Hotels
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts heads to Sousse
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract with Compagnie Tunisienne de Développement Touristique for a new upscale resort and conference property at the Tunisian holiday destination of Sousse.
Home grown holidays lead the way in 2009
Perhaps it is the credit crunch, perhaps it is the severely weakened pound but it seems that travellers are becoming wise to the idea that the best place to travel to from the UK this year is - the UK. Data from Google shows that the number of Brits searching for UK holidays has significantly risen over the past few months.
Culinary delights at Gleneagles
Andrew Fairlie, chef/patron of Scotland’s only two Michelin restaurant is set to share some of his culinary secrets with guests at The Gleneagles Hotel. The award-winning chef will be offering food lovers the opportunity to meet him and experience an exclusive culinary course at the AA Five Red Star resort in Perthshire.
Unlimited golf in French luxury
Chateau des Vigiers Golf & Country Club has a reputation for excellence and the French resort has never been so accessible with the launch of an exciting new offer for 2009. Golfers are being given the opportunity to enjoy a four-night stay in the luxury resort, which is situated in the Dordogne region in the south-west of France, for as little as 405 euros.
A luxurious urban haven in the heart of Washington
The Doyle Collection has announced that following an extensive renovation, The Normandy Hotel has reopened its doors for trading with a chic and contemporary new look. Set in the heart of Washington’s prestigious Kalorama neighborhood, The Normandy Hotel, a boutique property, features 75 guestrooms in an intimate and luxurious setting.
Azura Mozambique announces exciting re-launch
Azura, Mozambique, has announced it will re-launch this July, in time for that perfect summer escape. The unfortunate bush fire late last year at Azura may well have paved the way for, if imaginable, a more exciting product for 2009. The owners and management plan to recreate the beauty of Azura with additions so outstanding they will reinforce its title as Mozambique’s finest boutique retreat.
Getaway to Guatemala
Guatemala is one of Latin America’s hidden gems. Poised between the old and the new, Guatemala vibrantly combines the rich traditions of its Mayan heritage with a modern urban landscape of bustling cities and lush resorts.
La Manga Club shortlisted for luxury travel award
La Manga Club, Europe’s leading luxury sport and leisure resort, has been shortlisted in the Luxury Golf Resort category of the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Rutland Hotel wins Best New Scottish Hotel
The Rutland Hotel has been named Best New Scottish Hotel in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2009. Edinburgh’s newest boutique hotel also won the award for Scottish Hotel Design and the Best Bar Award went to its lounge club, The One Below.
Holiday Options slashes Croatia prices
Holiday Options, the market leader to Croatia, has launched its second edition brochure with reduced prices across 80% of the programme, resulting in savings of up to £120 per person.
Shop, play & stay at NYC’s Plaza Hotel
Indulge in the experience of a lifetime with The Plaza Hotel’s Shopaholic Weekend in New York package, in honour of the film based on Sophie Kinsella’s bestselling book. The package offers guests the ultimate luxury lifestyle destination experience that only The Plaza Hotel can offer, including luxurious accommodations, world-class shopping and entertainment.
Fairmont Hotels creates a footprint in India
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced its second project in India, Fairmont Jaipur. Scheduled to open in 2010, the hotel, located in Rajasthan in the northwest of India, joins Fairmont Hyderabad as the luxury hotel brand’s first forays into the Indian market. The property is being developed by Capricorn Hospitality Investments India, Limited and its local partner.
May in Mallorca - Fiesta fun at Hotel L’Avenida
Fiestas form a major part of the cultural customs of Mallorca and in the quiet, picturesque town of Soller on Mallorca’s North West coast, preparations are already underway for one of the grandest and most spectacular fiestas of the island’s calendar - Es Firo.
Amsterdam celebrates Keukenhof's 60th Anniversary
From 19 March - 21 May 2009, the world famous Dutch tulip festival at Keukenhof will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary and to mark the occasion, 5 star Hotel Okura Amsterdam is offering a special Keukenhof Flower Package.
Fairmont fuels guests’ quest for culture
For families and travellers looking to make the most of their getaway experience this year, and leave with more than just a mini shampoo bottle, Fairmont is proud to offer a collection of Cultural Packages, ideal for history buffs, art lovers and more.