This beautiful seaside property is located on Doughmore Bay on the stunning Co. Clare coastline, about 45 minutes from Shannon Airport, Ireland. Although Doonbeg Lodge is a private club, visitors are welcome to both golf and accommodation when available. Whether or not you are a golfer, this is a great opportunities for a luxurious stay on the coast.

The Lodge combines superb service, a relaxing spa and Doonbeg’s spectacular golf. The contrast between the wild landscape, the brooding sea and the classy interiors, makes Doonbeg Irelands premier luxury destination. The Suites are located in and adjacent to the Lodge building with views of the Ocean River and countryside or courtyard. The standard is exceptionally high in all areas and the style is seriously classy. All of the spacious 5-star suites are meticulously designed with hand-selected antiques and reclaimed woods, beams, and fireplaces specially imported from the US. Every suite enjoys its own individual personality and style and come equipped with a kitchen, living area with fireplace, Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers.

Doonbeg features a variety of activities to choose from. Designated as Golf Digest’s “Best New International Course”, Doonbeg golf course is ideally situated between two of Ireland’s other top ranked courses, Ballybunion and Lahinch, making it one of the best golf breaks Ireland. There is the White Horses Spa offering a sauna, steam room and deep -soaking whirlpool and every possible kind of pampering. A fine-dining restaurant serves local produce, and Darby’s Pub and Restaurant at the 18th hole is a relaxed venue for drinks and meals. Other activities include: fishing, bicycle trip, horseback riding to rock climbing, deep sea fishing to dolphin watching – there is something for everyone.

Situated some 20 miles west of the city of Lubango, in the Huila province, the Serra da Leba Pass is a national landmark in Angola.  Located at an altitude of 1700m, Lubango is one of the highest cities in the country. The road is a marvel of engineering given the era of its construction and it has been one of the country’s postcard images for decades, but all shots were taken by day. Legend has it that the Serra de Leba is named after the Portuguese woman who designed and built the road – then died after she viewed it on the very day the project was finished. 

Hosteria Los Notros El Calafate is the only hotel situated in the Perito Moreno National Park, Argentina. El Calafate is a dusty Patagonian steppe town on Lake Argentina, close to the three-mile-wide Perito Moreno glacier, one of 13 that flow into Argentina’s two-million-acre Los Glaciares National Park. Offering breathtaking views right from its doorstep, this is a family-friendly boutique hotel in rustic style. The design is a mix of natural fabrics and colorful country style in order to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Hosteria Los Notros El Calafate welcomes its guests with 32 individually decorated rooms. Guestrooms are rustic but well-appointed with enormous picture windows affording formidable views across the glacier.  Each is Jacuzzi-equipped and offers complimentary wireless Internet access, premium bedding and welcome amenities, rattan chairs, wooden ceilings in the rooms and bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Guests staying at the hotel will be able to use the onsite library and the playroom. There is an award-winning restaurant specializing in hearty servings of Patagonian game offers gourmet cuisine made with local ingredients, as well as Argentinean meats.

Located about 40km south of Barcelona, Sitges is nice resort famous for its blinding, white beaches. It is a charming coastal resort with a maze of cobbled narrow streets and whitewashed houses. More than four km of fine beaches with pristine waters, some of which have been awarded the blue flag eco-label and the proximity of the mountains make of Sitges a privileged destination.

Sitges’ microclimate means that it enjoys sunshine on average 300 days a year. Its 17 beaches are some of the best on the Mediterranean coastline. Equipped with all kinds of service facilities, these beaches are the perfect leisure retreat. Most people choose Sitges as a holiday destination for the beautiful sandy beaches and there are plenty to tempt you here. There is something for everybody in this dynamic beach town. The marinas have a number of nautical activities available and many adventure programs that include climbing and hiking. You can enjoy jet skiing, windsurfing, and pedal boats plus many other watersports if you are looking for a more active holiday. Alternatively you have an opportunity to unwind, relax, and swim in the warm sea water and enjoy a long cool drink.

Sitges manages to retain its Spanish character and the urban centre offers beautiful religious buildings such as the churches of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla. The town is full to bursting with classic art deco buildings and the seafront promenade is lined with palm trees. Here you can take long ocean-side walks and admire the white washed houses. The museums Cau Ferrat and Maricel are a real must see here and also pay a visit to the pitoresque Old Quarter for some wonderful sightings.

 
Houses the palace of the prince, the seat the government and the parliament, the town of Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. Apart from beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps, Vaduz has a number of very interesting cultural sights and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. It is a picturesque, architecturally-stunning town that has a welcoming atmosphere and a rich history.

Visible from almost any location in Vaduz, the most emblematic landmark of the city is Vaduz Castle. Perched atop a steep hill, the castle was first built some 700 years ago. Since 1712 it has been in the possession of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. Other attractions to see in Vaduz are the museums including: the National Museum that shows a permanent exhibition on the cultural and natural history of Liechtenstein, the museum of modern and contemporary art, the post office and stamp museum, the ski museum and small art galleries. Forms a “black box” of tinted concrete and black basalt stone, the art gallery (Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein) built by the Swiss architects Morger, Degelo and Kerez is an architectural landmark. Located along the River Rhine, the city offers picturesque destinations for an amazing vacation. Popular summertime adventures include hiking, cycling, rock climbing, in-line skating, horse riding, and swimming. Beside the biggest open-air swimming pools of the region with a 60 m slide, you will find an indoor tennis court, a Squash center and a modern football stadium.

This wonderful 1, 000 acre country park stretches on either side of the River Lee between Waltham Abbey (Essex) and Broxbourne (Hertfordside), UK and has been transformed from old gravel pits. The area teems with wildlife and is one of the premier places in the country for bird watching. The area is home to internationally important numbers of wildfowl and each season brings with it new birds to took out for including Bittern, Smew, Goosander, Common Tern, Reed Warber and Kingfisher. With free bird hides and viewing screens, including the Bittern hide at fishers green, you’re sure to see something.

The large network of pathways makes River Lee Country Park an ideal place for walkers, runners and cyclists to explore and enjoy. Most of the pathways are well surfaced and suitable for wheelchair users and buggies. With area of green open spaces the family can enjoy the outdoors in safe, well managed surroundings. The country park is also home to many fantastic angling sites and day tickets for fishing can be purchased. You can also hire boats, pedalos or even narrow boats from Lee Valley Boat center if you fancy a day or week out on the river. Herts Young Mariners Base offers outdoor adventure with sailing, canoeing and climbing.

Fujinomiya Trail has been famous for the starting point (the front entrance) of Mount Fuji, Japan, climbing since ancient times. This is the shortest route to the top, and the trail head itself is at a high altitude. Mountain huts with a high capacity are located at almost equal distance, and some rest places are also available. It is the route that allows you to enjoy comfortable mountain climbing. In the middle of the trail, you can see the crater of the last eruption in the Hoei era (1707), located at the east side of Mt. Fuji.

The altitude of the starting point of Fujinomiya Trail is about 2,400m, the ascent is about 4 hours and 20 minutes and descent is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Access by Car: Driving to Mt. Fuji is not recommended. The parking lots are almost always full, and traffic regulation is placed at peak seasons. Take the Fuji I.C. (Exit) on Tomei Expressway. Turn Left onto Nishi-Fuji road. Take the Koizumi exit and merge onto Route 139. Turn Right onto Fujisan Sky Line (Route 180). The road leads to Fujinomiya-guchi 5th Station (Go-gome). It takes about 60 minutes from the Fuji I.C. to Fujinomiya-guchi 5th Station (Go-gome) by car.

Parking Lot at Fujinomiya-guchi: The parking capacity at Fujinomiya-guchi 5th Station is approximately 500-cars. In addition, there are Nishi-Usutsuka Parking Lot, Takabachi Parking Lot and Mizugatsuka-Park Parking Lot in the middle of Fujisan Sky Line. All of them are FREE. Fujinomiya Trail Private Car Regulation: To conserve the nature and decrease traffic jam of Mt. Fuji area, a traffic regulation is placed every year. The regulation prohibits private automobiles to enter the road leading to the 5th Station. Please park at the designated parking lot, and board a shuttle bus or shuttle taxi.

This very charming, stone-built farmhouse is situated in a tranquil valley near the village of Grimaud,France with extensive views over the surrounding hills and vineyards. Beautiful beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors and tasteful furnishings create a truly Provencal home.

In summer, many festivals and events take place in the delightful local villages of Gassin, Ramatuelle, Plan de la Tour and La Garde Freinet. St Tropez is just 9 miles from this Grimaud family villa for a wonderful selection of chic cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as a large market on Saturdays.

There are a host of maritime activities at the beaches of Port Grimaud and the famous Pampelonne beach and Club 55 are within easy reach. Golf is nearby at Beauvallon and there are many local polo matches to be seen whilst staying at this Grimaud family villa.

Drakensberg Mountains spread onto immense valleys into which you descend on a curvaceous road. Endless folded hills stretch in a swathe of green velvet, while in other places the sandstone rocks glow gold in evening light. In contrast, sharp mountain peaks pierce the dense blue sky – sometimes with a cap of snow. There are several parks and reserves in and around the Drakensberg Mountains, some private and others administered by KZN Wildlife and National Park’s offices.

These types of mountains are strongly recommended for nature lovers, bird watchers, families and in particular hikers and climbers. There is something for just about everyone who wants to soak up the magnitude of the surroundings and the crystal quality of the air which is cleansed by summer storms. Thunder and lightening echo through the infinite expanse of the Drakensberg in a theatrical spectacle and only during this furore, can you imagine the savage battles that were once fought here during confrontations between Brits, Boers and Zulus.

The mountains are the domain of eagles who lord over the skies in particular black eagles and bearded vultures. Roaming the hills and valleys are herds of eland and smaller buck. They are also rich in plant life, including a large number of species listed in the Red Data Book of threatened plants, with 119 species listed as globally endangered. The high slopes are hard to reach so the environment is fairly undamaged. However, tourism in the Drakensberg is developing, with a variety of hiking trails, hotels and resorts appearing on the slopes. Most of the higher South African parts of the range have been designated as game reserves or wilderness areas. Caves are frequent in the more easily eroded sandstone, and many have rock paintings by the Bushmen.

The best time to visit the mountains is the rainy season. Rainy Season: It rains in summer in sudden bursts and thunderstorms from October to April. Everything is green and lush and flowers cover the meadows. Dry Season: The dry season lasts over the winter months from May to September and in mid-winter (June to August) it gets extremely cold at night with sharp frosts and snow falls.

Each villa is nestled into beautiful, lush gardens and each room offers a private patio with charming teak-wood furniture. The diverse landscape offers a plenty of outdoor activities – mountain biking through scented pine forests, climbing down dramatic volcanic craters, taking a jeep safari across moon-like lava terrain and more.

There are six golf courses and therapy and wellness center where the heated saltwater poll with underwater massaging jets, sauna and stream bath will eliminate any aches or pains. Spa treats include a hydro-massage and mud bath.

Magaliesberg is a mountain range in South Africa, from Pretoria in the north of the Gauteng Province to a point south of Pilanesberg. So if you are located in South Africa these days, grab your bag, get into the car and just drive? Drive into the country side and relax. Maybe pack a picnic basket, some divine cheese and biscuits, some wine and find a space in the sun where no-one else is around, where it’s just you, nature, the beautiful lush soft grass, the sounds of the birds chirping around you, the mountains, and peace.

Depending on where you’re coming from, the drive to Magaliesberg is just a little over an hour, and then you’re in paradise! Stretching for 120km from Bronkhorstspruit Dam, which is east of Pretoria, all the way to Rustenburg in the west, and then they separate the Highveld grasslands to the south from the bushveld savannah in the north. The Magaliesberg mountains are among the oldest in the world, being almost 100 times older than Everest.

If you’re a mountain climber, or hiker, you can enjoy the deep gullies and wonderful kloofs created by the water runoff from the mountain. Some of these are more than 100 metres deep, and have perennial waterfalls of crystal clear water spilling over from the heart of the mountain. Having mountain climbing enthusiasts visiting the Magaliesberg since the 1920’s, it’s one of South Africa’s main sites for climbing, and especially for the Mountain Club of South Africa, promoting conservation in the area, sparing it from abuse.

Magaliesberg was once the home of huge elephant herds, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, big cats and many species of buck. Private game lodges are re-introducing species back into the region. Sable, roan antelope, gemsbok, wildebeest, giraffe, zebras, and others have been seen in the Rustenberg and Sikaatsnek Nature Reserves. You’ll find plenty of accommodation on-route, so if you find yourself wanting to plan a short weekend away, you can find accommodation of all kinds – from self-catering, to hotels, all with views, all with nature on your doorstep.

Temptation Resort and Spa is a beautiful hideaway in Los Cabos, Mexico, ideal for liberated couples seeking sun, sand and sensual encounters. The private contemporary style beachfront hotel promises luxurious accommodations, breathtaking views, top-notch services, exciting activities and most, importantly, a private new venue for adult vacations in Mexico with opportunities for both exploration and entertainment. Freedom, fantasy and fulfillment are all available within a backdrop of lush natural gardens and sandy beaches making Los Cabos an obvious choice for your next thrilling getaway for two.

The resort includes 135 exquisitely appointed Superior Rooms that feature: (6 ocean view + 129 pool view). Each one has king bed, air conditioning (Individual climate control), satellite TV, with interactive menu, telephone, safe, bathroom with shower, coffee maker, hair dryer, balcony or terrace with inspiring views, bathrobes and slippers, Iron and ironing board, mini bar stocked daily with water, beer and soft drinks and CD player/alarm clock. There are also 6 exclusive garden view jacuzzi suites plus 8 ocean view jacuzzi Suites with breathtaking views.

Daily breakfast buffets and exciting theme dinners (buffet-style) served four nights per week. Enjoy a tantalizing a la carte menu, available on the remaining three nights, when the restaurant completely transforms itself to provide a luxuriously satisfying dining experience. The Chef is deeply inspired by the Italian cuisine and creates delicious authentic delicacies that provide a divine dining experience. Salads, antipastos and sinful desserts complete the menu and romance is all but guaranteed when dining under the stars and being embraced by the warm tropical breeze.

Unleash your senses and let yourself be seduced by the Desire Spa. No matter what treatment you elect, body, mind and soul will be pampered and renewed energy and inspiration are guaranteed. Choose from an array of soothing rituals and deliciously sensual techniques that promise both relaxation and rejuvenation. There is also a Nude Jacuzzi Lounge Bar on the roof-top, which features a 30-person hot tub that is finished in Venetian tiles with hues ranging from the bright hues of the ocean to the smoldering earthy tones of the desert land. At the edge of the Jacuzzi is a circular, tempered crystal ‘see-and-be-seen’ open-air shower, offering a 360° view of the entire lounge area and the stunning vistas stretching from the turquoise sea to the lush surrounding jungle.

Location: 15 minutes from the International Airport, this beachfront hotel is steps away from great shopping and only 3 km (2 miles) from the colonial downtown area that is also lined with boutiques, restaurants and perfect for romantic strolls in the evening.

A unparalleled quality and a unique orbit: the tralatitious hotel, with a record accomplishment game over 100 period, against the fascinating chain scenery. Settled in the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the most inner season athlete resorts in Europe, renown worldwide for its difficult ski slopes, first-class restaurants and graceful shops. The move is an superior pedestal for holidays nigh all twelvemonth en-ounce. Assert skis in winter and travel boots in summer!

Apiece rooms features a esoteric bathroom with whisker dryer and is seaworthy with star TV, frank selector telephony, unhurt, mini bar and Internet accession. All but one dwell and one suite somebody an artless supply and hot tub.
 

Activities: Tennis, Indoor pool, Spa, Sauna, Hammam,  Mud bath, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, rafting, skiing, ice climbing.
 

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The Dunalastair Hotel at Loch Rannoch is a veritable Highland hotel with Scottish Highland welcome. The Hotel really is the perfect abode to revel a tralatitious elevation bracing and to get the memories of yester year. The Dunalastair Hotel dates sustain to the 1780′s when it was shapely as a work inn by soldiers backward from the Battle of Culloden.
 

Guests can act in the spaciousness of the hotels easy open flat, which are all beautifully decorated showing off the influence and accumulation that the hotel has to pay. All 25 bedrooms individual nonpublic adjoining clean or ablution apartment en suite. You will find colour TV with  equipment channels, hospitality tray, hairdryer and controllable warming  in each of the rooms.

 The area is pet by naturalists, and there are opportunities for hill climbing, walking, fishing (, biking, white water rafting and sailing, or rightful strolling set by the shores of the loch and action in the serene air.

The Dunalastair’s Schiehallion  restaurant has recently been awarded an AA rosette for excellence and the exceptionally affable bringing only adds to the receive as a healthy. The bar extent is the perfect send for a pre or post-meal wassail and offers a countywide option of dustlike wines, beers and intoxicant.

Situated on Mediterranean coast, Olympos is one of the most magnificent spots in all of Turkey. Home to a striking coastaline, unspoilt scenery and wide range of flora and fauna, Kadir’s Treehouses is a unique eco resort awaiting you. Offering a world class service and hospitality atmosphere, the resort is recommended in every Turkey Guide book.