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travelessencemag
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi: A taste of South African hospitality in the UAE capital
Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi has since its opening, become well recognized as one of the city’s finest hotels that offer luxury at an...

travelessencemag
- Mar 4
- 4 min
Serenity welcomes you at the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Immersing travellers in Africa’s wild beauty, The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara boasts a unique location...

travelessencemag
- Mar 2
- 4 min
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort: A convergence of African Island seclusion & natural luxury
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose...

travelessencemag
- Feb 28
- 3 min
A journey through time at Zannier Hotels Sonop
Namibia, well known for its vast terrains of contrast, with desert dunes rolling into the sea and savanna-scapes tapering off into salt...

travelessencemag
- Feb 18
- 5 min
One with nature at Singita Kwitonda Lodge & Kataza House
Right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, northwest of Rwanda, sits two luxury Singita properties; Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza...

travelessencemag
- Feb 17
- 3 min
When in Zambia, wildlife encounters await you at Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Avani Victoria Falls Resort connects the wild side of travellers to Zambia's wondrous landscapes and big game thrills. With iconic...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Editor's Pick: Revier Dubai - A taste of the Swiss Alps in the heart of Business Bay
A new, and Swiss-inspired kid on the blocks of Dubai’s fast evolving Business Bay, is a gem that without a shadow of a doubt, takes its...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 6 min
Editor's Pick: Uncontested Luxury and Riverfront serenity at Matetsi Victoria Falls
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Matetsi Victoria Falls was our last pitstop on our weeklong trip to Victoria and Hwange before heading back to...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Editor's Pick: Atlantis The Palm - Inside Dubai's iconic destination for idyllic indulgence
Located on the furthermost tip of Dubai’s world-renowned Palm Island, Atlantis the Palm remains the largest hotel and most iconic...

travelessencemag
- Feb 7
- 2 min
"Soulbeach Dubai" opens at JA The Resort
Against a backdrop of azure blue seas and an expansive private white sandy beach, SOULBEACH is a sprawling new lifestyle venue in Dubai....

travelessencemag
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Nakheel takes The View at The Palm to greater heights with The Next Level
New VIP destination with outdoor, barrierless vistas – 250 metres above ground The View at The Palm, Nakheel’s 360-degree observation at...

travelessencemag
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Indulge in the Brand New ‘Tranquil and Flow Yoga Retreat’ at Meliã Desert Palm
Throw all stress away and indulge in the all-new ‘Tranquil and Flow Yoga Retreat’ from 18 to 20 February at Meliã Desert Palm, Member of...

travelessencemag
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Marriott Bonvoy opens Aloft and Element airport hotels in Dubai
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of two new airport hotels in...

travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Sonara Camp Al Wadi Arrives in Ras Al Khaimah
A New Outpost of the Award Winning, Glamourous Sonara Desert Camp Welcomes Guests for its Decadent Dining & Entertainment Experience...

travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 1 min
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre Launches new holistic therapies
· Meditation, reiki and sound healing aim to reduce stress and boost energy · New #RCDIFCWellness programme kickstarts the...

travelessencemag
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
AURA: The world's first and highest 360° infinity pool is now open
Suspended 200 metres in the air, AURA SKYPOOL the world’s first and highest 360-degree infinity pool is now officially open, with tickets...

travelessencemag
- Nov 23, 2021
- 4 min
Thrilling New Activations and Entertainment Unveiled for Mother of the Nation Festival 2021
Annual festival on Abu Dhabi Corniche to host variety of unique experiences, including interactive workshops and family-friendly...

travelessencemag
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls Opens Private Luxury Villa
Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021. The luxury villa is located in...

travelessencemag
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Redefining luxury spa experiences at St. Regis Dubai the Palm's Iridium Spa
Offering a sensorial escape and reimagined tranquility, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm officially introduces its esteemed Iridium Spa....

travelessencemag
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort celebrates its 5th anniversary
On 1 October 2021, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in Oman will celebrate its fifth anniversary. Since its opening, the five-star...