Live the Life

Words Marlena Batchelor

4-min read

When you check in to one of these exclusive properties, a world of opportunity and opulence awaits you, with your every whim catered to in breathtaking style.

As travellers increasingly seek out unforgettable experiences in exotic locations, it makes perfect sense to ensure all your needs are taken care of throughout your stay.

From a safari lodge where you’ll get to encounter the Big Five up close to an underwater dining experience, some resorts know how to spoil their guests with a diverse offering that caters for everyone. Whether you’re on a honeymoon or accompanied by your family, you’ll find your bliss in a lush Caribbean wonderland or perhaps on a breezy island sipping on Champagne in warm Mediterranean waters. Discover the true meaning of all-inclusive in any one of these paradisiacal resorts.

A sumptuous chef-prepared feast under an African starlit sky, a luxurious treatment in an award-winning spa and a classic safari experience in one of the world’s largest wildlife sanctuaries – South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park – are just some of Royal Malewane’s highlights. The resort boasts three distinct luxury accommodation options: The Lodge, The Farmstead and Waterside, which include all meals and snacks, refreshing South African reserve wines, two daily game drives and bushwalks.

With 94 beachfront and overwater villas to choose from, Ozen Life Maadhoo provides the perfect gateway into experiencing the Maldives in style. To take full advantage of all the resort has to offer, the exclusive Indulgence Plan means that your days won’t be dull. From underwater dining and adventure excursions to diving and sensual spa treatments, this option allows you to kick back and enjoy island living without any stress involved. Plus, you’ll also have access to an unlimited supply of premium drinks.

Despite a challenging year for the hospitality sector, Jumby Bay Island received the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. Its all-inclusive experience provides its guests with an exclusive yet care-free Caribbean stay that is family-friendly and showcases the best of what the island has to offer – on land and in the water. With an on-the-beach cinema, Caribbean cooking classes and a selection of water sports, the package provides an authentic invitation to experience tropical island life.

Located in Ibiza’s Playa d’en Bossa, this five-star all-inclusive resort is set in a tranquil environment surrounded by lush vegetation and gardens. Catering to both couples and families, Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa is home to a diverse range of facilities and children’s clubs while adults can enjoy a relaxing hydromassage in both the Deluxe Jacuzzi and double rooms. With live entertainment coupled with Zumba and archery available for more active types, this resort lives up to its reputation for its comprehensive offering.

All-day-dining where guests can choose from international and local cuisines in a unique setting overlooking the Aegean Sea captures the essence of the 281-room Marmaris Bay Resort. Highlights include a private beach and jetties where guests can soak up the sun before taking a dip in the crystal-clear waters beneath or indulge in an exclusive spa treatment.

With spectacular views from the guestrooms of the Pitons – twin volcanic peaks – and the Caribbean Sea, Jade Mountain Resort is the perfect sanctuary for couples on their honeymoon. The extraordinary architecture has indoor living spaces that open up to the surrounding nature in a stage-like gesture complete with a private infinity pool. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the Anse Chastanet Resort’s extensive facilities while reaping the benefits of the privacy and scenic beauty at Jade Mountain.

Situated in Nabq Bay, just eight kilometres from the nearest international airport, ultra-luxury resort Rixos Sharm El Sheikh is uniquely positioned where the desert joins the Red Sea. While it’s equipped with all the facilities you’d expect from a luxury resort, the Anjana Spa with its impressive Turkish bath offers a curated blend of Eastern meets Western spa treatments. For a more rigorous approach, indulge in a traditional Turkish rub and foam session that is sure to get your blood flowing again.

At Ikos Oceania, you can begin your day with a Mediterranean buffet breakfast while you take in the beauty of the Aegean Sea and well-maintained gardens leading to the resort’s private beach below. With a choice of six indoor and outdoor bars and four a la carte restaurants onsite offering a global culinary experience, Ikos Oceania is a property that is defined by elegance and adventure with world-class live entertainment at night and the option to explore the area and its charms at no additional cost.