Articles tagged with: luxury-holidays
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah to open in the UAE
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, the brand's first hotel in the UAE.
Hot spot: The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Edinburgh’s hotel scene has a new addition – The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – but it’s certainly not a new hotel.
Raffles Dubai unveils the Dubai Floor
Why have a room when you can have a whole floor?
Hot spot: Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa, Donegal
As I made my way through emerald-green countryside, the rugged Blue Stack Mountains in the distance lit up in a glorious golden glow as the sun punched through the misty clouds above, I could see straight away why Donegal is one of the most popular destinations in Ireland to get away from it all.
Private beach paradise in Barbuda
Miles of beach paradise is now available for private hire at North Beach Barbuda. For groups of friends and families looking for a stress-free way to holiday together, this beautiful stretch of sand on the sleepy island of Barbuda, neighbouring Antigua in the Caribbean, is a quirky and laid back alternative for up to fifteen people.
Rock ‘n’ Roll suite opens in W London – Leicester Square
The luxury Soho hotel, W London – Leicester Square, has unveiled its new three-bedroom rock ‘n’ roll E WOW suite, taking on the traditional image of a Presidential Suite.
10 reasons to sail on Royal Princess
Cruise writer Gilly Pickup gives us the lowdown on the new ship and gives us 10 reasons why we should get onboard:
Mediterranean cruise onboard new Royal Princess
Tour operator DialAFlight is offering a 12-night Mediterranean cruise onboard the brand new Royal Princess from £1,389 per person.
An artistic getaway in Madrid
One official Madrid guide states that ‘if you haven’t stood before Las Meninas, you haven’t been to Madrid’.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah features on The Apprentice
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, a new luxury hotel set to open later this year the United Arab Emirates, featured in last night’s episode of The Apprentice.
Save 45% in the Hayes and Jarvis Caribbean Flash Sale
Long haul specialist Hayes and Jarvis has a Caribbean flash sale running from May 24th and is offering sun seekers an additional £100 off all Caribbean holiday bookings. From Cuba to the Dominican Republic, Mexico to Antigua, the sale includes both single and twin-centre breaks and holidaymakers need to act fast as the sale ends on May 27th.
Gallery: Top 10 Great Gatsby-style hotels in pictures
In honour of Baz Luhrmann’s latest masterpiece The Great Gatsby, we pick out 10 hotels for the modern day Gatsby:
Gold iPads introduced at Burj Al Arab hotel
The Burj Al Arab – recently voted the Best Hotel in the World – is taking gold-star service to the next level with the introduction of gold-plated iPads for its in-house guests.
Burj Al Arab voted the Best Hotel in the World
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai won two Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) – Best Hotel in the World and Best Hotel in the Middle East – at the prestigious ULTRA award ceremony held at The Dorchester hotel in London last night.
Hot spring retreat set to open in Yunnan province
Angsana Hotels and Resorts, a branch of Banyan Tree Group, is set to launch its first hot spring destination retreat in Tengchong County in southwest China this summer.
Be an 'Elephant owner for a day' at The Sarojin, Thailand
Do you want to get up close and personal with Thailand's elephants?
Top 5 Great Gatsby inspired breaks
With the imminent release of Baz Luhrmann’s film adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s celebrated novel The Great Gatsby – starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire – ‘Roaring Twenties’ fever is sweeping across the globe.
Destination of the week: Cannes
Next week marks the beginning of The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious – and glamorous – events of the year.
Hot Spot: AC Santo Mauro Hotel, Madrid
I’ve read many times that Madrid is more than a city, but ‘a way of life’ and if that’s the case, then the Duke de Santo Mauro certainly had the right idea when building his stunning 19th century residence in the chic neighbourhood of Chamberi, now a lavish five-star Autograph Hotel.
Top 5: World’s best restaurants 2013
El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, was announced as the winner of the coveted award The World’s Best Restaurant 2013 earlier this week.
El Celler de Can Roca wins The World’s Best Restaurant
On Monday April 29th, El Celler de Can Roca was announced as the winner of the coveted award The World’s Best Restaurant 2013.
LUXE City Guides teams up with Secret Escapes
LUXE City Guides has teamed up with the luxury travel firm Secret Escapes to launch ‘LUXE Hotel Offers’, an online hotel booking site aimed at the luxury market.
London hotel launches running maps with Paula Radcliffe
Have you been inspired by the London Marathon?
Top 5 Made in Chelsea hotels
Made in Chelsea, the hit reality TV show following the lives of a group of friends in London’s most prestigious postcode, returns to our screens tonight. If you want to follow in their (designer) footsteps and indulge in all things Chelsea, then check out these ultra-luxurious hotels:
Autograph Collection debuts in the UK
The Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s portfolio of upscale independent hotels, continues to grow in Europe with the introduction of two new additions in the UK.