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Escape the world cup - without missing a game
This June will you be one of the hundreds of Brits giving up a week in the sun so to not miss an England game? Specialists in providing luxury holidays abroad, sovereign.com have put together a selection of World-Cup only offers that will allow British football fans the chance to enjoy a short-break aboard and not miss out on watching the match back home.
Geneva hotel celebrates art of Swiss watch-making
With shopping a key attraction for visitors from the GCC to Geneva, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Le Richemond hotel has introduced an intelligent new service which prospective watch buyers will find hard to resist.
Antigua’s deal of the week
Travellers who book by 30 April can benefit from a special deal to Antigua with Tropical Sky, which is offering seven-nights on an all-inclusive basis at The Verandah Resort & Spa from £1,059 per person (a saving of £225 per person).
Quintessential Queenstown charm
Distinction Hotels New Zealand has appointed Ken Edwards as the General Manager of Distinction Nugget Point Boutique Hotel, tasked with restoring one of Queenstown’s most beloved properties to its original glory.
WorldHotels welcomes first hotel in Helsinki city centre
Global hotel group WorldHotels will gain its first property in Helsinki city centre with the opening of Hotel Fabian in August.
European hotel prices increase sharply
The average price of hotels in Europe has increased twelve percent from March to April 2010 – a sharp increase over the previous month, and the highest point since October 2009.
Tribeca Grand Hotel launches ‘Directors Cut Package’
The ground-breaking Tribeca Grand Hotel iStudio is opening up for aspiring film directors as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Guests enjoying the “Director’s Cut Package” at the stylish hotel in downtown Manhattan can create their own New York movie masterpieces using the latest multimedia technology.
Menzies Welcombe Hotel retains prestigious AA rating
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club in Stratford-upon-Avon has yet again retained its prestigious AA rating of Four Stars in relation to its accommodation with a merit score of 83%. In addition, Head Chef, Robin Smith has retained the 2 AA Rosette in the hotel’s Trevelyan Restaurant.
Back to basics: Family holidays
A recent YouGov survey reveals that 91% of parents with children up to eight years said their children could enjoy a holiday without theme parks or amusement arcades, while 75% of those parents planned to include traditional activities such as country walks and cycling on their trip.
Emirates Park Towers hits new heights
Construction of the AED 1.8 billion Emirates Park Towers development, a 1,612 room twin-tower hotel and apartment property, remains firmly on track, after the project reached a major milestone today.
Bugis Street Brasserie launches in Birmingham
On 18 March, Bugis Street Brasserie held a special evening to officially mark the launch of its new restaurant, based at the Copthorne Hotel in Birmingham.
Great value golf breaks in Andalucia
The recently opened boutique Hotel Hermitage Casares has an irresistible offer for golfers.
Cinquecento heaven in Liguria
Calling all Fiat enthusiasts! From the 2nd – 4th July an international crowd of over 1,000 will descend on the Italian town of Garlenda in the region of Liguria for the annual Fiat 500 Meeting.
Design-led heritage hotel opens in Hong Kong
A new design-led, all suite heritage hotel that occupies the upper floors of Hullett House has opened in Hong Kong, offering guests a refined and elegant experience that is reminiscent of the area’s vibrant past.
Enjoy a weekend of luxury in Jersey
While you may not be able to afford a yacht of your own, Hotel de France has an amazing offer that will make you feel like a multi-billionaire. Enjoy the beautiful yachts at the Jersey Boat Show (1st – 3rd May) and mingle with the rich and famous while staying and dining in luxury for less.