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Park Gstaad - Switzerland

Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2

Stay for two nights in any category of room or suite at the luxurious Park Gstaad in Switzerland and receive the third night complementary, complimentary soft drinks, breakfast in your room/suite and access to the Spa. Subject to availability and black-out dates.

Gstaad is known as one of Europe's most luxurious ski resorts, offering challenging slopes, gourmet restaurants and designer shops, and since opening in 1910, the Park Gstaad has provided the home base for the city's glamorous visitors

Hotel Martinez - Cannes

Stay for 4 nights, pay for 3

Stay for three nights in any category of room or suite at the lively Hotel Martinez in the heart of Cannes and receive the fourth night complementary. Offer valid November 4 2019 until March 31 2020, Subject to availability and black-out dates.

Opened in the late 1920s, the Hôtel Martinez embodies the light-heartedness of the Côte d'Azur and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Known for its warm and friendly atmosphere full of zest for life, this is and was the place to see and be seen on the Croisette.

Park Hyatt - New York

Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2

Stay for two nights in a City View Room or up at the iconic Park Hyatt New York and receive the third night complementary. Offer valid January 1 2020 until July 1 2020, Subject to availability and black-out dates.

Park Hyatt New York is a luxury five-star hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, located directly across from Carnegie Hall and one block away from Central Park. Spacious guest rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling views of the city and spa-like amenities

Great Scotland Yard - London

Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2

Stay for three nights in any category of room or suite at the trendy Great Scotland Yard in London and receive the third night complementary. Offer valid December 4 2019 until March 24 2020, Subject to availability and black-out dates.

Great Scotland Yard is one of London’s most historic and cherished buildings that holds more hidden stories than any other kind in London. Where tradition and history meets modern luxury it is truly one of a kind.

Four Seasons - Riyadh

Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2

Stay for three nights in any category of room or suite at the beautiful Four Seasons in Riyadh and receive the third night complementary. Offer valid until 31 December 2019, Subject to availability.

One of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious addresses, The Four Seasons is a cosmopolitan oasis. Inside the soaring Kingdom Centre tower, you’ll be met with exceptional views and contemporary cuisine along with Arabic hospitality, elevated with Four Seasons highly personalised service.

One&Only - Cape Town

Stay for 4 nights, pay for 3

Stay for four nights in any category of room or suite at the luxurious One&Only Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa and receive the fourth night complementary. Offer valid until 9 April 2020, Subject to availability and black out dates.

A beautiful hotel, framed by the towering natural wonder of Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil enclave surrounded by mesmerising waterways and a traditional harbour, moments from the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

All offers are subject to availability and terms and conditions may change at any time

NEW OPENINGS

WINTER 2019

Keep up to date with all the hottest openings around the world. From exciting new hotels and restaurants to some old favourites fresh from a refurb, there’s something for everyone.

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REWILD YOUR WARDROBE

Whether you’re an avid adventure or a beginner explorer, here’s our guide to what to wear whilst getting your intrepid traveller on,

NEW ADVENTURES

Start the new year with an exciting new experience. From heli-biking in Bhutan to diving in the Seychelles, there’s an adventure waiting for you

HELI-BIKING IN BHUTAN

The last kingdom of the Himalayas, a dreamlike destination where traditional Buddhist culture meets the 21st century, Bhutan is one extraordinary place. A forward-thinking country that ranks environmental protection, cultural preservation and the happiness of their citizens as high priority, Bhutan’s culture is almost as impressive as their scenery, with the pristine eastern Himalayan landscape mesmerising and inspiring you as soon as you set eyes on it. What better way to see such an incredible country than with the new, exhilarating experience of heli-biking, a combination of an exciting helicopter adventure with off-road biking.  Be the first to carve your own tracks down previously untouched terrain, through undulating grassy landscapes and past vibrant rhododendrons. This experience allows you to access the inaccessible, safe in the knowledge that at the end of an adrenaline fuelled day you will return to the comfort and serenity of your luxury accommodation.

EXPLORE THE ANTARCTICA

No place on earth compares to this vast white wilderness of elemental forces: snow, ice, water, rock. Antarctica is simply stunning. Now is your opportunity to explore the unexplored and enjoy a rare insight into the most elusive continent on earth, including an overnight stay at the South Pole. Staying at a luxury camp that features state-of-the-art sleeping pods, saunas and a nightly three-course-meal prepared by a private chef, you will have the perfect base from which to explore. Visiting the South Pole, you’ll receive a tour of the Amundsen Scott Science Base to learn about their ground-breaking research whilst also taking in the breath-taking vistas and scenery that Antarctica has to offer. You’ll also walk among a colony of more than 6,000 emperor penguins, climb a 200ft ice wall, explore caves and tunnel systems, abseil down the giant mountain Nunatak, and try your hand at kite-skiing. A true adventure in wilderness.

TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY

A seductive destination featuring world-class art, gorgeous hill towns and sensational slow food, Tuscany is a treat for all the senses. The birthplace of the Renaissance, steeped in art and history, Tuscany is an idyll of olive groves, vineyards, hill-towns and frescoed churches. Immerse yourself further into the Italian way of life by taking part in a Tuscan truffle hunting expedition, spending the afternoon walking through woods with an expert guide, picking truffles whilst learning about the culture, history and origin behind them. If you’ve ever visited Tuscany chances are you’ve tasted truffle dishes or come home with truffle cream or oil as a culinary souvenir. But if you want to know more about where these black diamonds come from you need to take a trip out into the heart of truffle country.

SOUTH AMERICA LODGE

For a century, Northern Patagonia has been the most rugged and remote part of continental Chile, the place where scant pioneers quietly set forth a Wild West existence. Up there with the most exceptional scenery across the world, this Chilean landscape features exuberant rainforests, scenic steppe and unclimbed peaks, but the essence of this place is water, from the clear cascading rivers to the turquoise lakes, massive glaciers and labyrinthine fjords. Perched atop a magnificent crag, overlooking the Espolón and the Futaleufú river, Uman Lodge is the perfect setting from which to explore this enigmatic paradise. Featuring native timber and locally sourced stone, the lodge boasts huge floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views over the valley and rivers below. Meander around the surrounding area and catch a glimpse of the rare huemul, the so-called “ghost of Patagonia”, the native deer of the region.

PRIVATE YACHT FOR TWO

With their cooler climate, abundant olive and cypress trees, and forested mountains, the Ionians are a lighter, greener variation on the Greek template. Home to the magical tales of Homer and Odysseus these lands are full of myth and legend and what better way to explore them than by chartering your own private super yacht. A true experience, the Alexa J is uniquely configured as just one master cabin, she combines uber-stylish interiors and world-class bespoke service with the rare luxury of complete privacy. The only yacht in Europe that has been built to cater for one couple, if you’re looking for the ultimate escape this is it. With a crew of six, including a private chef, dive instructor and spa therapist, you will enjoy sailing in Greece in absolute privacy and with complete freedom to plan your cruise.

DIVE TO THE DEPTHS OF BELIZE

With one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, Belize may be small but is packed with islands, adventure and culture. Discover the wondrous underwater worlds and fascinating pre-colonial history of Belize and Yucatan, guided by experts both above and below the water to ensure a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Take a helicopter to the Great Blue Hole, where a dive team will be waiting for you. You’ll jump from the helicopter straight into the water, and once submerged you will use diver propulsion vehicles to explore the depths of this magnificent location. Experience remarkable diving at the Turneffe Islands Atoll and you can attempt to shoot a fish with a speargun, which will later be prepared for you by a private chef. Add to this, moonlit diving, a luxury lodge and a jungle trek and you have one jampacked adventure awaiting you in Belize.

SUPERCAR ADVENTURE IN THE SWISS ALPS

Look beyond the chocolate, cuckoo clocks and yodelling – contemporary Switzerland, land of four languages, is all about once-in-a-lifetime journeys, heart-racing Alpine pursuits and urban culture. Combine exploring the best alpine roads in Europe in some of the fastest supercars with world-class hospitality and adrenaline-fuelled experiences for the ultimate trip away. The well-planned nine-day adventure encompasses the best that Switzerland has to offer, including Michelin-star dining, luxurious accommodation and the highest levels of hospitality. From Zurich, Grindelwald, Andermatt, Verbier to Gstaad, the 450-mile route winds through the majestic Alps and finishes in Geneva. The trip intersperses spectacular mountain drives with ample opportunity to relax and enjoy five-star pit-stops along the way. A unique supercar-based summer escape that’s engineered to ignite your inner thrill-seeker is not one to be missed.

ESCAPE TO A PRIVATE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

If your ideal vacation consists of spellbinding beaches, exceptional diving opportunities, abundant marine wildlife and a warm welcome then look no further than the Seychelles. Encounter a private and secluded tropical nirvana that celebrates life with a host of exceptional pursuits. You'll be tempted to tear up your passport and linger, rather than leave. If waking up to perpetual summer sounds like bliss, then the Félicité Island’s location outside the cyclone belt is for you. Completely exclusive and utterly private it is up to you how you while away the hours, step in tune with nature, swim with turtles and enjoy an intimate destination that is a tropical ode to well-being and absolute comfort.

FARM-TO-TABLE DINING

Farm-to-table, also known as farm-to-fork, is defined as a social movement where restaurants source their ingredients from local farmers, avoiding long distance shipments and food preservatives. This concept means that the ingredients are picked at peak freshness and are bursting with flavour and vitamins. One of the first restaurants to come up with the farm-to-table concept was Chez Panisse in Berkeley California, opened in 1971. After a very successful launch, the movement began to grow steadily during the late decades of the 20th century across the globe.

Farm-to-table has come a long way since Alice Waters first opened Chez Panisse. It is now the fastest growing trend in gastronomy with farm-to-table restaurants opening in every major city. Some restaurants, many of them pioneers in the industry, are doing this so well that they’re definitely worth traveling for….

Your first stop should be in Beverly Hills, California, back to the original roots of the gastronomic movement. Nestled in a Spanish-style building with a truly incredible patio is A.O.C, your go-to place for local and flavourful dishes. Not only is the food delicious and healthy, the wine bar is too, with an eclectic selection of organic, biodynamic and sustainable spirits.

One of LURA’s all-time favourite farm-to-table dining spots is Noma in Copenhagen. By avoiding foreign ingredients in favour of those found in Scandi regions, this culinary mecca has attained the coveted title of World’s Best Restaurant on four occasions and has inspired many restaurants across the world. Noma lets the ingredients dictate its food, and the menu changes according to what the Scandi land and waters have to offer. During the colder months, the restaurant acts as a sea-to-table restaurant, with focus on the freshest fish from Nordic oceans; then when the earth begins to grow green, vegetables take the centre stage. And finally, in autumn, guests are treated to a cornucopia of mushrooms, berries and game.

Surrounded by lavish gardens, ancient woodlands, and cherished wildlife, The Newt in Somerset has an abundance of fresh produce to enjoy. Every dish featuring something from the estate and its gardens whether grown, foraged, distilled or baked in their kitchens. Dine in the Botanical Room and enjoy a feast of meats and vegetables cooked on a unique grill, fired with wood from the estate.

If you think farm-to-table is getting old and boring, we’ve got you covered. The ever-growing trend has taken a new twist in the last year and given itself a new name: table-to-farm dining, al fresco. Head to Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany in the summertime for the ultimate organic and al fresco dining. Literally seated amidst the chef’s garden, enjoy a flavourful menu of handpicked veggies accompanied with a rustic barbecue from local farmers.

Another extraordinary al fresco table-to-farm magical setting is at Siete Fuegos in Argentina. The dining room is unusual; acres of vineyards and green landscape surround you as you enjoy a four-course meal, prepared using ingredients from the robust on-site gardens and paired with wine from the resort’s private vineyards.

Wherever you choose to experience this delicious dining trend, be sure to ask your LURA Lifestyle Manager for their top destination dining tips.

STAY DIFFERENT

2020 is already set to be an exciting year for travel with the announcement of new hotels, resorts and experiences coming thick and fast. Here at LURA however we are particularly excited for some incredible experiences that are on the horizon, seeing luxury hotels take to different terrains, perfect for satisfying even the biggest case of wanderlust.

THE AMAN & FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JETS

Taking to the skies in 2020 are two of our favourite on-land brands, Aman and Four Seasons with their private jet experiences. The Aman is new for 2020 with the luxury hotel group announcing their private jet available to charter for either bespoke itineraries or by partaking in one of their four new journeys especially created for their launch. With journeys such as ‘Bali to Luang Prabang’ which explores the highlights of Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos or ‘The Grandest Tour’ which takes in nine countries over 22 days there is a route to suit all adventurers.

The Four Seasons, another firm favourite in the world of private jets, has also launched exciting new routes for 2020. Billed as ‘insanely luxurious’, the jet’s curated collection of global itineraries is filled with unique experiences you can only get through Four Seasons. Don’t miss your chance to experience the trailblazing journey spanning the forested mountains of Rwanda to a brand-new Caribbean paradise for an adventure unlike any other on their ‘World of Adventures Tour’. With the same, exalting Four Seasons standards upheld on the jet you can be confident of a relaxing, indulgent journey with many memorable, once-in-a-lifetime moments along the way.

THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

If you’d prefer a different perspective on the world, why not choose 2020 to experience the legendary Orient Express. Simply the most romantic and luxurious way to travel between London and Venice, the Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the most storied set of carriages in the world. It promises to not only take you across Europe, but also transport you back in time. With its polished wood, sumptuous upholstery and antique fixtures, the train epitomises the glamour and elegance of the Golden Age of travel. With newly renovated carriages for 2020 now is the perfect time to experience the ultimate in train adventures.

THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT

If you’ve got more of an appetite for a sea adventure then why not experience the Ritz Carlton’s latest offering, their incredible collection of luxury yachts. Launching in 2020, the three vessels will perfectly combine the Ritz-Carlton’s luxury lifestyle and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation in a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere. Designed to defy all cruise ship stereotypes, the yachts will feature larger rooms, relaxing common spaces, and an on-board spa, plus high-end dining options, including a restaurant from Sven Elverfeld of Aqua — the three Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg. This unique combination of yachting and cruising will be sure to usher in a new way of luxury travel for guests seeking to discover the world.

NAYARA LUXURY TENTED CAMP

For a different experience on land, why not travel to the Nayara luxury tented camp in the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. Due to open in December 2019, it will be of the first luxury camps in Central America, nestled in a picturesque reserve known for its hiking trails, hot springs and the Arenal Volcano. Nayara provides nature guides for trekking across dried lava fields and hiking through the Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, but there’s an argument to be made for simply relaxing in one of 29 luxe “tents” as well. The rooms blend bright, modern accents with safari-style touches to create interiors that are decadent, while still capturing a sense of amid-the-tropics adventure. An environmentally sustainable destination, Nayara is taking steps to cultivate the system rather than disrupt it. Based in the centre of a sloth sanctuary, they are increasing the number of Cecropia trees (a firm favourite of the sloth) to further nurture the beloved creatures, proving a unique destination with a positive impact on the environment.

Wherever your adventures take you in 2020, whether it be on land, sea or air, you can rest assured that LURA will be there every step of the way to ensure it’ll be a trip to remember for a lifetime.