Dear girlfriend,

No words can describe this unbelievable life experience!

While I am writing this, the droplets are running slowly down my glass of bubbly.  Just beyond the infinity pool, the soft rush of the Indian Ocean reminds me that yes, I am in paradise.  And I never want to leave.

My journey started when I thought of making a life long dream come true.  And what better occasion than my 40^th birthday.  Something truly memorable,  beautiful, spectacular and exotic.  Rising to meet the new decade in the very best way possible, surrounded by my inner-circle of woman.  No responsibilities, e-mails, to-do lists or worries – just pure, undiluted bliss with no care in the world. And gallons of bubbly!

Asante Travel was recommended to me by a friend and I only had to give them a short brief.  The result was a tailor-made vacation that dreams are made of.  They arranged every aspect of our trip with great care and knew exactly what we needed: a renaissance!

Our rejuvenation retreat started off with a few nights of absolute luxury in a six-star safari lodge – the softest beds and the most exquisite rooms.  The friendly staff attending to every need.  Our game rangers were incredibly knowledgeable, making sure that we got to see the illusive leopard, majestic lions, families of elephants – from big to very little – and what felt like every other mesmerizing creature inbetween.

As we stopped for sundowners drinks next to the lake on one late afternoon game drive, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the sky on fire, the slow glide of giraffes in the near distance and my most favourite humans right beside me.  Immersing ourselves in those moments will forever be one of my most treasured memories.

Unbelievable cuisine, dreamy massages that felt as if they lasted forever and the most incredible morning when we got to see the breath of a lion condensate in the morning air as he roared the day into existence.

Every fibre of my being was awakening and reacting to being allowed to just appreciate each moment.  I could feel the stress roll off my shoulders.  Oh, how I enjoyed the hours and hours of talking over dinner and after-dinner drinks next to the pool, the Milky Way glittering like I have never witnesses before.  About life and what mattered most.  About silly things and embarrassing moments. Laughing and crying together.

But wait, there’s more!  We were whisked off onto the second part of our fantasy vacation.  Turns out, we were not quite prepared for the magical allure of island life.  As we flew into the Seychelles, it took our breaths away.  As if a mirage, our dreamy rooms floated in the air above the translucent Indian Ocean.  Blue. As far as the eye can see.  My body, mind and soul rose like a chorus and said: breathe!

Our few days here were so enchanting that I am not sure where mornings began and where evenings ended. Yet I can recall every crisp detail of every day.  The long walks on the heavenly soft white sand, the most refreshing swims in the ocean.  Sunsets that will send artists into a frenzy and balmy nights that we wished would last forever.  Basking in the sun, savouring ice cold drinks. Thinking about life and about nothing at all.

We’ll be enjoying a beach picnic tonight, prepared by our very own chef.  Can life get any better?

Dragging my consciousness back to real life is going to be one of the most difficult things I will ever do.  I have most definately forgotten all my passwords.  But let’s not think about that yet!  It’s almost time for another dip. I am convinced I am becoming more of a mermaid each passing day.

Wish you were here!

Yours completely and utterly transformed,

B

PS:  Have a look at an example of an incredible vacation that Asante Travel can tailor make.  I’ll keep my suitcase packed just in case you need a companion!