Hotels
Spring at the White Swan Inn
The noted White Swan Inn, nestling in the centre of the bustling market town of Pickering has shaken off the mantle of winter and is looking forward to the coming spring and summer months with a great programme of outdoor activities.
The ultimate girls’ weekend
Experience the ultimate girls’ weekend break with a visit to The Vitality Show and a stay at Park Plaza Victoria. The UK’s largest health and beauty show, The Vitality Show runs from 27 March through 30 March 2008 at Olympia. The show hosts over 400 health, beauty and wellbeing companies offering advice, services and products to combat a hectic lifestyle.
Brits take top spot at Taba Heights
Taba Heights, Egypt’s most naturally luxurious resort, has confirmed its ever-increasing popularity with UK guests. New figures just released indicate that Taba Heights is a firm favourite with travelling Brits, with around one in three room nights (38%) being filled by guests from the UK.
Scotland’s most intimate wedding destination
Luxury west coast hotel Ardanaiseig has been awarded the title of Intimate Wedding Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2008. This is the second consecutive year the independent hotel has been recognised for its uniquely romantic location and first class service.
Argyll Hotel recognised for quality cuisine
Luxury west coast hotel Ardanaiseig has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for Management in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2008. Head Chef Gary Goldie also received a special commendation in the category of National Hotel Chef of the Year.
Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel is star struck
Staff at Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel near Aberdeen are celebrating after scooping a new star from the AA launching it into the luxury four star category. The historic 27-bedroom hotel is mid-way through an intensive 12 month programme of investment - not just in the building and its fabric and fittings but also in its employees.
World-famous sommelier to launch gourmet wine dinners
The Square Restaurant’s Gourmet Wine Dinners already boast a popular reputation. Yet, this April, the restaurant – located at the Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Cape Town - is set to launch their 2008 series in a most spectacular fashion with invited honoured guest, world-famous French Sommelier Georges Pertuiset.
An ideal home away from home
Celebrating a century of inspiration to the British, the Ideal Home Show brings innovative home and garden ideas to London from 14 March through 6 April 2008. Take the ideal weekend further with a stay at Plaza on the River Club and Residence.
Bath hotel joins prestigious Relais & Chateaux Association
In January 2008 The Royal Crescent Hotel joined the prestigious Relais & Chateaux Association - an exclusive collection of 470 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries, established in France in 1954. The Association’s mission is to select outstanding properties with a truly unique character that have to meet very strict criteria.
IHG welcomes Jet Airways as newest airline partner
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s largest hotel groups by number of rooms, announces the addition of Jet Airways as Priority Club Rewards’ newest airline partner.
IHG to dominate booming Russian hotel market
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the biggest hotel operator in the booming Russian international-branded hotel sector, continues its Russian expansion with the announcement of the signing of a further Moscow property, its 7th Holiday Inn in the city.
Pampering holidays in beautiful Barbados
A getaway to beautiful Barbados is now even more tempting, thanks to the recent opening of the Chakra Spa at the Accra Beach Hotel & Resort on the island’s south coast.
Ride and surf in sunny southern Spain
Imagine galloping on horseback along the beach in short sleeves, the sun on your face and ocean spray glittering around you – this is a riding adventure to Tarifa, Andalucia, with The Riding Company. The company’s unique equestrian hotel is located right on the beach and also has its own wave school, where guests can have a go at surfing, kite surfing and wind-surfing.
A wellness break with a difference
An award-winning hotel and spa complex in Austria has launched horse riding, spa and yoga breaks, for the ultimate in relaxation and adventure. The Reiter’s Burgenland Resort is a relaxing haven owned by Karl Reiter, voted the best Spa hotelier of the year 2007 by the international Relaxguide for spa hotels.
La Manga follows refurb with website revamp
Just like the recently completed 10-million euro refurbishment programme at the Hyatt Regency La Manga, the resort’s website - Lamangaclub.com - has undergone a revamp to create a fresh new look.