Hotels
Trio of brothers set a new record in the UAE desert
Le Méridien Al Aqah last week hosted a team of three Italian brothers, who set a new record in the United Arab Emirates for the longest off-road trip, on a voyage of personal and geographical discovery they termed ‘Around the UAE’.
Go 'small and intimate' in Croatia
With Croatia looking set to be a top favourite destination in 2009, Holiday Options is highlighting a selection of carefully selected boutique-style hotels - ranging from three to five-star - for those seeking a small and intimate property.
Waldorf Hilton stages fundraising Ball
The luxurious ballroom of the Waldorf Hilton is the stage for a glamorous charity Ball on Saturday 31st January, as part of Hilton in the Community Foundation’s ongoing bid to defy gloomy financial conditions with fantastic fundraising events.
Art is life at Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today joined parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ partnership with UNICEF by launching the unique programme ‘Art is Life’ across its entire network of hotels and resorts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Maldivian magic at Huvafen Fushi
From 15 to 20 March, guests at Huvafen Fushi will be treated like models and movie stars by internationally acclaimed photographer, Milan Josipovic. Employing his stunning dramatic eye, Milan will be at the super-stylish island resort to capture moments of Maldivian magic and the timeless image of guests’ individual characters. Guests will receive five of the best high resolution, black and white images from the shoot on DVD, which can be blown up to poster size.
IHG opens doors to Hotel Indigo London
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) opened the doors of Hotel Indigo London Paddington this week – the first Hotel Indigo outside North America – and announced a deal to open three more Hotel Indigo properties in the city.
Sheffield welcomes its largest hotel
Sheffield’s hotel room count has increased by 259 with the opening of the city’s largest hotel, Jurys Inn Sheffield. Located in the centre of the city along Eyre Street, the hotel is less than a ten minute walk from the train station, the main shopping district, theatres, nightlife and an abundance of tourist attractions.
Super winter savings from Okura Hotels & Resorts, Japan
Beat the crowds and bag a low airfare to Japan this winter, while Okura Hotels & Resorts is running a fantastic Winter Rates promotion across all of its 17 Japanese properties for all Okura Club International members until end of March 2009.
Mr & Mrs Smith welcome Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa
Solís Cambrian is the first hotel in Switzerland to be accepted into the ever-stylish Mr & Mrs Smith (mrandmrssmith.com) fold. The Smith reviewer highlighted the “Spa-sleek Swiss swish” style of the hotel and the fact that, “There’s nothing quite like basking in a bubbling hot tub overlooking an awe-inducing mountain panorama – and Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa lets you do just that”.
Is Fujairah the new Dubai?
The Middle East is emerging as a winner in the battle for holiday spend. Traditional holiday destinations are falling out of favour with the UK tourist as the weak pound hits their budget. As people ditch the Euro and the US dollar, Rotana predicts an explosion in visitor numbers to the Middle East in 2009.
St Lucia resort launches Grand Spa Package
The Landings, St Lucia’s newest five-star hotel, is offering guests in need of some new year rejuvenation a thousand dollars worth (£680) of spa treatments at its luxurious RockResorts Spa as part of a special ‘Grand Spa’ package, if they stay for seven nights or more. Rates start at US$270 (£185) per night in a spacious harbour front villa suite for two people.
New Year brings new management to prestigious London hotel
The prestigious InterContinental London Park Lane has announced the appointment of Alvaro Rey as General Manager. Alvaro joined the flagship London property on 12th January 2009, having spent the past two and a half years enjoying warmer climates as General Manager for InterContinental Sydney.
Adolfo Cambiaso launches Desert Palm Nations Cup
January 9, 2009 saw the world’s number one polo player Adolfo Cambiaso and the USA’s number one polo player Nick Roldan, play in the inaugural Desert Palm Nations Cup. The Cup will be an annual event in celebration of polo in the UAE, showcasing the exclusive retreat of Desert Palm Dubai as a leading destination in the global polo calendar.
Follow the presidential trail with Hotels.com
If you’re hooked on Obama fever then you will want to visit one of the places that influenced the first African American President. With his inauguration into the White House just around the corner on January 20th, Hotels.com has put together a guide to help you decide when to visit the places that have shaped his life so far.
Enjoy a glamorous stay in the Maldives
Approaching its first anniversary this February, glamorous Maldivian resort, The Beach House at Manafaru is offering some fantastic deals to celebrate. For all new bookings made between 10th January to 15th May 2008, guests can take advantage of the following offers.