asiaSpa India — May-June 2017

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Go hiking at Kaua`i, The USA
Also known as ‘Garden Isle’, Kaua‘i is home to tall cliffs,
gushing waterfalls and beautiful Hanalei Bay. A variety of
hikes combined with zip-lining and paddle boating is on offer,
but for a magical experience, hike the four miles to Hanakapiai
Beach, and if you’re lucky, you might catch sight of the
endangered Hawaiian monk seal. http://www.kauai.com/hikes

Take a hot-air balloon ride over Lazio, Italy

For an aerial view of Rome and the breathtaking Lazio region,

take a hot-air balloon ride from Magliano Sabina. You’ll see

rolling mountains, lakes and coastline aplenty from 2,000 feet

above the ground. And if you stay at the Portrait Roma Hotel

(www.lungarnocollection.com), a private limo will take you to

the airstrip for the ride. http://www.ballon.it/RomaE.htm

Enjoy a cruise on the Hurtigruten, Norway

The 12-day voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes and back

covers Norway’s entire coastline. A blend of the luxuries that

the Hurtigurten has to offer, the cultural experiences along

the coast and views of the psychedelic Northern Lights

will make this a journey of a lifetime, especially if

experienced with your beloved. http://www.hurtigruten.com

Explore the Lake District, Austria
Salzkammergut, an Alpine region in Austria is home to
76 spectacular lakes. Hallstätter See is the breeziest of them all,
with great swimming in summer and skiing in winter. If you’re
seeking some alone time together in the outdoors, you will
find beautiful isolated patches where you can lose yourselves in
nature and in each other. (pictured here)

Disconnect from the world, Saint

Vincent and the Grenadines

Petit St. Vincent, an exclusive private island retreat off

St. Vincent, is ideal for couples looking to disconnect from the

world – there are no televisions, wi-fi, or telephones. This will

give you ample time to explore the forested island and laze on

its white-sand beaches. http://www.petitstvincent.com

Take a camel ride in Marrakesh, Morocco

There’s so much to see in Marrakesh. But when you’ve had

enough of the city’s delights, take a drive down to the beautiful

Palmeraie Oasis, just outside the city, for a camel ride. If you

want to add an element of romance to the experience, take the

camel ride at sunset. http://www.projectexpedition.com

Go birding in the Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

The remote Phobjikha Valley in Bhutan is a bird-lover’s

paradise. Learn about the region’s avian inhabitants at the

Black-Necked Crane Information Centre at Gangtey. Then,

take a six-hour day walk down the Shasila Trail to catch sight

of the birds in their natural habitat. You can spend the night at

Wangdi, Bhutan’s second capital. http://www.bluepoppybhutan.com

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