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Wherever Crystal Serenity sails in the world, from Alaska to Zanzibar, whether it is a world cruise, an Asian odyssey or a voyage through the Mediterranean, dinner is a very special event. Every evening, guests face a dilemma. Where should they eat? What should they eat? As soon as Crystal veterans set foot on board they head for the maître d’ of the speciality restaurants to book. Osteria d’Ovidio creatively and lightly reimagines the flavours of Northern Italy. Nobu Matsuhisa brings superb Japanese cuisine, with subtle Peruvian influences, to Umi Uma. While cosmopolitan Beefbar fuses global street food with comfort eating.  On this uber-luxurious ship, reborn in 2023 after a $150 m refit, the restaurants call for a Michelin guide of the waves.  Hosting up to 740 guests, Serenity’s menus transport diners to new flavours, new aromas and new textures. The waiters are guides to a gourmet world. It is a triumph of culinary logistics over seasons, time-zones and the seas. Waterside Restaurant For many guests from their first breakfast to their final evening dinner, Waterside Restaurant, with its crisp white tablecloths and warm impeccable service, is the go-to destination. Offering open-dining, informed service is slick, enabling diners to head off for

New Zealand’s otherworldly terrains have been attracting photographers around the world for decades, and it’s not that hard to see why. New Zealand features in movies such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Chronicles of Narnia for a reason: New Zealand offers unimaginable and unparalleled beauty. At Aroha New Zealand Tours, our goal is to create photography tours that are more than just seeing well-known locations or trying to get Instagram-worthy photos (though you will get those too!). We would be happy to assist you in organising the ideal trip if a privately led photography tour sounds like the adventure you’re looking for.  North Island Piha Beach & KiteKite Falls Piha Beach is the most recognised of Auckland’s West Coast beaches. Piha is comprised of black-blue volcanic sand and the renowned Lion Rock, which is known for mimicking the stance of a lion. Piha Beach’s exceptional surf makes it the ideal location for taking pictures of surfers against the gorgeous scenery; these shots would be priceless.  Kitekite Falls is a beautiful waterfall that is hidden in the native bush behind Piha Beach. It is only a short walk or drive away. The uphill walk is worth

Exploring Africa on foot, whether it be on safari, hiking in the mountains or exploring rocky coastlines, adds a completely different dimension to an active, adventurous holiday.  It gives a rare opportunity to properly immerse yourself in the destination and appreciate the little things. Why walking hits those high notes Sometimes stepping out of the safari vehicle allows you become part of the landscape rather than just an observer, moving at the slower pace of nature and engaging all your senses. Heightened connections On foot, you notice the subtle details you might miss from a vehicle: fresh animal tracks, the scent of wild sage (my favourite at Mashatu!), the sounds of distant bird calls, or the texture of the soil underfoot. The little things Walking safaris focus as much on the smaller wonders — insects, plants, spoor, and birdlife — as on the big game. Hikes in the mountains reveal beautiful Fynbos, antelopes and birdlife, whilst rock pooling and coastal walks can keep you busy for days! Hear, hear Without the hum of an engine, a safari feels wilder. Sounds are amplified, be it the rustle of wind through grass, the crack of an elephant breaking a branch, hyenas whooping

Welcome to our latest round-up of luxury travel news. With the luxury travel market expected to reach $2.15 trillion by 2035, driven largely by Europe and North America, it’s perhaps no surprise that developments within the industry continue unabated. Read on to learn some of the latest luxury happenings from around the globe. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is taking a further major step in making its guests’ air travel experience even more personal and even more flexible. As part of its broader new SWISS Senses cabin and service concept, the airline is introducing its new SWISS First Grand Suite, which is specifically aimed at top premium travelers who attach high value to space, calm and privacy, be it for business or personal reasons. The new Grand Suite offers SWISS First guests a truly exclusive air travel experience that provides absolute privacy and can be totally tailored to their individual wishes and needs. The new SWISS First Grand Suite allows two adjoining First Class suites including the aisle to be combined into a single extensive and exclusively secluded loft to provide additional room for couples traveling together, families or business travelers. The combined private area, which also features over 1.8-meter-high