Travel diary
Travel diary
Dream getaways, luxe escapes and hot deals... it's time to take a break from it all!
Carry-on essential
Want to look A-list fabulous when you step off your next flight? Invest in the new Estée Lauder Super Flight Creme range, developed specifically to cope with the extreme humidity levels and dry air in aircrafts.
In travel-friendly sizes and packaged in a stylish pouch, the light-weight eye and face moisturiser duo will provide continuous hydration - for you and your man! Dhs239, available at Duty Free outlets.
This month, escape to...
Shopping paradise Paris, for a fashion-fuelled city break at Chic Outlet Shopping's La Vallée Village. Located just half an hour from the French capital, this fashionista's haven stocks a whole host of last season's designer collections - from Christian Lacroix to Lancel - at heavily marked down prices.
Topped up with stay at the elegant Chateau d' Esclimont hotel, some Michelin-star cuisine in the world's gourmet capital and champagne tasting tours, you'll have a decadent holiday to remember!
Tailor-made three-day packages start from about Dhs3,700, visit www.chicoutletshopping.com/shoppingbreaks.
3 of the best... private jet charters
- RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based bespoke
luxury flight service operates a fleet of 10 planes. Expect personalised attention all the way with each flight catered to clients' individual needs. www.royaljetgroup.com. - Access a network of over 1,000 cities worldwide with the Lufthansa Private Jet service. Travel to Germany on the new Executive Jet business-class-only flights between Dubai and Munich (six days a week), and then hop on board any one of the four different luxuriously kitted out charter aircraft types, with tailor-made in-flight catering and entertainment options. www.lufthansa.com.
- Luxury Air Travel by Dnata offers affordable customised packages for a variety of options, ranging from private holidays to in-flight business meetings. With a range of planes at their disposal, and highly trained staff, even your smallest need will be taken care of.
Call the dedicated 24-hour number 050-9508286.
Island hideaway
We're very excited about the opening of the new Anantara Desert Islands resort & spa at Sir Bani Yas island (off the Abu Dhabi coast) this month.
Set in the midst of a nature reserve, the luxurious Arabian-style resort offers a tempting combination of beach and jungle, with the indulgence of a spa thrown in... all tied together with the famed Anantara hospitality.
Room rates start from Dhs1,900, call 02-8015400.
Travel tip
To avoid digestion problems when travelling, take probiotics daily for two weeks before your journey.
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