Set sail in Dubai with Aspire

Aspire, the specialist in luxury contemporary travel, is launching its first ‘voyages of discovery’ sailing programme, based at the world famous Dubai International Marine Club, priced from £2,300pp.

Packages will be based around the five star Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, which operates its own liveried fleet of Archambault 35 yachts. There are also smaller Hobie Cats, Darts and Laser sailboats available for rental for those who enjoy life on the water. The hotel is located at the heart of Dubai’s 238-berth world-class marina which is renowned as the finest watersports centre in the region.

Guests will be able to choose from a selection of three learn-to-sail packages aimed at the novice, which combine practical tuition with certified assessment. More experienced sailors will be able to take part in an exhilarating ‘Mina Match Racing Cup’, depending on levels of competency.

All courses are run by qualified instructors; boats are fully insured and carry standard safety equipment and all participants will be presented with a certificate on completion of the courses.

The watersports centre at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi offers a comprehensive range of activities including waterskiing, windsurfing, wake boarding and kite surfing or you can charter your own yacht or speedboat for a tour of the Jumeirah coastline.

Aspire+ offers 7 nights in a sea view double room at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Dubai on a bed and breakfast basis between 1 September and 15 October 2007 with a choice of three learn to sail packages - Discover Sailing, Start Sailing or Competent Crewing - inclusive of flights with British Airways and private transfers, from £2,300pp (or from £1,280pp excluding the sailing course).

‘Land-lubbers’ can relax on the beach or poolside at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, enjoy its lush manicured gardens, relaxing spa, cosmopolitan restaurants and bars or play tennis, golf (nearby are six world-class courses) or polo.

For reservations and further information visit Aspireholidays.co.uk.