Hotels
Go off the beaten track and avoid the crowds
Holidaymakers and day-trippers in ever-increasing numbers are enjoying the delights of the Lake District, but this is leading to over-crowding and congestion. Around 1 million visitors are expected over the bank holiday weekend but most will be facing the same traffic jams and queues they had hoped to leave behind.
Head to Puglia for a summer of food, wine and music
Summertime in Puglia is hot, vivacious and welcoming. The festivals from July to September offer visitors a glimpse into the past, present and future of Southern Italy, where locals demonstrate their proud Medieval heritage, distinct cuisine and unique identity in all its theatrical colour.
Preferred Hotels welcomes new members
Heralding yet another strong year for growth, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has accepted 18 new members to its expanding luxury portfolio in destinations across the globe since January 1st.
Going green - Hong Kong 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.
Heineken Cup trophy comes to The Rutland
Drop into The Rutland Bar in Edinburgh’s West End before Saturday’s all-important Heineken Cup final and you could have your picture taken with the actual trophy.
9 Beaches catches the social media wave
9 Beaches, Bermuda’ ultra-casual resort, has become the starlet of travel Bloggers and YouTubers looking for a novel experience in a relaxed beachfront setting. The resort forayed into the Blogosphere two years ago and has gained a loyal following.
A night with Mr Nice at the Vincent Hotel
Ever fancied spending the night with “Mr Nice”? Howard Marks, described by the Daily Mail as “the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time”, is going to the Vincent Hotel in Southport on Sunday 31st May 2009, for an exclusive and unmissable live Q and A.
Make the most of your Bank Holidays
Springtime is great for lots of reasons, one of which is the abundance of Bank Holidays. Making the most of them, however, does take some planning – and the busier you are the easier it is to waste them.
A stylish stay in London? It's elementary
This Friday, 22 May 2009, marks the 150th anniversary of Sherlock Holmes creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday. Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London (108 Baker St, London W1U 6LJ) is celebrating by offering a pair of tickets to the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the first 75 guests to book a room on Friday.
Luxury Miami hotel will rock your world
The Setai, Miami, is offering aspiring musicians the opportunity to turn their Grammy dreams into reality by rocking out in the same studio used by Beyonce, Jay Z, Timbaland and Mary J. Blige to record their own music under the professional instruction of Studio Director, Matt Knobel, at the recently opened Recording Studio at The Setai.
Summer savings for family friendly Antigua
Antigua’s newest family friendly resort The Verandah has launched new savings with Virgin Holidays for the summer making it one of the best value resorts on the island. The Verandah, which is part of the Elite Island Resort group, is set in 30 spectacular acres on the northeast coast of the island.
A quintessential English break
Many of us are opting to holiday in Britain this year due to poor exchange rates and the current economy. So what better time to cherish a quintessential English break than by combining a stay at Holbeck Ghyll, a historic country house hotel in Britain’s beautiful countryside, with some traditional English pastimes and local events.
Super savings at one of the Caribbean’s best
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in the West Indies, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, now offers an exceptional value with its Super Savings on Superior Rooms special. May 15 through August 16, guests who stay in a Superior Room for seven nights will pay for only five.
As temperatures rise, prices fall at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah, which this month won the platinum award for Best Price Value Hotel at the MENA Travel Awards, will continue its value offerings, with a special summer offer of AED 349 on weeknights.
Four Pillars Hotels launch half-term deals
From Sunday 24th to Thursday 28th May inclusive, Four Pillars Hotels is offering fabulous family half term breaks where children stay and eat for free! Rates for dinner, bed and breakfast start from as little as £39.00 per person per night - at a choice of six delightful properties in Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and Bristol.