Top Beach Retreats Around The World

Summer is here and it's time to hit the beach. Here is our selection of exquisite beach retreats for you to enjoy this summer…

TURKS AND CAICOS, CARIBBEAN

Why: Embrace the relaxed lifestyle as you enjoy your time in this peaceful desert-island paradise.

Sleep: Beach House at Hawksbill, Grace Bay

This fabulous two bedroom property is spacious and ideal for a couple’s retreat, getaway with friends or a small family. Relax in your private pool just footsteps from the white sands and stunning Caribbean sea. It is possible for the Beach House to be rented out alongside the neighbouring villa, transforming into “Hawksbill Estate”.

QT Tip: If golf is your passion, the Provo Golf Club is right on your doorstep…

Beach Antigua

ANTIGUA, CARIBBEAN

Why: Friendly islanders, beautiful boats and alluring white beaches with crystal clear waters are just a few of the things that makes Antigua so enticing.

Sleep: Mariposa, Jumby Bay

Located in the wonderfully secluded Buckley Bay, this eight-bedroom property boasts superb views. Your stay at Mariposa includes the services of a chef, butler and housekeeper, leaving you free to simply enjoy your own private beach resort.

QT Tip: Enjoy a private sunset cruise and sail past the beautiful Nelson’s dockyard whilst sipping on rum punch.

Beach Phuket

PHUKET, THAILAND

Why: Nai Thon is known for its peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful beach; a real contrast from the hustle and bustle of other tourist-filled beaches on the island.

Sleep: Villa Bianca, Nai Thon

This truly unique three-bedroom retreat is ideal for a trip with friends or family. Alternatively, use the whole villa as the setting for a decadent Thailand honeymoon. Your holiday at Villa Bianca includes a chef, butler, driver and sessions with a spa therapist in the villa’s spa and massage room.

QT Tip: From Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, you’ll experience one of the most incredible panoramas in Phang Nga. Being far away from civilization and avoiding light pollution, you might be lucky enough to see the Milky Way.

Beach Croatia

NOVIGRAD, CROATIA

Why: This charming town not only has a rich cultural heritage and preserved natural beauty, but is also an architectural jewel home to astonishing historical sites.

Sleep: Villa Sunset Paradise

Surrounded by the ancient city walls, this four-bedroom villa is an exquisite find. Minutes away from restaurants, shops and bars but in a secluded beachfront location, Sunset Paradise has an impressive rooftop terrace with 360 panoramic views over the town and sea.

QT Tip: Don’t miss the extremely popular tennis tournament ATP Croatia Open Umag held in Novigrad every July.

Beach Bahamas

BAHAMAS, CARIBBEAN

Why: Natural beauty, warm weather, pristine beaches and friendly people; it’s hard to resist this Caribbean wonder.

Sleep: Nandana

During your stay, you’ll be treated to an estate manager, concierge, chauffeur, night butler and chef; additionally a masseuse is available on request. Two ATVs, two jet-skis, paddleboards, water-skis and kayaks are readily at hand for adventuring around the pristine shoreline.

QT Tip: Go off the beaten track and explore the caves in Lucayan National Park.

Beach St Barts

ST BARTHELEMY, CARIBBEAN

Why: Experience laidback luxury on this sophisticated French island as you indulge in the warm weather, chic boutiques, outstanding restaurants and impressive mega yachts that visit every year.

Sleep: La Magnifica

Take in panoramic views of the bay of Petit Cul de Sac and the sea beyond, from the privacy of the villa’s large deck. Enjoy a cool drink and soak in the island’s sun before firing up the BBQ for dinner under the covered terrace.

QT Tip: Only fifteen minutes from the bustling capital, Gustavia, home to the best boutique shopping, restaurants and spas the island has to offer.

Beach Cap Martin

CAP MARTIN, MONACO

Why: Beautiful and luxurious; paradise on the French Riviera.

Sleep: Villa Lola

This twelve-bedroom villa boasts the most stunning views over the bay of Cap Martin. The entrance table crafted from over 4000 year old Kaori wood, the Italian library with ceramic columns, the original chameleon chair and even a crystal welded chandelier are just some examples of the unique arty feel that comes with this amazing property.

QT Tip: Take a private luxury yacht and witness the beauty of the shore from Monaco’s waters.

Beach Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Why: Spend long, blissful days gazing across golden sand to the Pacific Ocean or simply enjoying the home’s many luxurious amenities.

Sleep: Santa Barbara Beach Club

This five-bedroom beach house sits on the shore and boasts a screening room, wine cellar, wet bar and games room. Head for the roof terrace to catch some rays and cool off in the long plunge pool.

QT Tip: Head to ‘The Funk Zone’ for Santa Barbara’s unique bars, galleries and night time hotspots.


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Source: www.luxurytravelmagazine.com

Prepay And Save: Ultimate Savings For The Ultimate Getaway To The Turks And Caicos

The Turks and Caicos Collection Offers Exclusive Savings

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos’ most sought-after island for fun-in-the-sun and fine dining, has had a monumental year. The icing on the proverbial cake came recently when TripAdvisor named the island the “#1 Travelers' Choice Island in the World.” The award, representing the votes of guests who have visited this island, is a true testimony to the island’s charms.

To celebrate this accolade, The Turks and Caicos Collection, consisting of Alexandra Resort, Beach House, and Blue Haven Resort and Marina on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is offering an exclusive travel deal that when combined with other specials may constitute an up to 40 percent discount on regular rates.

Throughout the summer and fall of 2015, each of these waterfront resorts is introducing a “Prepay and Save” offer. Guests can choose any special offered on the Collection’s web site, then book and prepay in full at least 21 days prior to arrival, and save an additional 10 percent off already discounted rates. This prepay offer extends savings of up to 40 percent off regularly published rates. The offer is valid for travel until Oct. 31, 2015, at Alexandra Resort and Beach House, and until Dec. 18, 2015, at Blue Haven Resort.

 Each property provides a distinctive oasis for the ultimate island getaway in the Caribbean. Alexandra Resort, one of the larger hotels on the island with 91 suites, occupies a pristine section of Grace Bay Beach and is an ideal choice for families or couples who want to experience all the island’s amenities and activities. Beach House is an intimate, 21-room boutique resort with an inviting “no socks allowed” policy – a true relax-and-rejuvenate beach vacation. Here guests enjoy superlative cuisine and private pampering pods on the exclusive beach that appeals to couples in search of a romantic escape. Blue Haven Resort and Marina, one of the newer properties on the island, is located away from the hustle and bustle of Grace Bay Beach in the quiet community of Leeward close to the ideal watersports grounds of the islands and provides travelers with an opportunity to experience “the true Turks and Caicos Islands.” Blue Haven also offers a marina designated as an Island Global Yachting (IGY) marina, one of 10 IGY-designated marinas in the Caribbean and the Americas.

The Collection also recently announced that it has partnered with Stash Hotel Rewards, the largest point-based loyalty program for independent hotels across the U.S.

Guests of the Turks and Caicos Collection can join Stash for free at www.stashrewards.com. Stash members earn five points for each dollar spent on eligible room rates and can redeem them at one-of-a-kind independent hotels across the U.S. and now at the Caribbean resorts in Turks and Caicos and U.S. Virgin Islands.  Stash points never expire, and redemption is simple, without blackout dates or category restrictions found in many chain programs. Stash partner hotels also provide members with exclusive travel deals. 

For more information about the Turks and Caicos Collection please visit http://www.bluehaventci.com, http://www.beachhousetci.com, http://www.alexandraresort.com.

Turks and Caicos 
A marine paradise, the Turks and Caicos Islands are an archipelago of 40 islands and cays with 224 miles of astonishingly unspoiled white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters protected by the third largest coral reef system in the world.  “Turks” finds its origins in the indigenous Turk’s head cactus, while “Caicos” is derived from a Lucayan Indian term meaning string of islands.

Located in the British West Indies 30 miles south of the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands are just a one and a half hour flight from Miami and a three-hour flight from New York.  Of the 40 islands and cays, only eight are inhabited: Grand Turk, Salt Cay, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Parrot Cay, Pine Cay, and Providenciales which is home to the 12-mile stretch of award-winning Grace Bay Beach.

Turks and Caicos is serviced by several North American air carriers, including American Airlines, DELTA, United, Jet Blue, US Airways, West Jet and Air Canada.

About Stash Hotel Rewards
Stash Hotel Rewards frees travelers from the uninspired offerings of existing hotel reward programs by making it easy to break free from big, bland hotel chains and stay at amazing hotels. Stash was founded on a belief in the happiness-producing power of traveling to places that convey a unique and interesting story. It’s a belief that is shared with the independent hoteliers and the independently minded travelers the company was created to serve. Launched in May 2010, Stash was founded by a team of travel and e-commerce veterans from Expedia, Amazon, Microsoft, and Zillow. Since then, Stash has been recognized with several industry accolades including U.S. News & World Report – Best Hotel Rewards Programs, Colloquy Recognizes award, Travel Weekly Magellan award, and Hotel News Now Innovator of the Year