Travel news update…
13.04.16 | Oliver BroadAs featured in Journal magazine
There is lots going on in the world of luxury travel, here is this month’s quick round-up…
One of Europe’s most exclusive and luxurious hotels, the Anassa in Cyprus has undergone a 3-year renovation. Joelle Pleot has designed the new rooms, the teens club and four brand new villas. Further afield in the Sabi Private Game reserve in South Africa, Little Bush Camp has received a refurbishment of it’s six suites to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary. South Africa is such great value for money at the moment with a very attractive exchange rate and in November there will be an additional direct service to Cape Town from London Gatwick with British Airways. In Mauritius, the famous Le Touessrok (main photo) which once set bar for standards in the Indian Ocean is back, now under management by the Shangri-La group. It is certainly an exciting re-opening and with a lot of exclusive, luxurious offerings and we are excited to be offering it to our clients. Virgin Atlantic recently announced they will be commencing direct services from Manchester to San Francisco from summer 2017. A destination which is exciting the more adventurous is Iran and we have already booked clients to visit this year. A new service will commence in July from Heathrow with British Airways. Tours are booking up early and we can advise on the visa process too.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced they will be launching another new ship, the same size and style to the Explorer setting sail this year. The still to be named newest ship will commence services in 2020. It is such an exciting time for the cruise industry, Crystal Cruises launch their river cruise boats this year too.
The famous Phoenicia Hotel on the island of Malta re opens in June under the management of Campbell Grey. An exciting addition will be the creation of new rooftop Sky Suites, a new outdoor infinity pool with sweeping views of the harbour and a complete re-landscaping of the hotel’s grounds and terraces. They are also adding a Health Club and Spa with eight treatment rooms, a state-of-the art gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool.
The Iberostar chain have launched their first ‘Grand Collection’ hotel in Majorca with the Iberostar Gran Hotel Portals Nous, Majorca. Located in one of the most select corners of the western coast of Majorca, just 10 minutes from the Puerto Portals marina and enveloped by the green blanket of one of the elite golf courses on the island, this luxury hotel close to Portals Nous is perfect for a luxurious relaxing break (plus you can fly from Birmingham too).
For art lovers, Madrid welcomes “Bosch – The Centenary Exhibition” at the Prado. This major exhibition marking 500 years since Hieronymus Bosch’s death will feature over 60 works in the Prado’s dedicated Jerónimos building, including the outstanding triptych of the Temptation of Saint Anthony. One of the most fascinating and innovative mediaeval artists in Europe, Hieronimus Bosch was both a technical master and a creative genius. His vivid, sprawling tableaux of surreal landscapes and fiery visions of hell are intoxicating, disturbing and enthralling in equal measure. You can now fly direct from Birmingham to Madrid and we have chosen this wonderful stylish 4* superior hotel on the Grand Via with a terrace with wonderful views and a popular restaurant. We are offering 4 nights for the price of 3 with flights, private transfers and accommodation with breakfast, the ‘Paseo del Arte’ pass offering entrance to the exhibition at the Prado as well as the Thyssen and the Reina Sofia museums from £595 per person staying between 11th July – 31st August.
Our MD Alan attended a special launch dinner for the new Qatar Airways flight from Birmingham to Doha, offering onward connections to over 150 destinations including including Thailand, Bali and Australia. Held at Birmingham’s City Hall, it was a who’s who of the Midland’s travel industry and we were very grateful to have been invited. We are celebrating the launch ourselves by giving away two tickets anywhere in the world on Qatar’s network. Simply book an overseas holiday with us before 30th May 2016 and you will be entered into the hat, if the holiday includes flights with Qatar Airways you’’ receive a second entry. For more details visit www.rbcollection.com/qatar.
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