Hotels
Christmas comes early at Four Pillars Hotels
Christmas comes but once a year - or does it? Guests who book a 2009 Christmas or New Year break at any of the Four Pillars Hotels, before July 31st this year, will receive an early present – a free overnight stay for two, with breakfast and dinner*.
East meets west on the Costa Blanca
East meets west in a fusion of Asian cultures at the chic 5 star Barceló Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, which was completed in February 2009. Bringing a new class of hotel to the Costa Blanca, the luxury eastern style property with its traditional Thai spa and blend of Asian cuisine offers an exotic oasis in the heart of the Mediterranean for the first time.
Island holidays with no hidden costs
Voyages Hotels and Resorts is offering great value for money for families and budget-conscious holidaymakers with the launch of its Free Meal packages on three of Queensland’s most popular islands until to September 30th 2009 saving from A$69 (approx. £35*/person/day).
Take a boutique break in Rhodes
Mediterranean breaks needn’t all be about huge resorts and coach tours. Travellers wanting a more personalised holiday should look into staying at one of the boutique hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes.
Edwardian elegance on a budget
This week sees the opening of Melbourne Central YHA, a fully restored heritage-graded hostel in central Melbourne.
Australia's largest hotel to open in Melbourne
A spectacular new hotel is about to make its mark in Melbourne. Crown Metropol will be Australia’s largest hotel – yet it promises to be distinctive, fresh, vibrant and unmistakably modern.
A new view from the Athenaeum
Before you even set foot inside the Athenaeum, you can see that the hotel has changed. A magical and intriguing Vertical Garden, eight storeys high, now towers over Piccadilly and wraps around the hotel.
Summertime breaks to stunning Saint Lucia
If you’re thinking about what to do and where to go over the long stretch of the Summer Holidays, then why not consider Saint Lucia - one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean.
The ultimate girls’ weekend in Ireland
Luxurious Irish hotel and spa resort The K Club is offering the ultimate girls' weekend with pampering at the exclusive K Spa, a lavish dinner in the River Room restaurant, a VIP night out and superior accommodation at this stunning 5-star hotel, just half an hour from Dublin airport.
Going green in style
In the lead up to World Environment Day on 5 June, stylish, boutique hotel The Luxe Manor, Hong Kong, is strengthening its commitment to protecting the natural beauty of the world by launching a new Green Package, as well as hosting an online game and forum for environmental awareness, ‘Make a Green Wish and Save the World!’.
Fairway to heaven – Golf in Geneva
The golf season has arrived in Switzerland! Summer in Geneva is amazing as the average temperature is a balmy 25°C / 78°F - perfect weather for a round of 18 holes on a championship course. Only the views of the Alps will compete for your attention!
Gourmet recognition for Voyages Hotels
Queensland’s Wilson Island and Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Lodge picked up two awards at the prestigious 2009 Australian Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards last week.
London 2012 partners with Holiday Inn
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express as the ‘Official Hotel Services Provider to London 2012’ and a Tier Three commercial partner.
Expedia.com announces its biggest hotel sale ever
Kicking off the summer travel season, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel site, announced the biggest hotel sale in its history. Expedia.com's massive sale offers discounts of up to 30% off its everyday rates at more than 5,000 hotels in more than 350 destinations worldwide.
Hotel Director goes cycling for charity
Guido De Wilde, Vice President, Regional Director of Starwood Hotels and Resorts in the Middle East, will participate in a cross-country cycling trip in Europe in September to raise $100,000 to support education and other programs for homeless children.