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New rooms at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Argentina

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, & Golf Spa, is making progress with the construction of 42 new rooms with stunning views of Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. The work began a year ago and is expected to finish in March 2007. Construction is taking place outside the main hotel building so service continues as normal.

The Tablet 10: Best Spas

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

The spa industry has grown enormous over the past decade. In my daily summary, today I look at the Tablet 10 Best Spas as judged by Tablet Hotels. Making the list are: The Lodge at Torrey Pines – La Jolla, CA, USA Amangani – Jackson Hole, WY, USA Amanjena – Marrakech, Morocco The Peninsula – […]

Northolme Resort & Spa, Mahe, Seychelles

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Hilton have opened a new resort on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles – the Northolme Resort & Spa. Formerly the Hilton Seychelles, it is now jointly managed by Hilton and the Crowne Company. It has 40 villas, each with king size beds, rainfall showers and spa baths. There’s also two restaurants on site […]

Special feature: Orient-Express Gift Certificates

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

Orient-Express offer a wide choice of options to help you select the perfect gift, whether it be a journey aboard the Orient-Express, the ultimate dining experience or a spa treatment at one of their luxurious hotels. Gift certificates can also be purchased which is available for any journey aboard their trains and cruises, […]

The Spa at Brown’s in London

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, London, has announced the opening of its new spa. This Rocco Forte hotel provides a tranquil haven from which to escape the pressures of city life. The Spa at Brown’s provides technologically advanced health and beauty treatments, designed to relax and pamper while of course also providing maximum benefit. […]

Rum Cay Resort Marina in the Bahamas

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Most Bahamian islands give you a beautiful beach… at Rum Cay, they’ll give you that and so much more. The planned 900-acre resort marina on the island will include a luxury hotel, spa, restaurants, shops and real estate, and is scheduled to open early next year. The island is situated 360 miles east of Miami, […]

Hotel Madlein in Ischgl, Austria

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Situated just 100 metres away from the escalator for the ski runs and cable cars of the Silvretta ski resort of Ischgl in Austria, the Hotel Madlein offers every luxury you could imagine, whether it be imagine-cuddle rooms (whatever they are!) or family apartments. The hotel also has a new spa offering relaxing thalasso therapies.

Cape Grace, Cape Town

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The gentle elegance of a luxurious small hotel, combined with the allure of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, provides a unique experience of hospitality at Cape Grace. This impressive hotel has 122 guest rooms, an interestingly named one.waterfront restaurant and a spa, not to mention the popular Bascule Whisky Bar.

Sun Village Resort and Spa

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

A new spa has been created at Sun Village-Cofresi, a Canadian-owned resort in the Dominican Republic. It has indoor-outdoor treatment rooms, tropical gardens, and a spa-only pool and sundeck. There are also 25 Oasis Spa rooms that offer private Jacuzzis and views into the Spa gardens, pool or ocean. And for $299, you can treat […]

Beyond five stars

By Paul Johnson on Mar 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

From last Sunday’s Observer newspaper: The Shangri-La hotel and resort chain claims to have now opened its first six-star hotel, the Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Muscat. The One&Only Le Touessrok in Mauritius made the same claim when it reopened after a £32m renovation in 2002, while the Burj Al Arab in Dubai […]

Mexico’s Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort

By Paul Johnson on Mar 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Mexico, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is the only AAA Four Diamond all-inclusive resort on the Mexican Pacific Riviera. This sophisticated brand new resort features all oceanfront one- and two-bedroom suites, with terraces and spectacular oceanfront views. Each suite is splendidly furnished and offers the utmost in luxurious amenities and services and a […]

Swag bags for Oscar nominees

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Celebrities at events like the Oscars and Golden Globes are traditionally given a goody bag with all manner of lavish gifts from companies eager to have the big names use their products. This year’s Oscars will be no exception. Presenters such as George Clooney, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman will receive […]

New spa at The Old Course Hotel approaches completion

By Paul Johnson on Mar 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Phase 2 of the Kohler Water Spa will be completed this month at The Old Course Golf Resort & Spa in St. Andrews, Scotland. The spa has 11 treatment rooms, a thermal suite and a 20-metre pool with waterfall. There is also a roof terrace with an 8-person whirlpool. Treatments start from £45.

The Maldives post-tsunami

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

Tsunami-stricken coastlines are making a big comeback this year, particularly in the Maldives. In addition to the W Maldives, Como Hotels has re-opened its rooms designed as high-end fishing cottages on Cocoa Island; the Four Seasons has unveiled a new resort, Landaa Giraavaru, its second on the island; and the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, […]

Zimbali Lodge, Near Durban

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

With an idyllic location in a coastal forest reserve, this wonderful retreat just 40 minutes by road north of Durban, offers horse riding in the forest or on the beach and an 18-hole championship golf course. But it is the superb spa and full butler service that makes Zimbali Lodge truly excel.

Win a stay at Charlton House & Monty’s Spa in SOMERSET

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

Celebrating the launch of a new website for romantic holidays and the release of “Imagine Me & You” on 31st March 2006, South West England has teamed up with UIP/Universal to give away the perfect romantic gift: 2 nights at the fabulous award-winning Charlton House & Monty’s Spa in Somerset, with 1st class rail travel […]

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