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Touch of Romance at Angsana Spa Bintan

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Come to this sunny island of love for the Touch of Romance, a total body wellness experience that comprises flower petal scrub, essence of flower massage and facial. Enjoy 10% savings on this package that is priced at US$130, available from 12 to 20 February 2006. Perfectly nestled in Tanjung Said Bay in Indonesia, overlooking […]

Bermuda’s Cambridge Beaches to Celebrate Romance Month

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Bermuda, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

The romantic spirit of Valentine’s Day is filling the whole month of February at Bermuda’s Cambridge Beaches. This romantic cottage colony has declared the entire month of February as Romance Month. To celebrate, couples can choose from either a special romance package, good for the entire month of February (including over Valentine’s Day!) or they […]

Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf open luxury mountain hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hotels, Idaho, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf, through their company Agassi Graf Development LLC have announced details of their luxury mountain hotel development at the new Tamarack ski resort, located in Donnelly, Idaho. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will manage the luxury hotel and residences which will be split across two locations: a classic resort hotel located in […]

St. Kitts expands island’s tourism plan for 2006-2007

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Events, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

The end of 350 years of sugar production on the island of St. Kitts last August signalled the transition to a tourism-based and tourist-driven economy. The short term tourism plan for 2006-2007 will see a number of luxury developments. There is a $78 million project at Sandy Bank Bay developed by Auberge Resorts which will […]

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona’s Hotel Majestic is running a ‘3 for 2’ offer for the months of January, February, July, August and December 2006. Stay for 2 nights and get the third free! The hotel is located in the very heart of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, home to the best in shopping and Gaudí monuments, […]

The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates! More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room, […]

Gourmet food and fine wine weekend at Swinton Park

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Swinton Park in Masham, North Yorkshire, has planned an innovative weekend which is sure to delight the experienced food and wine connoisseurs – and convert the budding gourmet! A packed but suitably leisurely weekend will allow guests to experience some of the finest local food, and the award-winning cuisine of Head Chef Andy Burton. […]

Arabian Travel Market 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Leading international luxury hotels Arabella Sheraton, Sun International, Kwantu Private Game Reserve, Solimer Golf Resort & Spa, Le Passage To India, Leading Hotels of the World, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Raffles have already committed their participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, four months before the region’s premier travel […]

Sidekick II

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Celebrities, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

The Sidekick II was launched by T-Mobile recently. At 13×6.5cm size makes it perfectly pocketable; it offers instant messaging, email and web on the go, accessible by a mini qwerty keyboard that works well for even the fattest of fingers. It’s the gadget of choice by the likes of Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake.

Taos Winter Wine Festival

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Events, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

There’s still time to grab tickets for the Taos Winter Wine Festival, held in New Mexico’s best ski country, Taos. The 20th annual festival takes place from 18th to 28th January 2006. Winemaker dinners, vertical and blind tastings, seminars and panels fill the schedule, but you’ll be able to squeeze in time on the […]

Valentine’s at Malmaison

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Malmaison will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a special offer for couples, available throughout its nine UK hotels. Spend the night in a luxurious Mal suite, and enjoy Champagne on ice, chocolate dipped strawberries, aromatic oils and candles, a chilled Mal CD and a Champagne breakfast in bed. The Valentine’s package at Malmaison […]

Castello di Velona, Montalcino, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Castello di Velona invites you to discover the beautiful Val d’Orcia with an exclusive offer valid from 23rd February 9th April 2006. The 2006 Spring opening offer includes 2 nights accommodation in a double deluxe room, buffet breakfast, one dinner for two at the hotel’s restaurant, wine tasting in a vineyard producing Brunello di […]

Sardinia wealth taxes

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The government in Sardinia has revealed that it’s planning to impose punishing wealth taxes on billionaire visitors such as Princess Caroline of Monaco or Roman Abramovich (owner of Chelsea football club) who come to the island. Second homes belonging to foreign visitors will attract a special council tax, and there will be stiff new taxes […]

Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali special package

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has launched a special package to celebrate the Chinese New Year on 29th January 2006. Special three-night packages are now available from US $325 including daily breakfast, return airport transfers, and free late check-out until 4pm. In addition to the package, a complimentary one-time dinner for two at the […]

Special feature: Grumeti River Camp, Tanzania

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

CC Africa’s Grumeti River Camp is located on the banks of the Grumeti River in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Although there is the opportunity to travel on a rather bumpy road, most guests arrive by plane courtesy of Regional Air, landing on a make-shift airstrip (read: flat stretch of grass). As […]

It pays to be a celebrity!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Antarctic, Australia, Celebrities, New Zealand, Oceania, Polar Regions, Regions, Travel Miscellany

At the Golden Globes Awards ceremony on 16th January 2006, presenters including Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Jamie Foxx, Natalie Portman and Emma Thompson will receive swag bags filled with complimentary luxury items valued at more than $62,000. Among the goodies, a cruise to mingle with the penguins in Antarctica; Quark Expeditions whisks a VIP and […]

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