A fine example of classic British design, the Talbot Hotel is a Grade Two listed building in the heart of the historic market town of Malton, North Yorkshire. With elegantly landscaped gardens and just a short drive from the North York Moors National Park, this is perfect respite from city life.Dining is a real highlight here with celebrity chef James Martin taking the helm at the restaurant, with a menu that celebrates British cuisine. There's also a cosy traditional bar serving home-cooked food and cocktails. Afternoon tea is also not to be missed. Bedrooms have a distinct country chic, with original features in some rooms, and luxury amenities in all.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
Hugging the easternmost tip of the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam boasts miles of shock-white coastline and some of the most phenomenal scenery on the planet. The picture of conical hats bobbing through paddy fields and sailing boats gliding past mystical islets is accurate – this is a country that will put your imagination in a spin.Your 13-night journey begins with three nights in Hanoi, a fascinating city centred around a huge lake. Here you'll see pagodas, temples and explore the knotted Old Quarter, where motorbikes whizz through the pulsating streets. Next you'll head to the coast at Danang, where you'll spend seven nights in a hotel located in the hills of the famous Son Tra Peninsula, with instant beach access and a lush rainforest backdrop. You'll end your trip with three nights in Ho Chi Minh City INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (formerly Saigon); Vietnam's historic capital where you'll find reminders of French colonialism on every corner. InterContinental are known worldwide for exquisite service and exceptional locations, which is why we've hand-picked three of their five-star hotels for this trip. Each one offers a wide choice of gourmet dining, cocktail bars, a health and fitness centre, a spa and glamorous accommodation. In Ho Chi Minh City, you're wonderfully central, just a short walk from the Opera House and the City Hall. In Danang, you're just minutes from the beach.The Hanoi location is particularly spectacular as you'll be staying directly on the West Lake. For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below.Good to know:A visa is required prior to travel. It is also worth noting that both your outbound and inbound flights are overnight – so please bear it in mind when planning your time away from home that you'll spend 14 nights in the hotels themselves and a further two in the air…. more
More country than Country Life, historic Stapleford Park is one of the finest stately houses around. Many hotels can lay claim to an air of aristocratic grandeur or creaking, olde-world charm, but few could match the character of this sprawling Leicestershire pile. With maze-like gardens, a resident falconer and even a few woolly sheep grazing in the grounds, this landmark property is the perfect English escape.In addition to its high-ceilinged rooms, open fires and antique furnishings, Stapleford Park boasts a championship 18-hole golf course and a luxurious Clarins Gold Spa, located in the old Victorian stable block, just a short stroll from the hotel's heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. A destination for dining too – the hotel features a genteel restaurant INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (awarded two AA Rosettes) where guests might dine on 28-day aged beef and British cheeses. To find out what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowThe 25% discount on treatments only applies to the non-members rates, it does not include spa days or any other promotional offers. All subject to availability. Please pre-book treatments in advance as the spa can be very busy…. more
The Sanskrit translation of Paresa is ‘heaven of all heavens’ and after just a few minutes at this resort, you’ll see why the name is so fitting. An exotic gem perched high on the Kamala Cliff tops, this five-star paradise on the island of Phuket will woo you with its incredible views and luxe design.The stunning accommodation offers just about every amenity you could wish for, all perfectly paired with an effortlessly chic design. Your dining experience is made into an art form with two restaurants, offering inventive Italian and Thai dishes and an extensive wine list. The range of facilities on offer mean you will never be short of something to do. However the Paresa Resort’s shtick is to offer a haven of relaxation, so let the peaceful atmosphere, gracious service and soothing spa treatments do their work. The Paresa Resort is easy to reach from Phuket international airport.For more information on what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
Rising dramatically from a glistening moat, Leeds Castle is the cream of the crop when it comes to country retreats. Oozing baronial grandeur from every pore and described as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ by the historian, Lord Conway, it's the perfect place to brush off your wellies, bring out your tea drinking pinky finger and get your Downton on.You'll be staying in a spacious room in the 16th century Maiden’s Tower, which masters the blend between casual, country comforts and stately grandeur. After kick starting the day with breakfast in the beamed Fairfax Restaurant, why not explore the castle, lose yourself in the maze, take in a falconry display, punt on the moat, take to the tree tops or venture into Maidstone to browse boutique shops and cafes…. more
The contemporary Barceló Praha Five is brand spanking new and located south of the romantic Old Town, just 150 metres from the closest Metro station. This minimalist pad places you within 20 minutes' travel of postcard Prague; from here, it could hardly be easier to explore the city's cobbled streets, Medieval spires, Gothic buildings and 21st century galleries.The hotel itself has a less-is-more approach to aesthetics, with clean lines, sharp edges and two-colour interiors. You can order a cocktail at the bar and there's also a petit wellness centre, which features a sauna and fitness studio.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
'A citadel famous for its springs', as its Latin motto states; the North Yorkshire town of Harrogate continues to draw visitors who are keen to sample the wonderful architecture on show, as well as a proper cup of tea INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (we don't know about you, but a good afternoon blend is hard to find). This historic spa town is a window to the rest of the region – beautiful stone buildings, picturesque streets, speciality shops and plenty of green space – and that doesn't take into account the nearby Yorkshire Dales. Hidden away just a few minutes' walk from the centre of town, you'll find the Balmoral Hotel; a 23-room boutique bolthole that boasts stylish interiors, its own cocktail bar and a welcoming lobby behind a 100-year-old York stone facade. This hotel was also voted one of the 'Top five UK Boutique Hotels' by The Guardian.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowThe Balmoral Hotel is now under new ownership.Please note that a minimum two-night stay is required…. more
Whoever said good things come in small packages was right. Abundant in lush vegetation and fascinating creatures, Tobago is a beautiful beach destination with a low-key, tiny-island vibe and swathes of pale Caribbean sand.The island's four-star premium Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has a fantastic oceanfront location with two miles of beach, complimented by warm Caribbean hospitality. Near the hotel, there's plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, horse riding, hiking and water sports. With its own diving facilities, the staff will happily arrange expert tuition for you no matter what your level of experience is. Venture a little further to explore a sunken wreckage and a rocky spot frequented by hammerheads and rays. Whichever dive site you pick, drifting through a colour explosion of tropical sea life comes as standard here. Back on dry land, it's the three swimming pools and the beautifully landscaped golf course that crown the Magdalena's 750-acre estate, with its bunkers and fairways covering a patchwork of mangroves, lakes, woodland and beaches. But if that all sounds a bit too active for what you had in mind, there are sun decks just begging to be lounged upon and a luxury spa offering treatments to help you knead out your knots. The resort's four restaurants serve a range of food, from sandwiches to Caribbean specialities, while bar options come in swim-up and sophisticated piano varieties. For more information on what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowGuests will also receive a selection of discount vouchers on arrival, which includes discounts on diving…. more
With sunny skies, warm breezes, ice cold cocktails and a feel-good, easy going vibe, there are very few places that match Barbados in the relaxation stakes. Spend your days relaxing on the palm fringed beaches or take to the water to explore the stunning coral reefs.That is of course, if you can manage to drag yourself from The Club Barbados Resort & Spa, your all-inclusive, adult-only hideaway for the week. Nestled on Barbados’ west coast, you’ll be able to relax by the pool, take in stunning sea views, try out complimentary, non-motorised water sports, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply watch the sun go down with a cocktail in hand.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below…. more
The Cadogan offers an archetypal London experience smack-bang in the centre of one of its most exclusive streets. A smart redbrick townhouse hotel that overlooks Cadogan Gardens in upmarket Knightsbridge, The Cadogan counts Chanel, Christian Dior and Hermes as its Sloane Street neighboursThe hotel combines history, grandeur and traditional interiors that are stylish but sympathetic to its 19th century beginnings. The hotel was the setting for Oscar Wilde's famous arrest INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (in room 118) and when it comes to encounters of a saucier kind – actress Lillie Langtry, who lived there at the time, famously used it as the setting for her liaisons with King Edward VII. Marked simply with a flag at the pristine white entrance – The Cadogan is all about discretion and saves the fanfare for inside. The hotel is well-known for its fabulous dining. With a celebrated head chef and impressive menus that champion the best of the nation’s independent producers – dinner at the hotel is guaranteed to be a real treat. They also offer that good old British essential – afternoon tea. With towering tiers of scones, sandwiches and cakes; it's a splendid affair that's too good to pass up. To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
