Resort Hotels
Going dark for Earth Hour 2010
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in the Middle East and Africa, in conjunction with Fairmonts brandwide, will participate in Earth Hour, a global event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness about climate change.
Luxury pampering at Thermes Marins Bali
Thermes Marins Bali has launched new Day Spa Packages, further enhancing the unique wellbeing experiences that saw it awarded the Number One Spa in the World in the 2010 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards.
Escape the winter chill at Atlantis, The Palm
With more cold and wet weather on the way, there has never been a better time to enjoy some guaranteed sunshine for the entire family. Why not escape to the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai this month from £599 per person.
Sun, sea, sand and stories on Antigua
Lions, tigers and bears will be joining pirates and princesses and the odd witch or two this half term as the focus of a new storytelling week being hosted at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua from 29 May (half term week).
Eastern Taiwan launches first bike hotel
Taitung’s popular Formosan Naruwan Hotel has introduced eastern Taiwan’s first bike hotel to cater to tourists wishing to explore the island on two wheels. This new hotel follows Taiwan’s increasing popularity as a great cycling destination.
Spectacular hotels on three continents
In line with its goal to add 100 new affiliate hotels in 2010, WorldHotels, the leading group for independent properties, has welcomed 19 new hotels with 9,000 rooms since January.
La Manga Club has the X Factor
La Manga Club really proved it has the X Factor allure when Ruth Lorenzo performed in front of a capacity crowd in the resort’s Piano Bar.
Easter bubbly at Le Meridien Al Aqah
Why not treat yourself to an assortment of extravagant dishes accompanied by lavish bubbly at the international Views restaurant, with an unmissable deal of AED 199 per person for Easter Sunday, celebrated on April 4.
Fairmont Baku rises on the shore of the Caspian Sea
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is to manage a new 347-guest room luxury hotel property in the sparkling coastal city of Baku, Azerbaijan.
Banyan Tree Phuket launches family friendly villas
Banyan Tree Phuket is launching 22 deluxe two bedroom pool villas in March 2010. The cluster of villas will provide an ideal setting for families and will run alongside its new kids programme, Banyan Tree Rangers for children aged five to ten.
Find that elusive free dinner in Cornwall
Stay at the family-friendly Sands Resort in north Cornwall before mid-July and enjoy a free dinner on each night of your holiday. The hotel is giving away 1000 free dinners, worth up to £23 each.
Bermuda holidays that won’t break the bank
Travellers booking a Bermuda break with Prestige Holidays can save £939 per couple off of a week's stay at luxurious new Tucker's Point Hotel through its “Island Sun” and free night promotions.
Value redefined at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives
Frivolous consumption may no longer be fashionable, but it’s still hard to let go of some of life’s luxuries and holidays are proving to be one of those accessories we’d rather not give up, particularly if we can be savvy and only compromise by getting more for less.
Capella Singapore celebrates first anniversary
Capella Singapore, the ultra-luxury resort on Sentosa Island, is celebrating its first anniversary with a choice of exclusive room experience packages for guests to enjoy.
Virgin Blue to Uluru
Virgin Blue has announced this week that it will be commencing daily direct flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock (Uluru) from 2 August 2010, providing additional access to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, Uluru.