Hotels
Bloomsbury gastronomic encounter
To celebrate London's St Pancras station’s 140th anniversary, hotels Number Twelve and Ambassadors Bloomsbury are offering guests the Bloomsbury Gastronomic Encounter package.
Introducing the Steenberg Hotel in Cape Town
The stylish Steenberg Hotel, situated on the Cape’s oldest farm is a mere 20-minute drive from the heart of Cape Town. This boutique hotel nestles in the tranquil Constantia Valley, against the slopes of the Steenberg Mountains, offering sweeping views over False Bay.
The Clubhotel Riu Karamboa opens its doors in Cape Verde
RIU has just inaugurated the ClubHotel Riu Karamboa, the Cape Verde island of Boa Vista’s first ClubHotel and the chain’s third in the country. The 750-room, five-star resort is located right on Praia de Salines beach and joins RIU’s two other resorts on Sal Island: ClubHotel Riu Funana and ClubHotel Riu Garopa.
Happy family days at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
There is no chance of sipping cocktails by the pool with the kids about, but why would you need to at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi? They offer more activities and action-packed fun for all the family than anyone could possibly do in a week! Set on an exclusive 1.3 km long white sandy private beach along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, guests at Emirates Palace are utterly spoilt for choice of things to do.
Fujairah resort launches ultimate chill-out zone
As part of a $2 million beach rejuvenation program, Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah has launched the Gonu Bar & Grill, an outdoor lounge and dining area overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Five-star resort appoints first class chefs
New Zealand’s five-star Millbrook Resort in Queenstown has appointed two first class chefs to add the ‘wow’ factor to its food and beverage operations. Award winning chefs Mark Gregory and Russell Heron have been appointed in leadership roles, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the resort.
Shop fashion capitals in style with Preferred Hotel Group
What better way to brighten up the winter months than to explore some of the world’s glittering fashion capitals from London to Paris, New York or Rome? The festive holidays are an ideal time to indulge yourself and loved ones with a luxury break. With Preferred Hotel Group you can choose from a number of great hotels and packages to ensure you shop in style.
A shining new beacon for Beijing
With the opening of Park Hyatt Beijing, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has illuminated Beijing’s skyline with a brand new landmark. Directly opposite the China World Trade Centre and the striking new CCTV Tower, Park Hyatt Beijing occupies the uppermost floors in the main tower of the Beijing Yintai Centre — the tallest development on prestigious Chang’an Avenue, in the heart of the capital’s Central Business District.
Discover the rugged, romantic north Cornwall coast
Boscastle on the North Cornwall coast is one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages left in Cornwall. For those wanting to experience the magic of Cornwall away from the crowds, Boscastle is a picturesque fishing village steeped in history and set against a backdrop of stunning scenery.
Grosvenor House Dubai named ‘UAE Leading Hotel’
Grosvenor House Dubai was honoured at the World Travel Awards 2008 this week, receiving an excellence award for the ‘UAE’s Leading Hotel’. The prestigious World Travel Awards are well respected within the travel and tourism industry honouring hotel leaders across 88 categories. Dubbed the Travel Industry ‘Oscars’, the awards have become influential and much sought after, conveying world-class service and hospitality.
Jumeirah offers a new welcome at Dubai's Terminal 3
Dubai-based luxury hotel company, Jumeirah, has officially opened their new Welcome Lounge in the recently-opened Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport.
Fairmont Hotels makes staying fit on the road easier
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts now offers travellers easy access to adidas training gear through Fairmont Fit. The newest guest benefit for loyalty club members will deliver workout apparel and footwear direct to guestrooms for use in room, in the gym or to enjoy in the great outdoors.
Explore the road less travelled with Rotana
The hotel industry is responding to calls from hardened travellers demanding new experiences in some of the world’s more off-the-beaten-track destinations. Rotana has taken the lead by announcing the development of a new hotel in Northern Iraq.
Novotel set to open 4 star hotel on Nha Trang beach
Novotel Nha Trang is due to open on 15 November 2008 and will welcome guests for the forthcoming Christmas, New Year and the Tet Festival. Nha Trang is a coastal city on Vietnam’s South Central coast and is one of the country’s most important tourism hubs.
Enjoy the best of Cornish cuisine
Take your taste buds on a mini gourmet break to Retallack Resort & Spa in Cornwall this November. Just a few minutes from Padstow, made famous by Rick Stein and an abundance of excellent restaurants and only a stone’s throw from Watergate Bay, home to Jamie Oliver’s ‘fifteen’, Retallack Resort is the ideal base from which to enjoy the best of Cornish cuisine.