Hotels
Tea time - Malawi style
Located on a working tea estate, the newly renovated Satemwa Ulendo Lodges are due to open on July 1st 2009 and will offer 5 luxurious Planters Suites, with a further 4 rooms in the Chawani Bungalows opening in September 2009 and perfect for families, budget conscious travellers and self catering guests.
Experience Helsinki’s Design District for less
High level design normally involves high level expenditure, but this summer the Sokos Hotel Torni in Helsinki is offering a ‘Design Shopping Package’ compiling the best of Finnish design for a fantastic price.
An idyllic Mediterranean getaway
After a six-month winter break, Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2009 season. The picturesque fishing village of Göcek, located right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, has long been recommended by those in the know as a perfect place to spend an undisturbed holiday away from the masses.
Cape Town hotel turns a young 115
Last month, South Africa’s cherished and popular Vineyard Hotel & Spa celebrated her 115th year as a hotel concern. It was in February 1800 that the famous Scottish historian Lady Anne Barnard and her Irish husband Andrew, moved into their new Cape residence "The Vineyard" which comprised of in today’s standards a humble home set on a farm of 20,000 vines.
5p summer beds for 5 years of HostelBookers
To celebrate its fifth birthday, HostelBookers is running a special offer – beach hostel beds in five popular European destinations will cost just 5p a night. The 5p beds can be booked from 1 to 5 June, with 50 beds going on sale every day during this week at 2pm GMT. There are no hidden costs or strings attached – travellers really will pay just 5p a night.
A mountain retreat for bikers and music lovers
For the first time the Tour de France is coming to the Swiss mountain resort of Verbier as the 15th stage of the tour is scheduled to finish late in the afternoon in Verbier on Sunday 19th July, following a 700m, 8.5km elevation between Le Châble and Verbier during the final ascent.
A summer bedroom bonanza in Harrogate
The Kimberley Hotel in Harrogate has just completed a £5.7m makeover and to show off their new accommodation and bistro they have put together a summer of splendid offers. Children under 13 stay and eat for free and family passes to some of the area's most popular attractions are included too.
Lotte opens Business Class hotel in Seoul
South Korea’s luxury hospitality group ‘Lotte’ hotels has opened their first business class hotel in Seoul. The ‘Lotte City Hotel’ offers premium services at business rates.
Luxury hotel re-launches in St. Petersburg
Corinthia Hotels has re-launched the 400-bedroom luxury Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel in St Petersburg following the completion of a 100 million euro extension and refurbishment programme.
A new gem on Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast
The five-star Jaz Oriental Resort, opening 1st June 2009, is set to become one of the major attractions of Mersa Matruh, with its outstanding design, modern oriental interior and natural surroundings on the turquoise waters of the Southern Mediterranean.
His and Hers heaven at top London hotel
Couples hunting for a city getaway this summer will find the ideal match at one central London hotel.
Destination discovery in the Maldives
The opening of Alila Villas Hadahaa in August 2009 will herald an unparalleled experience in island living and destination discovery in the Maldives. This boutique luxury resort will be the first to open in the Gaafu Alifu (North Huvadhoo) Atoll in the previously untouched southern Maldives.
Treetop seclusion in the Maldives
Opening soon is the Maldives latest luxury holiday experience, the five-star Shangri La’s Villingili Resort & Spa on the southernmost tip of Addu Atoll, just south of the equator.
Local breaks at local rates
Been to Bratislava, but never strolled along Brighton pier? Seen the sunrise in Lahore but never lived it up in Leeds? Fix your discerning eye on the United Kingdom and sample the delights of our enchanting isle by discovering treasures right here on our doorstep.
Enjoy the best of Scottish golf
The world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire has teamed up with Kingsbarns Golf Links in St Andrews to offer guests the very best Scottish golfing mix. Now golfers can get the most out of their trip, enjoying the challenges of a classic moorland design with stunning scenery at Gleneagles and testing their skills on a rugged links course with a sea view from every hole at Kingsbarns.