Coming up this week on Luxury Escapes TV: Canada’s West: 12-Day Luxury Small-Group Winter Tour with Northern Lights Viewing
Witness the winter wonderland magic of Canada’s West – the best place in the world for watching the spectacular Northern Lights – on a 12-day luxury small-group tour (max. 16 travellers). Experience Vancouver, the vibrant waterfront city with nature on its doorstep, home to foodies’ paradise Gastown, where you’ll take a progressive food tour with matching wines, beers and cocktails. Then, travel to wildly beautiful Banff National Park for unforgettable moments including an evening ice walk of Johnston Canyon and a picture-perfect sleigh ride through the Rockies.
Enjoy two nights at the iconic Fairmont Château Lake Louise, where you’ll learn to snowshoe and indulge in a fabulous Fairmont afternoon tea. Chase the Northern Lights in Yellowknife — which enjoys at least 200 starlit viewing nights a year — and warm up by the woodfire in dedicated teepees in Aurora Village, where you can watch the striking Northern Lights dance across the sky from the comfort of heated chairs that spin 360 degrees.
Your tour includes:
· Eleven nights luxury accommodation and feature stays, including two nights at the magical Fairmont Château Lake Louise and three nights in the Aurora capital at The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife’s best hotel
· Daily breakfast and select dining experiences, including a traditional afternoon tea at Fairmont Château Lake Louise and a cosy fondue dinner
· Three nights of spectacular Northern Lights viewing at Aurora Village, in heated tepees with bespoke heated chairs that spin 360 degrees
· Take a guided evening walk of Johnston Canyon in Banff
· Dogsled over a frozen lake in Yellowknife and take a sleigh ride through the Canadian Rockies
· Ascend in the Banff Gondola to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree mountain views
· Go mountaintop snowshoeing with an expert guide in Banff National Park
· Visit Stanley Park, Granville Island and more on a city tour of Vancouver
· Explore the gastronomy of Gastown on a private foodie tour, rated one of the world’s best by Forbes
· Complimentary loaned winter clothing pack during your stay in Yellowknife, including Canadian goosedown parkas, winter pants, boots, mitts and face mask
· Private transportation in custom-designed vehicles
· Roundtrip airport transfers and transportation during the tour
· Services of expert local and wildlife guides
· Domestic flights from Vancouver to Calgary and Calgary to Yellowknife
· National park and airport fees
12-day tour from only $6,999 per person (twin room). For more information phone Luxury Escapes on 1300 88 99 00 or visit luxuryescapes.com. Sale ends 28 September 2022. Valid for travel until 20 March 2023. Blackout dates and surcharges apply. 
Grand Opening: Alila Maldives Private Pool Villas with Daily Breakfast, Daily Lunch or Dinner & Roundtrip Malé Transfers
Be one of the first to experience the epitome of elevated luxury with a romantic stay at the brand-new, five-star Alila Kothaifaru Maldives – from the renowned brand behind the famed Alila Seminyak, Uluwatu. This private island paradise, accessible via a scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé, has it all. Picture iridescent waters, prolific greenery and flawless sandy stretches that exist in perfect harmony with a boutique collection of minimalistic private pool villas expertly designed to bring the best of the outdoors within. Unwind in total seclusion, then savour refined fare across the resort’s six restaurants and bars, be dazzled by a selection of world-class treatments at Spa Alila, dive into the impressive infinity pool or get your thrill fix at the watersports and dive centre.
While this island paradise feels miles away from the everyday, the archipelago is home to a host of exciting experiences on your doorstep. Venture to the famous Hanifaru Bay UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve or hop over to Vaadhoo Island, one of the best spots to witness the spectacular ‘Sea of Stars’ phenomenon, an extraordinary sight to behold.
Your handpicked inclusions:
· Daily breakfast at Seasalt
· Daily choice of lunch or dinner at Seasalt or US$50 dinner credit per adult for Umami or Dining Escapes, subject to availability of the venue
· Roundtrip shared seaplane transfers
· 24-hour daily access to a personal host
Stay five nights from only $5,999 in a Beach Villa (two guests), valued up to $13,367. For more information phone Luxury Escapes on 1300 88 99 00 or visit luxuryescapes.com. Sale ends 4 October 2022. Valid for travel until 30 September 2023. Blackout dates and surcharges apply.
Pullman Khao Lak Beachfront Escape with All-Inclusive Dining, Unlimited Drinks & Daily Massages
There are some experiences in life that should not be missed, and a heavenly stay at Pullman Khao Lak Resort should be at the top of your travel to-do list. Perfectly positioned facing the cool blue waters of the Andaman Sea, this beachfront resort will cater to your every need in true Pullman style. While there’s plenty to discover beyond the hotel, this luxury oasis will entice you to stay and enjoy. Savour a fusion of flavours at Plai Dining Room and Kram Beach Club, or sip on a cocktail at The Hub Pool bar or The Junction, plunge into one of four aquamarine pools, visit the serene Rosalyn Spa, or raise your heart rate at the 24-hour Pullman FIT centre. Plus, little ones can race through the twin-looped water slide, or hang at the kids’ club.
While the top-notch facilities make it difficult to tear yourself away from the serenity of the resort, the surrounding wonders reward those who choose to explore. For eager snorkellers or beach lovers, the gorgeous Similan and Surin islands are a must-visit, and for history enthusiasts, Takua Pa Old Town is located a short drive away.
Your handpicked inclusions:
· One-time signature dinner at Kram Beach Club for two adults
· All-inclusive daily dining: daily buffet breakfast, daily two-course lunch and your choice of nightly buffet or three-course dinner
· Unlimited free-flow drinks (local beers, spirits, selected cocktails, soft drinks, smoothies and juices) between 11am to 10pm
· Daily 30-minute massage per adult at Rosalyn Spa
· One-way shared transfer from Phuket Airport
Stay eight nights from only $1,999 in a Deluxe Room (two adults), valued up to $4,805. For more information phone Luxury Escapes on 1300 88 99 00 or visit luxuryescapes.com. Sale ends September 29 2022. Valid for travel until 30 June 2024. Blackout dates and surcharges apply.
