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<p>Staycations and glamping under the stars are all cool but if there&#8217;s a chance at the real deal – board a plane, jet set to a fancy destination or just relive the holidays of the past – will you not jump at the opportunity?&nbsp;</p>
<p>From Mauritius, Switzerland to Portugal – several countries have opened their borders to inoculated Hong Kongers, albeit with stipulations. Prepare your passport and vaccination record, and if a Group B or a Group C country is on your travel radar, quarantine time could be slashed to just seven days. Here are the rules:</p>
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<p><strong>Countries which qualify for a shortened quarantine</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59630" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Travel.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>Starting from June 30, fully vaccinated Hong Kongers who arrive from Group B (high-risk), C (medium-risk) countries and Taiwan, will be allowed to quarantine in a designated hotel for seven days if they present:&nbsp;</p>
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<li><strong>Negative COVID-19 test upon arrival, carried out in less than 72 hours prior to boarding, and</strong></li>
<li><strong>Positive antibody test from a recognised laboratory carried out in Hong Kong in the last three months&nbsp;</strong></li>
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<p>Fully vaccinated passengers from Group D – Australia and New Zealand – can make use of the seven day isolation period without the need of an antibody test.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Group B includes, Japan, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam, United States amongst others and Group C are all other countries except China which are not in Groups A1, A2, B or Group D. Australia and New Zealand are the only Group D places.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On top of the above requirements, passengers will have to undergo two COVID-19 tests during their quarantine period, and a further three tests on the 12th, 16th and 19th day thereafter.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Also read: <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/covid19-vaccine-incentives-lucky-draws-prizes-hongkong/">Vaccine incentives &#8211; What&#8217;s up for grabs, who qualifies and who is left out</a></strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Countries which are open to double vaxxed Hong Kongers</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;1. Switzerland&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59615" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Switzerland–Vaccinated–Travel–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>Carry COVID-19 vaccination records, proof of negative nucleic acid test and sign an <a href="https://swissplf.admin.ch/formular">entry form</a> before arrival &nbsp;and you&#8217;re all set to enjoy the Alpine villages and the most unreal nature backdrops. Check the latest rules before landing but as of now, there is no quarantine requirement for vaccinated Hong Kongers.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>2. Mauritius&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59616" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mauritius-HongKong-Travels-Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>Fully vaccinated Hong Kongers can make the most of water villas at this breezy getaway with a negative PCR test at the airport and proof of vaccination. Till the end of September, this island paradise allows travellers to book a &#8216;hotel holiday&#8217; where they can use all the hotel amenities and relax on the beach for a period of two weeks. If time and budget permits you to stay more than a fortnight, you&#8217;re free to roam on this island paradise. Rules for vaccinated passengers will relax further from October so keep a tab at their <a href="https://mauritiusnow.com">official website</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>3. Germany</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59623" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Germany–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Germany recognizes vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency which includes Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna. If you fulfil this criteria then complete the digital entry registration, undergo mandatory testing or provide an antibody test as a proof of immunity to enjoy a quarantine-free holiday here. Read updated details <a href="https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>4. Spain</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-59625" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="447" height="297" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Spain–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px" /></p>
<p>Spain was in one of Europe&#8217;s strictest lockdowns in the spring of 2020. Battered in both the number of infections and casualties, the country bounced back for the summer of 2020 but again entered a strict lockdown from November 2020 to May 2021. The restrictions have now eased and as of June 7, fully vaccinated travellers can enter this laidback country with just the proof of vaccination and other details registered on the&nbsp;<a href="https://visaguide.world/europe/spain-visa/tourist-visitor/#spain-tourist-visa-requirements">Spain Travel Health website</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>5. USA</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59626" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/America–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Travel to America is a bit tricky to navigate. At the moment, vaccinated individuals are allowed to land in the country and roam around without quarantine but restrictions can vary from state-to-state. By and large, Hong Kong is on the &#8216;safest level&#8217; of COVID-hit countries in the&nbsp;US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;6. Belize&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59627" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Belize–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>This tiny Central American country has the most stunning Mayan ruins, turquoise waters and diverse coral reef&#8217;s.&nbsp;Carry a proof of negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel and proof of vaccination completed at least two weeks prior to travel to soak in the lush landscape. Complete the Belize&nbsp;Health App within 72 hours upon arrival. Further details can be explored <a href="https://belizetourismboard.org/news-and-gallery/belize-covid-19-update/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>7. Greece</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59628" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Greece–COVID-19–Travel–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>One of the most popular holiday destinations, Greece is welcoming double <em>vaxxed</em> travellers with a negative PCR test but COVID-19 cases there are on the rise. At the time of publishing the story, more than 2,600 positive cases were recorded in a single day and several countries have raised red flags for travel to this country. If Greece is still on your itinerary, fill up the&nbsp;<a href="https://travel.gov.gr/#/user/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Passenger Locator Form</a>&nbsp;before arrival.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>8. Thailand</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59617" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thailand–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>Thailand has the same travel requirements as most countries but keep a tab on the news before booking your stay here. Even though travel is open, the country is battling its worst COVID-19 wave since January 2020. Infections and deaths are both on the rise and unless travel to this island nation is absolutely essential, we&#8217;d say, avoid.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>9. Georgia</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59622" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Georgia–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></p>
<p>Fully vaccinated travellers have zero restrictions before travelling to Georgia and no quarantine requirement on landing. Even though Hong Kong government does not have travel warnings in place, given the recent spate of COVID-19 cases here, the US CDC recommends avoiding all unnecessary travel to this beautiful Caucasin country.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>10. Seychelles</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-59618" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-461x280.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="280" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-461x280.jpg 461w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-200x122.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-120x73.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-500x304.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-400x243.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu-600x365.jpg 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Seychelles–COVID-19-Travel–HongKong–Gafencu.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px" /></p>
<p>Currently this gorgeous island nation has no quarantine or travel restrictions for vaccinated travellers. The vaccination rate in the local population has been as high as 71%, clearly they&#8217;ve reached the herd-immunity threshold for COVID infections.&nbsp;</p>


Hong Kong travel rules for the vaccinated

<p>As Hong Kong continues to ease down travel and quarantine restrictions for vaccinated people, the first wave of intrepid travellers are desperate to get on a plane and make up for the lost time. <em>We totally relate to the wanderlust!</em></p>
<p>Hotel staycations in the city can only satiate our travel bug to an extent; absolutely nothing compares to the luxury of a long-haul vacation with loved ones in tow. If&nbsp;you can jet off to a luxurious retreat this summer, our selection of gorgeous hotels will tick all the right boxes for your travel bucket list. But if you can&#8217;t holiday just yet&#8230; <em>dream now, lock it later?</em></p>
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<p><span class=""><b class="">1. The Brando, French Polynesia</b></span></p>
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<div>If heaven had an address, it would be here. It&#8217;s the kind of destination where you&#8217;ll have to pinch to remind yourself that you&#8217;re still on the same planet.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Breathtakingly beautiful azure lagoons, white sand, pristine natural beauty, awe-inspiring marine diversity in one of the most eco-friendly, exclusive, luxury retreats in the world. The destination is in complete harmony with nature and a favourite escape of celebrities like, Leonardo Di Caprio, Bradley Cooper, Kim Kardashian, Ellen Degeneres and Barack Obama.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Legendary actor and director, Marlon Brando fell for the charms of this island in French Polynesia during the 1960 filming of Mutiny on the Bounty. He purchased it in 1966-67 and today the island is dedicated to preserving its gorgeous remoteness.&nbsp;Brando had the most idyllic description for this paradise, “Tetiaroa is beautiful beyond my capacity to describe. It is really beyond the capacity of cinematography to translate. One could say that Tetiaroa is the tincture of the South Seas.”</div>
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<div>The retreat has been awarded the&nbsp;LEED Platinum certification for its carbon neutrality, that&#8217;s the mother of all environmental awards. It&#8217;s the pinnacle of eco-tourism, otherworldly in its beauty and slower-pace of life.&nbsp;</div>
<div><em>Price: </em>Ranges from&nbsp;approximately HK$ 18,000 &#8211; HK$ 60,000 per night<br />
<em>More details</em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="https://thebrando.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></em></strong></span><em>.</em></div>
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<p><strong>2.&nbsp;Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort,&nbsp;Hawaii&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p><em>Aloha, Hawaii!</em></p>
<p>The ultra luxe resort is the brainchild of&nbsp;tech billionaire and Oracle&#8217;s co-founder, Larry Ellison. He doesn&#8217;t just own a home in Lanai, he owns&nbsp;98% of the island!&nbsp;</p>
<p>The tech titan fell in love with the island in 2012, splurged US$ 300 to buy it off, flipped the town and this resort into a sustainability experiment giving the world an eco-friendly, upscale, luxury wellness retreat. And he spent&nbsp;<em>just</em> over half a billion dollars in doing so. Ellison moved full-time to the island during the COVID-19 pandemic and runs his billion-dollar behemoth from the Hawaiian paradise via &#8220;the power of<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="component rich-tooltip reference-autolinker no-help" data-component-type="reference-autolinker">Zoom&#8221;. <em>Talk about work-life balance!</em></span></p>
<p>The resort is one of the most expensive locations in all of Hawaii. Stay here and dip into the whimsical five-star slice of paradise, immerse in the local culture and enjoy all the fun activities you can dream of. The aim of the retreat is to help people “live longer, healthier lives” by improving their sleep quality, increasing activity, elevating nutrition and making each guest feel like the only one at the resort.&nbsp;<br />
<em>Price: </em>Upwards of HK$ 30,000 per night<br />
<em>More details</em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/sensei/">here</a></em></strong></span><em>.</em></p>
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<div><strong>3.&nbsp;<span class="">Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives</span></strong></div>
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<p>The Indian Ocean paradise is re-opening its borders to tourists once again and we cannot wait to drown our post COVID-blues in their crystal-clear, turquoise waters. No one does water villas better than Maldives and the Kudadoo Island resort (couples-only)&nbsp;is touted as one of the few all-inclusive, eco-friendly spa destination&#8217;s in the world.&nbsp;</p>
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<div>&nbsp;Accessible by a 40-minute picturesque private seaplane, the island is located atop an aquamarine lagoon in&nbsp;northern Lhaviyani and runs on the philosophy of &#8216;Freedom Reimagined&#8217;. A 24*7 personal butler is available to assist with all your needs as you soak in the magical beauty of the island. Delicious food and magnificent service will ensure a memorable experience which captures the senses; all this while you tread lightly on the environment. <em>How cool is that!</em></div>
<div><em>Price:&nbsp;</em>Upwards of HK$ 25,000 per night<br />
<em>More details <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjN_eOqtb7xAhVND3IKHYAaDXcYABABGgJzZg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQOD2XIPs9uXivnaOJJPjUJdg4gH_JyOw4Sk0eNFLBYu99D9kOC-Z3i1B2ZK6MRlTGYmkTLz1emPjyuzkO_p_VKg&amp;sig=AOD64_1UYYnyhyCaYCpFayBz9MlOE2uZQw&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiayNqqtb7xAhUEH7cAHe_YDcoQ0Qx6BAgDEAE">here</a></strong></span>.</em></div>
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<div class="">&nbsp;<strong>4.&nbsp;<span class="">Segera Retreat, Kenya</span></strong></div>
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<p>A holiday here is guaranteed to be one of the most unusual resort experiences of your life!</p>
<p>Segera Retreat is an opulent wildlife lodge in the shape of a &#8216;Bird&#8217;s Nest&#8217; just north of the Equator in Kenya. Dedicated to conservation, decorated with a range of contemporary African art, the retreat houses eight luxury villas in a private game reserve of 50,000-acres of arid and savannah landscapes. Each villa, an epitome of sophistication, captures the charms of Africa. The whole project is fully sustainable, runs on solar energy and is 100% vegan &#8211; meaning, there&#8217;s no shred of leather or any animal by-product used in the construction or interiors.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The idea behind the unique bird&#8217;s nest design was to create an immersive sleep-in-the-bushes kind of an experience for the traveller. They put the &#8216;nest&#8217; at a height to avoid the threat of wildlife. Sunsets here are otherworldly – the glorious nights spent under the stars, the silence interrupted only by the fluttering of birds, hooting owls, grunting lions and trumpeting elephants – makes for an unparalleled, ethereal stay.&nbsp;<br />
<em>Price:&nbsp;</em>Upwards of HK$ 18,000 per night<em><br />
</em><em> More details</em><strong><em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.luxurysafarilodges.com/segera-retreat-kenya">here</a></span></em></strong><em>.</em></p>
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<p><span class=""><b class="">5. Zaya Nurai Island</b><b class="">, UAE&nbsp;</b></span></p>
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<div>Beautiful and balmy, laid-back beach vibes, super-sized UAE palatial splendour, and dining which indulges your senses. Did we just describe a place in the desert or a heavenly retreat in the midst of Pacific? Well, UAE is a haven for extravagant travel and you can&#8217;t go wrong with this plush-paradise.</div>
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<div>The island-resort is a short 12-minute boat ride from Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island. The jaw-dropping views, stunning garden scapes and five-star hospitality will have you pampered in opulent villas, infinity pools and an exclusive sea-facing spa. A traveller&#8217;s dream, this destination is for beach lovers who prefer a dash of style and sophistication to a spartan way of living.&nbsp;</div>
<div><em>Price: </em>Upwards of HK$ 18,000 per night</div>
<div><em>More details<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> <a href="https://www.zayanuraiisland.com">here</a></strong></span>.</em></div>
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