Luxury Travel
Darcey Bussell to take centre stage for launch of P&O’s Azura cruise ship
One of the world’s best loved ballerinas, Darcey Bussell, will be Godmother to the latest and most sophisticated addition to the P&O Cruises fleet, the 115,000 ton ship, Azura. Former Royal Ballet principal dancer Darcey, now resident in Sydney, Australia, will fly back to Britain next Spring with her family for Azura’s glittering naming ceremony, but exact details of the occasion are being kept a closely guarded secret until the day.
Emirates shines bright in ‘the land of the rising sun’
Seven years since launching operations to Osaka, Emirates has unveiled plans to launch direct services to Tokyo – Japan’s capital city and one of the world’s foremost economic centres.
Position yourself on a head-turning tall ship for the Monaco Grand Prix
Following the World Motor Sport Council’s agreement move the Monaco Grand Prix date forward by one week, tall ships operator Star Clippers has changed its 7 night Cote d’Azur sailing itinerary to give passengers the opportunity to be in Monaco for the Grand Prix on Sunday 16th May 2010.
Experience the 2010 solar eclipse under an Asian sky
For those wanting an excuse to leave the UK for sunnier climes this winter, long-haul specialist Tropical Sky has some fabulous packages to South East Asia and the Indian Ocean to coincide with the annular solar eclipse, which will be passing through a narrow corridor of the earth on 15 January 2010.
New luxury hotels to open on Rhodes in 2010
Rhodes is continuing to shun its former reputation as a haven for young clubbers by focusing on upgrading its tourism product and attracting those seeking a luxury holiday.
Kashmiri cuisine on the menu at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Le Méridien Al Aqah’s Indian restaurant, Swaad, will offer a selection of traditional Kashmiri dishes during December, while Taste Thai Restaurant will sizzle with a delicious variety of Sizzling Platters.
Caribbean savings for singles this Christmas
Massive savings of more than £1,000 per person on Christmas holidays for singles on the Caribbean island of Grenada have been announced by specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
Le Méridien Al Aqah launches chic new Italian restaurant
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort has this month launched Sapore, its latest dining outlet, a stylish Italian restaurant which was created at a cost of AED nine million to complement the resort’s existing restaurants.
Vintage Travel expands portfolio in Croatia for 2010
Vintage Travel – specialising, exclusively, in hand-picked houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture – has increased its offering on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula by more than 25% for 2010.
Mr Sandman, bring me a dream…
Sandals, the leading group of luxury beach resorts is offering one lucky member of the public a job of a lifetime – the chance to become the first ever Apprentice Sandman. Unique to Sandals, the Sandman is an expert in all things sand - testament that they have the best located beach resorts around the world. The job will entail scouring the Caribbean in search of perfect beach locations to build the next Sandals Resort.
Luxury skiing in Geilo, Norway
Ski specialist, Alpine Tracks, has further expanded its Norway programme by introducing the Havsdalsgrenda ski complex in Geilo. The complex consists of luxury chalets and apartments right on the resort’s ski slopes for ski in, ski out and easy access to the Geilo and Hardangervidda slopes.
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises set for major expansion in Egypt
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises, Egypt’s most successful hotel company, is set to undergo the largest expansion to its portfolio to date with more than 15 properties in the pipeline, 9 of which will open during 2009 and 2010. The expansion includes the addition of three new hotel properties in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh and the launch of two five-star deluxe Nile Cruise Ships.
More choice for holidays in Canada and Alaska
Independent luxury tour operator, Prestige Holidays (prestigeholidays.co.uk) has launched its first brochure to Canada and Alaska featuring a diverse selection of holidays ranging from city breaks and self drive itineraries to wildlife tours, wilderness lodge stays and Alaska cruises.
Golfing kids play free at Millbrook resort
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook resort is investing in the future of young golfers throughout New Zealand by introducing a new golf programme this summer.
Luxury cruising on the Nile
Egyptian holiday specialist, Red Sea Holidays, has added luxury Nile cruises to the portfolio of holidays in its 2009/10 brochure. Red Sea Holidays works exclusively with Grand Cruises which operates nine five-star cruise ships and is one of the Nile’s most modern fleets.