Hotel and Travel Guide

Emirates Tours recently produced its 2011 travel brochure which includes an expanded range of early booking offers as well as increasing its offering of luxury holidays in Thailand (http://www.emiratestours.co.uk/Destination/FarEast/DestinationThailand/Index.aspx ) and Australia.

The brochure will have a similar look to the 2010 offering following positive feedback from clients and travels agents on its design. This includes a subtle floral motif on the front cover, which this year will be coloured navy blue.

The Emirates Tours 2011 brochure offers 17 destinations, with revamped sections offering new hotels. The luxury holidays (http://www.emiratestours.co.uk/SpecialOffers/Index.aspx ) in Thailand section has been bulked up to include four new hotels while the Australian section now has five new hotels as well as the new Discover Australia Tour. Other new hotels include lodgings in the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Shanghai.

The brochure also details luxury holiday deals (http://www.emiratestours.co.uk/ ) such as discount of 10-20% on certain Dubai hotels for booking early and a VIP card for the Residence Mauritius.

Customers are now also able to fly on the Emirates A380 from Manchester.

Beth Alcorn, Product and Marketing Manager Emirates Tours UK, said: “We are excited to launch our 2011 brochure. Within its pages, our customers will find an even wider choice of value for money holidays than ever before. Whether you are looking for laid-back luxury on a tropical island in the Maldives or a cultural revelation touring India, the 2011 Exceptional brochure has all this and more.”
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Ontario’s growing senior population has directly increased the number of intergenerational vacations at Ontario resorts, a trend welcomed by Ontario resorts according to owner of Muskoka family resort Shamrock Lodge.

Intergenerational travel, either grandparents vacationing with grandchildren or three or more generations of one family vacationing together is increasing in popularity. Although not a new concept, over the last several years, the percentage of family excursions, vacations or reunions that include older parents, grandparents and other relatives has been steadily increasing. Tim Bryant, who along with his brother Gary, owns and operates Shamrock Lodge (www.shamrocklodge.com), a traditional Muskoka family resort in Port Carling, Ontario, has witnessed this trend first hand. “While much of our business at the Shamrock Lodge over the years has been comprised of family vacations, romantic couples weekends, conferences and resort weddings, seniors are becoming a larger part of our business. Seniors make great lodge guests. They like to vacation during the quieter times, especially the fall months, enjoying Muskoka’s beautiful autumn colours and the wide range of fall events that take place each year. They also book more midweek stays and for longer periods of time than other resort guests. This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting a significant number of grandparents vacationing with their grandchildren. Intergenerational travel is definitely on the rise.” states Tim Bryant.
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The Asheville Club at 151, an elegant companion to downtown Asheville’s gourmet restaurants and vivacious art scene, is comprised of lavish two and three-bedroom residences atop this new boutique hotel and will be sold as part of a fractional private residence club. Offered by Residence Club Partners, an Asheville-based company specializing in Private Residence Clubs, The Asheville Club at 151 awards its owners with an increasingly popular, carefree way to afford a luxury second home with the services of an exquisite hotel.

After a day of hitting cool boutique shops and art galleries or listening to a live Jazz performance in vibrant downtown Asheville, coming back to your luxury condo just a few yards away is a dream come true for many. Now, the developers of the new chic Hotel Indigo are making the dream of luxury second home ownership in downtown Asheville a reality with the introduction of The Asheville Club at 151.

The Asheville Club at 151, an elegant companion to downtown Asheville’s gourmet restaurants and vivacious art scene, is comprised of lavish two and three-bedroom residences atop this new boutique hotel and will be sold as part of a fractional private residence club. Offered by Residence Club Partners, an Asheville-based company specializing in Private Residence Clubs, The Asheville Club at 151 awards its owners with an increasingly popular, carefree way to afford a luxury second home with the services of an exquisite hotel.
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P&O Cruises has launched a Cruise & Dine promotion which will run from August 1 until November 30 2010.

P&O Cruises is famous for its quality of dining and choice of fine dining restaurants on its fleet of ships. It works with three iconic British chefs, each of whom have restaurants on board and who travel regularly to uphold the quality, meet and entertain the passengers as well as holding question and answer sessions, book signings, demonstrations and exclusive cookery sessions.

Gary Rhodes has Oriana Rhodes and Arcadian Rhodes – fine dining restaurants on Oriana and Arcadia.

Marco Pierre White has the Mediterranean restaurant and al fresco terrace, The White Room on Ventura as well as the authentic French brasseries, Cafe Bordeaux on Aurora and Cafe Jardin on Oceana

Michelin starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar has Sindhu on P&O Cruises newest ship, Azura serving the finest Asian-fusion cuisine for which he has won great acclaim.
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Stay at the Caribbean’s most entertaining beach resort, without a passport, for under $50 per person per day. The “Adults Stay Free” travel deal at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands is available for travel between now and October 31, 2010. With two paying adults, the third and fourth adult stay free, plus the group will receive 20% off of rates and a free catamaran sail to swim with the turtles or a sunset cocktail cruise.

Travel with friends for under $50 per person per day, on a fun-filled Caribbean vacation at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with the wildly popular “Adults Stay Free” travel deal. With kids back in school, the fall travel offer comes at a perfect time for adults to get away on a beach vacation.

“Many hotels have a ‘Kids Stay Free’ program. Bolongo Bay is different,” comments Richard Doumeng, Managing Director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. “This is an energetic place with two great bars and restaurants where all kinds of people hang out, locals and visitors alike.”
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Punta Bocana, Costa Rica’s most exclusive private resort and residences, announces construction has begun on a new real estate community, Vista Bocana Villas.

Punta Bocana, Costa Rica’s most exclusive private resort and residences, announces construction has begun on a new real estate community, Vista Bocana Villas. Only eight in number, each of the elite villas is conceived to optimize the unique topography of a natural plateau that renders a full 180 degree Pacific view above the treetops of the rain forest canopy. The exterior design will be rendered to the exacting standards of Punta Bocana’s master plan but will offer an unmatched opportunity for the owners to work hand-in-hand with our architects from vision to completion to fully customize the interiors.

Thomas Walker, Director of Sales and Marketing says: “With between 6000 and 7000 square feet of living area, these unique villas are the largest ocean view residences in a gated community in all of Costa Rica. The possibilities of either a 4 or 5 bedroom dwelling are limited only by the imagination of the proprietor. Additionally, with the completion of the new highway, Punta Bocana is only 55 minutes from the San Jose International Airport.”

Standard features of these astounding two-level homes include private elevators, full-size Infinity pools that appear to defy gravity, winding staircases, direct walking access to the private beach and a discreet personal entrance. Prices will begin at a modest $3.5 million.

In these times of economic caution, one wonders how much of a market exists for homes that start at $3.5 million dollars. Walker answered: “To be candid, the clientele interested in this level of exclusive property are not dramatically affected by the economy. In fact, since there are only eight, I think that we will have to be very selective in choosing who actually gets to purchase them.”

The Glens Golf Group, located along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is now offering a unique golf experience with its Glens Golf & Ocean Fishing Package which starts at just $296 per person. This 4-day/3-night package includes a half day of charter-boat fishing offshore in the Atlantic and accommodations at The Village at the Glens. It also includes one morning or afternoon round at any of the four award-winning Glens Golf Group courses (Heather Glen, Glen Dornoch, Shaftesbury Glen, Possum Trot), plus a free afternoon round of golf at Heather Glen after the day of fishing. Additional rounds of golf at Glens courses will be available at discounted rates.

The half day fishing trip is provided by Shallow Minded Inshore Charters, with Captain Mark Dickson of Little River, S.C. Captain Mark provides a hands-on experience with each guest casting and holding their rod and reel. The fishing boat is a Triton 240LTS and is equipped with the highest quality of fishing equipment. Within the four hour fishing trip guests will be fishing for red fish, flounder, speckled trout, black drum, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish while cruising along the Myrtle Beach and lower Brunswick County beaches.
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Parrot Key Hotel & Resort presents a summer special for a free night after staying two nights at their boutique hotel and resort in Key West, Florida.

Parrot Key Hotel & Resort is proud to announce a summer special offering guests a third night free. Stay two nights at Parrot Key in Key West, Florida before August 31 and receive a complimentary 3rd night. With rates starting at just $159/night, this is an unbelievable summer special.

Guests at this boutique luxury resort can enjoy spacious hotel rooms, suites, or 2-3 bedroom cottages for a taste of island living. Enjoy stunning pools, on site watersports, poolside dining at Café Blue and more. Located oceanfront on the beautiful island of Key West, Parrot Key is the ideal destination for a tropical paradise getaway.

This amazing summer special includes:

• Luxury accommodations starting at $159/night
• Free night after a 2-night stay
• Full access to all property amenities
• Valid through August 31, 2010

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Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is lost jewel nestled between the lush rolling hills, dense forests and tranquil valleys, in the heart of unforgettable Maremma, in Southern Tuscany. Newly constructed around the heart of an ancient building of travertine stone, this elegant hotel has been designed according to the dictates of  “habitat philosophy”.

Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort offers a luxurious choice of dining venues that includes the “Aqualuce” restaurant that serves Mediterranean and Spa Cuisine, uses brightly-colored spices and innovating with expert combination of ingredients. Another tuscan influenced restaurant called “All’Aquacotta” offers recipes that hold true to their culinary traditions. Enjoy a breakfast and lunch buffet at Spa Cafe. Hotel Bar, Juice Bar and Lounge.

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Taj Cape Town combines a unique blend of contemporary elegance and old-world charm that reflects the very essence of the city. Spread across two heritage buildings, the Taj retains the original marble pillars, vaulted ceilings, glass domes and architectural elements of the historic Temple Chambers and the South African Reserve Bank Building.  Its third tower dramatically rises above the city skyline boasting spectacular views of the city, Table Mountain and Lion’s head. Situated at the epicenter of a rejuvenated city centre, the hotel offers all guests refined Indian hospitality and an authentic Cape Town experience, rich in history and a blend of cultures, art, entertainment and cuisine.

Entertainment

Mint is a three levels restaurant, featuring an open-plan show kitchen, a floor-to-ceiling wine wall and uninhibited views of St George’s Mall, and specializes in innovative local and international fares in a relaxed atmosphere. Bombay Brasserie for a formal and exotic culinary experience with the finest Indian Cuisine outside of India. The Cigar Lounge for dazzling cocktails and fine cigars to start or end an evening.

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