100 August 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com Maldives A bucket list destination for many, Maldives is home to exotic white sand beaches, turquoise waters and water bungalows, but you’re in for a surprise if you think that’s all Maldives has going for it. Crystal-clear, warm and inviting waters mean swimming with sharks, stingrays, seahorses and sea turtles among other beautiful aquatic creatures. On a dolphin excursion, you’re bound to see playful, twirling dolphins actively put on a show for you. A world-class surfing spot, Maldivian waves encourage even amateur boarders to have a good time. Stay at Jumeirah Vittaveli and lazily enjoy the Instagram-worthy changing hues of the sky around sunset. Frankfurt As a business hub, while skyscrapers and swarms of men in suits might initially look somewhat restricting, there’s much Frankfurt has to offer as contradiction. Be a tourist to a T and tour the city on the Ebbelwei-Express with some famous apfelwein. If walking suits your fancy, take a leisurely stroll around the Old Town, a whole district recreated as it was before the World Wars. As you try out independent cafés, also pop into Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache, the state’s largest farmers’ market to marvel at local culinary specialities. Relish the comfort of traditional luxury at The Hotel Hessischer Hof. London With ultimate city feels, London has something to offer everyone. Tour Kensington Palace and marvel at its spectacular garden, boasting flowers galore during the summer. Witness the age-old Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. If you’re yet to understand the Shakespeare hype, watch an action-packed Elizabethan play at the Globe. Shop till you drop at Harrods and the West End. Indulge yourself in a chocolate-centred, Mediterranean-inspired afternoon tea at The May Fair Hotel’s May Fair Kitchen. Stay at the Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living to make the most of the Maldives London Frankfurt Nourishing Your Wanderlust With the long Eid al-Adha weekend just around the corner, if you haven’t begun thinking about where to spend a few days relaxing in-style, we suggest you start now. We’ve compiled a list of destinations to help you get on top of your planning game. lifestyletravel
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