Category: Leisure Travel

Occitania Fire Elements Package at La Pleta Hotel & Spa in the Pyrenees

Occitania Fire Elements Package at La Pleta Hotel & Spa in the Pyrenees

By on Dec 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Enjoy 5 days (4 nights) with the Occitania Fire Elements Package at La Pleta Hotel & Spa, Spain’s exclusive winter playground in the Pyrenees. The package includes a herbal exfoliation (30 mins) with a wrap (50 mins), a hot stone massage (50 mins), a rejuventating facial or deep tissue massage (50 mins) and an essence
Luxury walking breaks in the Yorkshire Dales

Luxury walking breaks in the Yorkshire Dales

By on Dec 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Take to the hills and enjoy the great outdoors, exploring the Yorkshire Dales, safe in the knowledge that all the creature comforts await you at the end of the day. This is a package that allows you to walk between Swinton Park and two other luxury hotels in the area, The Yorke Arms in Nidderdale
New relaxation program at COMO Shambhala Estate

New relaxation program at COMO Shambhala Estate

By on Dec 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Brazil, Health & Safety, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Brazil’s COMO Shambhala Estate is introducing a new, exclusive  relaxation program called FUSION that combines all aspects of Pilates and Yoga. Sessions will centre on common problem areas, flexibility, posture, breathing and relaxation. The daily schedule incorporates 3 hours of Pilates (2 hours of practical and 1 hour of theory) and 2 hours of Hatha

Jalisco Magical Mystery Tours

By on Dec 11, 2006 in Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
A new tour company has just started in Jalisco, Mexico. Called the Tequila Magical Mystery Tour, Jalisco Magical Mystery Tours is offering a  tour  that gives an alternative hands-on experience in the tequila valley. The tour takes travelers to Guachimontones, the largest pyramids in western Mexico, an obsidian workshop, and the the popular 17th Century

7-minute virtual Kenyan safari

By on Dec 08, 2006 in Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Websites
Promotional video from Nairobi-based Private Wilderness.

Racy Weekends in Scotland

By on Dec 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
One of Scotland’s finest country house hotels has joined forces with the prestigious private members’ club, Classic Car Club Scotland to offer an exclusive racy weekend for romantics this Spring. Contract Greywalls in Muirfield, East Lothian for further details.
Golfing greats club together to form Albany Golf & Beach Club in the Bahamas

Golfing greats club together to form Albany Golf & Beach Club in the Bahamas

By on Nov 23, 2006 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Celebrities, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Three of the top names in golf, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Tavistock Group have partnered together to create Albany Golf & Beach Club,  destined to become one of the world’s finest resort communities that will feature the highest level of luxury, quality and amenities within an oceanfront club community. It will be just seven

French Alps welcomes Le Cheval Blanc

By on Nov 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Dior’s owner is to launch a new luxury ski hotel in Courchevel 1850 in the French Alps’ Three Valleys.   Le Cheval Blanc  will be a boutique hotel with 34 suites, a Givenchy spa, Louis Vitton and Christian Dior shops, John Nollet hair salon  and a restaurant.   It is expected to open next month.
Golfers Package at Hotel Santa Barbara, CA

Golfers Package at Hotel Santa Barbara, CA

By on Oct 22, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Check out the Golfers Package at Hotel Santa Barbara!   For a package rate of just $289 (based on double occupancy), you will enjoy a one night stay in a Queen Room and 18 holes of golf at the Glen Annie Golf Club, a championship golf course situated in the rolling foothills of scenic Santa
Hawke's Bay 'Behind the Label' experience

Hawke's Bay 'Behind the Label' experience

By on Oct 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Greenhill The Lodge  is offering a  unique personal encounter with the wines and people of Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. As part of their ‘Behind the Label’ wine experience, you will get to meet the personalities behind some of the regions award-winning wines. The package includes two nights at Greenhill and use of all its
Flyfishing package at New Zealand's Fiordland Lodge

Flyfishing package at New Zealand's Fiordland Lodge

By on Oct 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Enjoy four nights’ accommodation at Fiordland Lodge and three days’ flyfishing in the crystal clear waters of New Zealand’s South Island in October or November, and you’ll avoid the higher rates of the high season (December-March). A four night flyfishing  package for two  in an executive suite costs NZ $3800 right now, but NZ $4400
Golf at Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Golf at Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica

By on Sep 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
If you  enjoy golf, sunshine and unadulterated luxury then the Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica is the place for you to be.   The club are currently offering four free green fees for those booking holidays at the exclusive resort for the end of this year.  The club treats its guests to house villas,
Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa opens in Penang, Malaysia

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa opens in Penang, Malaysia

By on Sep 27, 2006 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Shangri-La‘s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa opens on the Malaysian island of  Penang tomorrow, ahead of the originally planned date. The resort is situated on the edge of a rainforest famous for its tranquil beauty, far removed from the stresses of the modern world. The resort includes a state-of-the-art health club, executive golf course, spa
Dubai's Leading Golf Resort

Dubai's Leading Golf Resort

By on Sep 21, 2006 in Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
Enjoy your golf?   Love Dubai?   Then next time you’re there don’t miss The Montgomerie Dubai  golf resort. With  a course covering more than 200 acres, its own academy and facilities second to none, it’s perhaps little wonder that this wonderful resort recently acquired the title of Dubai’s Leading Golf Resort at World Travel
Ireland's K Club: the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup

Ireland's K Club: the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup

By on Sep 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The venue of  the 36th  Ryder Cup, starting next week, will be the K Club in County Kildare in Ireland.   Just 40 minutes from Dublin, this is a hotel of supreme quality set in 550 acres of beautiful countryside with two Arnold Palmer designed golf courses. A one-night package at the K Club (valid
Ski Verbier

Ski Verbier

By on Sep 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
The 2006/2007 Ski Verbier brochure is out. They have sourced four beautiful new chalets for the forthcoming season: Chalet Cheyenne, Chalet Chineur, Chalet Entre Ciel et Terre and Chalet Dahlia.   For those who prefer to travel beyond Verbier, the back of the brochure has a “further afield” section, courtesy of sister company CV Travel.