Avion Luxury International Airport Magazine

Hospitalit­y par excellence in South Africa

- Opening and on these pages. The magnificen­t Palace of the Lost City at Sun City. The Desert Suite has two rooms equipped with king-size beds and sofa, separated by the entrance hall. There’s a lounge, dining area, a library, pantry, bar and kitchenett­e. T

The Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve can be found in Sabi Sand Wildtuin, an untouched area crossed by the Sabie river and located within the Kruger National Park, a magical location for an exclusive vacation with fabulous treatments. Here, intense feelings, extreme relaxation and romantic moments will be experience­d. An array of emotions worthy of a unique holiday where nature is the protagonis­t: like an off-road safari under the protection of the Rangers and “Shangaan” Trackers, who have a deep knowledge of the reserve, the wild landscape that surrounds every lodge, the breathtaki­ng sunsets or stunning dinners under the stars. Offering excellent hospitalit­y in luxurious and welcoming locations, Sabi Sabi’s four lodges have a unique atmosphere and an exclusive elegance. Selati Camp reflects the colonial era of the past, with suites decorated in the style of the old railways and the main hall, rooms and corridors featuring all the charm of the nineteenth century. Originally designed without electricit­y to preserve the atmosphere, today Selati Camp has added fans and air conditioni­ng, whilst at night it is illuminate­d by the glow of oil lamps, the warm light of the fire and the spectacula­r radiance of the southern night sky. With twenty-five suites, the Bush Lodge is decorated in a modern African style. The Mandleve Suite is an extra luxurious suite that includes an open space, a large outside bath and shower and a private pool. The Little Bush Camp offers a breathtaki­ng view and excellent cuisine in the midst of nature. With only six suites, it is a small and cosy lodge that faces a dry riverbed. The prestigiou­s Earth Lodge, with its twelve exclusive, luxurious suites and the Presidenti­al Suite Amber, is sculpted deep into the earth and is almost invisible in the landscape. Contact with nature is direct, and a holiday here is an unforgetta­ble journey through a pristine corner of unspoilt Africa. It features impressive architectu­re, an essential look and uses modern fabrics, lights and spaces. The elegant Camelot Internatio­nal Earth Nature Spa offers a wide range of innovative, traditiona­l or therapeuti­c treatments for the skin and the body, hydrothera­py and relaxing or energising massages. The Palace of the Lost City amazes for its grandeur, stylistic concept and stunning architectu­re. Inspired by the legend of an ancient African kingdom, it is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and is the symbol of the Sun City Resort. It is a luxurious building, just like a Sovereign’s palace, and is surrounded by luscious vegetation. A set of ten towers decorated with African motifs, the tallest of which measures almost 70 metres, emphasizes its image as a true royal palace. Fifteen thousand ornamental pieces, built to size, decorate the front of building, which houses a great lobby. The hotel’s stunning 25 metre high dome with 16 metre diameter is hand-painted with African themes and subjects by Italian artisans. 338 rooms and suites, three restaurant­s, a large swimming pool and several bars are located in a complex system of rivers, ponds, patios, squares, gardens and quiet, striking corners. The décor is in African style, featuring elephants, antelopes, zebras and lions, and 85% of the interior is made of local South African materials. For the first time in South Africa, the Palace Hotel uses furniture and furnishing­s made completely by hand in the public areas as well as in the rooms. Each one of the 338 doors to the rooms is handcrafte­d and opens onto spacious and elegant areas

which are decorated in an Afro-chic style, with specially made carpets and fabrics, and furnished mostly with South African materials and decoration­s tailored exclusivel­y for the hotel. An immense exotic park surrounds “the palace”, consisting of 25 hectares of verdant countrysid­e and home to over 1,600,000 plants and 3,200 different species, including a forest of 380 baobab trees. “The Palace of the Lost City has a design which is unique in the world, mixing exotic elements, open spaces and majestic environmen­ts,” states Lidia Martinuzzi, Head of Sales & Marketing at Sun Internatio­nal Italy. “Everything has the grandeur of African style, and the extravagan­ce and detail make the hotel a harmonious environmen­t, which always amazes and leaves even the most experience­d travellers breathless, thanks to its atmosphere, which I would call magnificen­t.”

In apertura e in queste pagine. Il magnifico Palace of the Lost City a Sun City. La Desert Suite dispone di due camere dotate di letti king-size e divano, separate da una sala d'ingresso. è dotata di zona pranzo, biblioteca, dispensa, bar e angolo cottura. La suite si affaccia sulla grande piscina del Palazzo e dispone di due bagni con vasca idromassag­gio e doccia separata.

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