Arabian Adventure – Shangri La Oman

by Carl Marks on February 24, 2010

in Beach, Hotels, Middle East

Are you as sick of winter as we are?  For those in Europe, consider a quick trip down to Oman. The Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa has an Arabian Adventure for you.

  • Daily breakfast
  • Complimentary Broadband Internet Access (in guest rooms)
  • Get the 5th night free
  • From OMR 154 / night (Euro 300 / night)
This offer is available until 30 Apr 2010.  See the real thing and not the cartoon.
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Honeymoon in the Maldives at Anantara

by Carl Marks on February 23, 2010

in Asia, Beach, Hotels, India

Begin your marriage with a romantic honeymoon in the Maldives.  The Anantara Dhingu Resort has a honeymoon rate that includes:

  • Accommodation in a villa or a suite
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • Three-course dinner on the beach including a bottle of wine
  • Fruit basket in room
  • Flower decorations on bed
  • Honeymoon gift
  • A spa voucher of USD 30 per person per stay
  • Complementary yoga session
  • Rates from $585 / night

And then surprise your new wife with some tropical attire, like the beach pareo from Hermes.

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Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman – Free night

by Carl Marks on February 22, 2010

in Beach, Caribbean, Hotels

Get the 5th night free at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman through 18 December 2010.

The Cayman Stingray Splash deal includes a boat trip to Stingray City for two people on a luxurious Intrepid motor yacht with Blue Tip Water Sports.  Rates from $610 / night.

Just don’t end up on Gilligan’s Island…a three hour tour…

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Get 2 nights accomodation at the Westin in San Francisco from $179 / night until 31 December 2010.

Breakfast is included as well as 2 Go San Francisco cards which give you cable car access and entry into SFMOMA and the de Young museums.

It’s cheesy but we kind of like cable cars.  Like Rice a Roni, it’s a San Francisco treat.

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Turks and Caicos – Seven Stars Resort Offers

by Carl Marks on February 17, 2010

in Beach, Caribbean, Hotels

Billed as the luxury resort in Grace Bay, the Seven Stars Resort has several offers on at the moment:

Get out there and grace them with your presence.

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Dukes Hotel London – Special Rate

by Carl Marks on February 16, 2010

in Europe, Hotels, London

Dukes Hotel, is discreetly located in St. James’ near Bond Street and the Royal Academy in London.  Advance purchase rates from GBP 220 / night until 12 April 2010 with breakfast included.  This is a Leading Hotel of the World.

You can also take a martini masterclass there to learn how to make their famous martinis.    Try the Miss Moneypenny martini if you dare.

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Since it’s a little Chile out on the East Coast and much of Europe, you might want to go to the real thing where it is summer now.

The San Cristobal Tower in Santiago, Chile was voted one of the 10 best hotels in South America.  Get the 4th night free and enjoy the Andes (the mountains not the mints).

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Langham Auckland – Magic of the Rose

by Carl Marks on February 14, 2010

in Hotels

Celebrate the magic of the rose and delight in an enchanting night’s stay in a luxury room at the Langham Auckland, New Zealand, on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Valid until 16 April 2010 (subject to room availability). Priced from NZ$289 per room.
The offer includes:
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Complimentary bottle of Stoneleigh, Marlborough Pinot Noir Rose 2008
  • Late checkout 1pm
  • Two tickets to the Auckland Museum’s “Wonderland – The Magic of the Rose” exhibition
  • Valet parking

If you are there this month, you can see Top Gear Live 2010, with the boys.

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Langham Hong Kong – 4th night free

by Carl Marks on February 10, 2010

in Asia, Hotels

Get the 4th night free at the Langham hotel in Hong Kong (Kowloon side) through 30 April 2010.  The hotel brings a touch of European elegance to this bustling city.

Shop, eat and experience a city with a commuter escalator.

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Bermuda – Pink Beach Club Spring Special

by Carl Marks on February 9, 2010

in Beach, Caribbean, Hotels

The Pink Beach Club in Bermuda opens up again for the season on 15 March.

The Spring Double Savings Special includes:

  • Guaranteed upgrade from a Garden View Suite to an Ocean View Junior Suite
  • An additional $50 discount per room per night
  • Travel between 15 March and 15 April 2010  and save a total of $80 per night, or 16 April and 15 May 2010 for a total savings of $135 per night
  • Rates start at $395 / night
  • Includes breakfast, afternoon tea and a five course gourmet dinner daily

As if you need any excuse to make plans to get out of the US east coast snow storms (or the snow in London; which you know shuts down the city with an inch).

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