TRAVEL Escapes

KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND – FIJI

Nestled on the Great Astrolabe Reef, Kokomo Private Island is a stunning destination that merges luxury and paradise into a singularly spectacular experience. Kokomo is a place where time slows down, and surrendering to the indulgence of island life is effortless. The property combines Fijian culture with luxury, peace, simplicity and seclusion to provide an incredible private island holiday. It has 21 exclusive beachfront villas that feature their own private pools, tropical walled gardens, ocean views and direct beach access. Guests can explore 30 unique dive spots, go deep sea fishing, try snorkelling with manta rays with Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified divers, paddleboarding and more. The hotel has its own seaplane and helicopter, which takes guests to and from Nadi International Airport.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON – ENGLAND

Located in the fashionable district of Knightsbridge, right on the edge of Hyde Park, is a five-star hotel set in a historic Edwardian-style building – Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The property offers guests a sense of timeless heritage coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service. Following extensive restorations in 2018, internationally acclaimed designer Joyce Wang oversaw the redesign of the hotel’s exquisite rooms and suites, giving each space a timeless British elegance with art-decoinspired features and carefully curated artworks. The hotel boasts the award-winning two-Michelin-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, as well as the Japanese Izakaya and the famed afternoon tea spot the Rosebery. After exploring the city and taking in all the sights London has to offer, guests can then unwind and transcend into bliss at the renowned spa at Mandarin Oriental.