Nothing says state of quiet and tranquility; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; and repose quite like Watamu, one of Kenya’s most sought-after Coastal Towns. Its natural beauty, diverse landscape, and the perfect weather makes it a tropical paradise that must be on your bucket list all year round. Nestled along the soft white sandy beach of this coastal town, is the gorgeous and resplendent Hemingways Residences, a stunning new block of ultra-lux apartments, located in the South Wing of Hemingways Watamu, an award winning 5-star luxury hotel.
The Sands at Chale is all about experiencing the wonder of seclusion on a 10,000 square meter private beach protected by a vibrant coral reef. With not another human being in sight, guests can enjoy and relax in an overwater villa with endless turquoise views of the Indian ocean.
The Sands at Nomad is a luxurious getaway located on prime beachfront acreage in Kwale County’s Diani Beach. The boutique hotel has 29 rooms finished with thoughtfully selected furniture an ode to the Swahili culture at the Kenyan coast. All rooms ensure guests get a feel of the ocean breeze and the breath-taking scenes at sunrise and sunset.
Out in an open field surrounded by lush greenery with panoramic views as the warmth of the sun lights up the scene with golden petals stretching outwards into the rich blue sky and over the Maasai Mara treetops and grasslands, is a river bubbling over rocks and branches, a sound that is wonderful to wake up to. It really is. Welcome to the Fairmont Mara Safari Club where the sound of the river passing by with the beautiful chirping of the birds rent the air in the morning deep in the wilderness.Redesigned to combine the best of glamping and bush lodge style, Fairmont Mara Safari Club recently opened its doors to the public after a one-year hiatus, that saw it undergo a makeover.
In Nairobi County, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, Kenya’s first airport hotel is a great, excellent choice that you should consider next time you are either heading to the airport or arriving at JKIA. For starters, what makes it so unique is its location – just 3 minutes away from the airport terminals. You are always assured of making it to the flight on time, every time and there’s nothing better than a short commute to the airport.
At Ol Seki Hemingways, the stresses of a busy city work life are smoothed away in the wilderness, perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds that the Maasai Mara can attract. The ten stylish tents, all with en-suite bathrooms, and each one expertly designed to offer secluded privacy and spacious accommodation in safari-chic muted tones of vanilla and taupe, sit on a private vantage point up on the rocky escarpment offering a 270° view of the bush from your bed which takes in the slope of the acacia scrub where animals graze in the shade of the sparse trees.
Out in an open field surrounded by lush greenery with panoramic views as the warmth of the sun lits up the scene with golden petals stretching outwards into the rich blue sky and over the Maasai Mara treetops and grasslands, is a river bubbling over rocks and branches, a sound that is wonderful to wake up to. It really is. Welcome to the Fairmont Mara Safari Club where the sound of the river passing by with the beautiful chirping of the birds rent the air in the morning deep in the wilderness.
Peering out across the Ocean and perfectly positioned along a stretch of an exclusive beachfront in the southern part of Diani where you can view both the sunrise and the sunset each day uninterrupted, is Mzima Beach resort, a luxury boutique hotel that prides itself in helping guests regain their sense of feeling whole – healthy, relaxed and connected through luxury and comfort.
Olare Mara, the venue for this seamless luxury, is a jewel in the land. Standing central to the private wilderness of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, and enjoying panoramic views across the rolling savannah, the Olare Mara Kempinski Safari Camp has been styled to offer the ultimate in luxury whilst staying true to the traditions of the classic safari. Each elegantly appointed tent has its own spacious bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, lounge and viewing deck. And, while promising every luxury, each tent delivers the authentic feel of an under-canvas safari experience – complete with the daily chattering of the monkeys and the nightly whooping of the hyenas … and the distant coughing of our resident lion prides.
The Majlis Resort is a place where you soak up the style and sophistication of the resort while discovering an inner harmony on an island where you then lose yourself (and find yourself) in an exclusive hideaway. It is where luxury comes as standard and ‘getting away from it all’ takes on a whole new meaning. It doesn’t hurt to want to experience Instagram worthy moments while here, with views that simply take your breath away.
Emirates First Class
On our way to one of the most highly anticipated events this year, Dubai Expo 2020 which was delayed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finally opened its doors in October 2021. It is hailed as the world’s second-biggest (after Tokyo Olympics) event since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic and is attracting millions of visitors each month. This is the first Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia with many reasons to be counted as one of the most important in exposition history.
