Million Air Winter 2023/24

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Atlantis The Palm, Underwater Suite DUBAI Dubai is known for its elaborate hotel suites, but the Underwater Suite at Atlantis The Palm has to be the most mesmerizing. Descend two stories to the bedroom suite using the in-room elevator and be transported to a marine wonderland with fl oor-to-ceiling windows looking into the hotel’s 65,000-animal aquarium. As you relax in your plush king-size bed or lather up using 24k-gold- fl aked soap in the bathroom’s marble soaking tub, you’ll feel like you’ve arrived at the luxury version of the Lost City of Atlantis. Upstairs, the lavish living room overlooks the aquarium from above and features tasteful ocean nods with azul touches and a towering coral-inspired chandelier. The private butler will be on hand to serve celebrity chef dishes around the suite’s dining table. From $3,480 per night. Contact dxb-info@ atlantisdubai.com, +971 442 620 00, atlantis.com

Amanyara, Artists Villa

The Brando, Teremoana Residence TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA The Brando has a magic about it. Best known as Marlon Brando’s private island, perhaps it’s the Hollywood connection; more likely it’s that same immeasurable natural beauty that fi rst captured the heart of the star while fi lming Mutiny on the Bounty in the 1960s. This encounter not only gave rise to one of the planet’s most exclusive private island resorts, but also a fi erce devotion to protecting the fl ora-and-fauna-rich 12-islet atoll on which The Brando is located. The nearly carbon neutral resort has hosted everyone from Barack Obama to Leonardo DiCaprio. We couldn’t say which of The Brando’s 35 villas they resided in, but the two-story Teremoana Residence is the most magni fi cent. Secluded from the resort, it o ff ers 3,000 sq ft of Polynesian grandeur. The three bedrooms are pleasingly private, while the outdoor space is awash with inviting nooks to gather with loved ones. Complete with butler, sta ff bedroom and a kitchen for chef-prepared beach picnics and seafood feasts, it makes for a truly special stay. From $23,400 per night. Contact Sébastien Monteiller, reservations manager, reservation@thebrando.com, +689 408 663 00, thebrando.com

TURKS AND CAICOS The Artists Villa is Amanyara’s signature residence and occupies a vast golden swath of private beach surrounded by three acres of lush private gardens. Alfresco living Aman-style o ff ers another level of elegance, and the villa is bejeweled with sleek outdoor terraces and an elongated 108-ft swimming pool that juts out onto the sand. Inside is equally extraordinary. The centerpiece of the residence (with fi ve en-suite bedrooms) is a towering main pavilion, with living and dining areas that open onto the captivating landscape. If wellness is a priority, the villa boasts its own yoga pavilion and a gym complete with Pilates Reformer, steam room and cold plunge pool. A dedicated host, housekeeper and chef will tend to your needs throughout your stay, with dining options including freshly prepared pizza or an elevated barbecue beneath the villa’s shaded salas. From $27,000 per night. Contact amanyara@aman.com, +1 649 941 8133, aman.com

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, The Presidential Villa SAVUSAVU, FIJI Over 25 years since it was opened by the son of legendary diving pioneer and environmentalist Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort remains a beacon of what luxury eco-travel can be. Despite its status as one of Fiji’s fi nest destinations, it still radiates a home-like feel with the warmest of fi ve-star service and a family friendly approach (younger guests are assigned either a ‘nanny’ if they are under fi ve or a ‘buddy’ if they are aged six to 12). All of the resort’s 25 stand-alone bures — a traditional wood-and straw home — are a slice of paradise, but The Presidential Villa is in its own league. Set within a walled garden with a generous deck and in fi nity pool, the master suite features a sunken Jacuzzi tub, while the separate living room transforms into a second en-suite bedroom. Whether your days are spent earning your PADI certi fi cation at the world class dive center or simply lounging on the beach, you won’t want to miss your in-villa cocktail hour every evening. From $2,745 per night. Contact Rose Hussein, executive manager, roselyn@ fi jiresort.com, +613 981 503 79, fi jiresort.com

Photos Aman, Atlantis Dubai, Chris McLennan