Founded nearly a thousand years ago Marrakesh is Morocco’s secret gem of magical exoticism. Tucked behind rose petalled courtyards and shady orange trees sits the beautiful and charming La Villa des Orangers – Splendia’s Choice of the month.
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Splendia Choice: Hotel Christopher Saint Barth, French West Indies
Imagine reclining on an elegant sun lounger, waves lulling in the distance and the only thought crossing your mind being which mouth-watering, thirst quenching cocktail to order next… At Hotel Christopher Saint Barth this dream can become a reality.
Luxury yachts, exclusive shops, paradise beaches, destination du jour for A list celebrities and year-round soul warming sunshine, we dare you not to sneak a peek at Splendia’s hotel of the month…
The Timeless Glamour of Hotel Bars
The movies have a lot to answer for. From Pretty Woman to Lost In Translation – some of our most treasured pieces of cinema feature a memorable hotel bar scene. Would Dustin Hoffman have been so seduced by Mrs. Robinson if their first rendezvous in The Graduate hadn’t been at The Taft Hotel? Up on the silver screen, the hotel bar is full of timeless romance and a delicious sense of the clandestine – it’s where the action is. It is also where you can rely on a mean cocktail and the swift efficiency of good old-fashioned service.
Isla Mujeres: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret
Sitting in the Caribbean Sea between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and the island of Cuba lies a seven-kilometre-long Mexican paradise; Isla Mujeres. In addition to boasting exceptional beauty and a spectacular landscape, Isla Mujeres oozes history and heritage. The unspoiled retreat of a mere 12,600 inhabitants was once considered sacred by Mexico’s Mayan civilization and served as the sanctuary for the Mayan Goddess Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, medicine and happiness.
