Hotels
Introducing Kichaka Luxury Lodge in the Eastern Cape
Set between two streams in a lush bushveld valley, Kichaka Lodge is an exclusive five star luxury lodge located within a Big 5 game reserve. This boutique lodge sleeps 20 people in 10 secluded stone and thatch suites, connected to the main lodge by walkways, winding through the bush.
‘Eureka’ moment may spell the end of early nights
10.04pm is the time of day when we are at our most creative according to research released today by Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. Crowne Plaza, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has found that staying up that little bit later could help to inspire your most inventive ideas.
Cosmopolitan Hotel – Contemporary elegance in Hong Kong
Opened in the end of 2004, 4-star Cosmopolitan Hotel is committed to invite guests for a travel experience with great hospitality and new horizons of comfort. Situated on the site of the former Xinhua News Agency, Beijing’s de facto embassy before the Hong Kong handover, Cosmopolitan Hotel boasts a distinguished address that mirrors legendary historical value.
Champagne launch for new boutique hotel
A 200-year-old former village inn has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant in the heart of Kent’s picturesque Alkham Valley, near Dover. To celebrate its launch, The Marquis is offering a free bottle of Champagne to guests staying for a minimum of two nights throughout November and December 2008, and January 2009. Luxury double rooms start at £95 per night, based on two sharing and including full English breakfast.
30 mile food is on the map in Tetbury
The Priory Inn, Tetbury, the family-friendly, award-winning gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds, is launching a 30 mile food zone this November, to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to high quality local produce. This means that around 90% of its menu offering will come from within 30 miles of the picturesque market town of Tetbury. To celebrate the launch, they are offering 30% off hotel room rates in November and December.
Vijitt Resort opens in Phuket
The Vijitt Resort in Rawai Phuket, a new luxury villa style resort, has opened its doors. The new resort comprises 92 individual villa style accommodations, 20 of which have their own pools, in addition the resort has two swimming pools with an impressive 40 metre pool as it’s centre-piece on the beachfront, as well as 2 restaurants, two bars, a gym, a spa and a Kids club.
Kinnaird Estate’s revived smokehouse inspires new menu
To celebrate the revival of its traditional smokehouse, Kinnaird Hotel, Restaurant & Sporting Estate in Perthshire has prepared an innovative new Smoked Tasting Menu, to offer guests a truly distinctive cuisine.
Rest in peace at Wigan West Premier Inn
With Halloween creeping up on us, it’s the time to be chilled and thrilled in some spooky fun with your friends and family! This year Halloween lands on a Friday night, making it the perfect time to have an eerie escape with a weekend away. The Wigan West Premier Inn offers the perfect place to really Rest In Peace as the 200 year old building holds an interesting past.
Amy’s ‘whine’ voted worst in UK
Winehouse by name, ‘Whine-mouth’ by nature? A new report examining the nation’s best-loved and most-hated regional twangs reveals the notorious crooner’s cockney accent to be the most despised drawl in Britain.
Spa at Sandy Lane introduces Anne Sémonin treatments
From October 2008, guests at the Spa at Sandy Lane will be able to enjoy a range of new luxury treatments by French ‘haute couture’ spa and beauty brand, Anne Sémonin. The original pioneer of the ‘à la carte’ spa concept, Anne Sémonin has designed a bespoke treatment menu using only the finest natural ingredients, has fully trained all staff, and crafted signature finishing touches to the Spa rituals at Sandy Lane.
The perfect Tuscan retreat
A member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, L’Andana, is an idyllic Tuscan hideaway. Formerly Duke Leopold of Tuscany’s hunting lodge in the 16th century, L’Andana is now a comfortable countryside retreat set in 500 acres of vineyards and boasts Alain Ducasse’s first restaurant in Italy serving traditional Tuscan cuisine. L’Andana is one of the finest expressions of Italian style and living and now it is possible to use L’Andana exclusively for private events.
A lover’s paradise package in Gstaad-Saanenland
Guarantee two uplifts of passion and romance with Gstaad’s new ‘Lover’s Paradise’ package. From 4th January to 5th February 2008 and 1st to 26th March 2009, guests are invited to spend a night in a Romantic Iglooplus on Eggli Mountain and a night in the hotel Arc-en-ciel Love Room (suite), for CHF 540 (approx 276.436 GBP) per person.
Titchwell Manor celebrates mussel season
Titchwell Manor Hotel, which overlooks the North Norfolk coast near Brancaster, is celebrating the arrival of the region’s mussel season with a special weekend autumn break. Two people sharing a double/twin room can stay for two nights dinner, B&B from just £150 per person from now through to mid-December (excluding half-term week).
Have a pumpkin smashing Halloween
Treat your little ones to a smashing pumpkin break in Chester this Halloween and you could save yourself some extra cash and eat for free! Visit Chester Zoo's pumpkin festival between 25 October and 2 November when you book a stay at the Quality Hotel Chester and enjoy a free dinner.
'41' named one of the Best Hotels in the British Isles
The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have named ‘41‘ in the Best 30 Hotels in the British Isles category in the magazine‘s 21st Annual Readers‘ Choice Awards. The awards are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumers’ preferences. Over 32,000 readers voted this year.