EXTRAORDINARY PLACES TO STAY
CEYLON TEA TRAILS
Sri LankaWHAT IS THE EXOTIC EXPERIENCE? Stay within the world’s first bungalow resort perched at
an altitude of 1250m atop Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, which borders on the World
Heritage Central Highlands. A residential tea planter will bring you on a journey of the age-old
tea making process – from trekking through dense jungle to picking the best tea leaves and later
on, learning the art of making a good brew of tea. Pampered with tea-infused cuisine, tea-based
spa treatments and trekking trails that traverse tea-blanketed hills, you will literally lose yourself
in the romantic fragrance of tea.WILL I BE CONVINCED? This iconic property is the first Relais & Chateaux resort in Sri Lanka
and holds a total of five restored colonial era bungalows, coupled with gracious butler service and
gourmet cuisines. Enjoy a relaxing weekend against the idyllic backdrop of mountains, lakes and
waterfalls within the comfort of your private bungalow. Go on foot and enjoy the hikes and clear
waters of the rivers as you kayak through them. Mountain biking through tea valleys, croquet,
tennis and whitewater rafting are also available for adventurous couples.RATE: US$665++ PER NIGHTresplendentceylon.com/teatrailsPHOTOGRAPHS: CEYLON TEA TRAILS, HOTEL DANIELI
HOTEL DANIELI
Venice, ItalyWHAT IS THE EXOTIC EXPERIENCE? Fans of
Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp might be thrilled
to know that the A-listers have filmed in this
very establishment for The Tourist, a romantic
thriller. Part of The Luxury Collection, Hotel
Danieli is a patrimony of Venetian excellence
and dominates the Venetian lagoon as it sits
steps away from the Bridge of Sighs and the
famous monuments of Piazza San Marco. Be
whisked away into the contemporary comforts
of the hotel as you learn about its precious art
and antiques that play witness to the city’s
history, evident through its paintings and décor
around the hotel.WILL I BE CONVINCED? Though there are
many rooms and suites to choose from, we
highly recommend the Doge Dandolo Royal
Suite. Covering an impressive 150sqm and with
a coveted corner position on the Piano Nobile of
Palazzo Dandolo, this is undoubtedly the hotel’s
crown jewel. Wake up to 180-degree views of
the Venice lagoon and explore the original
antique furnishings, fabrics, paintings and
chandeliers that brings life to the room.RATE: US$575++ per nightdanielihotelvenice.com