Ÿ         Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Knysna

Location: South Afica

Price: Rand 4120-11100

In an extraordinary part of the southern coast of Africa, in an area aptly called The Garden Route, a truly extraordinary event has taken place. On one side, the Indian Ocean thunders into the exquisitely beautiful rocky coast, on the other, Knysna's breathtaking lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains fill a calmer view. It is on this special spot that you will find a unique creation. Some call it perfection, they call it Pezula and it is there that you will find one of South Africa's first true luxury resort hotel, the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Knysna.

Each of the 78 suites including the two presidential suites, have been designed to be utterly indulgent and completely private, all with a contemporary African style. The interiors exude warmth, with stone and wooded textures, while welcoming earth tones create an unexpected contrast to the colors of the surrounding landscape. In all suites, sandstone forms a backdrop to the real log fireplaces, while marble is prevalent on many floors, patios and balconies; the suites have individual climate control, satellite television, DVD player, electronic safe, direct telephone, computer and internet access, each has a pantry kitchen with deli snacks and a well stocked drinks cabinet, each has spectacular views across either Golf Course, Indian Ocean or Knysna Lagoon.

After a long day filled with exploring and action, the body and soul will definitely be in need of some relaxation and pampering, achieve this with the Molton Brown designer range, Heavenly Ginger Sea Moss and purifying Grapeseed, will moisturize, energize and bathe your body, mind and senses, the perfect antidote to stress and fatigue, these intoxicating aromas and oils turn your bathroom into a sybaritic sanctuary, all of this in the privacy of your spacious bathroom with double basins, double showers, a bidet and under floor heating. The colonial-sized salles de bains feature grand spa baths and separate showers inlaid with pebble mosaics.

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Knysna is a celebration of African elements with hints of Bali, in overhanging roofs and sliding shutters. The games room is a comfortable haven for the chess master or the beginner, the library provides a quiet space for literary contemplation and exploration, the wine cellar is stocked with the finest selections from South Africa and afar, the Champagne Bar, Cigar Lounge and Whiskey Bar are all a connoisseurs pleasure with world-class brands to suite all palates and Zachary's gourmet restaurant is sure to tantalize all taste buds with the freshest ingredients and eye-catching presentation. For the executive, the fully equipped conference facilities are situated in a separate wing of Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Knysna.

Descending from the upper level of the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Knysna, past a rock-faced wall of trickling water, with moss and ferns enter an enchantingly beautiful world; beyond the reeded glass, a waterfall cascades into a 12m indoor-heated pool that leads your eye outwards towards a spectacular view. Complementing the serenity of the Spa, the Gym is a vibrant, energetic space, after your work out, relax in the sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi and cool off in the rain forest shower.

Ÿ         One & Only Le Saint Géran

Location: Mauritius

Price: Euro 660-11000

The gorgeous One&Only Le Saint Géran is the ultimate indulgence set beside a sparkling, pristine beach on the edge of the Indian Ocean.

Incomparable and distinguished, One&Only Le Saint Géran provides a relaxed and private retreat. Rooms and suites are refined, comfortable and relaxed, equipped with all the latest technologies. Bathrooms are sheer indulgence. Restaurants have real character, reflecting the location with imaginative cuisines created by celebrity chefs acclaimed around the world.

For your personal well-being, there are serene, elegant and fully-equipped spas and fitness centers. A paradise within a paradise, this gorgeous hotel is the ultimate indulgence. Set beside a sparkling, pristine beach on the edge of the Indian Ocean on a 60-acre private peninsula, it is the epitome of relaxation, luxury, gastronomy and enjoyment.

Exquisite taste and grand opulence seamlessly blend state-of-the-art technology within One&Only Le Saint Géran's 162 suites and 1 villa. The beds are covered with Egyptian cotton sheets, piled high with goose down pillows. Every piece of hand selected furniture along with the artful blending of the colors of Indian Ocean spices contribute to the rooms' gentle ambience. Panoramic picture windows seem to magically bring the azure sea and lagoon close enough to touch. Huge fully-fitted tubs and showers invite you to linger amidst mist-free mirrors, aromatherapy oils and exotic bath salts. Internet access, satellite television and digital video hi-fi systems with a large choice of DVD films are all instantly available, providing first-rate entertainment and communication from your island getaway.

Paul & Virginie overlooks the boathouse and green sugarcane-clad mountains, guests enjoy cocktails and a selection of fresh fish, seafood, authentic Mauritian dishes and delicate pizzas. The setting is natural and magnificent, the cuisine pure and simple. One&Only Le Saint Géran embraces the multi-ethnic cuisine of the Alain Ducasse "Spoon des Iles" gourmet restaurant, the languorous pampering of a Givenchy Health and Beauty Spa, a challenging Gary Player designed golf course and Peter Burwash International Tennis Center.

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Ÿ         Evian Royal Resort

Price: France/ Alps

Price：Euro 410-720

One of the most exclusive resorts in the world, Evian Royal Resort is situated in a 47-acre park on Lake Geneva at the foot of the French Alps. Evian Royal Resort is a temple of French elegance and refinement. It offers two beautiful hotels, the Evian Royal Palace and the Evian Royal Ermitage, two spas with a unique concept, a private and mythical golf course, the Evian Masters Golf Club and casino. The resort is home to the world-renowned Evian Royal Spa, celebrated for its unique mind and body treatments and the signature 18-hole Evian Masters Golf Course, offering its visitors ample choices for indulgence, sports and luxury services.

Harmonious colors, welcoming textures, enticing furniture, designed exclusively for the Évian Royal Palace, invite you to enjoy your room or suite and relax and re-charge. On the other side of the window, your terrace offers you a breathtaking view of the park and its magnificent floral mosaics, and beyond, the majestic expanse of the blue-tinged lake and the alpine summits. At Evian Royal Ermitage each detail has been chosen to offer you; rooms will make you feel at home, where you can sleep well and relax. With the first rays of sun, you will enjoy lazing on your terrace facing Lake Geneva or facing south, for pure moments of happiness.

Gastronomic restaurants selected by the best French gourmet guides and the exclusive Synergetic Cuisine cooking concept at the Evian Royal Resort. The resort has a total of eleven restaurants, each unique in their setting and their cuisine.

The treatments at the Evian Royal Spa are dispensed by professionals. They are based on understanding one's body, a balanced diet and the harmonization of energies, knowledge acquired at the source of oriental traditions from oriental grand masters. The Spa Maison les 4 Terres at the heart of the Evian Royal Ermitage offers guests the opportunity to renew contact with the earth's forces, which are exceptionally rich in beneficial properties and indispensable to your general well- being. The Spa Maison les 4 Terres’ approach is based on Tellutherapy, an exceptional method inspired by American-Indian, African, and Oriental practices, dating from thousands of years, that hold the earth to be a symbol of regeneration.

The Evian Masters Golf Club is a private and mythical golf course. At the heart of a 60-hectare wooded park, the course has a thousand and one changes of scenery in store for you. It is also an 18-hole golf course, full of charm and poetry, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe.