Hotels
New design hotel to open in Paris
Hotel Le Seven, Paris, a unique property with 7 suites designed by 7 designers each with individual themes such as 007, Alice in Wonderland and Black Diamond, is to open in June 2010 and promises to offer something very special in the city of love.
An authentic St Patrick's Day at The K Club
Indulge in a festival of fun and enjoy the real deal this St. Patrick’s Day at Dublin’s traditional festival, whilst enjoying a three-night stay for the price of two at nearby golf and spa resort The K Club, with five-star luxury from just £279 per person* including full Irish breakfast each morning and a gourmet dinner.
European hotel prices remain low
The average price for a standard double room in Europe has stayed consistent at 93 pounds a night – the same rate as last month, and seven percent lower than in March 2009, according to hotel price comparison site trivago.co.uk.
Learn to fly-fish at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will welcome back world-renowned British angler Martin James as he teaches his acclaimed fly-fishing academy at the resort from April 9 to 18, 2010, with a new course designed to teach children the basics of fly-fishing.
Top Mediterranean holidays for families
Family holidays to Mediterranean resorts are continually popular, however Holidays-Direct has noticed that with the current pound/Euro exchange rate, families are keen to get the best value for money. Choosing all-inclusive package holidays with added extras for family holidays will also cut out unnecessary costs when travelling from local airports as well as food costs.
Exciting new hotel openings for 2010
With travellers always on the look out to be the first to experience a new hotel or resort, specialist tour operator Tailor Made Travel have added three new properties to their extensive portfolio for Spring 2010.
New Michelin Guide France 2010
The Michelin guide France 2010, available from 4 March, features a selection of the best restaurants and hotels in France.
The Rutland aims to become top Edinburgh venue
A successful restaurant manager has been taken on at The Rutland in Edinburgh to turn the award winning hotel, restaurant, bar and late lounge into the city’s venue of choice.
Glitz and glamour in the Caribbean
Enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Caribbean this summer with a special offer of 7 free nights of 5-star all-inclusive luxury at the renowned Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Luxury homestead accommodation in South Australia
Travellers to South Australia seeking a traditional, yet luxurious Outback experience will be able to stay at two-bedroom Arkapena Homestead when it opens in April 2010.
Mother & 'Bride-to-Be’ spa experiences
For brides-to-be and their mothers, Whatley Manor, the beautifully restored private manor house that nestles in 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside, has devised a series of two full day spa experiences and an overnight Mother & Bride-to-Be Spa packages to help mothers and daughters escape from the preparations and indulge in some exclusive pampering in the luxurious surroundings of its award winning spa Aquarias.
Every cloud has a silver lining at Frégate Island Private
Pioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily rainfall yielding around 30,000 litres of collected rainwater – enough to provide up to approximately 60 per cent of the island’s water requirements.
Explore the secrets of Florence with Baglioni Hotels
Relais Santa Croce, the latest acquisition of Baglioni Hotels, has some exciting new suggestions for visitors to Florence. Go right into the heart of the city, explore its secrets, enjoy its cuisine and see some of the world’s finest craftsmen at work.
See the Shroud of Turin this spring
The Exposition of the Holy Shroud is to take place at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Turin, northern Italy, between 10 April and 23 May 2010 (the last time it was displayed to the public was in 2000).
Caribbean resort is everyone’s cup of tea
Guests at Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia are joining in the resort’s 20th anniversary celebrations by enjoying their thirst-quenching bed, breakfast and afternoon tea package.