Set on Egypt’s sun-soaked Makadi Bay, the Jaz Makadi Star & Spa is a stylish, intimate hotel with enough deluxe amenities and attentive service to satisfy the most discerning holiday connoisseur. Not to mention, the allure of the warm Red Sea with all the promise of lurid corals and long, sandy beaches that entails. As you’d expect from a five-star resort, facilities are extensive and high calibre. There are heated swimming pools, a gym, ten restaurants and bars and a variety of sporting and leisure activities. Uplifting Makadi Spa soothes the senses, or the on-site dive centre and nearby Makadi Water World are tailor made for adrenalin highs. This multi-award winning hotel counts a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 amongst its many accolades.To find out more, please see the offer details below…. more
A quintessential Cotswolds property with creaking hardwood floors and romantic beams, The Kings Hotel shows off England in all its storybook beauty. Bumpkin meets boutique at this butterscotch-stone cottage – where three-hundred year-old gables house a series of stylish spaces.In the award-winning two AA rosette restaurant, a huge open fireplace warms a room filled with quirky artwork, stacked logs and spring bouquets. Scatter pillows soften antique furniture, while in the bar, wintry velvets are paired with chic ice-blue walls. The eclectic vibe is continued in the snug bedrooms. Here, slanted ceilings and dormer windows are the setting for crisp white linen and oatmeal throws.We're offering either a stay in a Standard Double room with breakfast, or a fixed two-night stay in a Standard Double room, including breakfast and a two-course dinner with a pre-dinner cocktail per person on your first evening.The dining here is AA Rosette standard – think sassy reinterpretations of wholesome British foods, like Crispy Langoustine Tail and Duck Rillets…. more
From Southern California’s hilly Orange County area to the mountainous Palm Springs, you’ll experience the best of laid-back California’s tranquil havens and ritzy glamour. Your sun-fuelled self-drive tour will involve open dramatic landscape, large valleys, golden beaches, mountains and hip cities.This luxurious ten-night holiday begins with a stay in Anaheim, where you’ll check into the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Anaheim for a two-night stay. During this fantastic break, be sure to lounge in the opulent rooftop pool for palm-fringed views over the surrounding area. Indulge in California inspired Italian cuisine at any of the three restaurants after a thrilling day spent at Disneyland or Hollywood INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (not included in the package).After picking up your hire car, you'll head south to Huntington Beach for a three-night stay at the Shorebreak Hotel. Situated on 'The Strand' in downtown Huntington Beach, this stay will be all SoCal sunshine and sand between your toes. At the hotel, lounge in the private courtyard and sip local wine during the complimentary wine hour.You’ll now be bound for a two-night stay at the sleek and fresh Andaz San Diego. The epitome of California cool, this Gaslamp District hotel even has its own hip rooftop nightclub. If you prefer a more low-key option, the Ivy Wine Bar has 88 vintages by the glass. This fabulous stay will allow you to visit surfer-filled beaches, the historic Gaslamp Quarter and the famous San Diego Zoo.Finally, you’ll drive northeast to Palm Springs to spend your final three nights at the Renaissance Palm Springs. At the foot of the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains, this will be the perfect way to end you holiday. Added to your stay is a pass on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tramcar. Experience a scenic journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon into pristine wilderness. Once you’re back at the hotel, enjoy a late night swim and a handcrafted cocktail near the Rocks Bar’s nightly fire pit.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below. Here’s a brief overview of your itinerary:Day 1-3: AnaheimDay 3-6: Huntington BeachDay 6-8: San DiegoDay 8-11: Palm SpringsGood to knowYour inbound flight will be overnight, so plan for an 11th night away. In addition, we’ve added car hire to your holiday so be sure to pack your valid driver’s license…. more
With its imposing turrets, neo-gothic architecture and stately grounds, you’d be forgiven for believing you’d arrived at Windsor Castle itself upon approaching this regal Berkshire Hotel. And you wouldn’t be far off either – the royal castle isjust 10 minutes away by car.Overlooking its own private stretch of the Thames from atop a gently sloping, manicured garden, The Oakley Court is an imposing, 150 year old stately home converted into a luxurious 118 room hotel with full leisure facilities, an AA 2Rosette award-winning dining room, and 37 acres of gardens and parkland to explore.Film buffs may already be familiar with The Oakley Court’s splendid gothic architecture; the house having been used as the set for several Hammer Horror movies and, most famously, the Rocky Horror Picture Show. But there’s certainly nothing frightening about this place, which offers instead a lovely, tranquil haven in idyllic grounds; the perfect spot to escape to at the end of a hard week.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
From its prime location in the beating heart of the Bavarian capital, the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost offers an oasis of contemporary five-star luxury to an in-the-know crowd. Housed in a former 19th century post office, this hotel has been converted and modernised with great care and attention to detail, and is now home to luxurious rooms and suites, two restaurants and a swanky bar.Sophisticated and stylish, French-inspired design meets the latest technology in this sumptuous city bolt hole. Luxury Double rooms are clad in leather, wood and polished chrome and come with iPod docking stations, as well as luxury Hermès products. When you've had enough time to enjoy your natural stone spa bathroom, slip into a robe in the So Spa to indulge in a pampering treat. Post treatment, why not swim a lap of the pristine pool or cleanse in the steam room.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below…. more
Enjoy the tranquility of the Mediterranean coastline from the five-star luxury of Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows. This recently renovated hotel offers a relaxing getaway, set within exotic gardens right by a long stretch of beautiful sandy beach. Spend your week discovering Palm Beach Hotel's excellent selection of restaurants, bars and leisure facilities.Choose to spend your days by one of the three swimming pools – Olympic sized, indoor heated or lagoon style – or head to the beach for some relaxation under a parasol. Palm Beach Hotel's Wellness Centre is on hand to lull you into a true sense of serenity with its sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi, or indulge in a massage treatment – you are on holiday after all.For the more active holiday maker, Palm Beach's Water Sports Centre awaits you. Team up with one of the centre's instructors to try your hand at scuba diving, wind surfing, water skiing or even paragliding for a holiday to remember. Then, where better to wind down your day than with a relaxing dinner over sunset at the beach side Seabreeze Tavern.To find out more about what's included in this offer, please see the offer details below.Good to knowThis holiday allows you to spread the cost of your break by paying only the deposit upfront. The remaining balance is due at a later date and is to be paid directly to the holiday supplier INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (the exact date will be stated on your booking confirmation)…. more
Who knew you could find such a microcosm of style in the heart of the Welsh countryside? We certainly didn't. The Corran Resort and Spa is a boutique hotel in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, surrounded by acres of wild marshland and a 10-minute drive from the coast.This is a resorted 16th century building, made up of 21 luxe, spacious suites. Its exposed brick walls and wooden beams stand in contrast to hip hand-picked furniture and fabrics in hot shades. While you're here make the most of the locally-inspired gourmet dining, get preened at the newly renovated spa and soak in the Jacuzzi until you prune. For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below.Good to knowPlease be sure to book any meals or spa treatments ahead of time to avoid disappointment…. more
A rising star in holiday hotspots, Abu Dhabi is on-track to become the cultural gem of the Middle East, with both a Louvre and Guggenheim gallery set to open within the next two years. Already, the city's character is one of ultra-chic boutique hotels, fine restaurants, day spas and beach clubs and the Al Raha Beach Hotel fits right in.Providing the perfect glamorous base for your trip, the five-star Al Raha Beach Hotel overlooks the white sands of Al Raha Beach. Awarded the 2013 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor it has eight bars and restaurants to choose from, as well as a fitness centre, a large pool and a spa offering Thai massages and Bikram yoga classes. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttles into the city centre, so you can take advantage of some excellent shopping.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below…. more
By converting the former factory buildings where Mäurer & Wirtz’s iconic 4711 Original Eau de Cologne was produced, German hotel gurus Loft and Travel have created the aesthetically staggering Loft Hotel. These trendy four-star lofts are centrally located, in Cologne’s artistic district of Ehrenfeld, with the city centre close by, as well as vibrant Venloerstraße, with its myriad shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.This erstwhile movie set INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (for all the A-list production giants) features eight lavish loft rooms, distinguished by seriously design-oriented and spacious duplex interiors – with sprawling six-metre ceilings, floating staircases and exposed brick walls – tinged with a distinct sense of luxury. High-end amenities include flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffee makers, under-floor heating and cool design furniture. You really couldn’t wish to find a more impressive urban dwelling than this. For more information on what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowPlease note that the official Loft and Travel website is in German, so you will need to use Google Translate for an English language overview of the facilities. An additional bed INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (€49 per room, per night) can be arranged and cats and dogs are also welcome INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (€29 per pet, per night)…. more
Set amid 20 acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort and Spa is one of the most magical places to re-connect with your inner peace that we can think of. There’s the undeniable beauty of the setting; the intuitive five-star service; the panoramic views across the surrounding hills. And then there’s the restful ambience, all geared to promoting a sense of well-being, inside and out. In perfect harmony with the breath-taking backdrop, this five-star gem offers sophisticated accommodation with a real sense of tranquility. The hotel is also home to a full-service spa and stylish outdoor pool. The most stressful thing you’ll have to do during your stay is choose which of the two restaurants – specialising in healthy Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine – you’re going to eat at. For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below…. more
