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Produced in International Media Production Zone THE MIDDLE EAST’S BIGGEST TRAVEL MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 WIN! A weekend stay at the Grand Millennium Dubai Animal C h a r m Why your kids would love a Kenyan safari Düsseldorf Germany’s go-to city for culture Puerto Rico The Latin flavour well worth savouring Bali Sophie Lam heads to the authentic heart of luxury 8 heart-tugging escapes in the GCC KWT Cover_ Feb.indd 1 1/28/13 3:20 PM Untitled-8 2 1/28/13 5:25 PM Untitled-8 3 1/28/13 5:24 PM Untitled-8 3 1/28/13 5:24 PM February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller 3 KANOO WORLD TRAVELLER Welcome to the issue As we all accustom ourselves to 2013 and prepare to bid farewell to the cold weather, I would like to welcome you all to our February issue. As always, my team and I look forward to helping you experience the most memorable journey. In this issue we take you from Germany’s bourgeoning city of Düsseldorf, also known as the ‘Knightsbridge of the Rhine’, to the must- visit city of Kosice, this year’s European City of Culture. And from the beauty of Bali to the plains of Kenya, for a novel idea of where you can take the kids this half term holiday. As always, we’re giving you the chance to win yourself a luxury weekend away, this time in Dubai at the Grand Millennium hotel. I take this opportunity to announce that January has been a particularly special month for Kanoo Travel as we celebrated the success of 2012, and I thank every associate in the company for their hard work and dedication. I also extend my thanks to our valued customers who have remained loyal and supported us through dicult times. I congratulate our Divisional Travel Management team and the Kanoo Travel UAE team for the successful launch of Kanoo’s newest and finest Corporate Contact Center in Karama last month, the customer feedback received has been extremely encouraging. Enjoy the issue. Nabeel Kanoo Director Kanoo Travel KWT Welcome_ Feb.indd 3 1/27/13 5:37 PM ©2010–2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preferred Guest, SPG, St. Regis and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its aliates. a legacy of luxury. now at over 30 of the world’s finest hotels & resorts. africa the americas asia europe the middle east stregis.com SOPHISTICATED LEISURE AT THE FINEST ADDRESS IN QATAR Escape to an exclusive beach with private oceanfront cabanas. Slip into an Olympic-size pool or take a dip in the inviting blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Revel in water sports that excite or soothe, arranged by a St. Regis Butler. 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As always, we’re giving you the chance to win yourself a luxury weekend away, this time in Dubai at the Grand Millennium hotel. I take this opportunity to announce that January has been a particularly special month for Kanoo Travel as we celebrated the success of 2012, and I thank every associate in the company for their hard work and dedication. I also extend my thanks to our valued customers who have remained loyal and supported us through dicult times. I congratulate our Divisional Travel Management team and the Kanoo Travel UAE team for the successful launch of Kanoo’s newest and finest Corporate Contact Center in Karama last month, the customer feedback received has been extremely encouraging. Enjoy the issue. Nabeel Kanoo Director Kanoo Travel KWT Welcome_ Feb.indd 3 1/27/13 5:37 PM February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller 5 07 check in We look at the GCC’s most romantic destinations and marvel at the history of The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong 18 competition Win a weekend break for two at the Grand Millennium Dubai Hotel 20 Where to stay Head to Barcelona for hip hotels and architectural wonders galore 26 picture this Feast your eyes on these unbelievable destinations, guaranteed to tempt 66 Visit: rio De Janeiro Rio’s incredible landscape and carnival spirit are irresistible, says Leah Oatway 68 Visit: carDiFF Wales’ capital is a city destination to be reckoned with, as KWT discovers 72 suite Dreams Blissful seclusion and high-end Arabian luxury await guests of the Royal Villa at Doha’s Sharq Village and Spa 33 kenya A family safari to hidden game park Laikipia dispels security preconceptions 40 kosice This year’s co-capital of European culture has an intriguing history 44 bali Sophie Lam unravels the traditional Balinese code for living 52 puerto rico Fran Yeoman explores the cultural tug- of-war taking place across the island 60 DüsselDorF Germany’s business hub has a host of luxurious treats for weekend visitors TR AV EL BITES FEATURES CONTENTS KANOO WORLD TRAVELLER FEBRUARY 2013 Managing Director: Victoria Thatcher Editorial Director: John Thatcher Advertisement Director: Chris Capstick chris@hotmediapublishing.com +971 4 369 0917 Editor: Leah Oatway leah@hotmediapublishing.com Designers: Adam Sneade, Vanessa Arnaud Production Manager: Haneef Abdul Senior Advertisement Manager: Stefanie Morgner stefanie@hotmediapublishing.com +971 4 446 1558 Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from HOT Media Publishing is strictly prohibited. All prices mentioned are correct at time of press but may change. HOT Media Publishing does not accept liability for omissions or errors in Kanoo World Traveller. Jan-Jun 2012 22,953 BPA Consumer Audit Produced by: HOT Media Publishing FZ LLC Woman in traditional clothing, carrying baskets of animal fodder, through rice terraces 52 40 33 60 44 KWT Contents_ Feb.indd 5 1/28/13 3:29 PM February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller 5 07 check in We look at the GCC’s most romantic destinations and marvel at the history of The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong 18 competition Win a weekend break for two at the Grand Millennium Dubai Hotel 20 Where to stay Head to Barcelona for hip hotels and architectural wonders galore 26 picture this Feast your eyes on these unbelievable destinations, guaranteed to tempt 66 Visit: rio De Janeiro Rio’s incredible landscape and carnival spirit are irresistible, says Leah Oatway 68 Visit: carDiFF Wales’ capital is a city destination to be reckoned with, as KWT discovers 72 suite Dreams Blissful seclusion and high-end Arabian luxury await guests of the Royal Villa at Doha’s Sharq Village and Spa 33 kenya A family safari to hidden game park Laikipia dispels security preconceptions 40 kosice This year’s co-capital of European culture has an intriguing history 44 bali Sophie Lam unravels the traditional Balinese code for living 52 puerto rico Fran Yeoman explores the cultural tug- of-war taking place across the island 60 DüsselDorF Germany’s business hub has a host of luxurious treats for weekend visitors TR AV EL BITES FEATURES CONTENTS KANOO WORLD TRAVELLER FEBRUARY 2013 Managing Director: Victoria Thatcher Editorial Director: John Thatcher Advertisement Director: Chris Capstick chris@hotmediapublishing.com +971 4 369 0917 Editor: Leah Oatway leah@hotmediapublishing.com Designers: Adam Sneade, Vanessa Arnaud Production Manager: Haneef Abdul Senior Advertisement Manager: Stefanie Morgner stefanie@hotmediapublishing.com +971 4 446 1558 Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from HOT Media Publishing is strictly prohibited. All prices mentioned are correct at time of press but may change. HOT Media Publishing does not accept liability for omissions or errors in Kanoo World Traveller. Jan-Jun 2012 22,953 BPA Consumer Audit Produced by: HOT Media Publishing FZ LLC Woman in traditional clothing, carrying baskets of animal fodder, through rice terraces 52 40 33 60 44 KWT Contents_ Feb.indd 5 1/28/13 3:29 PM CHECK IN BE INFORMED, BE INSPIRED, BE THERE GET A ROOM The GCC region is ripe with romantic destinations to suit all tastes this Valentine’s… global CheCk in | news February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller 7 SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN It has never been dicult to find romance in this secluded Omani paradise, with its sandy white beaches, dramatic mountain backdrop, private villas and award-winning spa. But this Valentine’s Day, Six Senses Zighy Bay is pulling out all the stops to ensure couples feel the love. Having washed away city stress with a dip in the private plunge pool of your luxury villa, any lingering aches or stress knots will melt away following an hour- long rose-oil and hot stone massage, and 30-minute rose-infused facial. End the night with an aphrodisiac course-by-course dining experience, at sunset, overlooking Zighy Bay. Irresistable. Sixsenses.com ATLANTIS, THE PALM, DUBAI Those looking for an intimate and magical place to hide away this Valentine’s would be hard pressed to find a more secluded spot than an underwater suite. Descend into the three-storey Neptune or Poseidon suite at Atlantis, The Palm, and you will find yourself immersed in a fairytale. Floor-to- wall windows in the bathroom and bedroom reveal the imagined underwater ruins of a lost and ancient city along with its spellbinding inhabitants: tens of thousands of brightly coloured fish, including piranhas, as well as sharks, eels and seahorses. With a butler on hand to cater to your every need, you may never want to resurface. Atlantisthepalm.com KWT_Check In_ Feb1.indd 7 1/27/13 8:05 PM CHECK IN BE INFORMED, BE INSPIRED, BE THERE GET A ROOM The GCC region is ripe with romantic destinations to suit all tastes this Valentine’s… global CheCk in | news February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller 7 SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN It has never been dicult to find romance in this secluded Omani paradise, with its sandy white beaches, dramatic mountain backdrop, private villas and award-winning spa. But this Valentine’s Day, Six Senses Zighy Bay is pulling out all the stops to ensure couples feel the love. Having washed away city stress with a dip in the private plunge pool of your luxury villa, any lingering aches or stress knots will melt away following an hour- long rose-oil and hot stone massage, and 30-minute rose-infused facial. End the night with an aphrodisiac course-by-course dining experience, at sunset, overlooking Zighy Bay. Irresistable. Sixsenses.com ATLANTIS, THE PALM, DUBAI Those looking for an intimate and magical place to hide away this Valentine’s would be hard pressed to find a more secluded spot than an underwater suite. Descend into the three-storey Neptune or Poseidon suite at Atlantis, The Palm, and you will find yourself immersed in a fairytale. Floor-to- wall windows in the bathroom and bedroom reveal the imagined underwater ruins of a lost and ancient city along with its spellbinding inhabitants: tens of thousands of brightly coloured fish, including piranhas, as well as sharks, eels and seahorses. With a butler on hand to cater to your every need, you may never want to resurface. Atlantisthepalm.com KWT_Check In_ Feb1.indd 7 1/27/13 8:05 PM Untitled-2 1 1/14/13 11:18 AM 8 February 2013 Kanoo World Traveller INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY, DUBAI Nothing says romance quite like a candlelit dinner and nowhere oers a romantic dinner quite like Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire. With its waterfront setting, opulent décor - think pink chandeliers, mother-of-pearl walls and plush fuschia seating - and a three-Michelin star chef overseeing the menu, this ultra chic restaurant is the perfect place to show the foodie in your life you care, with a five-course dinner guaranteed to fill hearts as well as stomachs. Walk o dinner with a late night stroll along the banks of the historic creek, before retiring to the palatial comfort of the Royal Suite. Inte rcontinental.co m PARK HYATT, JEDDAH With breathtaking views of the Red Sea and the world’s tallest fountain (King Fahd’s fountain) dancing in the moonlight, the Royal Suite of Jeddah’s Park Hyatt hotel is the perfect city escape this Valentine’s. Ask the ever hospitable sta to add an extra touch of romance to your stay and you’ll arrive to a room adorned with roses, candles, chocolate- dipped strawberries and more. Add to that a delicious room service menu and there’s no reason to leave the blissful cocoon of your suite. For those able to tear themselves away, indulge in hydrotherapy at the hotel’s spa or shower your loved ones with gifts at the on- site shopping mall. Jeddah.park.hyatt.com MADINAT JUMEIRAH, DUBAI Picture the scene: you arrive at the Madinat Jumeirah, check in and find yourself being whisked away in a Rolls Royce to the nearby Burj al Arab, where a helicopter is waiting for you on its rooftop. You depart on an enchanting sky tour. Back at the Madinat, a team of top chefs has prepared a private dinner for you on a terrace adorned with your favourite flower. A classic trio sets the mood and the evening is captured by a professional photographer. When dinner is over, you retire to the Presidential or Royal Suite. Madinat Jumeirah is oering Dubai residents this exclusive Valentine’s date: grand gestures don’t come much grander. Jumeirah.com QASR AL SARAB, ABU DHABI As dreamy Arabian landscapes go, few can rival the unspoilt majesty of Liwa desert, with its rolling golden dunes and starry night sky. The former home of the ruling Al Nayan family, Liwa is also home to one of the country’s most luxurious resorts: Qasr Al Sarab. Which is good news for those looking to enjoy an Arabian adventure this Valentine’s Day. Unwind with a dip in the free-form pool or take a romantic camel ride across the dunes before dining amidst the amber dunes, with your own private butler to serve you, as the sun sets on this postcard-perfect setting. Qasralsarab.anantara.com ST REGIS, DOHA From the airport greeting service that ensures a swift and trouble-free arrival to the 24-hour butler service on hand to cater to your every whim, everything about the St Regis’ Presidential Suite promises a truly A-list Valentine’s experience. Reserve an exclusive cabana and unwind on your private sundeck before retiring to your three-room, two-storey suite. After a soak in one of the super deep bathtubs, you can toast your relationship from the private rooftop terrace overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf. A stay at this plush Middle Eastern gem is sure to leave you with that loving feeling. Stregisdoha.com HOTEL MISSONI, KUWAIT The style lover in your life is guaranteed to fall head over heels at this glamorous and uplifting designer abode. With its warm Italian hospitality, trademark multicoloured stripes, geometric patterns and florals, Missoni’s Kuwait hotel provides the perfect setting for a playful and luxurious Valentine’s weekend. Drink in the ocean views over a mocktail from the comfort of the daybed on the vast terrace of the Suite d’Oro. After a sumptuous dinner at the ultra chic Luna restaurant, slip into a comfortable and much-coveted Missoni robe and slippers and relax with a film from the complimentary collection. Perfection. 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