Perched high on a hill with stunning vistas across the Cheshire plains, this dramatic castle combines fairytale charm with modern luxury to provide an exclusive hotel retreat with a real touch of enchantment. Being the only intact medieval style castle in the country, Peckforton offers a rare chance to indulge your chivalric side with stone walls, spiral turret staircases, towers and open fires adding a touch of fantasy to your stay. With individually designed castle bedrooms, two atmospheric restaurants serving exquisite cuisine and a range of country activities including falconry and land rover experiences, you’ll feel like king of the castle from the moment you pass through the drawbridge. Our offer includes a stay in a Standard room, with breakfast and dinner included. Choose between a two-course dinner in the brasserie and a three-course dinner in the three-AA-Rosette 1851 Restaurant. Both offers also include a 30% discount on spa treatments…. more
Modern and minimalist, the Vidamar Resort serves as a fresh and luxurious observer of the Atlantic Ocean – with its glinting blue panoramic views. Sitting at the ocean’s tip on the southern coast of Madeira, it is but moments from central Funchal.With a tranquil ambience reflected in its whitewashed walls, the design of the hotel sweeps in curved walls that are reminiscent of waves. With the use of high ceilings, panels of glass and natural materials, the calm of nature is translated from the outdoors, indoors.Within the resort, you’ll be able to enjoy views from every room, the luxury spa and fitness centre and the wealth of water sports. A private stretch of beach provides a secret escape INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (see what we did there?); the infinity pool stretches as if it would drop into the ocean itself and there's a wealth of wining and dining options, including an Irish bar.Good to knowThe hotel operates a 'Dine Around' concept, which means you can dine at any of the five restaurants on-site INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (including a la carte). For more information on what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
The Movenpick Resort Sharm el-Sheikh is a grand hotel built into the hills overlooking Naama Bay. With an Arabic-style decor and views over the bay and Mount Sinai in the distance, you really do feel like you’re a world away from reality. Landscaped gardens stretch from the large swimming pool area down to the edge of the cliffs where you can watch the sun set over the Red Sea from the terrace of the main restaurant. And when it comes to meal times, choose from four restaurants serving traditional Oriental, Indian or international buffet-style food. There are six bars dotted around the resort as well as the Al Ain Body Art Spa, a gym, a tennis court, nightly entertainment including Hula dancing, and the DiveOne Academy.A short walk from The Movenpick Resort Sharm el-Sheikh you’ll find the lively hub of Naama Bay with shops, bars and restaurants. Ras Mohammod National Park is close by too with its outstanding natural beauty and shallow waters. And further afield, the coastal town of Nuweiba is worth a visit for its port, castle and access to Mount Sinai.For more information on what’s included, please see the offer details below…. more
Hotel El Mouradi Palm Marina is a relaxing five-star spa hotel. It has an enviable location on the seafront in Port el Kantaoui, on the shimmering coast of Tunisia. With access to a private beach and a full-service spa, there are no shortage of places to stretch out, take a deep breath and relax.Take your place beside one of the lagoon shaped-pools under a canopy of palm trees, or soak up the sea view from the hotel. If this all sounds far too lazy then get yourself down to the fitness centre, try out some watersports, play tennis, go horse riding, play volleyball on the beach or if you're feeling daring, you could even go quad biking.The hotel is just eight kilometres from the town of Sousse, with its shops, restaurants, markets and bars. Other local attractions include a couple of fabulous golf courses, a casino and Sousse Beach. We're offering a seven or 14-night holiday, on an ultra all-inclusive basis. This means you'll be covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in-between, as well as all local soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (including cocktails). Meals will be on a buffet-style basis in the main restaurant, but during your stay you'll be able to take two of your dinners in the a la carte restaurant INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (please note you will need to pre-book the table when arriving at the hotel). In addition to the round-the-clock dining, ultra all-inclusive guests can also enjoy complimentary activities, including mini golf, aerobics, tennis, non-motorised watersports and evening entertainment. Flights are included, as well as return airport transfers.Good to knowPlease note that this hotel has been rated as five-star in Tunisia. While the rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable, and the hotel food is of a good standard, the hotel is not comparable to a UK five-star hotel. What you will find is a lovely family-friendly beach hotel that's ideal for a fly-and-flop break in the sun.It's also worth noting, there is a local charge for horse riding, quad biking, all motorised water sports as well as paragliding…. more
Carbis Bay Beach is a fully-fledged member of the the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Organisation. Just under two miles from the picturesque town of St Ives, it is also home to the Carbis Bay Hotel, which sits as pretty as a peach on the waterfront and has done so for almost 120 years.The stone facade faces onto a small English garden that leads down to the sands of the Blue Flag beach. With marble hallways, oodles of natural light that reflects off the blue sea and sumptuous lounges, the design sings easy coastal style. A marine influence is scattered throughout with nautical accents combined with soft, velvet furnishings.With a hoard of awards, Carbis Bay Hotel is reputed for its 14-year run of AA Rosette standard food, its eco-friendly approach and beautiful beach. At the hotel, you will find live entertainment on selected nights, perfectly groomed gardens and quintessential afternoon teas. For more information about our offer inclusions please see below.Good to knowTwo of our offers includes two 25-minute treatments per room. Guests can choose from a back, neck and shoulder massage, a scalp massage, a foot and ankle massage or an express manicure. Please be aware that each room can only have one massage and one manicure…. more
The Malvern Spa is a super-snazzy spa complex in the peaceful country town of Malvern. The nearby Malvern Hills are an official area of Outstanding Natural beauty, so you can break your spa haze with a stroll along the ancient landscape, or you could take the short drive to Birmingham to browse the boutiques and bar hop.Awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2012 and with a glowing write-up in The Guardian, this hotel really has earned its stripes. Its gourmet British restaurant has a AA Rosette and its truly exceptional spa offers ESPA treatments, an indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool and has five bubbles in the Good Spa Guide. There's also a high-tech gym and a brasserie serving light snacks and smoothies for spa-goers.Our offer includes accommodation in an Standard room with breakfast, a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival and one 40-minute spa treatment of your choice from the menu, per person, per stay – choices include back and scalp massage, face and scalp massage, soothing leg, foot and heel treatment or a pampering hand and arm treatment. Good to knowYou'll have access to the spa from 3pm on your arrival day. Check-in is guaranteed from 3pm and check-out is at 11am…. more
Situated on the pristine white sands of the man-made island of Al Marjan, the brand new Rixos Bab Al Bahr's distinctive pyramids appear to majestically rise from the crystal clear sea. This luxury resort provides a truly secluded, beachfront getaway and your 24-hour ultra all-inclusive board basis means that you won't even have to reach for your wallet.If the pristine coastline and white sands of Al Marjan beach don't do it, head to Rixos Bab Al Bahr's on site Royal Spa to truly switch off and treat yourself to a massage in one of the beach-side cabanas. Indulge and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish hamam before a refreshing detox juice from the health bar. Be it day or night, you'll be spoilt for choice with Rixos Bab Al Bahr's vast range of facilities. At the beach, water sports include sailing, kayaking, jet skiing and fishing and for land lovers there's tennis, volleyball, basketball and table tennis, while the hotel itself offers evenings of live music, stage shows and cinema screenings.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below.Good to knowPlease be aware that as this hotel does not open until February 2014, some of these images have been computer generated…. more
Voyage across the ancient Egyptian Nile in style on the luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat. At the leisurely pace of a seven or eight-night cruise, you’ll board the ship in Luxor and experience the finest sites as you travel south down the Nile toward Aswan.You’ll discover Dendarah’s Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess Hathor, head to Edfu, see the Temple of Horus and explore Aswan, a beautiful city that looks out onto a cluster of small palm-lined islands. In Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, an Egyptologist will guide you through the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Karnak Temple and the soaring Colossi of Memnon. If you choose to book the eight-night trip, you'll venture on an extra excursion to Abu Simbel, which is 40 miles from Aswan. Here you'll watch the unique Sun Festival and be guided around the temples by an Egyptologist – it's all very Indiana Jones.Between sights, you’ll have ample time to enjoy the luxurious Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. This beautifully-appointed Abercrombie & Kent cruiser is built to amaze with chic furnishings, teak flooring and luxury cabins that provide panoramic Nile views. While you’re aboard, you will have access to a gourmet restaurant and bar, plenty of lounges and an upper deck pool with a private-beach-club style sun terrace. Laze on the sundeck and watch riverside villages pass by while soaking up the rays and the cocktails.Good to knowIf you choose to add an extra night to your cruise a return flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel will be included.The exact sightseeing schedule may be altered depending on water level…. more
Bremen has always been a city of great artistic ambition. Hardly surprising that the "Steigenberger Hotel Bremen" has its very own music hall theatre. The "GOP-Varieté" has hosted many a renown international artist and entertainer and is sure to turn your trip to Bremen into a special experience with its many fantastic shows. If it's relaxation you're looking for, the hotel's 230 sqm, light flooded spa area with a gym, sauna and turkish bath is just the thing for you. And if you do manage to leave the comfort of this wonderful hotel, take a walk along the scenic Weser river into Bremen's historical centre. Though, many rooms actually boast spectacular views of the river, leaving you spoilt for choice. This offer includes accommodation in a Superior room INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (at least two nights) including breakfast buffet, a two-course meal for two on the evening of your arrival, and a guided sightseeing tour through Bremen by foot…. more
A land of ancient crumbling temples, jagged limestone karsts, sprawling rice paddies, unique cities, powdery white beaches and pink-hued sunsets, Cambodia is a country of full of history and phenomenal natural beauty, with the mighty Mekong River flowing directly through it. This 12-night multi-centre holiday will give you an insight into Khmer culture and a chance to experience one of the most inspiring countries in the world, as well as staying in three ultra-swish hotels.This 12-night holiday begins in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, a steadily growing city and the country's political hub. Here you'll stay for three nights at the uber-cool Le Blanc Boutique Hotel in the city centre. Next, you'll move onto a blissful six nights at the iconic seven-storey Independence Hotel in Cambodia's most famous beach destination; the peaceful province of Sihanoukville. You'll finish your trip in Siem Reap, with three nights in the Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace – a gorgeous five-star spa hotel and the ideal base from which to explore the ancient group of temples at Angkor Wat.Our offer includes three nights at the four-star Le Blanc Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe room, with breakfast and a half-day city tour. Next you'll spend six nights at the Independence Hotel Resort & Spa, Sihanoukville in a Deluxe room with breakfast. Finally, you'll spend three nights at the Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace in a Deluxe room with private transfers, a welcome drink and cold towel, a one-day Angkor Temple tour INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (including a day temple complex pass) with a private car, tour guide and driver and a Khmer dinner for two from a set menu at the hotel's Phum Kreus Khmer restaurant, plus daily local fresh fruits. Please see below for a brief itinerary:Days 1-4 – Phnom PenhDays 4-10 – SihanoukvilleDays 10-13 – Siem ReapGood to knowYour outbound and inbound flights are overnight, so whilst this is a 12-night holiday, you'll be away from home for a total of 14 nights.Visa requirements: A Tourist Visa for Cambodia is required and we recommend you arrange it online before you travel…. more
