Category: United Kingdom

Summer specials from Morgans Hotel Group

Summer specials from Morgans Hotel Group

By on May 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 81 times

There’s a number of good summer offers appearing in the luxury travel market and this one is no exception. Buy two nights and get a third for free at either of the Morgans Hotel Group‘s London hotels: St. Martins Lane  or Sanderson. This offer is valid for Friday and Saturday arrivals. Package prices start from [...]

Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show

By on May 20, 2006 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 108 times

This year, the Chelsea Flower Show takes place between 23rd and 27th May. The event, held by the Royal Horticultural Society, is held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. The show  will present an  opportunity to see work from the world’s leading garden designers, including Jinny Blom, Chris Beardshaw, Andy Sturgeon and [...]

Da Vinci Code tourism?

Da Vinci Code tourism?

By on May 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 101 times

It’s the official premiere of the The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou this evening, and many corners of the globe are bracing themselves for Da Vinci Code tourists.   Tours of Paris and the Louvre are the obvious first port of call, with the likes of London, Scotland and Rome also [...]

Kinmel Hall in North Wales – Wales’ next luxury hotel?

Kinmel Hall in North Wales – Wales’ next luxury hotel?

By on May 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 152 times

Rumour has it that Kinmel Hall  near Abergele, North Wales, could become a luxury 5-star hotel. However, the buyers will have to get any plans approved by Conwy County Borough Council first since the building only has permission for use as a Christian conference centre right now – the purpose it was bought for over [...]

Lasagne given the OK at Marriott West India Quay

Lasagne given the OK at Marriott West India Quay

By on May 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 76 times

London’s  Marriott West India Quay found itself in the most unlikely of situations recently after hosting the English Premier League soccer team, Tottenham Hotspur, prior to their last game of the season.    Many of the Spurs players were hit with a virus just before the game,  enabling rivals  Arsenal to ‘pip them at the [...]

One of Europe’s largest luxury airport hotels

One of Europe’s largest luxury airport hotels

By on May 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Business Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 173 times

London Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 will have just one hotel. The Sofitel London Heathrow  will be  a £180-million, 600-bed luxury airport hotel and convention centre. It is due to open in March 2008 and will have excellent business facilities, with 30 meeting rooms, a lecture theatre for 150 people, and  the ability to accommodate 1500 [...]

New website for Greywalls in East Lothian, Scotland

New website for Greywalls in East Lothian, Scotland

By on May 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 52 times

Greywalls, a country hotel at Muirfield in East Lothian, opened for the 2006 season in March, slightly earlier than normal.   And to co-incide with their opening, they announced the launch of the new Greywalls website.   The site has a simple design, with nothing too fancy, consistent with the ambience of this stylish property. [...]

Five-star hotel renovation in Hove given unexpected setback

By on Apr 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 80 times

The owners of a seafront hotel in Hove, near Brighton, East Sussex have vowed to continue with the £5 million renovation project currently in progress, despite the middle section of the hotel caving in without warning on Friday night. After an inspection on  yesterday, engineers said the Sackville Hotel was safe and would not fall [...]

Win a stay at Wales’ Ynyshir Hall

Win a stay at Wales’ Ynyshir Hall

By on Apr 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 50 times

Ynyshir Hall is an exceptional Relais & Chateaux hotel set in the heart of Wales. Once owned by Queen Victoria, this building is set in 14 acres of beautiful gardens.  Its past accolades include AA Hotel of the Year for Wales, 3 AA red stars, 4 AA rosettes for food (making them among the top [...]

Northern Hospitality Awards 2006 winners

Northern Hospitality Awards 2006 winners

By on Apr 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 67 times

The winners of the first ever Northern Hospitality Awards were revealed last month.   These awards celebrate the successful hospitality businesses and people in the North of England.   The winners are Anthony’s in Leeds (Best Restaurant), Andrew Pern of The Star at Harome (Best Chef), Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel & Restaurant in Windermere [...]

Silk tie and iPod holder from Thomas Pink

Silk tie and iPod holder from Thomas Pink

By on Apr 28, 2006 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 287 times

London-based clothing company Thomas Pink are selling an ingenious tie with a neatly concealed iPod holder. In addition to the holder, the Cravatta iPod silk tie has a special loop to keep iPod wires under control.   It retails for $85.

Beetham Tower in Manchester, UK, completed

Beetham Tower in Manchester, UK, completed

By on Apr 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 83 times

Soaring 171m above ground level, Manchester’s Beetham Tower is now officially the UK’s tallest residential building. The project was completed yesterday and celebrated with a breathtaking firework display which could be seen for miles around. The first 23 storeys of the building will house a 5-star 285-bed Hilton Hotel due to open at the end [...]

Ruinart UK Sommelier of the Year

Ruinart UK Sommelier of the Year

By on Apr 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 96 times

The Ruinart UK Sommelier of the Year 2006 award has been won by Claire Thevenot of the Hotel du Vin et Bistro, Winchester. Claire is the first woman to have won the title, presented by President of Champagne Ruinart, Bernard Peillon. Nicolas Clerc, of the Milestone Hotel, London, came second, and Jean-Marie Pratt of Le [...]

Cheese on toast? That’ll be £345, please

Cheese on toast? That’ll be £345, please

By on Apr 26, 2006 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 60 times

I bet you didn’t know but it’s the first ever National Cheese on Toast Day tomorrow.   And, in a bid to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Lancashire chef Tom Bridge has come up with a variation on the classic dish… at a staggering £345 per slice. But this is no ordinary slice of [...]

The Lake District gets the nod from Renée Zellweger

The Lake District gets the nod from Renée Zellweger

By on Apr 24, 2006 in Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 93 times

It’s not every day that Hollywood stars descend on where I live.   But right now, Renée  Zellweger and around 20 trucks, trailers and film crew vans are just down the road, filming around the village of Grasmere (supposedly on National Trust property, but  the exact location is being kept under wraps) in the English [...]

Vine dining with Malmaison

Vine dining with Malmaison

By on Apr 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 91 times

Lick your lips and savour Sundays. From the foothills of the Andes to the top of the Australian wine tree, these Malmaison vine dining evenings will take your palates on a tour of the wine world. Meet the personalities behind the labels. Discover why the wines, and the winemakers have earned their reputations. Drink it [...]

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