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London: Valentine's Day trip with air and hotel, from $849*

Go-today just lowered rates on a romantic Valentine's Day London trip. Get a flight, 4-night stay, breakfast, transfers, and a London Eye ride with champagne from $849*. Valid February 1-29.

 Celebrate with your significant other over traditional afternoon tea, theatre in the West End, and Notting Hill shopping (Valentine's Day gift anyone?). The $849* rate is available on 13 departure dates, with additional dates starting at just $50 more.

Start your trip off with a ride on the London Eye to get acquainted with this vast metropolis -- this trip includes a ride with priority seating and a glass of champagne. Tour Buckingham Palace and catch the Changing of the Guard. Stroll the impressive collection of Picassos and Pollocks at Tate Modern. Get cozy with a pint -- there are countless pubs to pop into.

 

 

Escape to a Mexican Beach-Riviera Maya from $49/night

Spacious condos nestled in a luscious sanctuary of tropical foliage with spectacular waterfalls, this brand new "Condo Hotel in Playa del Carmen Mexico" is the "Talk of the Town". Centrally located in the heart of Playa, Porto Playa is only one short block from the beautiful Caribbean Ocean and famous 5th Ave. Each condo is furnished and decorated differently and has it's own unique style. Every condominium has a full kitchen (including all cooking accessories) and beautifully decorated living room and bedrooms.p

One and Only Ocean Club - Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas

One and Only Ocean Club is legendary in its reputation for entertaining the world's elite for more than 45 years. Here, service is elevated to a fine art form by a gracious staff welcoming you into their colonial plantation home. Warm and inviting accommodation, and residential-style villas ideal for families. Dining that is renowned and unforgettable featuring the imaginative cuisine of chef Jean-George Vongerichten.

A playground of world-class golf, tennis, spa indulgences, and of course, water. The elixir of Bahamian life, the spectacular blue waters of the Caribbean are explored with a rich roster of activities - diving, snorkelling, sailing, skiing, windsurfing. And always, just relaxing along the shoreline of a pristine beach.

Via: Five Star Alliance

 

Balinese lifestyle in chic interior at Melia Bali

A mind blowing beach environment with lush greenery filled with tropical flora and fauna in the southern peninsular region of Bali waits for guests in Nusa Dua where guests are allowed to stay in a luxurious manner in a sanctuary setting at Melia Bali. The beach resort nestles in the midst of stretches of white talcum sand beaches bounded by manicured tropical gardens. Within the 24 acres of the private area of the resort, there is a lagoon styled large swimming pool to match with the idyllic setting of the natural surroundings. The chic interior, with soft and elegant teak wood furnishing, resides in every corner of this waterfront resort enclave. All the havens offer the height of luxury to guests with the facility of every modern amenity. The rooms are provided with a private balcony or terrace so that guests can relax while enjoying the pristine beauty of the blue ocean through the sandy beaches and tropical greenery.

Via www.meliabali.com

 

Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo

When it comes to the festive season, it seems that Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo love to celebrate in style. From 25th November 2011 until 6th January 2012, “Miss Rose”, the hotel’s very talented in-house stylist and florist will create a “Christmas in Wonderland” theme a tribute to Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”, in all public areas of the hotel, including the buzzing bar. Even the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo, and Yoshi, Joël Robuchon’s first Japanese restaurant are set to be transformed. A huge Christmas tree decorated in powder pinks and lime greens and adorned with golden touches, rock candies, giant biscuits and pocket watches, will greet the guests when they enter the lobby. Head Pastry Chef Patrick Mesiano will create a series of miniature Yule logs, including the “Wonderland log”, as well as delicacies to be enjoyed by both adults and younger guests during the Mad Hatter’s favourite hour of the day “Tea Time in Wonderland”. Other delightful touches will include a selection of Christmas in Wonderland-inspired cocktails, created by Head Barman Eddy Montana, including the “Tiger Lily” mocktail for younger guests to enjoy.

Via A Luxury Travel Blog

Seabourn Cruises Sale Up To 85% Discounts

Seabourn has slashed rates on a variety of cruises departing this fall and winter, with discounts up to a whopping 85%. Not so many years ago, it was rare to find a 6-star cruise discounted by 50%. Today it is not unusual to see cruises on the four 6-star lines discounted 50% to 60%, but deals like the ones Seabourn is offering now are virtually unheard of. If you've ever wanted to sample the luxury of cruising on a 6-star ship, you won't find a better time to book than right now.

For a list of all Seabourn cruises discounted 80% or more, click here.

Fares from $9* Each Way, Based on Roundtrip Purchase!

There are low fares that you can fly to all over the United States. Spirit Airlines says, kiss high priced fares goodbye and com-hither for more attractive airfare discounts! Get seduced with friskey fares starting as low as $9 each way, based on roundrip purchase! But hurry, this affair will not last long!

Kim Kardashian's Big Ass Wedding Has The Four Seasons Biltmore All Booked Up

Kim Kardashian is all set to marry NBA star Kris Humphries in a super spectacular wedding in Montecito, Calif. (just outside of Santa Barbara) that will probably put all celeb weddings to shame (to the tune of $20 million!)

 And but of course, no celeb wedding is complete without a hotel stay. As it turns out, The Kardashians will be keeping up with all their guests by putting them up at the Four Seasons Biltmore while the family itself is spending the weekend at the nearby San Ysidro Ranchwhere private cottages go for $5,500 a night, according to Star Magazine.

While it's not quite clear where exactly the nuptials are happening--it's looking like San Ysidro Ranch might be the place--both hotels are completely booked up for the weekend.

Hmmm. Looks like Santa Barbara may have gone all out for the wrong royal couple this summer. Still, if you're interested in staying at the hotel favored by other reality stars, The Four Seasons has rooms next week starting at $595 a night.

Via:Hotel Chatter

[Photo: Kim Kardashian]

 

Turkey’s forgotten natural sights

Turkey has become a popular tourist destination for Brits over the past few years. The location is only a few hours away by plane and usually offers hot, rain free summers. While many UK tourists have chosen to visit the country because of the Lira, there are many unusual locations on offer for tourists with a higher holiday budget.

Cappadocia

This amazing region in Central Anatolia is known for its soft volcanic landscape. The area has hot dry summers and is actually in located exactly in the centre of Turkey. There are many great pieces of architecture to view in the area including a hotel made into the soft volcanic rock. If you get the chance to visit, we would recommend a hot air balloon ride above the mountains. The bird’s eye view is amazing and we definitely encourage that you take a camera to capture the trip.

Pamukkale

Located in South West Turkey, Pamukkale (meaning cotton castle in English) is home to a selection of beautiful hot springs. The area has an amazing white and blue appearance created from the carbonate minerals left by the water. The hot springs are caused by an underground volcano which helps to push the water upwards. The area became a World Heritage Site at the end of the 20th Century to help preserve its unique appearance.

Abant Lake

The Natural Park is located in North West Anatolia and is a favourite excursion spot for both Turkish and foreign tourists. The area is famous for its huge lake that covers 1.28  sq km in the centre of the park. Tourists will be able to see a wide variety of different fauna and wildlife creatures in the area including; wild boars, fallow deer and brown bears.

Via: A Luxury Travel Blog

Cape Royale – Pride of Cape Town

Cape Town brings to you Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence, one of the most luxurious hotels of South Africa. Set in the backdrop of iconic Table Mountain, Cape Royale gives you an opportunity to enjoy the vacation with the entire family. The hotel has a stunning façade and equally well furnished interiors. It features beautifully decorated suites, three different restaurant, wide range of business facilities, state of the art boardrooms, a wellness center and spa, and roof deck pool-bar. Luxury reaches its crux at the Presidential Suite, which consists of four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, each having bathtub and shower cubicle. The dining room can seat up to eight people and is pinnacled with a glass chandelier. The lounge leads to a Juliet balcony and has double glazed swing doors. A kitchen fitted with latest appliances makes an important part of the suite. The suite is also fitted with an elaborate entertainment system that your kids will just love!