Summer is around the corner and some of you may be stuck trying to plan that perfect family vacation. What?s the best way to spend time off? Where is the perfect destination to create new memories, encourage family bonding and make everyone in the family happy? Ahh, the age old question.

Wellness is no fleeting trend. It?s a certified way of life. Taking time care for yourself, both at home and while travelling, is essential. Vacations may be all about relaxing, but they can also lead to increased mental clarity, a slimmer waistline, and returning home with more energy than when you left.

Honeymoons are the ultimate holiday and when you've been looking forward to something so special, it can be hard to choose! While the popular destinations like Maldives, Bali, France or Italy certainly hold their own, they're simply not for everyone.

Africa is becoming the hot spot for the newly married and for good reason. You don't have to be on a secluded beach to disconnect from the world while connecting with your sweetheart and nature. It's the perfect place to have specially curated experiences to make incredible memories that will last a lifetime.

If wellness is a multi-chapter story then Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon is a sensory saga. From the dramatic design of its five spa villas to its organic Terres d?Afrique treatments, get ready for a transformative African adventure.

By wrapping our guests up, we hope to create powerful and emotional experiences that can open the door to an elusive, perspective-changing interior journey. Our vision at Six Senses is to help you reconnect with yourself, others and the world around them, and there are few places more beautiful than Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon to do so.

It doesn?t always mean bungee jumping or swimming with sharks.

Adventure is in the eye of the beholder. You don?t have to skydive or swim with sharks to call your trip a life-changing experience ? donning a pair of snorkeling fins or immersing yourself in a different culture fits the bill too. It?s not always about how fast or high you go, but about seizing the opportunity to see the world from a brand-new perspective.

The US capital is best known for its iconic monuments and world-class museums, but there?s more to Washington D.C. than ancient history, discovers Nick Walton.

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Arrive on the new direct Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and Washington D.C.?s Dulles International Airport. The new four-weekly flights ? the longest in CX?s network at 13,122 kilometers ? are operated using the airline?s brand new A350- 1000 aircraft and take just under 18 hours.

One of the most admired travel trends today is the idea that we can have the trip of a lifetime while also caring for the local people and places that we visit.

More than ever, we are looking for travel that gives more than it takes. That contributes to the long-term well being of local communities. That protects the flora and fauna, the environment, and the cultures we seek out and celebrate.

Adventure travel can mean many things to many people. We say, as long as it?s a trip that takes you a little (or way) outside of your comfort zone ? from hopping on a bike instead of renting a car or cruising to a destination that can reach 58 degrees below zero ? then it?s an adventure. We talked to Virtuoso travel advisors who specialize inadventure travelto see how travelers are getting their hearts racing this year; these trends will offer some adventurous inspiration.

The bike is right.

Nestled between two gigantic neighbours ? China and India ? the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan is a majestic, serene and beautiful country that?s admired not for its gross domestic product but for its gross national happiness index.

Have you ever considered travelling to the African continent with your young ones? Does the pure mention of such an undertaking leave you weak in the knees? Today we will bust this myth and showcase some of the life changing experiences that are awaiting you and your family within this wondrous continent. Charlotte Travel's Head of Africa, Ewan, gladly shares some of his insider tips on which safaris are child appropriateand whichlodges oritineraries are perfectly suited for family travel.