With cinnamon-coloured mountains in the background and pale sands at the fore, the Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort is perfectly situated for an exotic escape. Ideal for a resort-based holiday and more adventurous exploration to boot, this impressive network of lagoon-style pools and palm trees boasts a plethora of five-star facilities.Amongst these are huge variety of international restaurants, an underground cave bar and the Planet Spa, which features a Jacuzzi and steam room, as well as individual treatment rooms. Styled like a traditional Egyptian village with marble-floored interiors, the resort combines modern luxury with African and Middle Eastern character.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowIt's worth noting that the transfer time from the airport is approx two and a half hours each way…. more
What could possibly make a trip to the misty waterways, mysterious cobbled streets and ancient cultural sites of Venice more romantic? How about ending your trip aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a train famed throughout the world for its old school glamour and timeless style. On arrival in Venice you'll be transferred straight to the Hotel Bonvecchiati, a four-star hotel which is perfectly located just five minutes from St Mark's Square, in the centre of the city. Right on the edge of the canal, it has a stylish Italian restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the water, where you can sip cocktails and watch the water traffic go by. On the third day of your trip, you'll hop aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where you'll be greeted by gleaming gold and navy carriages and dimmed lamps, which give everything a nostalgic glow. You'll have your very own private cabin where you can watch the scenery unfold before you. Dinner is something of an event in the historic dining cars, where you'll experience flawless service and slick gourmet presentation.Alternatively, if you would prefer to arrive into Venice aboard the train, you can choose to do the journey in reverse. So you'll travel to Venice aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, then on arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights before flying back to the UK. The choice is yours!Please be aware that drinks on the train are not included in this offer.Important to note:For the 12th May Northbound departure, you will NOT stay at the Hotel Bonvecchiati. Instead, you'll stay at it's equally lovely sister hotel, the Palace Bonvecchiati. For more more information on that hotel and to reviews, click here and here…. more
This 158-year old manor house in Madeira offers elegant rooms with private balconies, with views of the surrounding botanical gardens or the beautiful Bay of Funchal. The five-star Quinta da Bela Vista is surrounded by the magnificent landscape of the Island of Madeira, and is just one mile from the city of Funchal, making it easy for guests to pop to the local shops, bars and restaurants. This beautiful, family-owned resort is set within sub-tropical gardens and is made up of three buildings – the unique restored traditional manor house and two new ones, all elegantly furnished and designed in a traditional Madeira style. There is also a wonderful heated outdoor swimming pool, sun terraces, two bars, a tennis court, a library, two restaurants and a cocktail bar.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
The four-star Is Benas Country Lodge is a traditional, charming hotel in the beautiful, relatively untouched countryside of the Sinis peninsula – a protected marine area on the western coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. This small INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (only 18 bedrooms) and peaceful lodge feels like a real home away from home and has been decorated in an elegant English country cottage style. Is Benas is surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens, a swimming pool and sunbathing terrace and a sheltered outdoor dining area. The restaurant serves a scrumptious offering of traditional Sardinian and Italian cuisine INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (think plenty of fresh fish, meat and colourful vegetables) and when you're ready to burn off your lunch, there's an 18-hole putting green, a bowling green and bike rental available. With a stunning countryside setting, you can really get away from it all here, but when you're ready to introduce yourself back into civilisation; there's an 18-hole golf course two kilometres from the hotel and stunning beaches with white sand and clear turquoise sea are just a few minutes’ drive away.To find out what's included, please see the offer details below.Good to knowRegarding the car hire which is included in this offer, please note that drivers must be at least 21 years old and those aged 25 and under will be subject to 'young driver' surcharge. For all other inclusions and exclusions regarding car hire, please see the information in the 'Travel details' tab…. more
Santorini is a location quite unlike any other and a fantastic destination for a holiday of peace, tranquility and extraordinary natural beauty. The island is formed of an almost completely submerged volcano, of which only a slender crescent rises out of the Aegean, its sheer rock faces draped in sleepy little villages. It is at the summit of a section of this cliff that the Lilium Villas are located. From here, the views over the Aegean and the small volcanic islands in the centre of the crescent are quite extraordinary. Whilst the lovely little village of Fira is located just two kilometres away and the international airport just a little over four kilometres away, the sensation in the Lilium Villas is of being completely alone with the panoramic views which can be seen from all rooms and studios as well as from the swimming pool and sun deck. While staying at the Lilium Villas, you can spend your days exploring the beautiful little villages of the island which boast some wonderful and typical Cycladic architecture, fascinating archaeological sites and stunning sunsets, get better acquainted with the local wine industry centred around the lovely village of Megalochori and stretch out on one of the rugged and distinctive pebble beaches of the island.For more information on what's included, please see the offer details below…. more
The five-star Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas slopes down the hillside of a secluded cove on the north east coast of Crete. Overlooking the remarkably clear blue waters, with access to a private sandy beach, a scuba diving centre and INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (if you happen to have your own chopper) a private helipad, this place has a seriously exclusive vibe.Your bedroom feels more like a private suite, with a furnished terrace and your very own private pool, which has views out across the sea. Dinner is a choice between gourmet Italian, local Greek dishes and an international buffet. There's a swanky cocktail bar as well as a beach bar and swim-up bar. The luxury Germaine De Capuccini Spa has a Technogym and a huge range of beauty and wellness treatments. If you fancy a spot of tennis, there are two courts onsite as well as facilities for sailing, diving and watersports.Good to knowThis is a resort popular with families, so if you're looking for somewhere child-free, this might not be the place for you…. 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
From the cosmopolitan culture of Cape Town to the dry plains of Kruger National Park, this once-in-a-lifetime tour of South Africa takes in it's contrasting landscapes and the defining locations recently featured in 'Nelson Mandela; The Long Walk to Freedom'. Staying in three luxurious hotels along the way, you'll travel from the tip of the peninsula through Johannesburg and onto a private game reserve in Kruger National Park.Beginning in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, you’ll spend your first four nights at the Protea Hotel President, which was opened by Mandela and is set in the heart of scenic Bantry bay. Whilst you’re here, you'll gain an insight into Mandela's life with a half-day city tour which includes visits to Cape Town's Grand Parade, where he delivered his first speech as a free man followed by a visit to the infamous Robben Island, where he was imprisoned for 18 years. Next, you’ll jet off to Johannesburg, high up on the Highveld plateau, checking-in for two nights at the Peermont Mondior. During your time here, you'll take in the legendary Soweto township, Mandela House, where Madiba lived before his imprisonment, and the Apartheid Museum.Next, you'll travel to your final destination – the world-famous Kruger National Park for your last three nights in South Africa. Venturing out on two game drives each day INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (six game drives in total) you'll search the wild landscape for grazing giraffes, skittish antelopes, curious monkeys and of course, the Big Five.For more information about our offer inclusions, please see below.Day 1-5: Cape TownDay 5-7: JohannesburgDay 7-10: Kruger National ParkGood to knowYour inbound and outbound flights are overnight, so while this is a nine-night holiday, you will be away from home for a total of 11 nights, so please plan accordingly…. 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
