Luxury Travel

European city breaks with The Rocco Forte Collection
Banish the January blues with a luxurious winter break with The Rocco Forte Collection. Guests booking a three-night stay between 18 December 2009 and 1 March 2010 can enjoy up to a third off.

Blanket Bay wins Enviro Award
Multi-award-winning Blanket Bay lodge in Glenorchy has added yet another award to its impressive line-up for 2009 - the Qualmark Enviro-Gold.

Winter wellness weekends in Malta
The 5 Star Fortina Spa Resort in Malta, world leaders in health tourism, are offering luxurious healthy holidays in their unique Wellness Rejuvenation Rooms.

Luxury tour operator to promote Vietnam at Berlin travel show
Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010.

Culinary delights in Vietnam
Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

Live the dream in Queenstown
Those looking to ‘live the dream’ in Queenstown will get the chance to see five-star living at its finest when Millbrook Resort launches its stunning new show home this month.

Escape the winter blues in Thailand
On the quiet north-eastern tip of Koh Pha-ngan, one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, lies Santhiya, recent winner of the ‘Luxury Spa Hotel’ category at the World Luxury Travel Awards and a unique hideaway set within lush tropical gardens overlooking a sandy bay, offering luxurious accommodation, a warm Thai welcome and the ideal antidote to winter in the UK.

Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosts Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Hyatt Regency Trinidad, for the second time this year, hosted a conference of world leaders and was honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth Heads of Government during their biennial meeting held from 27-29 November.

Luxuriate for less in Croatia this holiday season
Lesic Dimitri Palace, the newly opened and faithfully restored 18th century bishop’s palace in Korcula, Croatia, is offering four nights for the price of three and free airport transfers – a saving of up to €1,000 – this festive season.

More choice for luxury holidays in Turkey
Luxury independent operator, Prestige Holidays, has expanded its Turkey programme with the addition of seven hotels for 2010 and has also added two properties in the Algarve and one in Sardinia.
Emirates receives delivery of new Airbus A380
Reflecting the airlines robust delivery schedule, Emirates will receive a new aircraft early next week, with a second arriving in late December and the remaining four A380’s due for handover in 2010.

Emirates sitting pretty with new Johannesburg lounge
Emirates moved to further cushion passengers from travel weariness last month by officially opening a brand new luxury lounge in Johannesburg.
Festive getaways to the stunning Cornish coast
Air Southwest and the luxury Fowey Hall Hotel have teamed up to offer the perfect Christmas or New Year getaway to Fowey on the stunning south coast of Cornwall.
Savour the flavour of Costa Deliziosa
Join Costa Deliziosa’s inaugural sailing and enjoy a treasured cruise aboard the newest jewel of Costa Cruises’ fleet.
British travellers cash in as Dubai hotel rates plummet
British travellers are making the most of cut price hotel rooms in Dubai according to new figures from Hotels.com.