Maldives – Kuramathi Resort

We recommend this amazing resort for that romantic getaway or honeymoon. One of the Maldives’ most popular islands, Kuramathi is ideal for those seeking variety as well as relaxation. Footpaths are set amongst the lush foliage, leading to a host of facilities around the island. Snorkelling on the stunning house reef is possible directly from the beach, and water sports include windsurfing and excellent scuba diving. There’s also an ocean front infinity pool plus a lagoon-style pool shaded by palm trees.

For dining, you’ll be allocated a buffet restaurant determined by the location of your villa, with the option of eating at other restaurants offering a great choice of cuisine – including fresh seafood at the intimate The Reef, Palm with its Mediterranean classics, the Island Barbecue on the beach – included if you book the Select All Inclusive option. Of the bars, favourites include the Sand Bar for sipping cocktails while burying your toes in the sand, and the Laguna Bar for the best views at sunset.

Rooms on the island range from simply designed Garden Villas to Deluxe Beach Jacuzzi Villas that face the lagoon. For the iconic over water experience, opt for one of the popular Water Villas, sitting on stilts with direct access to the ocean.

5* Adams Beach Hotel

It has everything to offer, lovely people, lots of history, excellent climate, white sand beaches, warm blue sea, Troodos mountain, and not to forget the most gorgeous enormous amount of Meze with locally produced wine and desert wine all at affordable prices. Cyprus is very well known for its Cyprus potatoes because of their rich red soil. Although the season is from April to November, more and more hotels now stay open all year round.

Only 4.5 hr flight from London, there are several direct flights to Paphos or Larnaka airport. From there, I would recommend car hire as it is extremely easy to drive everywhere and there is hardly any traffic. I have stayed at several beautiful hotels such as Anassa in the north, Annabelle in Paphos, Intercontinental Aphrodite hills hotel and villas Paphos which has the most beautiful golf course with all holes overlooking the sea, Amathus Beach hotel in Paphos, Le Meridien Limassol and the 5* Adams Beach resort and Spa in Ayia Napa. Yes, Ayia Napa is actually a quiet place, they have the party area but is nowhere near Adams Beach hotel. The party time is only from July to mid August, all other times Ayia Napa is quiet.

Paphos is also very interesting with a beautiful harbour , lots of seafood restaurants and the tombs of the kings. I recommend having a guide as the history of Cyprus is fascinating. Sea caves are also very interesting to see.

I was also fascinated to visit the town of Famagusta, after 40 years of invasion by the Turks is still a ghost town and the problem remains unresolved.

I would highly recommend visiting Cyprus for holiday or short visits as it is absolutely fascinating, full of archaeological sites and beautiful places to visit.

4 Star, La Pirogue hotel, Mauritius

4 Star, La Pirogue hotel, Mauritius

Le Royal Meridien, Dubai

Le Royal Meridien, Dubai

Sandals Negril Beach Resort

Sandals Negril Beach resort has been voted Jamaica’s leading hotel for two years in a row and also the recipient of the “five star diamond award”.  The resort is set on the legendary seven mile beach putting you closer to the water than anywhere else in Negril.  It has seven sumptuous restaurants, 3 pools, 3 whirlpools and 1 scuba pool.  Evenings bring a mixture of beach parties, reggae rhythms and bonfires.

The range of accommodation is stunning.  There are two storey beach front suites with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the sea and Millionaire suites that open onto a secluded walled-in garden and plunge pool.  Also available are Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Beach front Suites with their own lagoon pool entrance directly from your patio.

FREE WEDDINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS RESORT

Sandals LaSource Grenada resort

Sandals LaSource Grenada opened in December 2013 offering a whole new Sandals experience.  Here you will find a resort unlike anything you have experienced before. Pools in the sky, private plunge pools, meandering river pools and waterfalls, all set on Grenada’s exclusive Pink Gin Beach.  Grenada is an exotic paradise which provides an ideal destination for a romantic break or honeymoon.

The five swimming pools are amazing with features including firepits, waterfalls, a swim-up bar and river pools.

Skypool Suites are available where the bedroom opens out onto infinity edge pools set high above the shoreline there is also a range of accommodation from Ocean View suites to Swim-up suites with Tranquility Soaking Tubs.

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort

 Antigua is famous for its 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It has historical links back to Lord Nelson who established Britain’s strategic naval base there in 1784. Today it hosts one of the world’s leading regattas during the annual sailing week.

It is a magnet for honeymooners, romantics and sun worshippers who love the powdery white sand and aquamarine waters. It is also a great destination for scuba diving, snorkelling and with Sandals it is all included for certified divers. PAIDdive courses and night dives available for a fee.

At Sandals all the resorts are designed for couples and benefit from an unparalleled range of quality inclusions.

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa – St Lucia has been voted  the best Spa resort in St Lucia. It is a perfect destination for a honeymoon or a romantic break. The 220 acre La Toc estate has long been a favourite hideaway for Europeans including royalty who choose St Lucia for the brilliant clear blue waters, white sandy beaches and a resort that offers privacy combined with an amazing list of activities from scuba diving to golf.  The resort has eight speciality restaurants, it’s own world class golf course and a great range of accommodation including Millionaire suites with private infinity pools.

A holiday on the Emerald of the Caribbean, St Lucia, is sure to be an exceptional destination and Sandals La Toc offers guests an exclusive luxury resort experience.

Sandals Barbados opening Jan 2015

If you imagined the perfect place for your honeymoon or wedding the newly refurbished Sandals Barbados could very easily appear right in the middle of your dream. The resort is absolutely perfect for those looking for a romantic holiday or even a wedding in the exclusively designed wedding garden.

Have you ever wanted a swim up pool in your suite or maybe a swim up pool bar or maybe a magnificent beach front whirlpool – all this and more is available at the all inclusive Sandals Barbados resort opening January 2015. Once opened you will be able to eat in 11 restaurants, enjoy the free water sports including scuba diving, play tennis or simply relax in the award winning Red Lane spa.

There is an great range of accommodation available at Sandals Barbados including Crystal Lagoon swim up suites and Crystal Lagoon one bedroom butler suites.

The Maldives

This wonderful chain of almost 1200 islands is paradise for tens of thousands of visitors each year.  The beautiful sandy beaches and warm waters are an invitation on their own but there is so much more to offer.

Diving and snorkeling are main attractions as there are hundreds of reefs and the waters are crystal clear.  Everything from whale sharks to the tiniest tropical species can be found and the locals will set you in the right direction.  Sport fishing is another big draw and offers up almost every species imaginable.  Tuna, barracuda and sailfish are just a few of the big fighters but grouper or snapper may be more your speed.

Honeymooners make up a large portion of the travelers to the Maldives and the choice of accommodation can be head spinning.  On offer is everything from 3 star hotel rooms to private villas with your own spa treatment room.  The most popular are the water villas, your own little house on stilts where you can swim right from your room.

The Maldives has much more to offer and this is merely a taste of the things you can do and see.  All the hotels even the beach pool villas in the Maldives try to offer something unique but they all benefit from being exotic and unique.  The Maldives is one of a kind.

If you’d like more Maldivian information or a quote for your next trip then, please, give me a ring or send me an e-mail.  Speak soon.

China

For many, travel to China is the fulfillment of a dream. To explore the Forbidden City, home to Chinese emperors over the centuries, to gaze in awe at an entire army of Terracotta Warriors and to walk proudly on a Great Wall that stretches for over 4,000 miles. And yet these famous sights are only the first steps in discovering this fascinating land. A land of beauty with its poetic landscapes around Guilin, dramatic gorges along the Yangtze and striking mountain scenery in Nine Villages Valley.

For the more adventurous, there is the opportunity to travel along the ancient Silk Road or venture overland into mystical Tibet. Not forgetting everyone’s favourite, of course, the Panda’s!! Yet beyond these great wonders, the most enduring memory is often the charm of the Chinese themselves.

Spectacular Day Trip To Lapland

A spectacular one day tour to mystical Lapland, set in an exclusive location. Enjoy snowmobiling, husky & reindeer sleigh rides, a visit to a snow castle and a private family meeting with Santa. A never to be forgotten day

It’s an early departure from your chosen regional airport and breakfast will be served during your flight. On arrival in Enontekio we’ll provide you with an all in one snow suit & boots to keep you warm during the day. Then it’s time to head to our idyllic location beside a frozen lake shore by snowmobile & sleigh. Once at the venue you can relax & enjoy the magic of this amazing Winter Wonderland. Participate in husky & reindeer sleigh rides & learn to drive a snowmobile (suitable for both adults & children alike). Of course, children always love to do some tobogganing & at this location we have special Stiga toboggans, which allow greater steering ability to enhance their enjoyment. A visit to the snow castle is a must & in a specially constructed antechamber you will find traditional ice sculptures and tables made from ice where hot berry juice will be served. But when will we find Santa Claus? Well, a snowmobile & sleigh will be waiting to transport you to his home in the forest. Father Christmas knows you have travelled far to see him today & he has set aside time to see everyone. He especially enjoys reading children’s personally delivered letters & each child will receive a present from him. Lunch will be available throughout the day and a sample menu generally includes soup, baked potatoes with either a meat or vegetarian filling, pasta & a sweet dessert of pancakes & jam. Finally, after a fun-filled day it’s time to return to Enontekio leaving Santa & his helpers to continue their important duties. At the airport there will be an opportunity to purchase a memento of your visit to Lapland. Dinner will be served during your return flight home..

Lapland 3 Day Tour

Capture the true spirit of Christmas at the scenic resort of Luosto, the perfect setting for your amazing Lapland holiday. While a shorter and perhaps more condensed break, this tour provides the perfect opportunity to experience the same magical ingredients as those of a longer duration. Enjoy reindeer & husky sleigh rides and exciting trips by snowmobile through beautiful snow-covered forests and plains as we seek the great man. Where shall we find him? Will the scouts and elves be there to guide us? Of course they will and even though Santa has been a very busy man, supervising the dispatch of toys in time for Christmas Day; he will be thrilled to meet all the children who have made this very special journey to see him and to present them with a gift in person.

Set on the edge of the National Park, which is renowned for its natural beauty, the magnificent ski resort of Luosto provides the dramatic backdrop for your holiday to Lapland. Situated above the Arctic Circle; just 90 minutes from north of Rovaniemi, it is hard to imagine anywhere more beautiful or unspoilt than Finnish Lapland. And it is here where we can see why Santa has chosen Lapland as his homeland… a magical place, surrounded by lush pine, spruce and larch forests.

Strictly Dance at Sandals

Strictly Come Dancing is back on our TV screens and to celebrate, Sandals Resorts is
proud to announce its first ever dance themed holiday package,
‘Strictly Dance at Sandals’.

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Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach

Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach