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Thailand and koh samui-Last time trips from Spain

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Day 1 Spain / Bangkok

Departure by plane to Bangkok. Night on board

 Day 2: Bangkok

Arrival in the morning and transfer to hotel. Free rest. Accommodation.

 Day 3: Bangkok, including city tour.

Breakfast. Stay in Bangkok. We include a panoramic tour of the city and its temples: tour of Bangkok’s main avenues, the Chinatown neighborhood, and along the Chao Praya River to the Wat Pho Temple, known for having one of the largest Buddhas in the world (the reclining Buddha), and the Temple of Marble. Accommodation.


 Day 4: Bangkok / Rio Kwai

Breakfast. Early morning departure by coach to the province of Kanchanaburi, known among other places for the famous bridge over the river Kwai and for being this, scene of some events during the period of the Second World War.


We will visit the Museum and war cemetery, where the prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the bridge are located. We will take a boat trip along the Kwai River and upon reaching the bridge we will take the famous train of Death to the Tamkrase station. During the railway journey we will cross beautiful landscapes testimony of an important part of the history of the country. Lunch at the peculiar Tamkrase station. We will also know the unusual railway section known as “Hellfire Pass”. This step was built by allied prisoners of war (mainly English and Australians) during World War II. Transfer to the hotel in the Kwai river and free time. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: The most adventurous will have the possibility of going up the river with boats and letting themselves be carried by the current, down river equipped with life jackets to the resort. Accommodation

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Day 5: Kwai River / Ayutthaya / Lopburi / Phitsanulok
Breakfast. Our first visit of the day will be in Ayutthaya, ancient capital of the kingdom of Siam and archaeological center par excellence of the country. We will visit its archaeological site of great historical interest and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Ayutthaya is a remnant of the importance and wealth of this country. Then we will go to Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot, a famous sanctuary nearby, known for the large number of monkeys that live this temple and where we can enjoy a fun visit with these peculiar animals. Later we will leave towards Phitsanulok, population located in the heart of Thailand and considered one of the most important centers of Buddhist pilgrimage in the country. During the journey we will witness the change in the landscape, becoming more and more leafy and green and advancing the jungle landscapes of the north of the country. Lunch during the route. We will arrive in Phitsanulok in the afternoon. Accommodation.

Day 6: Phitsanulok / Sukhotai / Chiang Rai

Early in the morning, and for those who wish, we will go to the Wat Phra Putthachinarat Temple to make an offering to the monks and to experience one of the most important rituals of the Buddhist culture. Breakfast. Departure to the city of Sukhotai. The star visit of this day is the Archaeological Park that houses this population, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its incredible beauty and sample of the several centuries of prosperity of the Thai civilization, raising monumental cities and sophisticated temples. After this visit, we will go to Chiang Rai via Lampang, and enjoy the wonderful views of the road and Lake Prayao. Lunch en route. Arrival in Chiang Rai in the afternoon and accommodation.

Day 7: Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai

Breakfast. Visit to the “Golden Triangle” of the Mekong River, which covers areas of Thailand, Laos and Burma formerly dedicated to opium trafficking. Therefore, we will take advantage of a visit to the “Opium Museum” located in the town of Chiang Rai before leaving for Chiang Mai. During the trip, about 3 hours, we will make a stop to the spectacular and contemporary White Temple (Wat Rong Kun in Thai). The color white means purity and the crystal means the Buddha’s wisdom as the “light that shines in the world and the universe”. The villagers think that Buddha crossed the bridge of the temple to preach the dogma for the first time. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrival in Chiang Mai and accommodation.

Day 8: Chiang Mai, including Women Giraffe

Breakfast. Transfer to the elephant camp, located in the middle of the jungle, to see how agile these great creatures are to carry out the work of the field. After this small exhibition we will begin our safari on the back of an elephant, following the riverbed and crossing the dense vegetation of the jungle until we reach an enclave where tribes of different ethnic groups of the country coexist, among which the striking Giraffe Women (Long Neck) original by Mae Hong Son. lunch

Day 9: Chiang Mai / Spain

Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the airport to leave in flight back to Spain. Night on board

Day 10: Spain

Arrival in the morning and end of our services.

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 Day 9: Chiang Mai / Koh Samui

Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the airport to depart in flight to Koh Samui. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

 Day 10 and 11: Koh Samui

Breakfast. Free days on Koh Samui, Thailand’s third largest island, tropical oasis covered in coconut trees, coral reefs and white sand beaches: Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam, Bo Phut, Big Buddha and Choeng Mon. Relax and enjoy the fresh air, the sea breeze and the benevolent tropical climate that caresses the island throughout the year. Accommodation.

Day 12: Koh Samui / Spain

Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the airport to leave in flight to Bangkok. At the scheduled time, departure in flight back to Spain. Night on board

Day 13: Spain

Arrival in the morning and end of our services.

 DEPARTURE DATES

October 1 to December 11

Tuesday

Other departure days, please consult. The circuit operates from Bangkok on Fridays.

INCLUDE

Air ticket, Turkish Airlines base, class V, departure from Barcelona and Madrid. Other cities, consult.
Transfers
7 nights (10 with Koh Samui) of stay at the planned or similar hotels.
Visits, tours and tickets, as indicated in the program.
Daily breakfast and five lunches.
Spanish-speaking local guides. In English on Koh Samui.
24-hour / 365-day assistance service in Spanish.
Travel insurance.

NOT INCLUDED

Air rates. Expected amount: € 415

Optional insurance and cancellation. Amount: € 65

Services not specified in the “Include” section

HOTELS

Rio Kwai: Resotel (3 ★ sup)

Phitsanulok: Topland (4 ★)

Standard option

Bangkok: Furama / Narai (3 ★ sup)

Chiang Rai: Wiang Inn (3 ★ sup)

Chiang Mai: The Empress (4 ★)

Koh Samui: Chaba Cabana (3 ★ sup)

Superior Option

Bangkok: Novotel Fenix ​​Silom (4 ★)

Chiang Rai: Grand Vista (4 ★)

Chiang Mai: Holiday Inn (4 ★)

Koh Samui: Nora Beach (4 ★)

REFLECTIONS OF THAILAND

Double Standard Option € 1,116 Indiv. € 1,345

Superior Double Option € 1,210 Indiv. € 1,530

REFLECTIONS OF TAILANDIAY KOH SAMUI

Double Standard Option € 1,517 Indiv. € 1,904

Double Superior Option 1.631 € Indiv. € 2,131

KOH SAMUI SUPPLEMENT (per person per night)

CHABA CABANA 1 from Nov to 23 Dec. 4 € 8 €

Air rates (to add to the base price) € 415

 

Paintings of Paloma Bustillo on sale -“Landscapes of Cantabria”

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Paloma Bustillo has been painting since 89 and her love comes from a young age, she was born in Madrid to the one she loves, but lives in Cantabria, the source of her inspiration.
He has exhibited his works in various galleries in Madrid and Cantabria as Santana Art gallery and Ulcamarisa art gallery on Jose Abascal Street.

Paloma is a very fighter woman and in her paintings she reflects the different stages of her life.
His works reflect landscapes of the North, full of color and cheerful and melancholic feelings.

 

 

“THE WORKS OF PALOMA BUSTILLO- SERIES LANDSCAPES OF CANTABRIA”

” Faro de Santander “

SIZE: 74*62

PRICE 1.200 Euros

” Intensidad”

SIZE: 74*62

PRICE 1.300 Euros

” Casa pueblo “

SIZE: 70*60

PRICE 600 Euros

” Sin habitar “

SIZE: 60*50

PRICE 4.500 Euros

” Paseando al atardecer “

PRICE 1.200 Euros

” Imaginación “

SIZE: 73*58

PRICE 625 Euros

” Peces “

SIZE: 52*45

PRICE 1.200 Euros

” Gaviotas”

SIZE: 64*75

PRICE 1.100 Euros

” Jarra con manzanas”

SIZE: 50*42

PRICE 1.100 Euros

 

” Lejanía”

SIZE: 74*62

PRICE  1.300 Euros

For inquiries and purchases send mail to info@lifestyleandroses.com

A day on safari

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We often get asked what a typical day on safari at a luxury lodge entails. If you’ve never had the privilege of experiencing one first hand, we hope this post of ours helps you to get an idea.

While no two days are the same, and every destination, lodge and guide give their own feel and ‘flavour’, there is a general format that you can come to expect. Let us paint a picture for you. Allow your imagination to run wild…

A day on safari borana view

Early wake-up call:

As the old adage goes ‘the early bird catches the worm’. In the safari world this couldn’t be truer. The animals are most active during the cooler hours of the day, so an early wake-up is in order to maximise your chances of seeing some action. You’ll usually be woken up around 5 o’clock with a nice cup of coffee.

Morning activity:

Up at the main deck, just as the first rays of sunlight are just starting to climb over the horizon, your guide will greet you and explain what the plan is for the morning activity (a general itinerary for your stay will typically be discussed upon your arrival at the lodge).

Depending on where you are in Africa, your morning activity will vary in length. In some countries, particularly in East Africa, you will often be out all morning, stopping off for a bite to eat. In Southern Africa it will often last around 4 hours before you head back to camp.

If you’re lucky, you might stop off for some light breakfast in the bush with a nice slug of Amarula in a coffee to round off the morning.

Examples of morning activities:

  • Game drive
  • Bush walk/big game walk
  • Boating or mokoro safari
  • Horseback safari
  • Hot air balloon safari or helicopter
  • Quad biking
  • Cultural experience
A day on safari drinks stop

Morning bush walk:

On the way back from your morning activity we recommend trying to get in a bush walk. It’s a great way to stretch your legs and really earn your breakfast. It’s also provides a fantastic opportunity to see the wild from a different perspective. Make sure to let your guide know that you are interested in a walk when you arrive.

Breakfast:

If you didn’t eat out in the bush, breakfast back at camp is usually quite a hearty affair. A Full English while watching elephants drinking from the water hole in front of camp is surely everyone’s dream (or maybe just ours).

A day on safari elephants in water

Mid-morning/Lunch:

This is a great time to relax by the pool while reading a book and sipping a cocktail. You’re on holiday, it’s 12 o’clock somewhere!

From here you can roll back to deck for a light lunch before returning to lounge in the shade avoiding the African heat. This is the hottest time of the day and when the majority of the animals will be doing exactly the same. As Noel Coward once sang, ‘Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun’.

For those of you that can nap, a post lunch siesta is highly recommended. If not, enjoy a massage to pass the time.

Afternoon tea and game drive:

After a quick coffee to revive you from your day of indulgence, it’s time to head out into the bush again. Your afternoon game drive will often include a delightful pause for a sundowner. Don’t be afraid to tell your guide if you’d rather keep going in search of animals, or stick with the ones your watching.

My favourite trick if I’m very thirsty is to ask the guide to place the cooler box in reaching distance so you can sip your G&T while watching a leopard patrol its territory.

A day on safari sundowner

Dinner:

Once you arrive back into camp it will likely be dark. As such, you will be escorted back to your room by a security guard (please don’t be tempted to walk alone while it’s dark). Time to quickly freshen up before dinner.

Dinners on safari tend to be a jolly communal affair where you can regale the stories of your day. By the time dessert has been cleared away you’ll be ready for bed and pleasantly surprised it’s only about 9.30. Get some well earned rest, it all begins again tomorrow when the sun comes up.

If you’re lucky you might be treated to a ‘Bush Dinner’. This is where you eat out in the bush in a specially prepared area. This is a truly awe-inspiring experience as you can hear and feel everything that’s going on around you.

A day on safari bushdinner

So there you have it – a typical day on safari. We hope that this has given you a slightly better understanding of what it’s like on one of our trips.

South Africa: complete (14 nights)

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South Africa 1 Overview

This fantastic 2 week trip includes the unique metropolis of Cape Town, awe-inspiring vistas in the Winelands, the hidden gem that is safari at the Phinda Private Game Reserve and finishes with a few days unwinding on a secluded beach in KwaZulu-Natal province.

We prefer to use smaller camps and lodges that have the ability to provide an intimate experience.

Please note: All of our online itineraries are examples. We will design a bespoke itinerary based on your preferences

Day 1 to 4: Cape Town

Take in the amazing views of Table Mountain and the surrounding areas as you land in Cape Town. From the airport head to the heart of the old city and check in to the stunning Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel just off Kloof Street.

There is so much to see and do in Cape Town, amazing restaurants, shops, art galleries, historical sites and incredible hikes. One of our experts will provide you with some tailored advice and personal recommendations.

South africa 1 Cloud 9

Day 5 to 6: Winelands

Drive from Cape Town to the stunning winelands of Franschhoek. La Petite Ferme is a stunning little hotel and a firm favourite of ours for a quintessential vineyard hotel experience. Relax and take in the beauty of this area with a glass of wine in hand.

If you’re feeling adventurous ask us about the sidecar vineyard tour!

South africa 1 Petite Ferme

Day 7 to 10: Safari

It’s time for some wildlife. From Franschhoek head back to Cape Town Airport and fly to Durban. From Durban head up to Phinda Private Game Reserve. Phinda is one of Africa’s absolute hidden gems. Phinda offers some of the best game viewing and most beautiful sceneries on the continent. In this example itinerary you would stay at the stunning Phinda Rock Lodge in the south of the Reserve.

South africa 1 Phinda Rock Lodge

Day 11 to 14: Beach

And now for the beach. A short drive up from Phinda is the stunning KwaZulu-Natal coastline, the best place to stay here is Thonga Beach Lodge. For pure relaxation to round off your South African adventure of a lifetime this is the perfect spot.

South africa 1 Thonga Beach Lodge

Cost:

From £5,608 ($7,532) per person. Includes all internal travel.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this itinerary, don’t hesitate to send us an email at info@lifestyleandroses.com  Alternatively,  or call us directly on +34 656161634.

Kenya Mara Riding Safari (7 nights)

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With outstanding game viewing from horseback and superb riding country, this fantastic Mara Riding Safari itinerary will exceed all expectations. Operated by our partners ‘Offbeat Safaris’, who are well know to be the best in the business and boast 30 years of experience, this riding safari will give you a completely different perspective on African wildlife.

This week long safari offers the pure bush experience. With 4 different camp locations you will literally ride from one side of the Masai Mara to the other, covering over 250km.

Please note that you must be an experienced horse rider to book this itinerary

Day 1 – Olare Lamun

You will either be collected at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or if you have arrived earlier from your Nairobi Hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight at 10:00 am to Naboisho. It is a beautiful flight passing over the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before reaching the Great Rift Valley. You will fly across the volcano studded floor of the Rift before reaching the Loita Hills and Naboisho Air strip. You will be met by your guide and there will be an hour’s drive to camp. We reach our camp in a grove of acacia trees by a small stream at the southern edge of the Loita Plains at Olare Lamun (the rhino salt lick) Lunch will be served and you will have a little time to relax before meeting your horses and setting off on your first gentle evening ride.

Kenya Riding Safari 2

Day 2 – Olare Lamun

After an early morning ride we will come back to camp for a light breakfast and then set out for a game drive and walk up a hill nearby called Oloiburmut returning to camp for a brunch/lunch. There will be time for a siesta and at around 4pm we will drive up the hill to visit the local Masai Village.

Day 3 – Olare Orok

Our first moving day and we break camp in good time as it is the longest ride of the trip covering nearly 50kms. We will meet the vehicles to break the ride with a picnic breakfast and lunch along the way. Riding across the rolling open plains the game generally becomes more plentiful as we approach the Mara ecosystem. We should see herds of zebra, topi, giraffe, wildebeest, gazelle and there is a good chance of seeing elephant and buffalo as well. We reach our camp on the edge of the Masai Mara Game Reserve on the Olare Orok lugga late afternoon. From camp we are likely to hear lion and hyena at night and the abundance of game is apparent everywhere.

Kenya Riding Safari 7

Day 4 – Olare Orok

A full day of morning and evening rides from camp with the option of driving into the game park for some good photographic opportunities. From the landrovers we can get much closer to lion, elephant and buffalo than we are able to do from the horses.

Day 5 – Escarpment

Our second moving day; we head west across the Mara plains and reach the Mara River on the Park boundary. We hopefully ford the river (unless in complete flood) at one of the famous wildebeest crossings and then head south-west across the Mara Triangle where we have our picnic lunch before ascending the Soit Olololol Escarpment to reach our camp in a forest glade overlooking the whole Mara ecosystem.

Kenya Riding Safari 5

Day 6 – Mara River

Today we will descend the escarpment again and ride through the Triangle once more to the same wildebeest crossing on the river. We head in a North Westerly direction and after a picnic lunch we find our final campsite set up on the banks of the Mara River. Close by there are some hippo pools and their grunting at night is a special feature of this camp.

Day 7 – Mara River

With a full day camped on the river we will follow the same morning and evening ride routine and often take the opportunity to cross the river close to the hippo which is an exhilarating a highlight. A walk or drive will be on offer after breakfast; providing another good opportunity to take photographs.

Kenya Riding Safari 6

Day 8

We will have a final early morning ride before breakfast and after saying goodbye to your horses we will drive to the airstrip to meet your flight back to Nairobi at around 11am in time to do some shopping in town and relax before your evening flight or in good time to reach your onward destination.

Kenya Riding Safari 8

Cost:

From £4,499 ($5,899) per person

If you’re interested in finding out more about this itinerary, don’t hesitate to send us an email at info@lifestyleandroses.com  Alternatively,  call us directly on +34 656161634.

Tanzania: Southern Explorer (12 nights)

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This 10 night sample itinerary combines Tanzania’s wild and untamed Southern Circuit with several days unwinding on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. It’s a great option for the more adventurous travellers wanting to get ‘off-the-beaten-track’.

This fantastic itinerary begins with 4 nights in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park before travelling East to the vast Selous Game Reserve. The final 5 days of this unforgettable trip are spent on a secluded beach in Zanzibar.

We prefer to use smaller camps and lodges that have the ability to provide an intimate experience.

Please note: All of our online itineraries are examples. We will design a bespoke itinerary based on your preferences

Day 1 to 4: Ruaha National Park

Despite being the largest national park in Tanzania, Ruaha attracts surprisingly few visitors. Perched on the edge of the Ikuka Escarpment with breath-taking views over the savannah below, your home for the next three nights is the stunning and exclusive Ikuka Safari Lodge.

Jumping out of the light aircraft at Msembe Airstrip you’re first game drive is about to begin! Meandering through the bush on your way to camp, keep your eyes peeled for elephant, cheetah and giraffe. You’ll be welcomed into camp just after 5pm with a cocktail and quick tour around the small and intimate camp. With only 6 expansive tents, exquisite food and stunning views, Ikuka is one of our favourite camps in the Ruaha. Time for a quick freshen up before settling down for dinner.

Walking up early the next morning, you’ll head out into the bush on foot with one of the highly experienced guides tracking rhino and other big game. Stop off in a clearing for a cup of freshly made coffee and a light breakfast. No, you’re not dreaming – this is Africa!

Southern Explorer Ikuka

Day 4 to 8: Selous Game Reserve

After four incredible days exploring the Ruaha, it’s time to make your way east to the immense Selous Game Reserve. Shadowed by trees on the banks of the Rufiji River, your base for the next few days is the luxurious Sand Rivers Selous. With it’s airy thatched main lounge area and open fronted rooms, you’ll feel like a true adventurer!

Your next few days will be spend boating up the Steiglers Gorge, heading out on walking safaris and out on game drives. For something extra special, extend a walking safari with some overnight fly-camping in the wild!

You’ll be amazed how quiet the Selous is! Sometimes you won’t see anyone for an entire day.

Southern Explorer sand rivers

Day 9 to 13: Zanzibar

After 7 nights in the bush exploring the wilderness of Africa, it’s time to fly up to Zanzibar for 4 nights of blissful relaxation. You’ll be staying at the fantastic Matemwe Retreat in the quieter eastern Matemwe region of the island.

Matemwe probably the best diving and snorkelling on the island, plus some excellent kite-surfing, sailing and reef-walking. If you’re craving some civilization after your time in the bush, day trips to Stone Town can be arranged. Otherwise, kick-back and enjoy the last few days of your holiday of a lifetime relaxing in the sun with a book in hand!

Southern Explorer zanzibar

If you’re interested in finding out more about this sample itinerary, don’t hesitate to send us an email at info@lifestyleandroses.com . Alternatively, call us directly on +34 (00) 656161634.

 

Bonamy safaris by Lifestyleandroses

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We started collaborating with Bonamy to offer you the best safaris of the world.

https://bonamy.co.uk

 

WHO WE ARE
Bonamy is an African-travel company passionate about creating unique and awe-inspiring experiences for individuals, families and groups who care about the environment they travel to.
Bonamy is focused primarily on the quality of the safari experience, ensuring that you have access to the best guides in Africa.
Was founded by Toby Pheasant, a lifelong safari enthusiast who has been working in the industry, as a guide, lodge manager and tour operator, for over 10 years.
Is  dedicated to conservation and ethical ecotourism.
We firmly believe that our best hope of saving the world’s wild areas and animals is through sustainable ecotourism.

Botswana | Kenya | Madagascar | Mauritius | Mozambique | Namibia
Rwanda | Seychelles | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe


We have first-hand knowledge of the lodges and camps we work with.
We know the staff who run them and the guides who will be with you in the bush.
Once we get to know you and understand what you want to experience, we’ll present hand-picked lodges that we consider the most suitable for you, to ensure you enjoy your time in Africa.
Destination Specialists


With our connections throughout the conservation world, we are committed to the sustainability of Africa’s stunning wildlife and many distinct habitats.
We only work with lodges and camps that share our passion. Furthermore, with every booking through Bonamy, we donate a proportion of our commission to Rhinos Without Borders.
Rooted in Conservation


Through our exceptional network, we are able to provide you with the finest guides Africa has to offer.
The Finest Guides
You will save countless hours by booking with us instead of researching and booking direct yourself.
What’s more, we guarantee you’ll spend less booking through us.

INSPIRATION
Paddle silently through Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe
Walk with giants during a mobile or fly-camping safari in Zambia
Admire endangered mountain gorilla in Uganda’s serene Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Witness a colourful Samburu tribal wedding in central Kenya
Spend a week unwinding on a barefoot desert island in the Indian Ocean
Discover South Africa’s winelands around the buzzing metropolis of Cape Town

HOW WE WORK
No two Bonamy itineraries are the same. We put together unique experiences based on your brief, designed to fulfil your travel aspirations.
We meet or speak directly with you to understand what you are looking to experience.
If it’s your first time in Africa, we take the time to explain what is possible and how the world of safari works.
The Bonamy team will put together a number of options which are tailored to your brief.
We will only recommend lodges that work tirelessly to improve their conservational and environmental impacts.
Working with you, we will fine-tune the itinerary until it is perfect.


We will then make all of the necessary arrangements, ensuring you have a smooth and memorable safari.
We are always on hand to help you through every step of your journey.
How much, or how little input you want to have in the planning is ultimately your decision.
Whether you are travelling alone or with one of our guides, we will be in touch once you return home to hear about your trip and listen to your stories.

WHERE WE TRAVEL
Through years of experience, we have developed an exceptional knowledge of safari destinations across Eastern and Southern Africa.
There are many different ways of experiencing safari Africa.
We have first-hand knowledge of the best lodges, camps,mobile camps and fly-camps.
Our expertise extends to the finest beach lodges and hotels in Africa’s favourite cities.
Botswana | Kenya | Madagascar | Mauritius | Mozambique | Namibia
Rwanda | Seychelles | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe

“As photographers, making sure that we would have access to the best possible guiding and locations culminated in a truly magical vacation.
 The team at Bonamy educated us about how safari guiding works, allowing for some rather spectacular photo opportunities.
 Careful consideration of our unique requests was always a part of their recommendations.” 
Janis, May ‘18

CONSERVATION
Bonamy is committed to the sustainability of Africa’s stunning wildlife and
many distinct habitats. We believe in ethical game viewing that respects
animals and the environment. We promise we will only ever send you somewhere that shares our core values.
With every safari booking, we donate a percentage to our chosen charity,
It’s a charity that is close to the heart of our Rhinos Without Borders.
founder, Toby Pheasant, who has spent time working with the great cause.


Run by &Beyond and Great Plains Conservation, Rhinos Without Borders aims to move one hundred rhinos from game reserves across
South Africa to secret locations in Botswana over the next few years. The intention of the project is create a new population of rhinos, which can
grow in number away from poaching hotspots.
Through our connections with this fantastic project, we can organise for  you to spend a day with a local ground team as they work to save the rhino –
truly a once in a lifetime experience.

NOTEBOOK
The humble notebook is a key part of any guide’s kit. It’s where we record everything that we see, hear and smell.
It’s also where we note down the sometimes tricky questions we get asked by guests and need to
remember to get back to them on.
Our notebook is our online blog, where we update you on all the wonders of Africa from the latest conservation projects to interviews with safari
experts, to the best vineyards to visit in Cape Town. It allows us to engage with a wider community, all sharing our passion for travel and adventure.

PRIVATE GUIDE
Take your safari to the next level with your own Private Guide
Our Private Guides are among the best in the business.

Travelling with one of our guides will guarantee the highest level of guiding
throughout your safari. Your guide will ensure your safari is optimised according to your interests and previous sightings, enabling you to learn and experience more.
Personalised Experience
Your private guide will have a broad knowledge base with skills including photography, birding, astronomy, tracking and more.
They will be there to help you see the wild through their expert eyes.


Specialist Skills
Your private guide will act as your host throughout your trip, using their local knowledge to navigate the complexities of travel within Africa safely and comfortably.
They will also work in conjunction with the lodges to ensure the best service delivery possible.
Host
Your private guide will help you create a photo journal of your trip.

Come with Lifestyleandroses to the unique world of Kerala ¡¡¡

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Explore special locations in India through a wellness and ayurveda perspective.
The Malabar Coast and lush backwaters certainly look like paradise.
Listed by National Geographic as one of the 50 must visit places in a lifetime, Kerala is certainly a memorable and unique experience.

Price per person starts from $ 2.635

God’s own country

Program: 5 Star / Boutique Category – 9 nights / 10 days

Day 1: Calicut Wayanad

Arrive at Calicut Airport.
• Transfer to the Hotel.
• After lunch you will be driven to Wayanad (3 hours)
• Check in at the hotel.
• Evening at leisure.
• Dinner at the Hotel.
Overnight at Banasura Hill Resort

Day 2: Wayanad

• Morning time to relax and enjoy the beautifull surroundings of the Hotel.
• Lunch in the Hotel.
• Afternoon ayurvedic treatment : head, neck, back and Shoulder Care.
• Evening dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Banasura Hill Resort

Day 3: Wayanad

• After breakfast you will visit Edakkal Caves located 1,200m above the sea level,
famous for its cave painting,which date back to be of 6000 BC.

• Back to the Hotel for lunch. After lunch you will visit
Banasura Sagar Dam, thelargest earthen dam in India
and the second largest in Asia where you will enjoy a for a boat ride.

• Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Banasura Hill Resort

Day 4: Wayanad

Breakfast and lunch in the
Hotel. Around 13:00 leave to
Calicut . Dinner : Raviz Hotel and Resort
• Evening you will be driven to the airport to take a flight to Kochi at 21:30.
Overnight at Marari Villas
Serviced Boutique

Day 5: Kochi

Morning enjoy a leisurely stay on the Beach.
• Lunch at a Traditional Kerala Boat thorugh the backwaters (4 hour ride).
• 1 hour Ayurveda Massage Abhyangam (full body masage).
• Dinner : at the hotel
Overnight at Marari Villas
Serviced Boutique

Day 6: Kochi

Day visit to Fort Kochi : Jain Temple, Saint Francis Church
(where Vasco da Gama was once buried), Dutch Palace
The Mattancherry Palace was built by the Portuguese in 1545 AD,Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica,Jew Town and Synagogue.
Lunch in Kochi
• Afternoon : local and Spice market.
Dinner at the Hotel.
Overnight at Marari Villas

Day 7: Kochi – Munnar

After breakfast drive to Munnar town and Hill station.
Check in and lunch at the hotel
• Evening : Indian Ayurvedic
Massage (45 min).
• Dinner at the Hotel.
Overnight at Elixir Hills Resort

Day 8: Munnar

After breakfast leave to Lockhart tea factory for a tour and if desired a visit to the Tee museum can be included.
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• After lunch you will be driven to Chinnar Wildlife 90 km sq sanctuary,unique with its floral, ecological,geomorphologican and cultural significance where you might spot
elephants, tigers, leopards, guar,sambar, spot ted deer and 225 recorded species of birds.
After park on the way to the hotel we will stop in Lakkam waterfalls, a paradise for natures lovers.
If customers want we can stop in Munnar for spices, tree,tradicional handycraft.
• Dinner at the Hotel.
Overnight : Elixir Hills Resort

Day 9: Munnar

Morning time to relax with an Ayurvedic face care.
• Lunch at the hotel
• Evening : cooking class with Nimi Sunil Kumar + dinner
Overnight : Elixir Hills Resort

Day 10: Munnar

• After breakfast you will be driven to Cochin to take your onward flight.

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“When dieting is wrong medicine is of no use, when dieting is correct
medicine is of no need”

The name “Kerala” is derived from the word “keram” which means — coconut tree in Malayalam, which is the
regional language. As Kerala is overflowing with coconut trees, it came to be known as “Keralam” which means

— “Land of Coconuts”!!

 

Calicut
Getaway Hotel Beach Road and Resort
Superior Room
Wayanad Banasura Hill Resort Earth Room

Kochi
Marari Villas Serviced
Boutique
Orchid/ Hibicus with private pool

Munnar
Elixir Hills by Deep
Woods Suites
Jacuzzi Suite

This tour is valid between 1 Oct 2018 – 20 Dec 2018 Based on double room accommodation for a minimum of 4 passengers

Included:
• 9 nights double room accommodation in 5 star Hotels/ Boutique hotels.
• Private van with a/c and an English speaking driver during the entire tour.
• English speaking Tour guide for the entire tour
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Massages:
• Head, neck , back and shoulder Care
• 1 hour Abhyangam (full body masage )
• Indian Ayurvedic Massage
• Ayurvedic face care
• Day trip to Fort Kochi
• Lunch at a Traditional Kerala Houseboat
• Authentic local cuisine class with a famous chef
• Visit to a tea Museum/ Plantation
• Visit to Caves, Waterfalls and Wildlife Sanctuary
Not Included:
• Food and Drinks not mentioned in the program.
• Insurance, tips and personal expensesExpenses related to Visas
• Activities during free time
• Single room supplement
• Flight in and out of India

Important information:
• Check In time : 13:00 – 14:00
• Check out time :11:00 – 12:00
• Prices subject to availability
• In case the flight is delayed the driver/ guide will wait up to 2 hours. After this period charges will apply.
• Tour must be fully paid 30 days before arrival.

Cancelation Policy:
(Charges according to the cancelation day) :
• More than 35 days before arrival : No charges
• Between 30 to 35: 15%
• Between 21 to 30: 25%
• Between 10 to 20: 50%
• Between 5 to 10: 75%
• Between 3 to 5: 90%
• Within 2 days of arrival : NO REFUND

Experiences and travelling – Gastronomic experience in Vietnam

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Let us introduce you our new gastronomic trip to Vietnam

Price per person starts from $ 2375

Lifestyleandroses special tours   

Vietman Flavors and Culture : 11 nights / 12 days 

Vietnam is a rich destination. Its cuisine includes a variety of flavors and a great combination of ingredients.

Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables.

Enjoy a unique gastronomic experience

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY (-/-/D)

 Arrive at Ho Chi Minh Private transfer to the Hotel.

  • Evening Dinner in a local restaurant

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L/-)

 Mai Home cooking class and lunch : you will visit a local market where you will discover different   ingredients and flavors from South

Afternoon : sightseeing tour of the Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY

– MEKONG DELTA (B/L/-)

 After breakfast you will be taken to Ben Tre South Province famous for its coconut production, and peaceful canals. You will visit Huu Dinh Village , Sampan and a noddles Stroll through this beautiful village with a bike.

  • Lunch at a local
  • After lunch back to the pier to go back with the boat to Ben Tre and then to Ho Chi Minh

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY- DANANG – HOI AN (B/-/-)

  After breakfast you will be driven to the airport to take a short flight to Danang. Upon arrival a car will be waiting for you to drive you for 40 minutes to Hoi An.

After check in you will walk through the  Chinese Assembly Halls  , Japanese bridge and a local market.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 5: HOI AN – RURAL LIFE EXPERIENCE (B/ L/-)

 Morning stroll with a bike through the picturesque landscape of Hoi An where you will discover rice fields, water buffalos, coconut tree gardens, and meet some of the villagers. You will ride along the river with flat- bottomed wooden canoes and learn how to catch crabs. After reaching the organic village of Tra Que you will meet a local family, enjoy a cup of tea and collect vegetables from their garden and cook a traditional meal including dishes like Banh Xeo and Tam After lunch you will have herbal foot massage.

Afternoon at leisure

Overnight in Hoi An

D AY  6 :  HOIAN –  H U E – COOKING CLASES INA GARDEN  HOUSE (B/-/D)

 Day to discover the ancient Vietnamese Capital and i ts impressive monuments, temples and palaces. Morning visit to the Cham Museum. Afternoon you will visit the UNESCO site Hue Imperial City and Hue Garden

Evening Hue Cooking class + dinner

Overnight in Hue

DAY 7: HUE (B/-/D)

After lunch you will be taken to a local house where 3 generations share roof. Continue to a Local Market to buy ingredients for Lunch. Visit an ancestry temple a n d l e a r n a b o u t r e l i g i o u s customs. Back to the house to start the traditional cooking class. Afternoon Dragon Boat Cruise through the Huong River until Hon Chen Temple, Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh manges

Overnight in Hue

DAY 8: HUE  – HANOI (B/-/-)

 After Breakfast you will take a short flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. Tour through the city : Literature Temple, Tran Quoi Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 9: HANOI – STREET FOOD TOUR (B/L/-)

  • Morning stroll through the Old Town and then to the Chon Hang Be Market or Dong Xuan Market to discover stunning variety of fruits and vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Afternoon free to relax and enjoy the Overnight in Hanoi

 DAY 10: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

 After 3,5 hours driving you will reach Ha Long Bay , one of the Natural Wonders of the World “UNESCO site” to board typical Vietnamese boat that will take you thorough emerald water colored river, floating

Overnight on board

DAY 11: HALONG BAY

HANOI (brunch/-/D)

 Morning brunch while cruise continues though different islets  .

After disembarkation you will be taken back to

  • Farewell dinner Restaurant Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 12: HANOI (B/-/-)

  You will be driven to the airport to take your onward flight.

Going to Southeast Asia for the first time and casting that spectrum of flavors – that certainly changed my whole palate, the kind of foods I crave. A lot of dishes I used to know became boring to me.

“Anthony Bourdain”

 

Hotel Category Superior Deluxe Premium
Ho Chi Minh City Central Palace Hotel The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel des Arts
Hoi An Hoi An Silk Marina Almanity Resort Naman Retreat
Hue Eldora Hotel Indochine Palace Pilgrimage Village
Hanoi The Lapis Hotel de l’Opera Sofitel Métropole
Ha Long Bay Flamingo Cruise Indochina Sails Jasmine Cruise

This tour is valid between 1 Oct 2018 – 20 Dec 2018 Based on double room accommodation

Included:

  • 11 nights double room accommodation.
  • Private car with an English speaking driver during the entire
  • Cooking classes as specified in program
  • Meals as specified in
  • Entry tickets to monuments specified in program.
  • Local taxes
  • Economy Flights :
    • Ho Chi Minh – Danang

Hue – Hano

Not Included:

  • Food and Drinks not mentioned in the program.Insurance, tips and personal expensesExpenses related to Visas
  •  Activities during free time
  •  Single room supplement
  • Flight in and out of Southeast Asia

Cancelation Policy:

(Charges according to the cancelation day) :

  • More than 35 days before arrival : No charges
  • Between 30 to 35: 15%
  • Between 21 to 30: 25%
  • Between 10 to 20: 50%
  • Between 5 to 10: 75%
  • Between 3 to 5: 90%
  • Within 2 days of arrival : NO REFUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trips to Balearic Islands

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No, no, this is not a dream … Welcome to the Balearic Islands! Imposing in the Mediterranean, the Gimnesias and the Pitiusas rise up as the paradise to which one always wishes to return. Because the Balearic Islands are coves as recondite as that of Deià, where your only companions will be the waves that hug the sand. They are those paradisiacal corners of Saona or Espalmador and those turquoise waters of Menorca.

We can also prepare your trip to Spain fron any part of the world

The Balearic Islands are those narrow and cobbled streets of Valldemossa guarded by the mountains that are erected in the Tramuntana. Because tourism in the Balearic Islands is the Favàritx Lighthouse and its loneliness is hit by the waves and it is those beaches that overflow with people in summer and peace and tranquility in winter.

“Did you know that Illetes beach, in Formentera, has been chosen as the best in Spain, second in Europe and sixth in the world?” Cálzate las menorquinas, take an ensaimada for the road and patéate the streets of the Balearic archipelago discovering the Cathedral of Mallorca, the old town of Alcudia and feeling the king of the world in the Cape of Formentor.

Because the Balearic Islands are those blue summers of bicycle and beach where the sun rises earlier than in any other point of Spain.

Because these islands are those blue summers of bicycle and beach where the sun rises earlier than in any other part of Spain. Do you travel to the Balearic Islands?

IDEAS FOR YOUR ESCAPE TO THE BALEARIC ISLANDS Go prepare the suitcase! ( prices traveling from Spain )

El mejor desayuno

Mallorca, Illetas

The best breakfast

2 hotel nights

Breakfast at Hotel Maricel

Duration

3 days

From € 127

Simplemente especial

Tenerife

Simply special

4 Nights Botanical Hotel

Thermal Circuit + Massage

Romantic dinner

Duration

4 days

From € 835

Ibiza non stop

Ibiza

Ibiza non stop

7 Hotel Nights

Parasailing

Water scooter

Boat party

Duration

8 days

From € 575

Ibiza Deluxe

Ibiza

Ibiza Deluxe

7 Nights in Hotel

Fast boat

Visit Can Marçá Caves

Ferry Formentera

Duration

8 days

From € 780

 
Viento en popa

Balearic Islands

Smooth sailing

Valencia – Ibiza – Porroig – Atlantis – Cala D’Hort – Espalmador – Formentera

Duration

7 days

From € 3,082

 

Formentera sobre ruedas

Formentera

Formentera on wheels

7 Hotel Nights

Ferry to Formentera

Scooter rental 4 days

Duration

7 days

From € 855

 

Una isla para todos

Minorca

An island for all

7 Hotel Nights

Catamaran through the port of Mahón

Water park

Equestrian show

Duration

8 days

From € 625

 

Entre cielo y tierra

Majorca

Between heaven and earth

7 Hotel Nights

Arta Caves

Paddle Surf

Balloon ride

Duration

8 days

From € 635

 

Yoga a babor

Ibiza and Formentera

Yoga

7 nights on a sailing ship in a double cabin

Daily yoga classes

Duration

8 days

From € 699