Hotels
Egypt hits top spot with Brits
An incredible one million UK holiday-makers visited Egypt during 2006 and one in ten of whom stayed at one resort; the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination, El Gouna. These new figures further demonstrate the increased popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination amongst British tourists.
St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas launches Thalassa Villas
From the moment you arrive at the stone gates of the “Thalassa Villas”, you step into another world; a world in which every need has been anticipated and every conceivable comfort provided, always unobtrusively. Thalassa Villas offers a luxury complex of six stylish and spacious villas, nestled graciously on a private waterfront location overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello on the island of Crete.
Hotel Es Moli – Mallorca’s best kept secret
Give yourself something to look forward to by booking your revitalising break at Hotel Es Moli, reopening on 1st April. Whether you relax under the orange trees or re-energise on one of Pepe’s unique walks through the lush Mallorcan countryside, you will enjoy a warm personal service that truly sets Es Moli apart from the others, and will leave you longing to return to Mallorca’s best kept secret.
Caviar & Champagne at new luxury resort spa
A striking new two-storey spa complex opens early next month (April) at Curtain Bluff, the luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua. Set on the waters-edge with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea, the 5,000 sq ft facility has five fully-equipped luxury treatment rooms including a romantic couple’s room.
Great Hotels Of The World announces new member
Great Hotels of the World (ghotw.com), representing some of the world’s finest independent hotels, is delighted to announce its first new member opening in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa – Al Aqah Beach is due to open on 1 April 2007, following a two year building phase and an investment of £18 million.
Find your inner peace at luxury Crete resort
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is perched magnificently on a secluded beachfront location and private sandy cove at walking distance from Aghios Nikolaos trendy summer resort, on the sunny island of Crete.
Refurbishment completed at historic Sussex hotel
To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Historic Sussex Hotels, the famous Queen’s Suite at the 14th century Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa at Midhurst, West Sussex has been completely refurbished and it is now believed to be the largest hotel suite in the South of England.
The sky’s the limit at The Roxburghe Hotel
The prestigious Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course near Kelso has teamed up with Adventures Aloft, quality flight specialist, to provide the perfect experience for escapism allowing individuals to enjoy the beautiful Scottish Borders scenery. From April onwards guests and locals alike may undertake a hot air balloon flight from the Roxburghe grounds followed by a special champagne breakfast on returning to the hotel.
'Tailor-Made' memories from Hong Kong
Hong Kong is renowned for its fine custom-made clothing made in a short amount of time. After enjoying five-star accommodation in the Langham Hotel, Hong Kong, the only member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Hong Kong, you can now bring home memories of your stay. The Langham Hotel’s three-day, two-night Tailor-Made by Langham program includes three custom-made dress shirts fitted right in the guest’s room.
Enjoy the ultimate bridal shower
Your wedding party needs lots of pampering before the Big Day and what could be more luxurious than an escape to Summer Lodge, Dorset, for the Ultimate Bridal Shower package. Here you will indulge your every whim, and your body and your soul will receive much-needed attention and care.
Hilwood Resorts arrive in Bath
Hilwood Resorts and Hotels have acquired their third exclusive property, Bailbrook House in Bath. The purchase of the eighteenth century, imposing listed property from previous owners, the Sundial Group, is part of Hilwood's vision to create a portfolio of premium luxury resorts and hotels providing personalised service, and sited in desirable and individual destinations throughout the UK.
Become Jane with special Hilton break
The Hilton Bath City is offering a special package to help celebrate Bath’s most famous resident, Jane Austen. Stay two nights in luxury at the Hilton Bath City and visit the Jane Austen Centre where you will be transported back in time to the 18th Century to find out where the famous author found her inspiration for her literary creations.
Australian wines land on Barbados shores
Frog Choir, Driftwood and Leaping Lizard are, as wine connoisseurs might know, well known wines from the Margaret River region of Western Australia. These names have now been transported to the Caribbean island of Barbados and appear on the doors of the new luxurious suites opened at the exclusive Little Good Harbour resort.
Luxury spa opens in the Caribbean
The Caribbean’s latest luxury spa will open this month at Curtain Bluff, the luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua. The fabulous new two-storey complex is set on the waters-edge with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea. The 5,000 sq ft facility will have five fully-equipped luxury treatment rooms including a romantic couple’s room.
Emirates Marina Hotel to open in September
The Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence is putting the final touches to its eagerly-awaited launch on 1st September this year. The property, an investment exceeding US $81.7 million, is in the final phase of completion, which includes upgrades in interior design.