Hotels
1 in 10 Brits have missed a flight
Getting to the airport can be stressful, but research revealed today shows that 13 percent of Brits have missed their flights, with traffic and public transport issues most frequently being blamed for lateness. More than 1 in 3 were forced to buy a new ticket (38%), with many paying over £300 for the replacement (10%).
Wildly romantic in Devon
For a very special treat this Valentine’s, book the weekend at Combe House, a wildly romantic Elizabethan manor hotel on a huge, secluded Devon country estate near Exeter. Couples can chose to stay in the main house or a beautifully restored thatched cottage for two hidden in the woods at the entrance to the mile long drive with prices from £190 B&B per room per night.
Antonio Cerilli appointed Restaurant Manager at Number Twelve
Antonio Cerilli has been appointed Restaurant Manager at Number Twelve restaurant, Bloomsbury. An Italian wine connoisseur, Cerilli will be in charge of the front of house at Number Twelve, where Santino Busciglio is Executive Chef.
A new look for the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, situated in a prime location in the border town of St Boswells, underwent a major refurbishment last month to modernise and upgrade its facilities. Extensive thought and work was put into the sympathetic renovation of the public areas, restaurants and lounges along with the swimming pool, giving the traditional country hotel a fresh and modern new look.
Celebrate Spring Carnival in Cyprus
The Limassol (or Lemesos) Carnival takes place every year in the spring, next year starting on 19 February. Enjoy the warm weather that comes early to Cyprus and stay at the über-cool award-winning Londa Hotel where chic Italian design meets legendary Cypriot hospitality. Carnival is a great chance to enjoy the island at its best, surrounded by early spring flowers and high-spirited festivities.
London hotel to inspire haute couture fashion collection
London hotel The Royal Horseguards in Whitehall, famous for once housing Churchill’s favourite bar in its basement where secret passages link the building to Westminster & Whitehall, will be the central inspiration behind a haute couture fashion collection designed to bring some of London’s most iconic hotels to life.
Sporting a new look at Taychreggan
Taychreggan, situated in a prime location on the beautiful banks of Loch Awe, near Oban, underwent a major refurbishment challenge this year to modernise and upgrade its facilities.
Millbrook voted among best overseas golf resorts
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook resort has been named among the world’s best golf resorts in a prestigious Australian travel magazine. Luxury Travel and Style magazine has placed Millbrook 3rd in its list of best overseas golf resorts, behind the likes of Scotland’s legendary St Andrews Links and New Zealand’s Kauri Cliffs.
La Manga Club plays host to leading female golfing stars
La Manga Club, one of the world’s leading sports resorts, is set to play host to the world’s leading female golfing stars as it stages the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School this January – the event will be covered in the UK by Sky Sports.
Marriott Execustay partner with Suite Options
Marriott ExecuStay, a leader in furnished temporary housing, announces Suite Options, a division of Transitions Group, Inc., has expanded its operations by becoming the franchisee for Marriott ExecuStay corporate housing in the state of Louisiana. This will be Suite Options’ 12th ExecuStay franchise market.
Christmas chic in Cyprus
Can’t face a Christmas at home after all? Would you like to someone else to manage the demands of Christmas lunch and enjoy some warmer weather? Two award-winning* hotels in Cyprus are offering the chance to make a last minute decision and get away from the UK - the luxury five star Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri Bay Cyprus and the chic contemporary boutique Londa hotel in Limassol.
Jurys Inns launch new look website
Jurys Inns Group is celebrating the launch of its new look website by offering free overnight stays in any of its hotels. The first 1,000 customers to book a stay on jurysinns.com will be in with the chance of winning one of 50 vouchers for a free night stay in a Jurys Inn of their choice*.
You don’t have to be a president to sleep in the White House
While the Obama family will soon take up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, you don’t have to be a famous celebrity, well-known politician, or a deep-pockets donor to sleep in the White House.
Casual outdoor dining on menu at Millbrook’s Millhouse
Long leisurely al fresco lunches and superb dinners by the water are on the menu this summer at Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort. The Millhouse restaurant, in an historic building complete with stone-flagged floors and water wheel overlooking Mill Pond, is introducing an exciting new menu concept that’s just perfect for hot summer days and balmy evenings.
Britain’s greenest hotel opens this week
On Monday 8th December, Britain’s greenest hotel was opened by Premier Inn, the UK’S largest budget hotel chain. The hotel will set the standard for environmentally friendly hotels.