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Its Miami Spa Month
Renowned for its award-winning luxury spas, Miami is launching its first ever Miami Spa Month in July 2008. Over 20 of Miami’s best spas including Spa V at Hotel Victor and The Spa at The Mandarin Hotel, will offer $99 treatments – representing savings of at least 50 per cent on usual prices.
EU Directive provides boost for medical tourism
The EU Proposal for a Directive on patient’s rights in cross border healthcare (to be announced on Wednesday 2 July) provides an added stimulus to the already growing number of medical tourists who seek hospital treatment elsewhere in the European Union.
Read the book, seen the film, now book the holiday
As well as starring two of the hottest names in Hollywood Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, The Edge of Love has turned the spotlight on some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales. Dylan Thomas, probably Wales’s best-known poet, is said to have based his famous play Under Milk Wood on the stunning harbour of New Quay in Cardigan Bay. And that is where many of the scenes in the just-released film were shot.
Savvy sun seekers choose luxe for less
Consumers feeling the economic pinch are choosing not to sacrifice their annual foreign holiday and instead are becoming savvier about seeking out the best deals. Leading online operator, key2holidays (key2holidays.co.uk) has identified destinations offering particularly good value for money without compromising on luxury.
Africa specialist urges safari lovers to visit Kenya
The huge reduction in tourism to Kenya over the past six months has had a dramatic impact on the behaviour of the wildlife there, making the animals significantly more relaxed, more frequently sighted and easier to observe. Judith De Witt, of Rainbow Tours, the Africa specialist, has just returned from Kenya and was bowled over by the abundant game and its relaxed behaviour around visitors. During one day, she witnessed cheetah eating their kill, a pride of lion with 7 cubs, leopard, large breeding herds of elephant that were not too agitated about their tiny calves, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and enormous herds of plains game.
A new era in family holidays
The entire family can now escape to the bush, ocean or outback thanks to an innovative new addition to Australia’s largest campervan rental company. Britz is expanding its fleet of campervans, 4WDs, motorbikes and cars with the launch of its sensational new campervan, the Britz Escape, available for travel from 22 September, 2008.
Catch the breeze and learn to kite surf in Aruba
Learn to kite surf in perfect conditions along the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba’s windswept south shore this summer. Lessons take place at the north end of Palm Beach, where an ideal combination of gentle winds, shallow warm waters and soft white sand provide an excellent playground for budding thrill-seekers.
Pioneering luxury eco-retreat teams up with Nature Seychelles
Frégate Island Private, the Seychelles’ leading eco and conservation resort, has trans-located 16 rare Magpie Robins to neighbouring Denis Island, as part of a programme to re-establish the species there after the island was deemed a safe and suitable environment for reintroduction by Nature Seychelles.
Make sure your buy holiday money the right way
Online travel money, prepaid travel debit cards or bureaux de change? As the pound has weakened so much against the Euro, it’s vital that travellers find the best rates for foreign currency to get the most out of their holiday spending money. Leading foreign currency provider, International Currency Exchange (ICE), is warning that there isn’t one good way to buy holiday currency – it’s actually a question of making the right choice depending on circumstances.
DHH launches luxury alpine chalet
Luxury destination club Distinctive Holiday Homes has announced the latest addition to its stable of sumptuous getaways: a stunning chalet nestled high in the Alpine village of Les Mouilles, Megeve.
Schools out – But single mum’s struggle to afford a holiday
More than one in three single parent families (37%) can not afford to go on holiday this summer - and the majority of those that are planning a break will stay in the UK – according to new research from community retailer, BrightHouse Stores.
U.S.G.A. rates new course at Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley Resort in Idaho – home to the award-winning Trail Creek Golf Course – has announced course and slope ratings for the soon-to-open White Clouds Golf Course have been determined. The first nine holes of the Donald Knott-designed White Clouds are scheduled to open later this summer.
Flashpackers and grey gappers
Almost four in ten (39%) working Britons admit to having no time for themselves at the end of each day, according to research from American Express Insurance Services.
Bresciatourism reassures tourists in the Lake Garda area
The President of Bresciatourism, Alessio Merigo, has commented on the events that took place at the Garda Lake resort of Gardone Riviera (a town in the Province of Brescia) and in particular to the food poisoning of a group of British tourists.
Live your Antarctic dream
Save up to £370 p/p on Wildlife Worldwide’s 11-night voyage aboard the ice-strengthened expedition vessel Antarctic Dream, around the icy northern coastline of Spitsbergen, searching out Walrus, Arctic seabird colonies, whales and the ultimate land carnivore - the mighty Polar Bear.