Launch Of New Direct Flights From UK Brings Vietnam Closer
Access to Vietnam is set to become easier than ever before with the introduction of new direct flights from London at the end of this year – and if you are eager to discover this much-loved Southeastern Asian country, adventure holiday specialist World Expeditions offers more than 15 itineraries, including:
NEW FOR 2011 Bike, Hike And Kayak Northern Vietnam 11 days
A compact itinerary that provides a real opportunity to interact and stay with Vietnam’s northern ethnic minorities. From the vibrant centre of Hanoi you will travel deep into the valleys of Mai Chau and the traditional stilted villages of the White Thai minority. Enjoy homestays with the Muong minority at Khanh Village and explore towering limestone karst scenery at Ninh Binh by bike, boat and on foot. The trip finishes at Halong Bay, where you can kayak, swim and relax in its turquoise waters.
Price: £1,090 per person. Departs: Throughout the year Continue reading “Launch Of New Direct Flights From UK Brings Vietnam Closer”
Hit The Right Note With Le Mas Candille And The Jazz In Juan Festival
Music lovers can “Hit the Right Note” this July 14th-24th with a jazz infused stay on the Cote d’Azur, at the 5 star Le Mas Candille in Mougins.
Close to the hotel is the glamorous village of Juan-les-Pins which is home to the legendary Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival, considered to be one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in Europe.
The jazz festival which has seen legends such as BB King and Ray Charles play there, takes place on the famous Pinède Gould stage against the back drop of the Mediterranean sea. It is the perfect place to enjoy a Summer’s evening with world class music. Continue reading “Hit The Right Note With Le Mas Candille And The Jazz In Juan Festival”
Great Barrier Reef: Enjoy An Indulgent Honeymoon For Less
Newlyweds can enjoy an even more indulgent escape at one of Australia’s ‘must visit’ luxury resorts, qualia on the Great Barrier Reef, thanks to the new exclusive honeymoon package with complimentary cupid treats of over £1,000.
qualia is the ideal romantic Coral Sea retreat, located on the secluded northern-most point of Hamilton Island. This luxurious, award-winning property has 60 one-bedroom pavilions, some including their own plunge pools, and a Beach House, each set amongst eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays. Continue reading “Great Barrier Reef: Enjoy An Indulgent Honeymoon For Less”
Qantas Holidays: Kimberley Heritage Cattle Drive in Western Australia.
Qantas Holidays is seeing an increase in luxury insider tours and experiences coming on to the market in key destinations such as Australia.
From glamping in national parks to staying in private homes or learning local skills, people are seeking out more natural and authentic experiences.
Experiential luxury product which Qantas Holidays has recently added to its programme includes the Kimberley Heritage Cattle Drive in Western Australia. Continue reading “Qantas Holidays: Kimberley Heritage Cattle Drive in Western Australia.”
Seafood And Eat It In The Florida Keys
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys are a paradise for lovers of fish and seafood.
The locally caught delicacies are served and prepared in a tantalising array of dishes, available daily throughout the Keys in venues that range from extremely casual and rustic shacks to the fine-dining beachfront restaurants. Continue reading “Seafood And Eat It In The Florida Keys”
Junkanoo Summer Festival In The Islands Of The Bahamas
To understand Bahamian culture and art, you should experience Junkanoo. The Bahamian festival of Junkanoo is an energetic, colourful parade of brightly costumed people dancing to the rhythmic accompaniment of cowbells, drums, whistles and all manner of brass instruments.
Junkanoo is reminiscent of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, but it is distinctly Bahamian and exists nowhere else in this form of colour and live music. Continue reading “Junkanoo Summer Festival In The Islands Of The Bahamas”
New iPhone app aims to relieve the stress of packing for holidays
International boutique hotels group, Grace Hotels has launched an iPhone app specifically designed to take the stress out of packing for holidays.
The company sees packing as a notorious source of anxiety that can potentially spoil the excitement of getting away so has come up with an iPhone app called “Saving Grace” that does the thinking and remembering for you. Continue reading “New iPhone app aims to relieve the stress of packing for holidays”
Dominica Dive Fest: Last Call For The Caribbean’s longest running diving festival
This year’s Dive Fest takes place in Dominica next month and fans of the underwater world are invited to experience the Caribbean’s longest running diving festival.
Dominica boasts one of the most fascinating diving experiences in the Caribbean, with an enormously varied coast in terms of diving: steep 6,000ft drop-off walls, thriving reefs of beautifully coloured coral, Champagne snorkelling, craters and species that are rarely seen around other Caribbean islands. Continue reading “Dominica Dive Fest: Last Call For The Caribbean’s longest running diving festival”
Velassaru Makes A Splash With New Water Suite
Universal Resorts has announced the new Water Suite as the latest class of accommodation to be unveiled at their luxury 5 star private island resort of Velassaru, Maldives.
Completed in May 2011 and spanning 246 sqm of plentiful space and comfort, the exquisite Water Suite is an exceptional choice for those seeking modern sophistication and pristine privacy whilst enjoying unobstructed panoramic views of sun, sea and skies of the Indian Ocean. Continue reading “Velassaru Makes A Splash With New Water Suite”