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The Wanderlust – The most romantic places around the globe to add to your travel list

The most romantic places around the globe to add to your travel list

- WORDS: OLIVIA MORRIS

Below: Hôtel de Crillon Paris, France

A timeless and historical landmark which dates back to 1758 overlookin­g the Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de Crillon is a celebratio­n of the spirit of Paris and French art de vivre.

THE HIGHLIGHT

The carefully curated art and antiquity that was the result of an extensive four-year restoratio­n.

The Residence Zanzibar, Tanzania

This luxury resort blends modern comforts with Omani, British, Swahili and Indian influences. Set on 32 hectares of tropical gardens, The Residence Zanzibar takes privacy to a whole new level with just 66 individual villas.

THE HIGHLIGHT

All villas come with their own private swimming pools ensuring the ultimate unwind and relaxation.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Escape to the astonishin­g beauty of the Maldives at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Just over a 40-minute yacht journey from the airport, this resort boasts 119 beach, reef and overwater villas each with their own private pool, 11 dining venues and a world-class spa and wellness sanctuary.

THE HIGHLIGHT

The resort has its very own 350,000 sq ft private island, the largest of its kind in the Maldives.

Nanuku Resort, Fiji

This resort offers barefoot elegance in a lush tropical paradise situated on a private 550acre coastal Fiji estate.

THE HIGHLIGHT

Enjoy a private island romantic experience on Vatu-i-Ra – a short boat ride away from the resort – and dine on a gourmet, chef-prepared picnic with champagne.

Right: Aman Venice, Italy

Set in one of Venice’s eight great monumental palazzos on the Grand Canal, this exclusive hotel has just 24 individual­ly decorated rooms and suites. The Aman Venice combines the past and present perfectly, creating authentic cultural encounters for all of their guests.

THE HIGHLIGHT

The historical­ly significan­t art and architectu­re, including frescoes by Tiepolo.

Auberge du Soleil Napa, California

A resort inspired by the south of France, which is also infused with the soul of California. Showcasing breathtaki­ng views, Auberge du Soleil is the dream of French restaurate­ur, Claude Rouas.

THE HIGHLIGHT

On its countrysid­e setting in Napa Valley on 33-acres of heritage olive and oak trees, you can truly get away from it all and relax in understate­d elegance.

Amankila Resort, Bali

As one of Bali’s longestrun­ning luxury hotels, this peaceful sanctuary is situated on the bucolic east coast with a sweeping stretch of private beach and freestandi­ng suites with private pools and expansive terraces.

THE HIGHLIGHT

Enjoy one-of-a-kind wellness experience­s which are in secluded open-air spots and explore the outdoors to watch the sunrise over the vast mountain areas.

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