New Zealand: Eagles Nest, Bay of Islands
For a private getaway with a super A-list feel, head to the exclusive Eagles Nest villas in Northland’s Bay of Islands, where you can take your pick of one of five completely unique villas, tucked away in a secluded bay.
And there are plenty more bespoke experiences you can try while in this paradise. We’d start by utilising one of the private chefs, who showcase New Zealand’s world-class produce with dishes such as Medley of scallops, prawns and poached market fish with pappardelle on a light red curry sauce. You can also work out with your own personal trainer, who will help you to shed the pounds the chef is helping you to pile on. Obviously the trainer is optional – Eagles Nest couldn’t be further from boot camp – but for a more holiday exercise vibe, the beach runs and water sports should fit the bill.
After a tough day chilling out beside your personal pool, what more could you want than your very own spa therapist? Be pampered – we’ll have the hot stone massage, thank you – in the comfort of your own villa, and after all that R’n’R, slide into your hiking boots for a nature walk in the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Details 60 Tapeka Road, Bay of Islands, New Zealand | +64 9 403 8333 | eaglesnest.co.nz
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Stay at the Rahimoana villa which boasts a private beach, an infrared sauna and a private helipad. Rates start at an eye-watering Dh41,000 for the five-bed villa for three nights and includes a bottle of bubbles on arrival, gourmet breakfast, villa servicing and selected mini bar items.
Bermuda: Rosewood Tucker’s Point
This picture-perfect hotel is the ideal place to stay for a luxurious island getaway. With a beach that could be lifted from our island dreams, a golf course that will keep your other half happy while you enjoy lazing by the shore and restaurants that will please even the most refined of palates, you’ll be well looked after here. Make sure you pay a trip to The Point restaurant, Executive Chef Serge Bottelli has prepared a menu well worth trying, and we hear that the Black risotto with steamed lobster is simply amazing.
rosewoodhotels.com/tuckerspoint | +1 441 298 4000
Japan: Prada Store, Tokyo
Prada can count Katy Perry, January Jones and the Kardashian sisters amongst its A-list followers, but its Tokyo store, which resembles a glass-quilt in the shape of a tower, will win the brand a league of architecture fans too. Designed by architectural duo, Jacques Herzog and Rem Koolhaas, the store looks like it’s been delivered from the future, but unsurprisingly it doesn’t stand out too much in the quirky city of Tokyo. If you’re in town it’s a total must – as is stretching your budget to take home one of their lust-have bags.
prada.com | +81 3 6418 0400
