Hotels
Blanket Bay culinary team continues to harvest awards
Blanket Bay’s all-star culinary team has struck gold again with multiple award wins in two prestigious New Zealand competitions.
Schillings returns to thrill on the Maldives
On 15 August 2009, internationally renowned French DJ Charles Schillings returns to the Maldives’ coolest resort, Huvafen Fushi, to treat guests to a third dose of his musical magic as part of the resort’s pioneering Dream Calendar.
The Marquis Estate launches in St Lucia
Harlequin Hotels and Resorts held a grand event at The Grove Golf Club in Hertfordshire to celebrate the launch of The Marquis Estate in St Lucia which includes the first Gary Player Hotel in the world as well as a Gary Player signature golf course.
Tourism professional joins Millbrook team
An experienced tourism industry professional has joined Queenstown’s luxury Millbrook Resort after returning to the resort town from overseas.
Voyages voted best experience in Australia
Voyages Hotels & Resorts in Australia have been voted Best Experience (Travel) at the inaugural Harper's Bazaar (Australia) magazine's Luxury Reborn awards. The awards, sponsored by Belvedere Vodka and held at Melbourne's GPO, were presented in 11 eclectic categories including Best Experience (Travel).
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta to re-open October
Following a comprehensive 20 month renovation, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta will re-open in October 2009 to take its place as the most luxurious and contemporary hotel in the city.
Affordable New York with Hilton
We know, you never thought a New York City hotel room would be on sale. But thanks to these six Hilton Family of Hotels in New York City, the Big Apple has never been more affordable.
Gourmet tasting in the Cotswolds
Do you know your blewits from your bon bons? If the answer is no, then an educational and gourmet extravaganza of an evening could be for you at the Dormy House Hotel in the Cotswolds this autumn.
Mandarin Oriental Munich celebrates Brandhorst Museum
With the opening of The Brandhorst Museum, Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to announce the Brandhorst Package, which gives guests exclusive and private tours of the museum’s world-class exhibition.
Ultimate luxury in Old Town Dubrovnik
A wealth of deals at the five-star Radisson Blu Resort & Spa – a spectacular new hotel that opened on 1 July – has been announced by Holiday Options. Located at Orasec, 14km from Dubrovnik Old Town, the resort is set in landscaped gardens overlooking the sea to the island of Kolocep and beyond.
Wining and dining in the Indian Ocean
Rising star chef, Ethan Stowell and renowned Californian Master Sommelier, Evan Goldstein, will be demonstrating their expertise during two wining and dining experiences at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island on 11 and 13 August 2009.
Summer in the city
This summer, indulge in an extended luxurious break by taking advantage of the latest European Summer Escapes offer from The Rocco Forte Collection. Guests booking a three-night stay between 27th July and 4th September 2009 can enjoy up to a third off.
Iconic golf resort re-opens in Scotland
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced that the historic Turnberry golf resort will re-open as part of the renowned Luxury Collection brand at The Open Championship 2009 following a $65 million renovation by owner Leisurecorp, a division of Dubai World company, Nakheel.
Millbrook rated amongst top Australasian resorts
Once again, Millbrook Resort has been named among the best in the world. Readers of the world’s highest circulating travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, have voted Queenstown’s five-star resort as one of the top 15 resorts in Australasia.
Local MEP opens new hotel in Ayrshire
Local MEP Struan Stevenson cut a ribbon on Saturday (July 11) and declared that Girvan's Woodland Bay Hotel is well and truly open for business.