Hotels
Sandals Negril awarded Green Globe Platinum
Green Globe has recognised that Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa has reached an entirely new level of achievement in its sustainable tourism practices, becoming the first ever hotel to be awarded Green Globe Certified Platinum.
La Serena Spa to open at The Reefs, Bermuda
The Reefs, widely recognized as Bermuda’s best hotel, announces that Nicolay Kreidler and Vision Design have teamed up to re-create La Serena Spa to open in June. With the latest approach to relaxation, and a design to match, La Serena Spa delivers on its namesake promise.
Midlands hotel to host first pro-am golf event
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is to host its first Golf Club Pro-Am event on Friday 29 May. Part of the proceeds raised from the event will be given to The Shakespeare Hospice, an independent charity based in Stratford-upon-Avon. The event, which is open to members and non-members, will see guests play with some of the Midlands leading PGA Professionals.
High-chic in the Cyprus sunshine
The Londa is a contemporary boutique hotel with a beach front setting in Limassol that has become popular both with holiday-makers who are attracted to high chic along with sunshine, and business guests who like the close proximity to the city’s thriving commercial district.
The Torridon voted best for activities
The Torridon has been voted Activity Hotel of the Year for the third year in a row at the prestigious Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2009, and the hotel’s twice Michelin Star head chef scooped the Local Food Hero Chef Award on the same evening.
Gourmet getaways for travellers with taste
With spring in the air it’s time to leave work behind for 48 hours, recharge the batteries and treat yourself to a little luxury for less. Preferred Hotel Group invites you to Savour Europe with an array of gourmet packages through its I Prefer Guest Benefit Programme (iprefer.com), offering unique 48 hour hotel and gastronomy experiences at fantastic value.
Spring packages are in bloom at Fairmont
Excited for sunshine, warmer weather and spring getaways? Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is on hand to help guests usher in the season with refreshing spring packages at unmatched destinations across its portfolio.
All-inclusive reductions, Croatia-style
For those who fancy a spot of 'all inclusive' this summer, market leader to Croatia - Holiday Options - is highlighting massive savings of up to £317 per person on selected dates in May and June.
Mums the word at Luxury Family Hotels
Mums will be thoroughly spoilt at all of the Luxury Family Hotels in March with dedicated packages put together to ensure they are pampered and indulged. There are free childcare facilities in all of the hotels and for older children there are games rooms and swimming pools to keep them busy.
Breakfast shortage costs UK economy millions
Workers failing to eat a proper breakfast are costing the UK economy a staggering £22bn every year, according to research released this week by Express by Holiday Inn. The study was based on published research into the effects of eating breakfast on productivity collated for the study by statistician Dr. Geoff Ellis, and a survey into the habits of over 1,500 British workers.
Skye hotels enjoy success at ‘hotel Oscars’
The owners of two Skye hotels are celebrating this week after scooping a raft of awards at the hotel Oscars. Ken Gunn and Anne Gracie, who together own Toravaig Hotel and Duisdale House Hotel in Sleat, were delighted after picking up the gongs at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2009 at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow on Sunday evening.
A Mother’s Day treat in Beatrix Potter country
Treat your mother to a relaxing Mother’s Day break at Lindeth Howe in the Lake District, a country house hotel, overlooking Lake Windermere that Beatrix Potter bought for her mother.
Iconic Queenstown hotel enjoys fresh success
New boutique cottage accommodation boasting stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains has proven a winning formula for Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown.
Green tourism award for luxury eco hotel
Swinton Park, the luxury castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, has just been awarded the coveted Green Tourism Business Scheme award. The scheme is the largest green accreditation scheme in the world and the only one currently recognised by the VisitBritain tourism authority.
Say ‘I Do’ in paradise this Autumn
Half Moon, the luxury resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is making a dream Caribbean wedding more affordable this autumn with the offer of a complimentary wedding package valued at over US$1,600 and room rates for guests starting at just US$79.50 per person.