Hotels
Luxury floats in British Columbia
King Pacific Lodge is a luxurious floating eco wilderness retreat located in British Columbia’s pristine Great Bear Rainforest. Accessible only by seaplane, the lodge is moored in the sheltered waters of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island and is Canada’s ultimate adventure break.
Entertainment galore at True Blue Bay in Grenada
Families can benefit from special deals and a raft of children’s entertainment this summer at True Blue Bay Resort on the Caribbean Spice Island of Grenada. Children under 12 receive free accommodation when they share a standard room with their parents and, when mum and dad dine in the restaurant, the kids’ can eat meals for free from the children’s menu. What’s more, there’s plenty to keep offspring entertained at True Blue, with a wide variety of activities and special classes available to guests.
Cavalli Island Retreat & Spa invites fresh footprints
Cavalli Island Retreat & Spa, New Zealand’s most exclusive private island has redefined privacy and privilege for those who prize these most. Now a new choice invites fresh footprints in its pristine sands, every day of the year. For one glorious New Zealand summer month between December and January, Cavalli hosts only one exclusive party at a time, guaranteeing reign in a true Utopia. All other times, Cavalli hosts the new resort style, sharing the serene privacy with only two parties and a maximum of six guests.
Karma Resorts opens second stunning property in Bali
Occupying a breathtaking location high on the cliffs of Uluwatu, overlooking one of Bali’s most beautiful and unspoilt beaches, is Karma Kandara, the latest addition to the Karma portfolio of exclusive luxury resorts. The third property for the group, and the second in Bali, Karma Kandara opened in early 2008 and blends the highest standards of style, elegance and value to offer a unique holiday experience.
Per Aquum brings breath of fresh air to Dubai
Set in the graceful, manicured surrounds of a private polo estate, Desert Palm is surpassing expectations and challenging the stereotype of the towering city by introducing signature Per Aquum chic to Dubai. Elegant, understated, verdant, boutique, low-rise – Desert Palm basks easily in the desert landscape to provide a refreshing, avant-garde contrast to the conventional flamboyance of the city’s latest skyscraping hotels.
Frégate Island Private rings the changes
Frégate Island Private, the luxurious natural haven in the Seychelles, has enhanced its guest venues yet further with the opening of the newly refurbished Yacht Club and the addition of a picturesque campanile to the resort’s chapel. The finishing touches were completed on 4 July 2008 with the ceremonial hanging of the bell.
Aston Hall’s West Wing opens with a flying start
The Mayor of Rotherham officially opened the final phase of Aston Hall’s major expansion, the West Wing, in style with a little help from the Yorkshire Air ambulance crew.
Seven reasons to visit Discovery at Marigot Bay this autumn
Beauty dwells in deep retreats, Wordsworth wisely noted. Find beauty, pleasure, retreat and romance at Discovery at Marigot Bay, St Lucia. Seven reasons to visit include. . .
Linthwaite to rekindle August romance in the heart of the Lakes
Forgot the dozen red roses on Valentines Day again? Realised it was your anniversary a day too late? Booked tickets for Manchester United on her birthday? Now desperately need to rekindle some romance? Then look no further...
Luxury for less
With the summer holidays looming, if you haven't yet booked you could be tempted to hastily go for the first bucket and chuck it bargain break that comes along. Take a little more time to weigh up your options however and you can be the envy of the pool side, cannily saving pounds on a top quality holiday in a stunning location.
New management agreement for luxury Auckland resort
Langham Hotels International has signed a new management agreement which takes Langham Place, a sister brand of The Langham, outside Asia. The luxury hotel operator will manage the five-star boutique Vineyard Resort + Spa on behalf of Isola Estate on Waiheke Island, an exclusive enclave 30 minutes off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, which will open in 2010.
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing set to open this month
Scheduled to open on 28 July 2008, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing sets the standard for modern comfort. Designed as a chic, intimate lifestyle hotel, featuring 255 guestrooms including 58 suites, the hotel is ideally located on Wangfujing Commercial Street, one of Beijing’s most prestigious addresses.
Dubai summer spa surprises
During the month of August Park Hyatt Dubai, will continue as an official spa partner of Dubai Summer Surprises Spa Packages Promotion. A magnificent tribute to the ancient Moorish palaces, the white exterior and royal blue domes offer a welcoming entrance into this private and secluded spa, where exotic rituals have been created to stimulate the senses, soothe and rejuvenate.
Defy gravity at Banyan Tree Bangkok’s 10th Vertical Marathon
In a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 28th September from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the 10th Vertical Marathon. The finishing point for the race is at the hotel’s former helicopter pad on the 61st floor now converted to the award-winning Vertigo restaurant one of the highest al fresco restaurants in Asia.
St. Regis Hotels unveils the new St. Regis Beijing
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced the debut of the newly renovated St. Regis Beijing, following the completion of a comprehensive, seven and a half-month, $27 million renovation and restoration of its 258 guest rooms, 102 luxuriously appointed suites, signature restaurants and public spaces. The St. Regis Beijing also features Danieli’s, one of Beijing’s finest Italian restaurants, a luxurious natural spring water spa, more than 13,114 square feet of meeting and event space and the iconic St. Regis Butler Service. For more than a decade, the award-winning St. Regis Beijing has offered global travelers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service at the heart of China’s bustling capital city.