Overlooking the cathedral and Santa Bárbara Castle, Hotel Hospes Amigo is right in the centre of the historic, coastal town of Alicante, just a short jaunt from the fine white sands of palm-lined Postiguet Beach. Ascend to the rooftop and you'll find a chic spa, with a pool and panoramic views across the town. After a massage and a swim, head for cocktails and sushi at the open air bar. Monsatrell Restaurant has made it into the Michelin Guide and offers a menu of inventive tapas and Mediterranean dishes…. more
A teardrop-shaped island surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, there are worse places to find yourself washed up than Sri Lanka. Shaped by misty mountains and fringed by golden beaches, this South Asian paradise is a hot destination for curious globetrotters. Our boutique 11-night tour includes some of the country's most awe-inspiring landscapes.No sooner do you touch down in the capital Colombo, you’ll be whisked north to the gourmet paradise of Negombo. From there, you’ll head to the hub of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, Habarana, stopping at the world-famous Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en-route. Here, you'll find 89 elephants, some of which are babies and you can watch them being fed and taking their daily bath. Just a stone's throw from Minneriya National Park, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla, you'll be perfectly placed for exploring some of Sri Lanka's must see destinations.After leaving Habarana, you'll head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kandy, an area of exceptional natural beauty with thick forests and mountainous landscapes. You'll get the chance to explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic, browse the Kandy Town bazaar and walk around the beautiful Kandy Lake.Finally, it’s time to adopt a slower pace. For the final seven days of the trip, a turquoise lagoon and a golden stretch of beach await you at Beruwala. You can enjoy a luxurious all-inclusive stay on the dreamy south-west coast of the island. Surrounded by lush green lawns and coconut trees, Cinnamon Bey is an idyllic place to unwind and relax.To find out what's included in this sensational multi-centre holiday, please see the offer details below.Good to knowYour English-speaking chauffeur guide will part company with you at Beruwala until your departure transfer. It's also worth noting that your outbound flight is overnight, so while this is an 11-night holiday, you will be away for a total of 12 nights.This 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 email)…. more
Split your holiday between two of stylish, but strikingly different American cities, starting with a stay in New York City, the world's benchmark for all things hip. Next you'll head for the Florida coastline for a chic stay in Naples – an upmarket beach destination with a flair for fabulous food. Smack bang in the centre of Midtown Manhattan, Hotel Mela makes sightseeing a doddle. You'll spend three nights staying just seconds from Times Square, within easy reach of Broadway, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Empire State Building. Be sure to get off the beaten track a little and explore the bars and vintage boutiques of the Lower East Side, try the iconic Katz Deli for lunch and shimmy on over to the Standard High Line Hotel's rooftop bar in the Meatpacking District for a cocktail with a view. The hotel has a French bistro and cocktail bar and a fitness studio. On the cusp of the Gulf of Mexico, the Inn on Fifth sits in the old quarter of the genteel city of Naples, one of Florida's most beautiful beach destinations. A decidedly high-end hangout, with a string of designer boutiques and excellent Italian and seafood restaurants, this is a dreamy place to spend a few days shopping, grazing and lazing on the beach. Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, this boutique hotel has an outdoor rooftop pool, a spa and is just a short stroll from the white sand. For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below.Good to knowPlease note that your inbound flight is overnight. So although this is a seven-night holiday, you'll be away from home for a total of eight nights…. more
Drift from one impossibly glamorous beach to another on this multi-centre five-star Thailand retreat, which includes two stays on the velvety shores of Phuket, five nights amongst the emerald waters and limestone mountains of Phi Phi Island and two nights in Bangkok, Thailand's hip, intoxicating capital.Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is an award-winning five-star resort skimming Kata Beach, a slumberous stretch of white sand on the coast of Phuket. The verdant gardens are scattered with swimming pools, many of which are sheltered with palms or canopies. Dining offers a choice of freshly caught seafood and fragrant Thai dishes cooked with coconut and lemongrass.Awarded a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award, Zeavola Resort is a tropical, five-star beach resort spread across 10 acres of jungley gardens on the northern tip of Phi Phi Island. As well as a Thai spa and two restaurants, you'll find a PADI diving centre onsite, so you can swim amongst the Hawksbill Turtles, Black Tipped Reef Sharks and colourful tropical fish that inhabit these clear waters.Your holiday will end in Thailand's exhilarating capital at the five-star, boutique Riva Surya Bangkok. From your chic base on the edge of Chao Phraya River, you’ll be able to explore Bangkok's famous floating markets, eclectic street food and ancient temples.Good to knowPlease note, your outbound flight is overnight, so do allow for this when booking time away from work…. more
Thoroughly modern European capital though it is, there’s no escaping Vienna’s stunning throwbacks to an opulent Habsburg era studded with High Baroque palaces, stately gardens and glittering opera houses.Dedicated to Prince Eugene of Savoy, Hotel Savoyen combines the noble framework of the former Austrian State Printing House with a breathtakingly modern, glassy atrium that sets the tone for razor-sharp attention to detail throughout. With its contemporary rooms, Gault Millau awarded cuisine, soothing wellness area and diplomatic district location this four-star hotel is a definite breed apart. The only Viennese hotel gracing the “Great Hotels of the World” roll of honour, Hotel Savoyen boasts a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
Taking its name from the enigmatic ruins over which it commands beautiful views, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a 19th century Baronial Mansion. Located in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside of rolling hills and ancient forests, it's decorated in the grand yet homely style of the Scottish manor house, with high ceilings, intricate cornicing, antique furnishing and open fireplaces.Dryburgh Abbey Hotel has won 'Country Sports Hotel of the Year' in the Scottish Hotel Awards for the last four years. Ideally located in its own private estate on the banks of the river tweed the Hotel is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors whether it be fishing, cycling, walking, golf or horse riding. Complimentary Trout and Grayling fishing is available within the hotel grounds as well as complimentary access to mountain bikes…. more
Hospes las Casas del Rey de Baeza is a beautiful eighteenth century townhouse, constructed in the traditional Andalusian style with whitewashed walls offset by lemon yellow architraves and a terracotta-tiled roof. It boasts a lovely little cobbled courtyard which is overlooked by the bedrooms and which is scented by the geraniums planted in pots up hanging from the walls.The Hospes las Casas del Rey de Baeza blends traditional Andalusian architecture with stylish colonial furniture and cool contemporary design and modern art works. It boasts a rooftop swimming pool and Solarium with views out over the spires of central Seville. Here you can enjoy a massage as well as delicious Tapas and fruit juice at the rooftop bar. Dishes in the Andalusian tradition are served in the Azahar Restaurant with lovely views onto the courtyard.To find out what's included, please see the hotel details below…. more
With its powder-white beaches, indigo waters, and romantic thatched villas, the tropical archipelago of the Maldives is a seriously indulgent idyll from which to lounge away your days. From here you’ll journey on to the high-rise glamour of Dubai. Clustered amongst the world’s most opulent real estate, this super-charged city promises a world of designer shopping, perfect beaches and supreme luxury ahead of you.At the five-star Medhufushi Island Resort, on the brilliant indigo lagoon of Meemu Atoll, you’re in for quite the treat. Your romantic beach villa has been crafted in traditional Maldivian style INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (think natural timber and thatched roof) right on a sugar-white beach with a traditional swing seat, four-poster bed and acres of space to lose yourself in. The all-inclusive resort features two intimate restaurants, a lagoon bar and gourmet private dining menus, as well as a PADI dive centre and ample watersports.TripAdvisor came knocking with a Certificate of Excellence in 2013. You’ll jet set to Dubai’s luxury Asiana Hotel so you can ascend the tallest building in the world, explore the lively souks or check out the sandy beaches. After a day out on the town, your hotel is the perfect place to relax with a massage, a few laps in the outdoor heated pool and a divine meal at any of the five Asian themed restaurants. Good to knowPlease note that your outbound flight is overnight, so please bear this in mind when planning the time you'll be away for…. more
The Verandah Resort and Spa sits adjacent to a National Park, on 30 acres of green, jungle-clad landscape on the coast of Antigua. Fronted by a sugary white beach and close to a myriad of nature trails, this peaceful retreat is protected by a sheltered cove and lapped by the warm Caribbean Sea, making it ideal for snorkelling, diving and wind surfing.When you're not off exploring your surroundings, your days here will be spent drifting between a sun lounger beside the huge outdoor pool, a shady spot on the beach and the spacious spa, where you can book yourself in for a soothing facial, massage or beauty treatment. The trio of restaurants have a chilled out vibe and serve a mixture of gourmet Caribbean and international dishes. At the end of the day you can sit in the private veranda of your luxe suite and listen to the sounds of the sea fizzing on the shore…. more
Begin your tropical Cuban escape in Havana, Cuba’s bustling capital city. At the five-star Quinta Avenida Habana, you’ll be staying in the upmarket Miramar district, an ideal location to explore nearby Old Havana’s narrow streets with quaint shops and cafés. This elite hotel opened its large doors in 2010 and boasts a sizeable swimming pool and a lavish spa that will pamper you into nirvana. Dine on an eclectic range of international cuisine at the three restaurants and enjoy refreshing daiquiris at any of the hip bars.You’ll next head to the four-star Iberostar Tainos in Varadero. Surrounded by tropical gardens, azure waters and white sand, you can leave all your worries behind during this fabulous all-inclusive stay. Be sure to pack your swimsuit as there are plenty of water sports and swimming options on offer. Tuck into delicious fare at a number of restaurants that have everything from local Cuban to exotic Creole. Sip cocktails amidst impressive Caribbean views or if you fancy checking out hip nightlife, trendy Varadero is just around the corner.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowYour return flight is overnight, so please factor in an extra night travelling when planning time away from work…. more
