Desert island misc.
Posted by Anthony on August 4th, 2008It’s that magic time of the month again – we’ve just launched a whole host of luxurious boutique hotels in some of the furthest-flung corners of the world. It’s a mixed bag (in 
terms of geography, not quality, naturally), covering four continents, eight countries, and one very hefty air fare bill (carbon-offset, of course)
Most excitingly, we’ve extended our Indian Ocean collection, with some astounding new hotels in Mauritius and the Seychelles that Laura pinned down for us. We’ve also made our first foray into that textbook desert-island paradise, the Maldives, where we sent our intrepid hotel-hunter Amber, who worked exceedingly hard downing cocktails rooting out the finest hospitality on the islands, and who has personally penned not one, but two reviews of her finds – Huvafen Fushi and Cocoa Island.
Continuing the desert-island-holiday theme, we’re also unveiling some great-value Caribbean luxury on St Barths at La Banane, a boutique collection of beautiful jungle bungalows, and (dropping the island but keeping the desert), we’re making on good on last month’s promise, and bringing you a fantastic polo-estate hotel in Dubai. Editorial wizardette Lucy has left her thoughts here.
Last, but most decidedly un-least, Katy’s found a pair of super-sexy hideaways in southern Spain (Marbella’s on the up, dontchaknow?), we’re delighted with some supremely swish suites in Istanbul, and editor Rufus has been traipsing the stylish streets of Berlin in search of modern minimalist marvellousness. He found it at Lux 11.
Phew…
So, to sum up: Laura’s been to the Seychelles, Amber’s been to the Maldives, Lucy’s been to the Middle East, Katy’s been to Spain and Rufus has been to Germany. I’m not envious, though. Oh no. I mean, I’m off to the sun-kissed beach-side paradise of Brighton in a week or two. Will keep you posted…
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