
Category: Resorts


Four Seasons Langkawi, Malaysia
By Paul Johnson on Apr 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
The tropical beaches and colourful marine life of Langkawi provide a wonderful setting for a soothing Malaysian getaway. With beautiful surroundings, the Four Seasons Langkawi is a peaceful haven that offers every modern comfort. Just as the exquisite architecture has been influenced by Malay and Mughal culture, the pampering treatments provided in the 
Families welcome at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Portugal
By Paul Johnson on Apr 10, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa is a deluxe resort in the Algarve that boasts leisure facilities for the family, as well as standards that meet the demands of The Leading Hotels of the World. It enjoys a beautiful cliff-top setting amidst botanical gardens with a secluded beach below. There is a plethora More expansion at Foxwoods, Connecticut
By Paul Johnson on Apr 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Connecticut, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
The MGM Grand at Foxwoods will open next month. This new hotel will have 825 rooms, meeting space, a theatre, spa casino and restaurants by celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio and Michael Schlow. Shops from Dunhill, Bally and Apple, among others, will also form part of the resort. Meanwhile, the Foxwoods Resort has grown significantly since 
Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai
By Paul Johnson on Apr 05, 2008 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates
With a unique sense of Arabian heritage, Dar Al Masyaf has been exquisitely designed to reflect an ancient citadel. Savour the atmosphere of the traditional souk before sitting down for fine dining in one of the many restaurants situated within the Madinat Jumeirah Resort. Enter through an enchanting central courtyard and you will reach 
The Cove Atlantis, Bahamas
By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2008 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel
The Cove Atlantis, Bahamas, sits atop two of the most beautiful beaches in the world, inspired by the splendour of its natural surroundings. The pools and beach club are the main daytime focus, as is the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins and the unmissable Aquaquest, an exhilarating new waterscape of pools, 
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu in the Maldives occupies a private island where white beaches encircle a lush tropical paradise. The villas are luxurious and intimate, blending western comforts with local culture and offering a wide choice of features from open air garden bathrooms, splash pools with private terraces and sunken or spa baths either inVacationing with the environment in mind
Destination Resorts Hawaii is offering a Honua Makuahine (Mother Earth) package, valid from 1st April to 15th June 2008, to the tropical paradise of the Aloha state. This five night package offers a $250 carbon credit which will help off-set 3.5 round trip flights from the West Coast, a complimentary Dollar rental car and
Luxurious and ornate: Madinat Jumeirah
By Paul Johnson on Mar 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort of Dubai, is a magnificent tribute to Dubai’s heritage styled to resemble an ancient citadel. Luxurious and ornate, it combines the height of opulence with an overwhelming sense of tradition. Two grand boutique hotels, courtyard summer houses, a tradinational souk, the magnificent spa and unlimited recreational facilities make Madinat 
Spring savings at Hawks Cay in the Florida Keys
By Paul Johnson on Mar 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA
Spring is in full bloom and great spring deals are blooming all over. Hawks Cay on Duck Key in the Florida Keys is offering special rates through the peak of the season. Special savings are featured with up to 40% on newly redesigned resort rooms and up to 20% on two-bedroom villas during April and 
Raffles Resort, Canouan Island
By Paul Johnson on Mar 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This Raffles Resort is located on Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines, just 40 minutes from Barbados. Nestled on 300 lush acres with white sand beaches, it is surrounded by one of the world’s largest coral reefs. High on a hill with sweeping views over the resort is the exclusive Villa Monte 
X Marks the Spot
Xudum Delta Lodge and Xaranna Tented Camp, CC Africa‘s two new luxury lodges in Botswana, are set to open in August 2008 on a private 25,000 hectare concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The lodges will be built with a light footprint showcasing CC Africa’s commitment to responsible luxury.
Luxury Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts adds to its portfolio
By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2008 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA
The prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts, a collection of some of the world’s most distinctive and exclusive boutique properties, has expanded its portfolio to include properties from the North and South America for the first time. The five newly-added hotels include Casa del Mar in Cabo, Mexico; Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina; The Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Canada, according to Tripadvisor
Fairmont Vancouver Airport – Richmond, British Columbia Hotel Dominion 1912 – Quebec City, Quebec Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre – Whilster, British Columbia Auberge Saint-Antoine – Quebec City, Quebec Loews Hotel Vogue – Montreal, Quebec Hotel Nelligan – Montreal, Quebec Four Seasons Resort Whistler – Whistler, British Columbia Hotel Gault – Montreal, Quebec Le PlaceTop 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Africa, according to Tripadvisor
By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Mauritius, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania
La Villa des Orangers – Marrakech, Morocco Four Seasons Resort Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Table Bay Hotel Cape Town – Cape Town, South Africa Belle Mare Plage Hotel – Belle Mare, Mauritius Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Le Touessrok – Trou d’eau Douce, Mauritius Cape Grace – Cape Town,