age, while offering every modern comfort. The most qualified guiding team in Africa delivers an unrivaled wildlife experience providing fascinating insights into the complex ecosystems of the South African bushveld. This boutique safari lodge has its own private waterhole where giraffes come to drink. There are two accommodation options at Royal Malewane – Main Lodge, which is more classic and grand in style and The Farmstead, which is more intimate and contemporary. The Main Lodge is a classic and luxurious safari lodge with just six Luxury Suites, two Royal Suites (where each have two bedrooms), and Africa House - their exclusive villa with six bedrooms. Royal Malewane’s hotel guestrooms are done out in impeccable colonial style, with mahogany four-posters, open fireplaces (lit for you nightly), limestone bathrooms with freestanding tubs, and huge windows with views that mean you’re on 24-hour safari.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa (California)

Think orange groves, bright pink bougainvillea, and Spanish colonial architecture. Located in the canyon of Rancho Santa Fe on 40 manicured acres of rolling hills, this relaxing retreat is just minutes from the charming boutiques and cafes of La Jolla. If you’re looking for something secluded, this is it. The resort is made up of 20 haciendastyle pink casitas, which houses only 49 suites, ranging from 900 to 1,300 square feet each featuring fireplaces with hand-painted tiles, beamed ceilings and private garden patios and large bathrooms, some with bathtubs and steam showers. The luxury villas are 3,500 square feet, and offer a full kitchen, a living room, an outdoor hot tub, and both indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Among the property’s offerings are rejuvenating spa treatments and a wellness-oriented fitness program at The Spa, two distinctive restaurants - Veladora and The Pony Room - showcasing Rancho Valencia’s farm-to-table philosophy, and an award-winning tennis program.

Egerton House Hotel (London)

In the heart of Knightsbridge, on a quiet street overlooking private gardens, this enchanting boutique townhouse is situated on the doorstep of major attractions including The V&A Museum, Natural History and Science Museums and The Royal Albert Hall. This exquisite luxury boutique hotel with just 28 rooms offers the elegance of a different time in England’s history. The rooms and suites are equally sumptuous and one of a kind, from muted palettes, to striped blue, to opulent red in the Master V&A Suite. Original Victorian features, fabric wall coverings, eclectic antique furniture sourced at auction houses in London and New York, satin-soft, 200-thread-count linen and handpainted scenes on the ceilings make it feel more like a private home. For an extra touch of exclusivity, the hotel is also known for its original art collection with works by Picasso and Matisse. Beautiful silver antiques, unique light fixtures, and luxurious furniture all encourage lingering breakfasts and long hours of afternoon tea.

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa (Anguilla)

Nestled in the crescent curve of Rendezvous Bay, CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa is an intimate and casually sophisticated award-winning oasis celebrating the ultimate Caribbean escape. The property offers a unique blend of relaxed elegance and five-star service, with instantly recognizable Mediterranean architecture, diverse culinary programs, top tier golf and spa programming. Its collection of 91 suites and 7 villas offer spacious accommodations overlooking lush grounds and the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay. Featuring a chic coastal aesthetic, the villas and penthouses are designed and furnished by Roche Bobois. The resort is inspired by the Greek island of Mykonos. It contains wicker furniture and Haitian paintings on the walls. The formal evening restaurant of the hotel is Santorini and the informal Meditarraneo bar is by the pool. Its Venus Spa contains 16 treatment rooms and a heated Thalasso pool of seawater. Guests are also captivated by the resort’s crown jewels that include the magnificent beach, the 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Design Championship golf course and the world-class dining.