Hotels
Birthday celebrations for St Lucia's Coco Palm
Caribbean sunshine is on sale at St Lucia's award winning boutique hotel Coco Palm as prices roll back to opening day 3 years ago offering a 45% savings for travel up to December 22.
Elegantly spooky
Escape this Halloween to the fabulous 4 star Best Western Hotel Kompas Bled in Slovenia and experience an elegant taste of Halloween that shouldn’t put you off your food. The Hotel Kompas Bled has arranged for a sumptuous Halloween dinner for all guests staying the night of 31st October plus a guided torch-lit walk around Lake Bled and, most importantly, a very comfortable stay without having to deal with countless trick or treaters appearing at your door.
Easier travel at your fingertips
Whether you want to visit the exotic islands of the Caribbean, the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, or see the lights of Paris, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), has built a groundbreaking online tool unique in the hotel industry that will make it easier to plan and book an IHG branded hotel room anywhere in the world in just a few clicks.
Share a luxury villa experience at Karma Resorts
Traditionally, luxury holidays to far flung tropical islands have been the preserve of couples and honeymooners. Karma Resorts, a new wave of luxury all-villa properties in Bali and Thailand, aims to change this and now offers an exclusive ‘family and friends’ package for groups of six or more travelling together; perfect for half term, Christmas and New Year!
New themed hotel is heaven sent
The curtain has risen on an opulent oasis of luxury and intimacy, brimming with imagination, fabulous furnishings and fun, which is simply beyond compare when it comes to British hotels. The Fallen Angel, in the heart of the historic city of Durham, in England’s north east, has raised the bar when it comes to luxury, to deliver a visitor experience taking theming to a whole new level.
Hyatt announces 2010 opening of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) have announced the signing of a management agreement for Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. To be located on the northern part of Saadiyat Island and surrounded by an 18-hole golf course, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will boast a 5.5-mile (9 kilometer) stretch of pristine natural beach where guests can watch dolphins and visit the natural, turtle-nesting habitat on the island.
Get simply romantic this winter
Nestled on St Lucia’s scenic west coast, Marigot Bay’s crystal waters and lush leafy hillsides have made it one of the most romantic destinations in the world. This idyllic bay, described as “the most beautiful in the Caribbean” by novelist James A Michener, is the ideal setting for postcard perfect sunsets and romantic rendezvous.
Jumeirah dominates at Business Traveller Awards
Readers of Business Traveller magazines both in the United Kingdom and throughout Asia-Pacific have named Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, ‘Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East’. The two awards ceremonies took place last week in London and Hong Kong.
Premier Inn set to dominate value hotel sector in UAE
Premier Inn, the UK's largest and most successful hotel brand, has announced that it has secured sites in Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Qawain lending further weight to its commitment to be the dominant brand in the region’s budget hotel sector.
Grand Hyatt Dubai’s green teams spring into action
In recent years, Grand Hyatt Dubai has developed into one of the most dedicated supporters of ‘green initiatives’ and has implemented various sustainable and environmentally friendly concepts in its daily operations.
Discover another side to Thailand
Explore an undiscovered corner of Thailand with a host of authentic natural and cultural wonders while surrendering to a state of bliss at Anantara’s stunning new resort. Set to open by the end of 2008 Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa lies on the secluded Changlang Beach area south of Krabi. White sand beaches, virgin tropical rainforest, incredible caves and beautiful waterfalls all combine to make one of Thailand’s best kept secrets.
Hyatt Regency Dubai welcomes Italian guest chef
This autumn, Hyatt Regency Dubai will host the chef of the renowned Michelin two-star Italian Ristorante Hotel Villa Crespi. Between 3 and 7 November, Chef Antonio Cannavacciuolo will bring his innovative and award-winning cuisine of Villa Crespi to Focaccia restaurant by creating a special lunch and dinner menu accompanied with finest Italian wines.
Jumeirah plays host to celebrity snow polo event
Sporting celebrities gathered in the Argentine ski resort of Las Leñas last weekend as Jumeirah Culu Culu Polo Resort hosted a women’s snow polo tournament, with the snow-covered Andes mountains providing a picturesque backdrop.
Revel in Piedmont’s truffle celebrations
Head to the Relais San Maurizio in Piedmont, Northern Italy from October to December for the white truffle season and the Fiera del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba; a celebration of the rarest truffle in the world - the Alba white truffle.
Discover the eternal sunshine of the United Arab Emirates
Leave the grey days of winter behind and head for the blue skies of the United Arab Emirates. Rotana - one of the leading hotel companies in the Middle East – has an unrivalled collection of hotels from modern hotel apartments to classic beachside resorts, all just a six hour flight away.