Hotels
'Surfs Up' at Anantara Resort Maldives
It’s “surf’s up” at the Anantara Resort Maldives. As of August 2007, the resort will partner with award winning Australian company Tropicsurf, to offer an exciting range of surfing options including a 4-day course in this premier location. Amid Maldivian white sandy beaches and tropical islands, the aqua marine oceans give way to perfectly groomed waves, sweeping over flawlessly curved coral reefs.
Enjoy the Windsor Festival at Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Windsor Festival goers over the weekend of Friday 21 and Saturday 22 September can stay at the nearby Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa from £120 per night B&B for two sharing a double ensuite room or £170 dinner, B&B.
Crowne Plaza confirms Slow Movement guru
Crowne Plaza has confirmed that “Slow movement” guru Carl Honoré will be hosting its exclusive Think Tank event, “In Praise of Slow”, on Monday 24 September.
A luxury retreat on the Kenyan Coast
Somak Holidays is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new luxury resort, Tented Beach Retreat, Gazi Bay on 1st October 2007. The secluded retreat is owned and managed by the same team behind the celebrated ‘Cove Luxury Tree House’ resort, also in Kenya, and is book-able exclusively through Somak Holidays.
The Westbury Hotel unveils £20 million refurbishment
This Autumn The Westbury Hotel will proudly unveil its incredible £20 million refurbishment. This five star luxurious hotel is located on the most attractive corner of Bond Street, London’s most exclusive shopping street for over 300 years. The hotel was opened in 1955 as the first London property of the family who owned and managed Knott hotels (established in 1889).
Hvar Wine – from the sunniest island in Croatia
Hvar has a wine making history stretching back thousands of years - wine from the Dalmatian region of Croatia is considered amongst the best in the world. A key product of the economy, the grapes in Hvar flourish in the warm Mediterranean sun – the island receives, on average, an amazing 2697 hours of sunshine each year.
Discover the family friendly delights of the Middle East
Rotana Hotels invites you and your family to escape to the warmth and luxury of Egypt, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi this October half term. Indulge your family with a stay at a Rotana hotel and you’ll be welcomed to a world of luxury and vibrant hospitality in the true spirit of the Middle East.
Southern Ocean Lodge – a luxury wilderness
Southern Ocean Lodge, the A$15 million (£6.1 million) property scheduled to open on southern Australia’s Kangaroo Island in March 2008, is destined to become a world class wilderness lodge. Kangaroo Island, widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos, offers outstanding natural beauty.
Wine takes flight in Mayfair
The Chesterfield Mayfair has recently launched an innovative addition to their wine program, and the idea is really taking off. A Flight of Wine consists of a small glass of three different wines, all similar in style, served side by side to allow guests the opportunity to compare, select, and enjoy their favourite with their meal.
Unique spa concept launches at Abu Dhabi resort
The Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, has announced the ‘soft’ opening of ‘Zen the spa at Rotana’ at the end of September 2007. The official, ‘grand opening’ will be mid-October and the new spa will be the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi, comprising ten treatment suites and two VIP suites equipped with Jacuzzi and relaxation areas.
Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport welcomes first guests
The Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has welcomed its first guests after becoming the third Hilton to open in the Finnish capital. Located at Helsinki airport's international terminal, the newly built Hilton is the airport's first upscale hotel, offering traveller's state-of-the-art facilities and contemporary design with a Finnish twist.
‘Think Pink’ this October
The Rutland Inn Company is ‘thinking pink’ for October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 2 great offers at their newly-opened Beech House luxurious B&B venue, positioned opposite their Michelin-starred Olive Branch Pub and also at the Red Lion Inn, sister pub to the Olive Branch and AA Pub of the Year 2006, in Stathern, Leicestershire.
Sports bar revival for Hilton London Metropole
Hilton Hotels is keeping alive the sports bar format with the major refurbishment of a restaurant and bar in one of its key London properties. The Hilton London Metropole is investing around £900,000 into its Fiamma Sports Bar & Restaurant, due to open on 1 September.
Dinner with Delia at The Holiday Inn Norwich City
Holiday Inn Norwich City – which opened in June 07 - is offering food-lovers the opportunity to enjoy a three-course meal at Delia Smith's acclaimed restaurant. For just £69 per person per night, the gourmet package includes Friday night’s accommodation and a decadent dinner chez Delia, from canapés through to coffee, at Delia’s Restaurant and Bar.
Tigerlily sees occupancy rates soar
Tigerlily, Edinburgh’s boutique hotel, bar and restaurant, has reported phenomenal occupancy levels in its first 12 months of operation. Situated on historic George Street, the hotel’s popularity has soared since its launch in June last year, and is enjoying peak occupancy rates of a phenomenal 99% during this year’s festival period.