Destinations of the World News - 03.2019

Destinations of the World News offers readers a monthly insight into the world of travel. Covering the latest global news and trends, each month we deliver a detailed analysis of destinations, innovations, investment opportunities and emerging markets. Speaking to key decision makers, trendsetters and entrepreneurs, we map out a vision of the future of worldwide travel.

***IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE EVER DOING A “BEST OF” LIST FOR THE INDIAN OCEAN. It’s too vast, too varied and too replete with five-star resorts fit for the trip of a lifetime. What we present in this issue is an all-star cast of Indian Ocean getaways (page 50) that offer something special for your next great escape; from colonial cliff-side hotels on Sri Lanka’s south coast, to diminutive islands in the Seychelles, dotted with lavish villas. Our other 10-page inclusion is a little closer to home – 48 hours in DIFC (page 90). We explored Dubai’s own ode to Manhattan and Canary Wharf from the luxurious vantage point of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, with a little help from a Rolls-Royce Ghost. Dubai may lack a traditional town square, but at its heart there’s a dizzying array of world-class entertainment and lavish thrills. We also return to the snow for our final winter “hurrah” as Robby Berry fulfils a lifelong dream in Finnish Lapland (page 68). We hope you enjoy the issue and are always keen to hear from you via our social media channels. Safe travels, and if in doubt, book the ticket.***