Hotels
Award win for Nkwichi at responsible tourism awards
A hidden hand-built lodge on the dazzling Mozambique shores of Lake Niassa, Nkwichi Lodge offers its visitors a rare chance to savour and support an unspoilt corner of real Africa. Explore on foot, by canoe, in sailing dhows. Laze in a hammock above a secluded cove. See for yourself how responsible tourism supports local people and helps them preserve their surroundings.
Romance in the heart of Scotland
Edinburgh’s most welcoming and discreet 5-star hotel, The Howard, has put together an exclusive luxury romantic break to wow your loved one. As a city Edinburgh, Scotland's ancient capital, always retains a constant, inexplicable air of romance and an atmosphere that will entice you to return time and again. It therefore remains one of the world’s most desirable cities for spending a lost weekend with your Valentine.
The Landings St. Lucia unveils second phase
The Landings St. Lucia, a RockResort, will unveil its second phase this December 2008, featuring new accommodation, an additional restaurant, pools, tennis courts and other amenities, as well as announcing its new managing director, Richard Lyon who will take the helm of this luxury Caribbean resort, which is based around a private yacht harbour.
Room and rail service gives stress-free start to the holidays
Savvy holidaymakers will be grinning all the way to their favourite winter sun escape this Christmas by skipping the traffic jams, saving money and gliding smoothly into their holidays with Park Plaza Victoria London.
The Montague Hotel joins Best Western Group
Set in the heart of Bournemouth in beautiful Westcliff, the 3 star hotel is the newest member of the world’s largest hotel group Best Western. The newly named Best Western Montague Hotel first opened in 1925 and was then known for its modern and very British leisure activities. Such activities as croquet, clock golf and billiards attracted many from afar.
Half Moon named ‘Golf Resort of the Year’
Half Moon, the luxury resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has been declared the Golf Resort of the Year in the Rest of World category at the annual International Association of Golf Tour Operators Awards.
Chef’s Table launched at Swinton Park
Swinton Park, the luxury castle hotel in North Yorkshire, has announced that it has launched a Chef’s Table dining experience, one of the first of its kind in the North East, available for both guests and non-residents.
Festive freebies and dazzling discounts from Hotelopia
Christmas has come early to those looking to book a festive hotel break on Hotelopia (hotelopia.co.uk). The online booking specialist is offering a massive 50% discount on standard rates at one of London’s finest five star hotels – Plaza on The River Club and Residence, as well as free nights and special offers in destinations including Amsterdam, Krakow, Berlin and Warsaw.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts partners with Nespresso
Friends of Nespresso don’t have to abstain from their favorite coffee anymore when traveling around the globe and staying with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel chain has chosen Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in premium portioned coffee, as their preferred supplier of coffee and coffee machines.
Triple award success for Bournemouth's Urban Beach
Its was a double celebration for Mark Cribb and his team last Thursday (27th November 2008) as the Urban Beach picked up not one but two awards at the prestigious Bournemouth Tourism Awards.
Fallen Angel Hotel offers 2009's ultimate wedding experience
British brides seeking an intimate, friends and family-focused wedding, will be queuing up to say ‘I do’ thanks to a new bridal experience package launched by much talked-about boutique hotel, the Fallen Angel, in Durham. Britain’s most opulently themed hotel, which opened its doors in October 2008, is enticing couples with an offer of an exquisite bridal penthouse suite as accommodation and a fabulously indulgent suite of wedding services.
Blair Castle wins gold award for green tourism
Blair Castle has been awarded the Gold standard under the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). Currently at the Gold level, Blair Castle’s team have worked hard to implement new measures from the new Green Tourism Business Scheme criteria and are very enthusiastic about greening the operation at Blair Castle. The business is working with Perth Council to reduce waste and to ensure that as much waste as possible is recycled.
Escape the UK winter at La Manga Club
La Manga Club is offering guests the chance to escape the grey skies, and cold, wet UK winter with its new Extended Stay package, for breaks of 30 days or more. At La Manga Club on Spain’s sunny South-East coast, the sun shines for more than 300 days a year which is the perfect reason to escape the UK winter and enjoy a relaxing extended break in Europe’s top golf and leisure resort.
Shouldering the pain of business travel
As leading physiotherapist, Diane Hunter MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP, identifies a new condition, laptop shoulder, research from Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts reveals sixty-three per cent of laptop users suffer from severe pain and discomfort while travelling on business.
Lowther Castle & Gardens set for major transformation
Lowther Castle & Gardens is set to be developed as a major tourism attraction for Cumbria, following a £7 million investment by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and a further £2 million from the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).