Vacation time means planning time and the need to scout for a new and interesting location to visit this time ariound. If exotic is what you are in the market for, take a look at these locations, described as the top five paradises in the entire world:
1. Barbados
Located in the Caribbean, this island is sure to drive you insane. Tropical flora and white sandy beaches are in abundance. A favourite holidaying paradise for famous politicians, businessmen and movie stars, Barbados is also home to one of the most luxurious hotels in the world – Sandy Lane. Equipped with a fabulous spa-centre, the hotel’s famous restaurant L’Acajou gives you a wonderful view of the Caribbean ocean.
2. Lombok
If looking for a quiet, peaceful holiday – Lombok is a must visit destination. An Indonesian island, Lombok, the five-star Oberoi Hotel is located on the North-Eastern coast, right opposite three famous tiny coral islands. The hotel has twenty exclusive luxury villas and thirty bungalows, all styled as typical Indonesian dwellings. Each one complete with its own garden, decorative lake, pool and a summerhouse for dinners as well. The island has on offer a host of bars and restaurants, fitness centres, beauty salons and diving clubs.
3. Bali
Also known as ‘the island of the gods’ and ‘the pearl of the world’, Bali is all this and more. It is also one of the most prestigious and expensive islands located in the South-Western coast of the island in the Jimbaran Bay. The Ritz Carlton in Bali, having won several international awards for being the best Asian hotel, comprises 36 villas cascading to the shore. The hotel boasts 4 restaurants, 3 bars, a spa centre and a fitness-centre and 2 large pools.
4. Mauritius
If you feel like splurging, go to Mauritius, like many movie directors, actors and royal families do, and stay at the five-star Le Saint Geran Hotel located on a private peninsula. The hotel’s Royal Villa gives you open access to the ocean, while a butler, personal chef-cook, private terrace and a pool are all on offer.
5. Seychelles, Fregate
The private territory amongst the Seychells in the Indian Ocean and has just one hotel which is the Fregat Island Private. This five-star establishment has 16 villas situated in green, tropical forests, decorated in Thai silk and Egyptian cotton.