Rare beauty

Starting in Vancouver, cycling around the city introduces indigenous histories and the heart behind it all, before a bucket list worthy journey awaits on board the Rocky Mountaineer. Picking up the pace in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff National Parks, you’d be hard pressed to find an Achilles heel in the sheer scale of outdoor activities, that’s only secondary to the thrills of experiencing nature in the wild. Winding down in Calgary, a look beyond its Wild West heritage then reveals a thriving arts scene and ever-evolving cuisine that makes taking the memories home all too easy.

Elevated in a frame of mountains, guests know they’re in for something different from first glance. Not your average Tenerife, it’s chic with a hint of the unexpected (there’s a porcelain giraffe clasping a chandelier between its teeth on the rooftop terrace), the air here is one of indulgent seclusion.

Embracing the aspirational philosophy of architect and owner Nick Troubetzkoy, this is an astonishing collection of ultra-luxurious sanctuaries that flow seamlessly into one another. A shimmering infinity pool beckons and an open space where a fourth wall would normally be allows spectacular views across to the Pitons.

For couples staying somewhere as spectacular as Octola, it’s not easy to pick just one experience that surpasses the rest. But when the day is done, and there’s a chill in your bones, nights reserved for counting the stars beneath the dome of a glass igloo, cosily swaddled in blankets, come pretty close. Octola’s Glass Igloo Suite serves as a romantic wintery retreat perfect for time spent together.

Welcome to ‘Nature’s Playground’, where unrivalled bliss and adventure await across two unique islands, CHILL and PLAY. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs, catch waves at the surf school, elevate wellbeing at the Drift Spa. Unique culinary delights await, including the underwater restaurant, Subsix.