Elite Traveler Summer 2022

King Room

The spa’s 65-ft swimming pool

The Library Club

is even more to explore. Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens are mere steps away and have been the setting for fi lms like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Disney’s Cinderella and Into the Woods , to name just a few — have a leisurely stroll around and you’ll quickly discover why. Uncover more of the historical county in the quaint town of Windsor with its independent shops and eateries and, of course, Windsor Castle. You’re within an hour of London if you fancy some big city sights. For those visiting in June, Royal Ascot is a must: Don your best hat for a spectacular day at the races. By Serina Tatham From $500 per night. Contact royalservice.windsorpark@fairmont.com, +44 178 453 5555, fairmont-windsorpark.com

elevated British ingredients like the Crown Estate Venison smoked in hay and served with celeriac and black pudding. For something di ff erent, Moreish o ff ers a fusion of European and Middle-Eastern food. Order the shish kebab with raita, zhoug, tabbouleh and pita bread. RELAX Inspired by nature, the spa is a serene oasis. Within the 27,000-sq-ft facility, you’ll fi nd a 65-ft indoor pool, a gym o ff ering multiple fi tness classes, hydrotherapy and cryotherapy, and dry fl otation. The spa has a variety of treatments from its Rituals, which combine Ayurvedic and European practices for a complete wellness transformation, to personalized

massages using hot stones from the Dordogne region and 23-karat gold facials. For those on the never ending quest for a good night’s sleep, the Savasna Deep Night’s Sleep Massage might just be the ticket. Enter a sumptuous Oriental-inspired treatment room and unwind as the masseuse uses herbal poultices to massage sore ligaments and calm the mind. Post treatment, enjoy a therapy tea in one of the relaxation rooms — be sure to try out the cocoon-like dark room with its low lighting and soft furnishings. EXPLORE The hotel’s grounds have a seemingly in fi nite amount of green space interspersed with lakes and soaring ancient trees. But venture outside the gates and there

Photos Viktor Kery