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Ever wanted to live the millionaire lifestyle? Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) has launched a range of adventures in Europe. You can zoom through Monaco in a Maserati, take on Umbria in a Ferrari or tackle the Porsche factory race track. If watersports are more your style, how about cruising the Cote d'Azur in a 50-foot private yacht? Priced from US$1,000 to US$19,500 per couple, these racy adventures are available on most Mediterranean cruises on the Crystal Serenity (above) until October.

Discreet holidaymakers will love the privacy of the new Anantara Resort Seminyak (above; www.anantara.com). Situated away from the tourist traps, the 59 suites are a fusion of modern technology and traditional Indonesian design. A free-flow living space combined with floor-to-ceiling windows connect guests with the environment while double-sized rain showerheads, Bose DVD and surround-sound systems and 42-inch plasmas are standard.

Another Bali addition is the all-villa Karma Kandara (www.karmaresorts.com), on the cliff tops of Uluwatu. Overlooking its own private beach, it offers families and groups a range of exquisite one-, two- and three- bedroom residences with pools. Each has a living area, a fully equipped kitchen and bedrooms with sweeping ocean views. A range of activities is available, including fishing and cruising trips onboard a luxury catamaran and Balinese cooking classes.