With the long weekend officially confirmed, why not spend extended days off work somewhere a little bit special.
From the nearby Maldives to the sunny shores of Europe, we have uncovered three resorts that all have something in common – complete privacy. Whether you want to hire out a whole island with 50 rooms or stay in one of the chicest suites on the French Riviera, the three gems listed below guarantee an unforgettable stay.
Island living
First and only multi-island resort that consists of three hotels – SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives – has introduced a Buy-Out Package package where for a cool $35,000 net per night (Dhs128,560) you get to enjoy private access to all of the 50 rooms. You’ll be treated like a true celebrity on your very own island surrounded by the Indian ocean and the stay also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in resort restaurants throughout the stay, non-alcoholic drinks during meals, exclusive return speedboat transfers from Velana International Airport and variety of signature group bonding activities with a private coach. Now that’s a castaway scenario we can get on board with.
Wellbeing escape
Those in need of a physical and mental resent shouldn’t look any further than SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain. The luxe getaway has made it extra safe for its guests to enjoy the best treatments in the world without leaving their residence. Divided into three types – Garden, Premier and Penthouse – the residences range from 300m² to 500 m² and including facilities such as fitness rooms, treatment rooms, hammams or sauna. All the residences also boast spacious gardens and terraces with glass infinity pools. The Penthouse residences feature a private Hammam, a cinema room and a spacious wellness room. Inside the residences, you can enjoy everything from a massage, to therapeutic treatment, a Vinyasa yoga lesson on the private terrace, and even a healthy cooking lesson. Residences at SHA Wellness Clinic can be booked from €2,000 (Dhs8,700) per night.
Live like a royal
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo held a special place in the life of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, so much so that there are two stunning suites named after them. The Suite Prince Rainier III includes two bedrooms, a large main lounge with a bar area, a smaller lounge and a library, a dining room and an office space as well as a glass-walled sauna that opens onto the Mediterranean sky. But the piece de resistance is the split-level terrace overlooking Place du Casino. The first level is home to a heated infinity-edge swimming pool measuring while the lower level terrace offers unrivalled views over Place du Casino. To make you feel like a true royal, you will have a dedicated team of private Clefs d’Or and access to bespoke treatments in a private beachfront tent on Monte-Carlo Beach. Suite Prince Rainier III is available on request, at a rate of €35,000 / €45,000 per night depending on the season.
