Hotels

A star performance from Sheen Falls Lodge
5* Country House Hotel in Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, has been awarded the highest possible accolade of five Red Stars in the essential 2010 AA Hotel Guide, making it one of the very best in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Idyllic honeymoons at The Majlis Hotel, Kenya
Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the romantic Lamu archipelago on Kenya's Northern Coast, The Majlis is a luxury boutique hotel with the ambience, comfort and intimacy of a private home.

Celebrate New Year at The Royal Horseguards
Get in early to celebrate New Year in style at The Royal Horseguards hotel in London. Eat the finest food and enjoy the most amazing view of the fireworks display from only £125 per person.

Add a dash of colour to your winter weekends
Banish the winter blues with a trip to London staying at Park Plaza County Hall. The four-star deluxe hotel in central London is helping Scottish residents banish Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) this January with rooms from only £75 per night including full English breakfast and VAT.
Frightening fun at La Manga Club
There are frights and fun for the whole family to enjoy at La Manga Club this Halloween. On October 31 the luxurious resort is hosting a children’s party in its Piano Bar from 7pm including a special buffet dinner for just €18.

A hidden gem in the Dolomites
High above the valley of Merano – nestling against the sundrenched southern slopes of the mighty Dolomites and commanding the most spectacular sweeping views over one of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes this is the positioning of the Castel Fragsburg, a fine 17th century Hunting Retreat of noble origins, now the smallest luxury hotel in the region.

Gastronomic enjoyment on Cyprus
Cyprus’ finest small luxury hotel, Thalassa Boutique Hotel and Spa, has launched its pioneering ‘a la carte blanche’ dining packages, individually tailored to each guest’s tastes and preferences to create a magical evening of elegance and gastronomic enjoyment.
Bag a bargain this Christmas
Take the strain out of Christmas shopping this year and bag yourself a bargain with a Westfield VIP shopping package at Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts.

Cologne hotel scoops a trio of top travel awards
The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne scooped three of the top awards at this year’s Busche Gala awards held at the Old City Hall in Cologne last night. Including Hotel of the Year, Hotel Manager of the Year and Foreign Restaurant of the Year.

Cut the cost your nuptials with a wedding in Greece
What could make your wedding more memorable than hiring your own boutique hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea? Ionian Weddings offers couples the opportunity to hire luxurious boutique hotels in the Greek islands on an exclusive basis so they can enjoy the ultimate in privacy and pampering for their wedding day.

A drink to feel good about
From a cocktail served in a musical jewellery box, to one with a male and female version and another which must be served on a blue leather coaster with a pure silver stirrer. A collection of brand new, never-before-sampled cocktails has been unveiled, courtesy of some of London’s most historic hotels.

A new gourmet offering for South Tenerife
In its continuous quest for offering excellence to customers in all products and services, the Iberostar Grand Collection is now inaugurating “El Cenador”, the new gourmet restaurant of the Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador, a five star hotel situated just by the shore in Costa Adeje, on the south of Tenerife.
Sandals Foundation launches Ocho Rios Marine Sanctuary
This month saw The Sandals Foundation officially launch their Ocho Rios Marine Sanctuary at an official ceremony attended by representatives of various Government Ministries and Sandals executives at Beaches Boscobel Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Families head to Egypt for cheap sun
UK families in search of sunny bargains this October half term are heading to Egypt according to one of the UK’s largest holiday providers, The Co-operative Travel.

The K Club named Ireland's leading golf resort
Exclusive Irish golf and spa resort The K Club has retained its position as Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort, after receiving the award at the World Travel Awards 2009. This is the sixth time The K Club has won, making it the record-holder in this category.