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World’s most original arrival to the Bürgenstock Hotel — Photo courtesy of © Bürgenstock Hotels AG
The previous saying, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey,” isn’t all the time true. Sometimes it is each. And a water arrival may very well be simply the factor to stage up your subsequent trip. Here’s a have a look at just a few resorts which you could attain by way of a journey on the water.
Four Seasons Nevis – St. Kitts & Nevis
Arriving to the island of Nevis — Photo courtesy of Nevis Island
Nevis is without doubt one of the most unspoiled islands within the Caribbean. With blue skies and empty seashores, Nevis has a tempo that encourages you to cease and soak up all of its magnificence.
After arriving in St. Kitts, hop on a Four Seasons Resort Nevis switch service. Then, head off on a wide-ranging and scenic 15-minute journey to Christophe Harbour. There, get pleasure from a drink earlier than boarding a Four Seasons speedboat to the resort, with spectacular views of Nevis Peak.
Most public boats, small cruise ships, and ferries additionally journey to Charlestown (the capital), the place it’s straightforward to seek out transportation to different resorts.
If you wish to journey by yourself schedule, ebook a water taxi from Reggae Beach, on the southeast peninsula of St. Kitts, and dock at Oualie Bay, on the north of the island.
Finch Bay Resort – The Galapagos Islands
Arriving by panga to Finch Bay Resort — Photo courtesy of Ava Roxanne Stritt
Finch Bay Resort is all about nature – and this begins earlier than you even arrive. The journey to the resort means that you can witness all that this outstanding location has to supply.
After arriving to the Galapagos Islands, it’s time to journey to Finch Bay. Your baggage is whisked away, and your information helps you load up into the resort’s personal panga.
The lodge is positioned in a volcanic archipelago within the Pacific Ocean, and a panga journey there’s a becoming arrival to one of the vital distinctive locations on the planet. Bonus: While arriving by water, you may very well see the blue-footed booby and be capable of examine it off your must-see record.
Bürgenstock Hotels and Resort – Obbürgen, Switzerland
Enjoy the views on the way in which to Bürgenstock Hotel — Photo courtesy of Ava Roxanne Stritt
Bürgenstock is perched on the highest of a mountain which you could see within the distance as you bounce on the ferry to take you through Lake Lucerne. During your journey to this dreamy Swiss vacation spot, you may see beautiful Medieval structures and snowcapped mountains.
Your journey doesn’t cease there. Once you attain the shore, you need to get to the highest of the mountain resort by funicular, a kind of cable railway system.
The lodge, within the coronary heart of central Switzerland, seems like a fantasy world, with personal residence suites, 4 luxurious resorts, 9 eating places and bars, two spa areas, and one outstanding wellness heart.
Cayo Espanto – Belize
Arrival to your individual personal island – Cayo Espanto — Photo courtesy of Ava Roxanne Stritt
Cayo Espanto is positioned by itself as a personal four-acre island, simply seven minutes by boat from San Pedro. It’s the last word luxurious objective – a trip to a non-public island.
Once you land in San Pedro, your “houseman” meets you on the aircraft. You are escorted to a golf cart, which can carry you to your individual personal boat, stocked with towels and water. This scenic journey takes you to your villa.
Chilled towels and cocktails upon arrival — Photo courtesy of Ava Roxanne Stritt
When I visited Cayo Espanto, the workers was prepared and ready for us by our personal dock, refreshing drinks in hand. Every final element was accounted for, from wrapping cocktails in material napkins to carrying your baggage from the boat to the bungalow. All we needed to do was chill out and luxuriate in.
Casa Vieja Lodge – Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
Helicopter to Casa Vieja — Photo courtesy of Ava Roxanne Stritt
Imagine arriving at a boutique, luxurious lodge not within the water, however above the water – in a non-public helicopter. That’s the way you begin this Guatemalan trip.
A helicopter brings you to Guatemala’s Casa Vieja Lodge and arrives waterside close to the marina. This is simply applicable, as Casa Vieja combines unbeatable fishing with high-quality hospitality. In truth, it is thought-about probably the most luxurious, all-inclusive fishing lodge on the earth.
Anglers who select the helicopter upon arrival in Guatemala City even have the chance for an exhilarating, 45-minute tour. It takes you previous the volcanos (Pacaya, Agua, Fuego), historic Antigua and marina earlier than you land on the lodge.
Resorts World Bimini – The Bahamas
Bimini feels a world away — Photo courtesy of Resorts World Bimini
Travel by sea to your private playground, Resorts World Bimini, solely a two-hour journey from Fort Lauderdale on the Balearia Caribbean ferry. Enjoy drinks and snacks on the scenic journey. Or up the posh and arrive by yourself private yacht.
This resort is simply 50 nautical miles offshore from Miami, but it surely feels a world away. Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the coastal United States.
Glide over the calm Gulf Stream waters after which step off on the resort’s personal marina or the Hilton Dock, steps away with direct entry to the Lagoon Pool – from water to water. No trip time is wasted when the journey is half the enjoyable.
