Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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Soneva Jani in the Maldives, set to open in October

NEW LUXURY

StuartMcNeill, director of Knightsbridge Circle, recommends the best new luxury destinations opening this year My hot opening is Miavana on Nosy Ankao, a private island off the coast of Madagascar. A luxury 14-villa destination, surrounded by beaches and coral reefs, is due to open in December. Architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens – behind Zambia’s Chinzombo – are creating the look. The Ritz Paris reopened in June. Interior architect Thierry W Despont oversaw work that unveiled three restaurants, three bars, plus gardens and terraces with retractable roofs and heating so they can be enjoyed all year round. In July, Wilderness Safari’s Goroke Camp opened in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Located south of Chitabe, you can explore waterways, islands and savannas. There are nine canvas rooms including a family roomwith plunge pool. Soneva Jani in the Maldives opens in October. Its villas will be built over water and land. Soneva Jani is on Medhufaru Island in Noonu Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport and an hour’s speedboat trip from sister resort, Soneva Fushi. For more information, email Stuart at enquiries@knightsbridgecircle.co.uk or call +44 203 6275 769.

Miavana on Nosy Ankao

ASIAN EXPEDITION IN STYLE Just 16 guests, two Gulfstream private jets and eight Aman resorts scattered across China, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka – Asia is your oyster . Ultra-luxe Asia travel designer Remote Lands has teamed up

a watchtower on the Great Wall of China – this itinerary can be personalized to suit your individual wishes. $63,888 per person, October 9-26. To book, email Catherine Heald at amanprivatejet@ remotelands.com or

with Aman luxury resorts to create an extraordinary trip that spans eight locations, including Beijing, Lijiang, Thimpu, Paro, Rajasthan, Ranthambhore, Galle and Tangalle. The 18-day itinerary includes visiting private areas of Beijing’s Forbidden City; a Royal Bengal Tiger Safari in Ranthambhore

National Park; yoga in the ancient ruins of Bhangarh in Rajasthan; and hiking to the iconic Tiger’s Nest temple in Bhutan. With private cars and guides, plus lunches and dinners at incredible venues – such as the private residence of the royal family in the City Palace in Jaipur or

Tiger’s Nest (Taktshang Goemba) temple in Bhutan

amanprivatejet@ amanresorts.com

Words: Susie Moir