Soak up the year-round sunshine on breathtaking beaches and discover a new level of luxury on holiday in Dubai. This glittering metropolis is packed with attractions, stratospheric skyscrapers and luxury supermalls. Yet there is more to Dubai than meets the eye.
Traditional souk emit sensational smells and sights, and gold shimmers in large supply. Arts and culture is burgeoning, from traditional to contemporary, and luxury hotels are in on the act. Take in the views from the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – before heading to the spectacular beach resorts, which line the coast. Dine at any number of international restaurants, Arabian, English, Indian, Japanese, and so on. There is so much choice. Don’t miss out on a trip to the desert, to ride a camel or race buggies across the dunes before sleeping under the stars in a tent.
The Indian Ocean is too a perfect luxury holiday destination. As well as splendid beaches with their obligatory azure waters and powdery sand, you’ll also find mouth-watering cuisine, vibrant culture, astonishing landmarks and luxuriant hotels to make the Indian Ocean the ultimate 5 star holiday destination.
From the splendid isolation and luxury of The Maldives and Sri Lanka’s colourful culture, to Mauritius’ multicultural cuisine and the Seychelles’ tropical forests, holidays in the Indian Ocean offer the archetypal beach paradise. For the ultimate romantic getaway with plenty of time for relaxation, choose an island-hopping adventure in the Maldives or a sojourn in the spectacular Seychelles. As well as extravagant hotel resorts, you’ll also find stunning scenery, impressive wildlife and some of the best swimming, snorkelling and diving in the world. Away from the beaches, holidaymakers will also enjoy Sri Lanka’s many temples, palaces, plantations and grandiose colonial buildings, as well as its characteristically spicy cuisine. For the perfect combination of beaches, wildlife, shopping and culture, look no further than Mauritius, with its Indian, Asian and French Creole influences – a vibrant melting pot in the Indian Ocean.
