Holidays abroad and world travel attractions? El Mirador was a major Mayan city that flourished from about the 6th century BC and abandonment at the end of the 9th century. The ruins of El Mirador were rediscovered in 1926 but received little attention due to its remote location deep in the jungle of northern Guatemala. Today the site remains largely covered by tropical jungle. Visiting El Mirador is not for the faint of heart. The village of Carmelita is the nearest point to the ruins that you can go by car. From there it takes a grueling trek of at least five days and four nights through the jungle with ants, ticks and mosquitoes that never relent. That said, people who make this journey will never forget it.
Italy should be devoured! Piedmont with its mountains and Tuscany with its hills: fill your senses with tastes from award-winning vintners, wines that range from robust to comforting, old to young, and food that sings and melts in your mouth, all with medieval towns at your fingertips. Italy allows you to slow down, smell the grass, smell the food, smell the wine, see the land, touch history, and devour it all.
Singita Lebombo Lodge is a celebration of cutting-edge design in an African context where everything defers to nature. This dramatic lodge comprises 13 suites and one villa that give guests a front row seat to the Kruger National Park with bold, contemporary open plan suites suspended above the N’Wanetsi River. The exclusive concession is a richly diverse habitat, teeming with game, beneath endless African skies. Other highlights of the lodge include a roof terrace and wine studio (a multi-level retreat which boasts a library, multi-media room, wine studio and rooftop viewing area), an interactive kitchen, and a lovely lap pool. All communal areas of the lodge have been pushed out to ensure that the outside bursts in, offering elegant, calm and meditative spaces immersed in a dramatic landscape of giant euphorbia trees. See more info at Glamour travel.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills earns a five-pearl rating, but as one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills, and perhaps in all of Los Angeles, that may be an understatement. Thanks to its attentive staff that discreetly caters to the rich and famous, its status as a luxury Hollywood destination has been steady since its opening in the early ’90s. The dining is top-notch, the rooftop pool is an A-list playground, and the spa uses massage oils infused with diamonds. The 194 guest rooms have a floral decor that isn’t for everyone, and the management may think it’s too pedestrian to have in-room coffeemakers, but at these rates the lack of an Italian espresso machine seems like an oversight. On the plus side, a chauffeur and a Rolls-Royce come included with the rates.
Ett Hem, Stockholm: The greatest luxury of this coveted Östermalm sleep is its exclusivity. Comprising just 12 bedrooms, the hotel is booked almost year-round by a loyal following of repeat visitors who consider this their home away from home. (Fittingly, Ett Hem translates to “at home.”) Designer Ilse Crawford worked her high-style-meets-home-comforts magic on the bedrooms and public spaces, with oak, Gotland stone, and sheepskin contrasting with bold contemporary artwork and traditional Swedish column fireplaces. The walled garden is the place to be during the long, late summer nights, and guests (and non-guests) are invited to dine in the kitchen, library or greenhouse throughout the year. Unusual for a small hotel, there’s a state-of-the-art gym that’s open 24 hours a day, as well as a small wellness room where you can unwind on the hot stone slab or organize a traditional Swedish massage.
Mardan Palace in Turkey: Nothing beats having served by a personal butler 24/7 when you check-in at this palace. Aside from sizzling weather and hospitable people, relaxing here makes you feel great. The palace was built in 2009 costing around $1.65 billion. Astonishing gold-leaf interior design and marble floors from Italy made it totally awesome! The hotel has its own beach with white-sand that came from Egypt, making you feel majestic while lying on it. It has ten restaurants inside that have mouth-watering food and pool that can accommodate 1000 people. Proud to say this is one of the best hotels worldwide. Read extra details at here.