Hotels
Out in Africa
The new Echo Beach Hotel resort offers visitors a slice of paradise on the dreamy tropical island of Zanzibar, East Africa. The very name Zanzibar evokes a sense of mystique and adventure. Sue and Andrew Page, the owners of Echo Beach bought a 5 acre stretch of unspoilt beach to create a unique 5* getaway.
Re-live your Dirty Dancing fantasy
You’ve watched the film, seen the West End musical, sung along to the soundtrack CD and, this autumn you can watch Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life reality dancing show on Living TV on Wednesdays at 9pm. But for real die-hard fans of this cult coming-of-age film it’s now possible to experience the real thing with a Dirty Dancing weekend at the Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia, USA – which featured as Kellerman’s in the movie.
easyHotel to open in Austria
easyHotel.com, the super-budget hotel pioneers, continues to consolidate its plans to become Europe’s leading ‘super budget’ hotel operator following the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement with P_Orange GmbH. The agreement will see the brand opening a minimum of three hotels across Austria over the next four years. Additionally, P_Orange will develop further opportunities in Central Europe which, should see them operate a further six easyHotel’s.
Romantic winter breaks on the Isle of Skye
An award-winning reputation for the finest food, outstanding service and the Isle of Skye’s breathtaking scenery combine to make a winter break at The Three Chimneys and the House Over-By simply irresistible.
Sun Valley to expand worldwide reach
Sun Valley Resort – the iconic year-round, multi-amenity luxury destination resort which continues to redefine and reinforce itself as an “American Original” – has retained Buffalo Communications to provide media-relations and publicity services.
Christmas festivities at the White Swan Inn
Join the team at The White Swan Inn for a splendid festive season this year where there’ll be plenty of splendid seasonal food and drink, luxurious accommodation, convivial company and a packed programme of exciting entertainment that will keep you happy throughout Christmas and the New Year 2007/8.
Croatian Cuisine Club
Hidden Croatia offers travellers great getaways to the leading purveyors of accommodation and food on the sunny island of Hvar. Producers of food and wine based on the island of Hvar, have joined together to form a “Best of Hvar Club”. Two of Hidden Croatia’s much-loved hotels, the Adriana and the Riva are part of this club which aims to improve the offering of the island and present Hvar as a unique tourist destination.
Entertainment to die for!
Four star deluxe hotel, Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London, is pleased to unveil its new ‘Conan Doyle Murder Mystery evenings’ allowing guests to fully integrate themselves into a mystery worthy of the detective nature of its namesake.
A golden opportunity for visitors to Hotelopia
To celebrate the launch of the partnership as official international accommodation provider to the world famous ‘Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs’ exhibition in London, Hotelopia, online hotel booking specialists, has launched its first value packages for hotel bookers demanding more from their hotel stay.
Columbia Beachotel wins TUI Holly award
The Columbia Beachotel on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has received a TUI Holly award 2007. This recognition as a result of votes from 500,000 holiday-makers means the Beachotel is one of the 100 most popular holiday hotels in the world.
Brits need help to ‘dress for success’
In spite of fashion advice programmes filling our TV screen, us Brits can still find it difficult knowing how to dress for business, a poll by Best Western Hotels GB revealed this week. The hotel group has spurred UK business people into action following revelations that conferences can confuse us, office parties are perplexing and interviews are impossible when it comes to business dress.
A luxury weight-loss retreat with all the trimmings
A new luxury retreat with a difference opens in Devon in January 2008, offering exclusive weight loss holidays. An alternative to the ‘treat ‘em mean’ boot camps, this beautiful country mansion has all the hallmarks of a boutique hotel, with just 10 stylishly designed and decorated en-suite bedrooms, large manicured grounds, massage rooms, a fitness centre and a homely dining room serving up a gourmet superfood menu.
Milestone Hotel in Conde Nast's Best In The World
Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2007 has given Red Carnation’s flagship hotel, The Milestone, some very high marks. Their readers voted The Milestone ‘69th Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Number One Hotel in the British Isles‘.
Luxury resort opens on Great Barrier Reef
Qualia, Australia’s newest, exclusive world class resort on Hamilton Island, the Great Barrier Reef, opened its doors this weekend (13/14th October). The resort, an important addition to the premium end of the Australian accommodation market, is a one hour flight from Brisbane or Cairns, two from Sydney and three from Melbourne.
Tunch revived at the General Tarleton Inn
An old family custom called ‘tunch’ has been revived at the General Tarleton Inn at Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, by the owners John and Claire Topham.