Hotels
Joe Public is a man of simple travel pleasures
Free toiletries, clean robes and being able to find the loo in the dark - all rated highly in Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts’ new survey on what people miss and enjoy about being away.
Mexican waves without the crowds
To coincide with the announcement that from 3 November, British Airways will operate the only direct scheduled flight to Cancun from London Gatwick, Cox & Kings is offering a 7 night stay at the luxurious Orient-Express owned La Maroma Resort & Spa from just £1,695 per person, saving £1,000 per person.
Planet Holidays launches all-inclusive website
Budget conscious holidaymakers are being given a helping hand by specialist tour operator, Planet Holidays, to find the best value all-inclusive holidays in Cyprus, Greece and Egypt for 2010 and up to summer 2011, with the launch of their new web site allinclusive4u.co.uk this week.
Family holidays with no hidden costs in Torquay
Enjoy an old fashioned British seaside holiday at the Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel this summer.
New Studio M Hotel opens in Singapore
Studio M, the newest hotel by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels officially opened on 17 June within the iconic entertainment precinct of Robertson Quay. Studio M is Singapore’s first loft concept hotel which boasts designer chic and contemporary functionality for trendy and savvy travellers.
Something for everyone at Atlantis, The Palm
Sitting atop The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm has firmly established itself as the region’s first fully-integrated entertainment destination resort. Catering for guests of all ages, it features the largest water park in the Middle East – Aquaventure, luxury boutique shopping at The Avenues, a fully supervised KidsClub and 17 bars and restaurants, including four in collaboration with Michelin-starred chefs.
Travellers seek new and exciting destinations
Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market has announced the biggest growth markets in the travel industry during the past year.
Last-minute savings from bookdirectrooms.com
bookdirectrooms.com is a leading UK web site for independent hotels, guesthouses, farm houses, restaurants with rooms, and inns featuring around 3,500 properties around the UK. Currently, there are just over 300 properties offering more than 25% off of their rooms in July.
Cruise into married life with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Couples tying the knot are getting a helping hand as Macdonald Hotels & Resorts offer newlyweds a complimentary dream honeymoon cruise.
Escape the World Cup with Barceló hotels
Sick of hearing about injuries, penalties and WAGS? Barceló UK has the perfect way to escape from the commotion of the World Cup this summer.
Experience the Galway Arts Festival
Galway city feels like a small bohemian town with its relaxed style and artistic tradition. You can enjoy its heritage pubs or eating al fresco on warm evenings - the perfect setting for the renowned Galway Arts Festival, (July 12th – 25th) now in its 33rd year, and the world famous Summer Festival Race Meeting at the Galway Races (July 26th – August 1st).
Exclusive, all inclusive escapes to Mauritius
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Maritim Hotel in Turtle Bay, Mauritius, has announced two fantastic all inclusive offers, exclusive to Prestbury Travel Group.
Keeping kids safe abroad
Parents are being warned to be more aware of potential risks facing their children whilst holidaying abroad, in order to reduce the number of children being injured.
Watercolour painting holidays in Rome
Away from the buzz via del Babuino, Rome’s chicest shopping street, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Hotel de Russie offers the opportunity to brush up on one’s painting skills, with a two-hour lesson in watercolour painting conducted in the hotel’s unexpected, magical, secret courtyard garden.
Alpine summer adventures at rocksresort
Calling all adrenaline junkies! For a summer adventure with a difference head to the Alpine region of Flims Laax Falera, only 90 minutes from Zürich, where a plethora of exhilarating mountain activities awaits.