Condé Nast Traveler
This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World
The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.
National GeographicSep 24
6 unusual wellness experiences in the Indian Ocean
In the Indian Ocean, wellness is shedding its old skin. The Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have always drawn travellers chasing restorative breaks, but the era of the treatment menu and ...
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- Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte IslandHotelPlatte Island, SeychellesWellness journeys begin with a 60-minute medical screening.
- Sugar BeachHotelFlic en Flac, MauritiusBook the holiday of a lifetime.
- Chi The SpaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaPartners with Siddhalepa for Sri Lankan Ayurveda.
- SiddhalepaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaTrusted name in Sri Lankan Ayurveda for over 90 years.
- Anse Mondon HikeTrailSilhouette Island, SeychellesTwo-and-a-half-hour climb to viewpoints and a secluded beach.
- The NautilusHotelBaa Atoll, Maldives
- SunlifePlaceFlic en Flac, Mauritius
- Niva LabrizHotelSilhouette Island, Seychelles
- Gili LankanfushiHotelNorth Malé Atoll, Maldives
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4
Birdwatching Is Only Getting More Popular—Here Are the 11 Best Places to Experience It
Spanning from the hills of Scotland to the jungles of Sri Lanka.
25 hotels in this story
- Taru Villas Villu WilpattuHotelWilpattu, Sri LankaStay near the lesser-used gate of Wilpattu National Park.
- Hilton YalaHotelYala, Sri LankaSleep within the jungle on the opposite side of the island.
- The Rainforest Eco LodgeHotelSinharaja, Sri LankaStay in Sinharaja.
- The Datai LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaStellar programming and hornbill conservation efforts.
- The Ocean Residence LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaSeaside stay with amenities.
- The St. Regis LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaRainforest stay with over-water villas.
- Great Plains Mara Toto Tree CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaLuxury canvas suites with a bird checklist upon arrival.
- Mukima ManorHotelMount Kenya, KenyaWild cabins in forestland.
- Mara Intrepids Tented CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaGlamping near unforgettable wildlife.
- Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife ResortHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaOne of India’s newest wildlife retreats.
- Samode Safari LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaPrime position amidst a vast swath of wildlife rich forest.
- King's LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaAmenities mixed with culture and birdspotting.
- Anjajavy le LodgeHotelAnjavay, MadagascarBucket-list stay, part of Relais & Châteaux.
- Oceanview rental with poolHotelNosy Ambariovato, MadagascarTrusted villa in Nosy Ambariovato.
- Avana villa AirbnbHotelNosy be, MadagascarSpacious, beloved rental in Nosy be.
- Spean LodgeHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCozy stay, close to mighty Ben Nevis.
- Corriegour Lodge HotelHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCharming inn with a private beach.
- The Swallow's Nest rentalHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomAirbnb near all of nature's action.
- Aguas ClaraHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaIdeal for a birdwatching beach break.
- Senda MonteverdeHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaStay up in the dense cloud forest.
- Casa Coyota HotelHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSpacious stay in Monteverde.
- Banyan Tree Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamChampion of birdwatching in many forms.
- Affordable rental for twoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamSimply fantastic Airbnb.
- Angsana Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamAmenity-forward birding oasis.
- Salt of PalmarHotelBras d’Eau, MauritiusExcursions straight into the center of Bras d’Eau forest.