Hotels
Get intimate at Loch Ness Lodge
Loch Ness Lodge has scooped the Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year in the prestigious Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2009 announced at the weekend. The award is a resounding endorsement for the Lodge’s welcoming atmosphere, attentive and discreet personal service and romantic setting overlooking the world famous loch.
A gourmet experience with a view
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants.
Art and indulgence in Sri Lanka
One of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive boutique hotels, Kahanda Kanda, will be holding a week long luxury artist retreat from June 13 to 20, 2009. The retreat will be lead by renowned Australian artist, Angus McDonald and Zoë MacDonell (recognised as one of Australia’s emerging contemporary artists) from June 13 to 20, 2009.
Preferred Hotel Group extends presence in Portugal
Preferred Hotel Group has announced the signing of three luxurious Portuguese properties from the Tivoli Hotels & Resorts collection. The joining of Tivoli Lisboa in Lisbon, Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in Sintra and Tivoli Victoria in Vilamoura, marks a significant strengthening of the Preferred Hotel Group portfolio within the region.
Huge holiday savings for Greece and Cyprus
For those that like to have a clear idea of their holiday budget before they leave the UK - and these days, that's probably all of us - Greece and Cyprus specialist Olympic Holidays is highlighting a range of special half-board and all-inclusive offers for May.
Perthshire hotel is number one for romance
The Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire has scooped the highly coveted Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year Award in the recent Hotel Review Scotland Awards 2009. The award is a resounding endorsement for the hotel’s warm New England waterfront style and its stunning lakeside setting, which just oozes romance.
10 million more reasons to visit Anguilla
CuisinArt Resort & Spa has announced it’s newly expanded world-class Venus Spa & Fitness Centre. The resort’s Venus Spa reopened in the new year after a $10 million expansion that tripled the size of the pre-existing facility to 27,000 sq. ft.
A unique piece of paradise in the Maldives
All Maldivian islands are idyllic, so how do you decide which of the hundreds of resorts to choose from? The recently opened Iru Fushi Beach & Spa Resort offers something truly special for families and couples alike and here are just some reasons why it excels above the rest.
Cyprus in April offers Easter festivals & culture
Take in a little culture and enjoy some legendary Cypriot hospitality this April when the island celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter. Stay at the über-cool award-winning* Londa Hotel with its chic Italian design and renowned cuisine located on the beach in Limassol, the island’s vibrant second city.
Make certain your mom is guest of honour
Show mum how much you care this Mother’s Day by pampering her with a One Night Mini Spa Break at the luxurious four-star Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh. The Guest of Honour will arrive at the Spa, a sanctuary in the heart of the city, to a chilled glass of champagne before a 45 minute hot stone massage and 30 minute mini-facial.
Join the ultimate girlfriend’s getaway
Leave the boys at home and grab the girls for a fun-filled break to The Four Seasons Hotel in Perthshire where the Ultimate Girlfriend’s Getaway package is launching in April.
Famous five style adventures in Cornwall
According to research, many British holidaymakers are planning ‘staycations’ this year and parents intend to take their children on domestic seaside breaks - a return to happy, nostalgic memories during economic hard times. For lashings and lashings of quality family time, a whole lot of adventure, fresh air and fun, Retallack Resort’s new adventure activities guarantee the perfect British holiday.
Two new luxury hotels open in Alsace
Two new luxury hotels, both constructed within properties of historical interest, are opening in the Alsace region this spring. The Hotel Couronne d’Or is housed in a restored medieval castle 20 minutes from Strasbourg while the Hotel Cour du Corbeau is a wonderful half timbered house in the heart of Strasbourg itself.
Northern Ireland aims high with new luxury hotel
Belfast is set to see the opening of a new luxury hotel in 2009 aiming for five-star status. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast will open mid March and will be located on Great Victoria Street in the heart of Belfast city.
A boutique festival with a 5 Star hotel attached
Antalya Sunsplash is a boutique festival in a fantastic, five star design hotel on Turkey's Mediterranean coast featuring Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay, DJ Cliffy, Phil Asher, Spiritual South, and Jamie Lidell. No muddy fields, just sunshine, beach parties, serious club nights, delicious food, a world class spa, and of course, great music!