Hotels
Jersey Live & The Royal Yacht combine for the ultimate summer package
This September, The Royal Yacht will offer visitors to Jersey the chance to live like a rock star for the weekend. The hotel has joined forces with Jersey Live and created a tempting three day break to enjoy one of the best music events of the summer.
Geneva - one of Europe’s most vibrant cities
Switzerland has long been associated with the finer things in life; dazzling watches and jewellery, the richest most indulgent chocolate, exquisite cheeses and majestic alpine skylines. Set on the topaz shores of Lake Geneva, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva is an elegantly modern example of Swiss perfection and luxury.
A Swiss summer escape with Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva
Summer is nearly upon us and whilst many choose to bear it out in the desert, smart people are making plans to head to Switzerland this summer to enjoy the best in European climate and ambience. Geneva in particular is popular with travellers from the Middle East; as one of the most charming and naturally stunning cities in Europe, it offers a mix of old world charm, extraordinary vistas and a chic modern lifestyle.
Huka Lodge named best hotel for second year running
Last year New Zealand’s iconic Huka Lodge was named best hotel in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine. This year, in the same survey – World’s Best Awards, Huka Lodge has once again taken the top ranking, for the second year running.
Holiday Inn London-Chessington opens
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Merlin Entertainment are pleased to announce the opening of a new Holiday Inn located adjacent to one of Europe’s best loved theme parks; Chessington World of Adventures.
The ultimate Swiss experience: Basel to Gstaad
Located in the centre of Basel, one of Europe’s most culturally interesting metropolis, the Les Trois Rois hotel, an 1844 grande dame situated on the banks of the Rhine, has re-opened after a 20-month renovation. A tribute to the sumptuousness of Belle Epoche grand hotels, Les Trois Rois exudes the unmistakeable elegance and charm of ‘old’ Europe.
Lord Norman Foster designed hotel conversion announced for Dresden
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Hotel am Zwinger Betriebsgesellschaft mbH to open a stylish new InterContinental hotel in Dresden, Germany.
Boath House boasts new butler attended rooms
Bookings are now being taken for two newly created butler attended rooms at luxury Scottish country house hotel Boath House, near the seaside town of Nairn. Completed at the end of June 2007 these spacious rooms have their own private entrance and courtyard onto the orangery.
Hilton Hotels manager voted UK’s number one
Having announced ambitious plans to develop its UK & Ireland portfolio, Hilton Hotels has recognised its best performing general manager for the region. Simon Cook, who runs the Hilton London Gatwick Airport at the airport’s South terminal, was crowned General Manager of the Year for the UK & Ireland at a recent management conference in Düsseldorf.
The Nam Hai - Vietnam’s hottest new resort
Vietnam’s most luxurious new oceanfront resort, The Nam Hai, Hoi An, is celebrating its first six months of operation with a line-up of top accolades from readers of the most influential international travel and lifestyle publications.
A Cambodian weekend break at Angkor
Discover a world of incomparable service and comfort during a weekend stay at Le Méridien Angkor. The package is priced US$139 per room per night in superior room which is available Friday through Sunday and a minimum consecutive two nights’ stay is required.
International acclaim for New Zealand’s Huka Lodge
The prestigious Robb Report has just published its keenly anticipated Luxury Resorts edition containing a list of The World’s 100 Ultimate Escapes. Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand is considered worthy of inclusion, keeping company with the world’s best.
Live web-cam documents renovations at Chester Grosvenor & Spa
An exciting period of change has started at The 5 red star Chester Grosvenor and Spa as a 12 week renovation commences of the Meetings and Private Dining facilities, set to cost over £3m. The comprehensive refurbishment of The Westminster Suite will showcase a fresh and distinctive design and will be completed by the 4th of September 2007.
Make your summer party a five star success
This summer, for three months only you can bring the glamour of The Chester Grosvenor and Spa to your own home! Now the £3 Million refurbishment is underway The Westminster Suite is under wraps pending the grand re-opening on 4th September. Never ones to cool their heels, The Chester Grosvenor and Spa Meetings and Private Dining team are exclusively offering to bring The Grosvenor’s style and finesse to your event, whether at home or another venue.
Lesbian orientated B&B opens in South Norfolk
A South Norfolk farmhouse, dating from 1650, has been restored and re-opened as a Lesbian Orientated B&B. Woolsey Bridge Farm is full of character, with its oak beamed en suite bedrooms, and offers breakfasts and optional evening meals, using home produced or locally sourced ingredients.