| I've been on an especially obsessive mission to turn my bathroom into a global-inspired spa. Maybe it's after coming through a grueling winter, and all I want is some sun on my skin, or perhaps it's because we're now at the one-year mark of the pandemic, and my Covid couch body is craving some extra TLC. Whatever the exact reason, I'm all about DIY spa rituals right now, so I asked some top beauty experts around the world for their go-to favorites. Here's hoping their answers will inspire you to travel the globe through beauty treatments, too — and help heal your tired pandemic soul at the same time. | | | | When is the best time to go to Maldives? | Maldives conjures up visions of overwater villas on turquoise waters and couples on romantic honeymoons in five-star resorts. With its white sand beaches and incredible diving and surfing, there is so much to enjoy on these islands. Ready for a holiday? As a year-round destination, it's almost always a good time to go to Maldives. However, if you want guaranteed sunshine, it's best to aim for December to March for your visit. Outside those months there will be plenty of sunshine, but it will be broken up by rain and clouds - though you may save a bit of money. Whatever you decide, you will still get the quintessential Maldives experience. Here's how to choose the best month to go to Maldives. | | | | | | Beat the crowds at these Sri Lankan national parks | A mongoose darting across a dusty track. A solitary jackal gazing across an open plain in the early morning sun. Shimmering villus and lush forests, home to rarely seen leopards. Sri Lanka's national parks are some of the wildest, most beautiful places on earth. They hold many secrets: ancient rock caves, forgotten stupas, and other, yet to be discovered fragments of ancient civilizations. As the island reopens to tourists, here are seven of the least-visited, where you can see wildlife without the crowds. | | | | | | Thailand launches a 'yacht quarantine' plan to boost tourism | If spending your COVID-19 quarantine period on a yacht seems like an appealing option, Thailand is offering visitors the option. Those who choose to avail of the option must show proof of a negative PCR test and have their health and location monitored. | | | | | | | Looking for more to read? | In addition to these top picks above, take a look at the other articles we've published this past week. For example: | | | Go Premium with a Lonely Planet Membership. | Enjoy the perks of being an official LP Member and get unrestricted access to watch any shows on Lonely Planet TV, unlimited destinations on the Lonely Planet Guides app, exclusive discounts to the Lonely Planet Shop and more.
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