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Mandarin Oriental to open luxury resort and spa on Hainan Island, China

By Paul Johnson on Apr 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled that it will manage an exclusive resort on China’s second largest island and most southern province, Hainan Island. The 292-room resort is currently under development and will open later this year. It will be named Mandarin Oriental, Sanya.

Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco

By Paul Johnson on Apr 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Located on Condesa beach in the heart of the Acapulco, Fiesta Americana is popular with tourists from Mexico and all over the world. The hotel has an excellent, open-air restaurant and is located near many of the best bars. Amenities include a pool, spa, fitness room, a business center, and spectacular views of Acapulco bay.

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe opening in 2009

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe will be the area’s first five star-caliber hotel. The ski-in, ski-out resort is slated to have 173-rooms, and a 20,000 square foot spa at The Highlands in North Lake Tahoe, California, on Northstar Mountain. The hotel will also be an attractive venue for groups with 11,000 square feet of meeting

Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa special package

By Paul Johnson on Apr 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

A specially designed romantic escape package has been designed for lovebirds looking to relax and indulge themselves at the luxurious Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa in Phuket. Situated neat Patong one of Phuket’s most popular beach, the resort offers unspoilt views of the bay. The current package on offer is priced at $US675 and

Benmiller Inn & Spa maintains CAA/AAA rating

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

A member of Ontario’s Finest Inns, Benmiller Inn & Spa, located one hour north of London, and two hours from Toronto, has been honored for the eleventh consecutive year with a CAA/AAA four-diamond rating. According to CAA/AAA, the four-diamond rating is awarded when a hotel or restaurant “delivers a luxury experience, complete with a high

Reid's Palace, Madeira re-opens

By Paul Johnson on Apr 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

After a temporary closure for renovations, Reid’s Palace re-opens today. The main improvements centre around a new spa, located in a separate building, which is due to open in the Summer. If you visit in May, you can also enjoy the Madeira Flower Festival as part of a five-night special offer. Alternatively, there’s the Madeira

Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa in Hammamet, Tunisia

By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Tunisia

The perfect seting for a relaxing holiday, the luxurious Hasdrubal Thalassa is located in the resort of Yasmine Hammamet, just moments away from two outstanding golf courses. This exclusive destination faces a pristine Mediterranean beach for the ultimate in fun, relaxation and spectacular views. A state-of-the-art thalassotherapy center allows guets to unwind after enjoying the

More luxury hotels coming to Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines?

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Boracay Island in the Philippines could be welcoming more luxury hotels to its shores before long. Representatives of both Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons are said to have been looking for a site, according to Samie Lim who is Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce. The island is already seeing the construction of a Shangri-La

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa 40% sale

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa – a couples-only resort located on the best stretch of Negril’s beautiful 7-mile beach – is offering a 40% sale for minimum 3-night visits made before 31st August 2006. All-inclusive rates begin at $247 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

Grand Hotel Miramare - Portofino, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita Ligure has announced the opening of “e’SPAce”, a centre dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing through the senses. Several treatments are on offer, including hot stone massage, the multisensory room where sounds and smells accompany treatments, floatation treatment, the dry bath and the vitaminizing antioxidant bath.

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,

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