Peter has a nose for the best insider advice and local insight there is to be had anywhere, meaning you need never waste a moment on your next adventure with Conrad Hotels and Resorts. Here are his top tips for maximising time in the Maldives, New York and Dubai. Find 1, 3 and 5 hour itineraries curated by Peter to help you discover each Conrad destination by visiting
Twist in the Wind Yoga “Start with a sunrise session with Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s yoga master Manesh Johnny! He’ll change your entire outlook on the morning, even if you’re not a morning person. The rest of the day will thank you for it — trust me! And if you’re traveling somewhere without access to a good local class, do a session with the help of the excellent Yoga Studio app and Amar Pal’s Kata Ranga Dekhi album. It’s supremely relaxing and invigorating all at once.”
Cocktail hours in the Big Apple “You can’t go wrong with an Aperol Spritz in the summertime. If you’re looking for an easy-drinking, not-too-strong aperitivo to kick off the evening. Otherwise it’s a proper Manhattan, which most self-respecting NYC bartenders make with rye whiskey (a very New York tradition) not bourbon, which is too sweet for a Manhattan.”
Fly high and cool down “Skydiving is an amazing experience anywhere on earth, but taking that 13,000-foot leap with Skydive Dubai (skydivedubai.ae) is pretty spectacular. From that height, you can trace the entire evolution of Dubai from desert outpost to 21st-century megalopolis — and see what an imprint man has made on this surreal, mind-boggling landscape. Seeing the Palm alone is worth the whole dive. The ideal cool-down after all that excitement is a mint lemonade served in a gorgeous tree-shaded courtyard at XVA Gallery & Café in Al Bastakiya. They blend lemon juice, fresh mint, simple syrup, and ice into a frothy granita-like concoction. Perfect relief.”
