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3 May 2024
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The sweeping beaches of Skagen Odde in Denmarkās far north could give the Hamptons a run for their money, says the FT. The 25km-long peninsula of āshifting sandsā, lighthouses and āhalf-buried churchesā is beloved by well-heeled Copenhageners and artists drawn to the astonishing skies. Skagen itself has charming lanes and fin de siĆØcle hotels alongside the working fishing port, ensuring fresh seafood, while the windswept beaches of Grenen are a short cycle, and feel blissfully quiet even in high summer. For more information on visiting the area, see enjoynordjylland.dk
Hotel
You might hear the phrase āshaken, not stirredā buzzing around GoldenEye, a boutique hotel in Jamaicaās Oracabessa Bay, says theĀ BBC. Thatās because this was once the home of 007ās creator Ian Fleming. The author āfell in love with the areaā on a naval intelligence mission in the 1940s and eventually returned to build a villa, where he penned all 14 of his James Bond books. Today, the property retains an āair of private glamour and sexy sophisticationā. Lush tropical jungle and secluded bays hide a collection of villas, including Flemingās original residence, which has its own beach, pool, private butler, and even the authorās writing desk. Rooms from Ā£336, goldeneye.comĀ
Europe
Toulouse is known as La Ville Rose, and youāll probably āfeel like youāre wearing rose-tinted spectacles hereā, says The Sunday Times. This is āFrance with its top button undoneā: expect tip-top pastries, peaceful green spaces like the Jardin des Plantes, great museums and cobbled streets leading to pretty squares where you can catch glimpses of the languid Garonne River. And the cityās large Spanish community means youāre as likely to find restaurants serving tapas as cassoulet. Ryanair runs direct Stansted-Toulouse flights from Ā£17 one way, ryanair.comĀ
Adventure
East of Nepal, west of Bhutan ā on a map of India, the heavily Buddhist state of Sikkim ālooks like an upturned thumb poking into Tibetā, says Tatler. In this tiny former kingdom in the Himalayas, orchids and waterfalls abound, and a series of valleys dotted with ancient monasteries promise āpeace and freedom from worldly caresā. Shakti Himalaya offers six-day, tailor-made hiking adventures, which include yoga, meditation and guided prayer with monks. The walks alternate between the intense and the leisurely, to allow aching muscles time to recover, while chefs serve up delicious local fare to fuel you on your journeys between comfortable homestays. From more information, visit shaktihimalaya.comĀ
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