Inspirations for Luxury Moments
Swimmin' with the Fishes
No, we're not talking about The Godfather, we're talking about next level snorkeling! Amanpulo on the Philippine island of Pamalican has expanded its range of water sports for guests. Now they can dive down with an iBubble underwater vehicle and marvel at the marine world. The device pulls snorkelers through the water at the desired speed and makes snorkeling even more immsersive. It starts from the Kawayan Bar that floats in the middle of the sea and can be reached by a short boat ride from Amanpulo. Bonus points: The bar is for private use only and the water is particularly clear there. More Info
On Volcano Trail
Travelers in Iceland can now follow the Volcanic Way, known as "Eldfjallaleiðin" in Icelandic (whew, try to say that ten times fast!). The new route in the south leads to 17 towns and the eight largest volcanoes on the island: Fagradalsfjall, Hengill, Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Eldfell, Katla, Lakagígar, and Öræfajökull. They can be explored individually or in sequence along the 700-kilometer (435mi.) route. Especially nice is a map where locals have marked their favorite spots at each respective volcano station with a heart. Pro tip: each volcano takes a day to explore properly, so plan accordingly. More Info
Aruba - the diverse island of bliss
Display - The beaches of Aruba are among the most beautiful in the Caribbean and the world. Added to this are pleasant year-round temperatures of around 28 degrees, the refreshing breeze of the easterly trade winds, the wide range of activities on land and at sea, the historical sights and the authentic and tasty cuisine. Both peace-seeking romantics and adventurous active travelers will get their money's worth on Aruba - the One Happy Island. Due to its location outside the hurricane belt, the island can be visited all year round - the daily flight connections with KLM create the best conditions for this. Travel agency contact: Agency service Find out more
To the Moon with Pink Floyd
Fans of the legendary band can be right in the middle of the Pink Floyd universe until December 21st. Until then, the immersive 360-degree show "Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon" will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in the Dalí Dome of the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Visitors can expect a 42-minute multi-sensory show in which they are immersed in matching visual worlds that take up the entire dome – all to the music of the famous album. The performance takes place at three different times throughout each show day. More Info
Rally to the Renaissance
Rocco Forte Hotels are sponsoring the exhibition "Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence c. 1504" at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and have created a package called "The 1504 Tour." Rocco Forte guests spend a night at Brown's Hotel and receive VIP tickets for the exhibition. Then they'll travel to Rome, Florence, and Milan. In Rome, it's a private tour of the Renaissance Villa Farnesina, while in Milan guests will have access to the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, which houses writings and drawings by Da Vinci. A private tour of Michelangelo's "River God" sculpture happens in Florence. More Info
Opera Night, Omani Style
The Mandarin Oriental Muscat, which opened this past summer, has partnered with the Royal Opera House in the Omani capital. The "A Night at the Opera" package can be booked for the entire season, which runs until May 2025. Hotel guests will receive two premium tickets to an opera performance at the Royal Opera House on the Mandarin Oriental's private balcony in the opera house. Before or after the performance, they can dine at the Essenza restaurant. The package also includes a meet-and-greet service, special experiences during certain performance days, and return hotel transfers. More Info
