Queenstown gets the fame, the flights and the full-throttle itinerary. Wānaka is quieter, roomier and often the place travellers wish they’d booked for longer.
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Anantara’s Southeast Asian properties share a polished sense of calm, but the best ones each have a very different reason to stay. From Bangkok grandeur to Angkor temple access, riverside Hoi An and a Malaysian beach escape, these four hotels show the brand at its most compelling.
In St Lucia, hippos can appear under streetlights before bedtime, and that changes the safari equation for travelling families. The Little Bush Baby Co. has turned this wild coastal town into a gentler, more playful gateway to South Africa’s bush and beach wilderness.
One brings beachside ruins, jungle hotels and barefoot wellness, the other delivers colonial color, cenotes and easy access to Chichen Itza. Together, Tulum and Valladolid make a sharper Yucatan itinerary than choosing only coast or culture.
Kalkan may look like a sleepy harbour town at first glance, but its dining scene is the reason many travellers start planning a return before they’ve even left. From rooftop meze to market produce and private villa dinners, this is one of Turkey’s most rewarding places to eat as a group.
Iceland’s most beautiful hikes can turn serious fast, and the map rarely tells the whole story. A local guide can change the day from a test of luck into a richer, safer walk through one of the world’s most unpredictable landscapes.
A former pig farm near Henley-on-Thames is now one of the most quietly tempting rural stays within easy reach of London. Come for the vines and timber beams, then stay for the pool, tastings and slow-lane Thames Valley charm.
Zanzibar has no shortage of beach resorts, but Mnemba Island plays a quieter and far more seductive game. With just 12 open-air bandas, private stretches of sand and a service style that seems to anticipate everything, this is the island hideaway to know.
Mallorca’s best beach clubs aren’t just places to rent a lounger, they’re full-day escapes built around sea views, strong cooking, music and sunset energy. From Palma to Pollensa, these are the coastal addresses to plan around before the island fills up.
The most desirable villa stays are no longer just about square footage and a private pool. Travellers now want hotel-level service, total discretion and a house that quietly runs around them.
New Zealand’s wildest landscapes don’t need to be conquered to be unforgettable. The most rewarding journeys here often pair Fiordland rain, West Coast forests and high-country silence with warm lodges, thoughtful guiding and time to breathe.
Łódź has swapped its old chimney-town image for museums, murals, film culture and restored industrial landmarks. For travellers who like cities with texture, this Polish success story is far more compelling than a quick glance at the map suggests.
Near Windermere but tucked well away from the crowds, Gilpin Hotel and Lake House delivers the kind of country escape that feels quietly addictive. Private spa suites, Michelin-starred dining and a separate lakeside retreat make this one of the Lake District’s most complete luxury stays.
Scattered Avios balances can quietly stop a family trip before it starts. A British Airways Household Account turns those small individual pots into one shared route to reward flights.
London is stretching into its best season, and the capital’s spring calendar is packed with polished little escapes that feel tailor-made for longer days. From a hidden Soho spa to a South African stage show in the West End, these are the bookings worth making now.