Hotels
Madeira gears up for the Atlantic Festival
The Atlantic Festival takes place each weekend throughout June and is a celebration of music, entertainment and culture. It has three components: the Madeira Music Festival, the International Fireworks Competition and performances by philharmonic bands in the city centre.
The pride of Africa
One of the world's most talked about golf and safari resorts has been hailed the best in Africa after scooping a prestigious tourism award. Legend Golf & Safari Resort at the Big 5 Entabeni Safari Conservancy in the Waterberg area of Limpopo, has been named Africa's Leading Tourism Development Project at the 2009 World Travel Awards.
Exclusive resort opens on Koh Samui
Suralai, a stunning new private villa which takes its name from the ‘residence of the angels’ in Thai mythology, is now open for private rentals in the scenic northern hills of Bophut in Koh Samui.
A unique retreat for city dwellers
Located in the tranquil Wadi Khadeja, the protected enclave of the sturdy, evergreen ghaf tree, Banyan Tree Al Wadi is a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and located 20 kilometres from the vibrant Ras Al Khaimah city centre.
Le Méridien Al Aqah scoops four travel awards
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah took home four awards last Thursday night at the MENA Travel Awards 2009, with its environmental achievements in the spotlight.
Surrealism with style in Belgium
From the city which revels in chocolates, cartoons and café-culture now comes a brand new museum in celebration of Belgium’s best known Surrealist artist.
Savour the flavour of India
The flavours of India are on the menu this month at Le Meridien Al Aqah Resort’s Swaad Restaurant, while Taste Thai Restaurant offers a tempting selection of Thai favourites in Bento Boxes.
Delighting guests from check-in to check-out
As the headline sponsor of the forthcoming International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF), taking place in Dubai from 14-17 May 2009, Avaya will be giving hoteliers the first regional preview of its new ‘Media Phone’ solution, a cross between a telephone and PC, allowing direct access to applications and Internet-based information through a large colour touch screen with a high-quality phone.
Premier Inn opens new hotel in Dubai
With many companies slowing down expansion plans and cutting operational costs in a bid to weather the financial storm, one company stands out from the current abatement in activity across the hotel industry.
A hotel offer you can’t refuse
‘Love our hotels, or we'll give you £50’ - that's the promise from online hotel company HotelConnect, which features over 2,500 handpicked properties worldwide aimed at independent travellers.
Shoot for the stars at Swinton Estate
Swinton Estate, in North Yorkshire, has launched a new shooting package, combining tuition and driven bird shooting for first timers with accommodation at Swinton Park, the luxury castle hotel.
Recovered turtles head for the deep blue sea
Hotel group Jumeirah’s Turtle Rehabilitation Unit, together with Hatteras Collection UAE, has successfully returned 14 critically endangered Hawksbill and 3 endangered Green Turtles to their natural habitat, following several months of rehabilitation.
Hostelworld.com wins a Webby Award
It’s official – Hostelworld’s videos are the best on the net! The global web community has voted Hostelworld.com’s city video guides as the “Best Travel & Adventure Video” of the year in the Webby People’s Voice Awards. Hostelworld.com was the only winner based in Ireland to win a prestigious Webby Award.
Hotel prices increase by 10 percent in May
The tHPI (trivago Hotel Price Index) shows that an overnight stay in a standard double room costs on average 107 pounds in May, a 15 percent increase in comparison to last year mainly due to the weak pound.
Europe’s top ten hostels for less
Stay in the best budget accommodation in Europe this summer from just £3 a night and be guaranteed the cheapest price with hostelbookers.com. This leading budget accommodation-booking site has launched a new lowest price guarantee – if you find the same accommodation anywhere cheaper within 24 hours you will be refunded the difference.