Departure Lounge: Zante's hottest new opening is a Zakynthos Island retreat
James King Zante
Zante’s hottest new opening, King Jason Zante offers a collection of 87 swanky overwater rooms and suites with infinity pools and sweeping ocean views.
Located on Zakynthos Island, Greece, the all-inclusive adults-only retreat includes restaurants, bars and a choice of wellbeing activities from olive tree rituals, to yoga and mindfulness practices.
- From €329 per room per night all-inclusive.
- kingjasonzante.com
A 10-night river cruise through Southern France introduces you to the culinary delights of Lyon, the staggering scenery and wines of Burgundy, medieval riverside town of Tournon and the wide open pleasures of Ardèche Nature Park, stretching from the Rhône Valley to the Ardèche Mountains.
Sailing along the Saône and Rhône rivers over 10 nights, this is slow travel at its very best. Balcony suites from £3,299 (approx. €3,905) per person, including flights.
Enjoy 13 action-packed days in Orlando this October from €935 per person, including flights and checked bags.
Staying at the centrally located Rosen Inn International for 12 nights, departing October 5, 2024, this Universal Partner Hotel includes a free shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort.
A five-day Wild Swimming & Writing retreat in the Scottish Highlands sounds like pure bliss.
Staying at Loch Rannoch Hotel, you’ll swim twice a day in the lake and enjoy three days of writing workshops.
There will be time for exploring, whisky by the fireside, relaxation and one-on-one sessions with your host, actress and writer Doon Mackichan.
- September 26-30.
- £1,550 single (approx. €1,835).
- travelmatters.co.uk
Townhouse on the Green is Dublin’s newest hide-out and it’s brilliantly located at 22 St Stephen’s Green.
Offering elegant boutique accommodation, you’ll find a chic mix of luxurious and contemporary décor in this smart 18th century house.
And with the excellent and intimate Cellar 22 in the basement and glam new Floritz restaurant on the first foor, this really is the best of good things in small packages.
- B&B from €259 per room. Guests staying from now until August 31 can enjoy a complimentary glass of the sommelier’s favourite wine from 5-6pm each day in Cellar 22.
- townhouseonthegreen.ie