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Ultimate Spa Destination Interview with Thomas Fehlbier – General Manager Banana Island Resort Doha

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Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, the luxury brand’s first resort in Qatar, developed by Al Rayyan Hospitality is the only and most talked about Balance Wellness Centre in a resort in the Middle East. We speak with Mr. Thomas Fehlbier, the General Manager who before joining Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, served as General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thailand. With a wealth of experience within the luxury hospitality business and over 25 years of experience in managing leisure resorts and global hotel chains across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Thomas is an … Continue reading Ultimate Spa Destination Interview with Thomas Fehlbier – General Manager Banana Island Resort Doha

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A dose of Culture ME London

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London has always been a great city break destination for shopping, culture, sightseeing and so much more but finding a strategic place to stay for both work and play is not easy. My second home in the city is the ME London, a design-led, lifestyle hotel located at the centre of the capital’s diverse art and culture district and the Melia Whitehouse, an iconic London hotel that is walking distance to some of the city’s main attractions. The ME London is situated in Marconi House, the original London home of BBC radio.  The property has rooms with sumptuous bedding, bathrooms … Continue reading A dose of Culture ME London

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Hotel Cafe Royal

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Hotel Café Royal is always one of the best places to stop at when in London. This summer, the property launches an exclusive pop-up in collaboration with London’s most famed department store, Harrods. The Pompadour Ballroom, a beautifully restored room in the gilded style of Louis XVI, will be transformed into an extension of the Mezzah Lounge at Harrods. Inspired by the food and culture of the Middle East, this sensational space opens as the Diwania Lounge for the summer in London. Reminiscent of French palaces belonging to the most prestigious royal families, this beautiful all-day lounge is adorned with … Continue reading Hotel Cafe Royal

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A Tranquil Haven Corinthia Hotel London

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Corinthia Hotel London is rated amongst London’s finest 5-star luxury hotels. I stayed there a few days and loved the fact that the property combines traditional grandeur with modern freshness and the luxuriously redesigned Victorian destination is ideally located in the heart of London, a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions. The primary reason I selected this property was to experience a day at ESPA Life at the Corinthia, which is a new generation of spa designed for those seeking an exclusive haven dedicated to relaxation, health and fitness. Spread over four floors and covering 3,300 square … Continue reading A Tranquil Haven Corinthia Hotel London

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Fortress in the Clouds: Old World Charm of Hotel Waldhaus

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The quaint village of Sils is highly recommended with a horse and carriage ride to the mountains, stopping at the charming Waldhaus Sils for tea Having traveled to over 250 towns and cities, I have seen many landscapes and loved … Continue reading Fortress in the Clouds: Old World Charm of Hotel Waldhaus

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Affordable Accommodation Premier Inn – Cambridge

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When going on road trip for over three weeks, travelers get a chance to try new kinds of accommodation, from five start resorts to hotels, bed and breakfasts, castles and caravans in the UK. A few years ago I tried all types of accommodation but this year, I decided to aim mostly for chain hotels present across the country that provide comfortable and affordable place to rest your head after daily excursions. I particularly enjoyed staying at the premiere Inn in Cambridge after a hectic day of the tour of the University town. The hotel chain is opening new hotels … Continue reading Affordable Accommodation Premier Inn – Cambridge

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Tamleek Real Estate Co. signs on Adagio Hotel Apartments

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It has been a successful month for Tamleek Real Estate Co. Manazil Global Property Development, the Dubai based real estate developer just announced the signing of an exclusive partnership with Tamleek Real Estate Co. to be its exclusive sales representative in the UAE for the Adagio Hotel Apartments in Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. Engineer Abdul Mohsen Al Hammadi, CEO Manazil Group, developer and owner of the Hotel announced:” “We are pleased to partner with Tamleek on this exciting project, which is part of a new trio-cluster of properties located at the Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) bringing together a 164-room Majlis Grand Mercure, a … Continue reading Tamleek Real Estate Co. signs on Adagio Hotel Apartments

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Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

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For ultimate relaxation, Oman is the best place to head out to in the Middle East – from here in Dubai, it usually takes me a minimum of 6 hours to get Muscat so going to Musandam or Khasab is even faster. I love Khasab and Musandam as it reminds me of the tranquility back in Fiji and now I have more reasons to enjoy peaceful weekends with the new Atana Hotels in the area. Travellers will be delighted to know that Atana Hotels will operate in Oman, focusing on traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate of Musandam, … Continue reading Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

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Egypt Tourist Authority Launches New Campaign

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  I love travelling to Egypt and some of my most memorable holidays have been in Assawan, Luxor, Horgada, Sharm Al Sheikh and of course Cairo. My favourite will always be the Nile cruise though. To drive more people to experience the charm of the beautiful, history laden nation, the Egypt Tourism Authority (ETA) has unveiled a new campaign titled “This is Egypt” (#thisisegypt), In a change from previous ETA campaigns, #thisisegypt will be digitally-led, focusing on peer-to-peer advocacy and under-pinned by digital media spend, whilst traditional advertising methods will form a secondary promotional level. Targetting the Arabic traveller from … Continue reading Egypt Tourist Authority Launches New Campaign

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Ready for International Tea Day with Kenyan Tea

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  Courtesy: Kibenda Tea Estate in Nairobi I love tea parties….it is the perfect laid back way one can catch up with friends and family and I love the fact that I have a tea house right across my home near Citywalk. But how much do we know about the tea we drink. When it comes to tea, one usually associates the hot beverage with India, Sri Lanka or China. But did you know that, according to the leading online statistics portal Statistica, Kenya exports more tea than any of these countries above? In light of International Tea Day on 15th … Continue reading Ready for International Tea Day with Kenyan Tea