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Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Set between two beaches of emerald green water and sand bleached golden by the sun and tiny perfect shells, the Bom Bom resort is still a well-kept secret in the tropical forest of the Island of Príncipe.
Here the real luxury is the genuine warmth of those welcoming you, the luminous simplicity of its rooms, the exotic scents of its flowers and the morning symphony which nature has prepared to awaken you with.
Each step across the 242 metres wooden bridge leading to the small islet that lends its name to the hotel inspires a growing sense of wonderment and the promise to return. Everything is cool, relaxed and cosy at Bom Bom Príncipe, and that’s exactly what you’ll feel if you choose this hotel for your visit to Príncipe Island.
As you cross the 242 metres long wooden bridge that connects the mainland to the tiny islet that lends its name to the resort, the only access to the restaurant, you ‘ll be filled with a strong feeling of wonder.
Water on both sides, an ocean breeze in the air, the sound of the waves gently lapping beneath you, between the rocks and the sand, and then you know: you belong here.
Hidden under the canopy of a luxurious tropical forest, surrounded by two beaches of emerald green water, Bom Bom has a cool and relaxed ambience that will make you feel like you are staying on a desert island, the sea and the sun as your sole companions.
Bom Bom (meaning Good Good) has 19 sunlit bungalows, hidden under the tropical forest and so close to the sea that the days you spend here will not be ruled by the clock, but rather by the sound of the waves. You can literally step right off your veranda onto the beach.
On some days, when the tide is low, the restaurant tables are spread out onto the beach and you can enjoy an unforgettable meal by the seashore. Bom Bom’s Restaurant shares the cool atmosphere of the resort, and offers the guests simple, tropical African menus, created with fresh local seasonal produce.
Príncipe Island’s plants like cacao, coconut oil, coffee and mango are also the inspiration for the facial and body treatments offered at Bom Bom’s SPA, where sustainability is present not only in the use of local products, but also in the architecture.
And we haven’t told you the best bit yet. While you are receiving a relaxing massage or treatment, you’ll have a paradisiacal view of the beach, coupled with the sound of the gently lapping waves.
When departure time comes, you cross the wooden bridge from Bom Bom Islet for the last time and though you haven’t even left yet, you already miss this wonderful beach resort. Deep inside, you feel you will always keep a piece of it in your heart and mind. And you promise yourself that you will return. Soon!
Santo António
The self-proclaimed “world’s smallest capital” is a warm, friendly place. Sip a cold Rosema beer in a snack-bar or dance at a weekend disco to kizomba (from Angola) or kadance (from Angola and Cape Verde).
Príncipe’s North-Eastern Beaches
Praia Boi, with its pristine golden sand, and Praia Banana are among the planet’s most photogenic beaches.
Pico Papagaio
“Parrot Mountain” lives up to its name: on the steep hike up to the top of Príncipe’s iconic 680m summit, you’ll hear grey parrots and kingfishers.
Roça Sundy
Just one of the island’s historic estates open to visitors, this former plantation offers an insight into the colonial system, as well as a chance to understand life for many of the islanders today.
Baía das Agulhas
A boat trip to the broad Bay of Spires provides vistas of volcanic pinnacles rising up out of the dense rainforest that cloaks the south of the island.
Praia Grande
A focal point for turtle conservation; between September and April green olive ridley, hawksbill and leatherback turtles return to their natal beach to nest.
Água Izé
São Tomé’s largest plantation is a bustling mini-city, a fascinating place to wander around in and meet the descendants of serviçais (contract workers).
Pico Cão Grande
The coastal journey south to this 663m-high phonolitic outcrop traverses the Angolar communities and the dense forest of Ôbo National Park, revealing a cross-section of island life.
Experiences
Whether walking in the biosphere, exploring the plantations on an island drive, or discovering Príncipe by boat, there is much to see and do.
Príncipe Guided Experiences
Enjoy an optional daily guided experience, which is included in the rates for Sundy Praia and Roça Sundy, and discover the island’s nature, communities, and culture.
Cacao Route
Experience the cacao journey from ‘tree to table.’ Visit a cacao plantation and learn how the Cacaueiro tree is planted, cultivated and grown.
Visit the old dryers to learn about the transformation process, and then end the tour with a tasting of several cacao-based treats. Includes: Cacao plantation tour; chocolate factory presentation and tasting.
Oquê Pipi Waterfall Trail
Walk through the lush, tropical forests of the Parque Natural do Príncipe, to the Oquê Pipi Waterfall, the largest waterfall on the island.
Swim in the natural, crystal-clear ‘pool’ and observe some of the most popular animal and plant species on Príncipe. Includes: Transfer to and from the trail; informative walk; swimming.
Ribeira Izé Lost City Trail
Walk from Sundy Praia and through the tropical forest to Ribeira Izé and the ruins of a Catholic church. On the way back, stroll along the beach and take a dip in the ocean. Includes: Informative walk; swimming.
Rainforest to Beach
Beginning at Roça Sundy, hike downhill through the vibrant forest to a secluded beach. Once there, enjoy a light lunch and an ocean dip before ending at Sundy Praia. Includes: Transport to and from trail; informative walk; swimming; lunch.
Discover Príncipe
Drive through some of the island’s old roças and some of the most impressive viewpoints. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see the work of local artisans.
We will conclude the tour in the town of Santo António, where we can stay for lunch. (Cost of lunch not included.) Includes: Transportation; short informative walks; visit to local artisans.
Bay of Needles
Located on the edge of the Parque Natural do Príncipe and within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Bay of Needles is a place like no other.
Enjoy spectacular views of the western side of the reserve, with its several beaches surrounded by volcanic plugs. We will stop for a swim in this enchanting bay. Includes: Boat trip to Baía das Agulhas; swimming and snorkelling.
Northeast Beaches
Enjoy a boat trip along the secluded beaches of the northeast side of the island and discover the natural beauty of Príncipe from a different perspective out at sea.
Stop at a small fishing village and learn about the traditional way of life on Príncipe island. Part of this experience’s proceeds is contributed directly to the local fishing community. Includes: Boat trip; fishing village visit; Praia Boi; swimming and lunch .
Roça Infante Trail
Adventure in the Parque Natural do Príncipe following a challenging trail, stopping at an old port, to the abandoned Roça Infante, which has been since swallowed by the lush forest leaving mysterious ruins to explore.
Parrot Peak Trail
Located in the Parque Natural do Príncipe, Parrot Peak is the most famous mountain on Príncipe. Ascend through the forest to the peak for a memorable view, admiring and learning about the plants and flowers along the way.
Maria Correia Waterfall Trail
Follow this coastal trail as it passes through forest, beach, and a fishing village before ending at the secluded Cascata Maria Correia to enjoy a refreshing dip.
Turtle Watching
Learn about sea turtles and the conservation of this threatened species through the important work our non-profit partner Fundação Príncipe is leading. If you’re lucky on a visit to Praia Grande, you may witness sea turtles nesting between November and February or sea turtles hatching between February and April.
Discover Santo António
Walk through the picturesque streets of the self-proclaimed smallest city in the world and discover some of its traditions and local delicacies.
Roça Sundy to Sundy Praia
A wonderful easy walk of roughly 2kms through the forest and the old cocoa plantation down to the beach.
Sundy Praia to Roça Sundy
The same trail as above but more demanding due to the inclination from the beach to up to Roça at the top of the hill. Along the way you will find a very pleasant stopover to rest and listen to the sounds of nature.
Sundy Praia to Praia Marmita
A short and very pleasant stroll along the coast to one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches on the island of Príncipe.
Standup Paddle Boarding
Enjoy a view of Príncipe Island’s coastline whilst balancing on a stand-up paddle board.
Snorkelling
Discover the abundance of marine life that lies beneath the water.
Oca Sundy Restaurant
The restaurant’s sublime natural setting, inspired architecture, and island-infused flavours and scents lead to unforgettable meals.
Sundy Praia Wellness
Cacao, coconut and cinnamon are just a few of the local products used in spa experiences.
Transformative and Mindfulness Travel
Experience much-needed moments of learning, healing, and growth.
Recycle and Reuse Local Initiative
A fundamental part of the island’s sustainable development is the empowerment of and engagement with local communities.
Restaurant Omali São Tomé
Utilizing the island’s local flavours, our restaurant offers a modern take on traditional cuisine – and some of the best food in São Tomé.
