Travel
Cambodia
Tucked in between Vietnam, Laos and Thailand,
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country known for
its white-sand beaches, jungles and temples, most
notably, Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Paola Says: The best time to visit Cambodia is
between October and April, making fall/winter
a terrific season for those seeking sun. These are
the driest months and ‘coolest’ with temperatures
between 24 and 26°C.
Paola Recommends: With 27 over-water villas
offering ocean and jungle views, Song Saa private
island is unique. Connected by a footbridge, the
islands are surrounded by a private marine reserve
filled with reefs and tropical marine life. One and
two bedroom villas have private pools, terraces and
offer modern conveniences. Activities such as
kayaking, snorkeling and yoga are included.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Found in the Yucatán Peninsula of
southeastern Mexico, Riviera Maya separates
the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
A popular tourist destination, the area
boosts picturesque beaches, national
parks and Mayan cultural sites.
Paola Says: The Riviera Maya is often
synonymous with cheap packaged holidays.
Fall and winter are the best seasons to visit
Mexico. It’s a great spot for winter sun and
those wishing to spend Christmas or New
Year’s having a beach barbecue.
Paglia, Italy
The heel of Italy’s boot is home to the Paglia
region. With a long coastline, Apulia borders
the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Strait of
Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto. It’s home to
incredible Italian wines and food, lovely
beaches and fewer tourists.
Paola Says: Everyone in Europe is talking
about Puglia as the next Tuscany. The region
of Puglia has invested time and money
recently in promoting itself and affluence
has tripled. The recent #weareinpuglia
campaign is attracting a vast number of
visitors, thanks to the
flight connection to Bari
and Brindisi.
Salento is a great
destination in fall,
especially during the
school half terms. The
sun is often still warm
and during the day,
temperatures can reach
a healthy 25 degrees C.
Beaches are empty and
you can enjoy long
stretches of sandy
beaches, have a long
walk or a picnic. As
summer heat and crowds
Paola Recommends: Known simply as
Beachfront Luxury Villa, this Cancun property
promises a new level of private luxury with
full time butler experience, unrivaled services
and amenities. The six-bedroom villa is
decorated in contemporary style, using locally
sourced materials, and features a brilliant
outdoor entertaining area, complete with
a heated pool. At US$10,000 per day, it
doesn’t come cheap.
have gone, it is the ideal season to explore
the region and its many hamlets, villages,
artistic and cultures sites. It’s also a great
time to sample the local cuisine, now that
you don’t have to reserve a table.
Paola Recommends: Located in an olive
grove, ten minutes from the Mediterranean,
Masseria La Raganella Celeste, offers six
bedrooms, a separate guest house and an
infinity pool, which serves as the focal point
of the villa. This sophisticated and
contemporary property also features
traditional Italian craftsmanship.