Hotels
The Chambers awarded ‘Best Restoration’ gong
Luxury serviced apartment company, The Chambers, is celebrating having scooped a prestigious award at the Resi Prop Awards – sponsored by Variety Club Yorkshire - in recognition of the supreme craftsmanship afforded to its newest development – Park Place.
Deluxe hotel opens in Estonia’s capital
The international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened a new deluxe hotel in the Estonian capital today - the Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia. The building is now the tallest in the Estonian capital, and offers spectacular views of the historic Old Town as well as across the Baltic Sea.
Share the love at Nisbet Plantation
Exclusive resort weddings are usually considered to be the domain of celebrities. But now all brides can have a truly memorable wedding with the exclusive use of one of the Caribbean’s most romantic boutique resorts. Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis has launched a Share the Love package which guarantees that the resort will be exclusively reserved for the use of the wedding party if they book 31 or more rooms for a minimum of five nights.
Luxury resort offers around the world in 80 days
Tucked within 225 square kilometres of pristine desert landscape of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai’s very own Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, is set to recreate the adventure, romance, and excitement of the award-winning classic ‘Around the World in 80 days’.
Treat your mum to a Best Western break
For the ultimate treat this Mother’s Day, whisk your mum away to one of the finest luxury country house hotels. Situated in the Peak District, Moorside Grange’s facilities include a relaxation suite, Russian room, steam room and beauty salon so mum can be well and truly pampered.
Spring deals at luxury family hotels
Irresistible to those who know it, the glorious 1800 acre estate of Ickworth is building up to its spring splendour. The daffodils are blooming and the sheep are lambing not far from its stunning Dower House apartments.
Extend you Red Carnation experience
Don’t you just long to stretch your vacation. Wouldn’t a special memento be wonderful. Well – Red Carnation – as always – is here to help. Over the past 11 years they have helped guests purchase the fantastic beds they slept on.
Little Garonga- A little slice of heaven
Consisting of three luxury suites linked by pathways, Little Garonga is the brand new Safari Camp that opened in the Makalali Game Reserve in December 2007.
Aswan resort re-emerges resplendent with a Nubian touch
In summer 2004 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the takeover of a resort on the Elephantine Island near Aswan. The extensive renovation and extension work is just about to be completed. The 5-star hotel, which now goes by the name of Mövenpick Resort Aswan, delights with its contemporary design punctuated with Nubian style elements.
Celebrate a Greek Orthodox Easter in Cyprus
Celebrate Greek Orthodox Easter in Cyprus in Pissouri Bay and stay at the five star Columbia Beach Resort – a luxury hideaway situated on a 2 km Blue Flag beach surrounded by rugged cliffs and acres of vineyards in the valley behind.
Cornish boutique retreat gets “Scilly” with free flights
Sample a week of coastal chic at The Cove in Cornwall this April and get ‘Scilly’ with two free day trip flights to the idyllic Scilly Isles.
New Star School opens in Durban
The Star School project was one of the first programmes implemented by Thanda’s JAC-Initiative to promote an AIDS-free lifestyle. Star School promotes the mantra "AIDS-free, that's me" and has been integrated into the curricula of high schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
Introducing Solis Cambrian Hotel & Spa, Switzerland
Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa in Adelboden, Switzerland celebrated its grand opening yesterday (20th February), two months after the property was re-launched on 20th December 2007, following a complete refurbishment that has seen the property emerge as an easy-going but luxurious hotel, with a contemporary design focus.
A week of food and wine culture in Greece
Dates have already been confirmed for 2008’s Sani Gourmet Food Festival, the annual culinary event held at the Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece. The festival is to be held from 17th – 24th May 2008 and, if last year was anything to go by, the event looks set to be an un-missable occasion for food and wine-lovers everywhere.
10 things you didn’t know about Emirates Palace
You might know that the Emirates Palace was and still is the most expensive hotel ever built; however, here are a few more interesting facts about Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmark.