Posted by Ruth Miller on Tue 15th April 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
If you’re looking for some foodie guidance whilst holidaying in France this summer, you might want to check out the Destination Cooking web site.
Destination cooking say:
“Working with renowned French chef Christian Lohez, we’ve created a number of delicious recipes and activities to delight and inspire the whole family. Brought to you by Outdoors Abroad, a collection of leading European holiday providers takes you deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, offering you the opportunity to find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. All this in one of our stunning European holiday villages that the whole family will love.
Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or learning how to make the best roasted bream, Destination Cooking guarantees a family holiday to tickle the taste buds.”
Mauritius has to be categorised as one of the most beautiful places on the planet - and it just became a whole lot more beautiful with the opening of Anahita The Resort.
This brand new five star resort situated on the east coast of Mauritius combines the luxury of hotel living with the privacy and space of your own private villa. For those people who can’t afford to buy abroad, but prefer the feel of having your own space, Anahita The Resort could be perfect. The residences each have large ocean frontages with verandas and plunge pools; and your own personal Villa Master and 24 hour concierge service. Perfect, for the ultimate, secluded holiday retreat.
Pascal Prigent, General Manager of Anahita, says:
“Anahita is the ultimate playground, a stunning natural site of 213 hectares with lush vegetation and incredible views across the blue lagoon and majestic mountain peaks. We have ensured that anything is possible for our guests, from being whisked across the island by helicopter to the concierge-run private residences - bringing veranda living into the 21st century.”
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Looking for a bite to eat and a drink before hopping on the Eurostar at London’s St Pancras Station.
Check out the Betjeman Arms from April 17th 2008. This Grade I listed building with south facing terrace inside the Barlow Shed and overlooking the nearby Eurostar platforms could be a perfect rallying point for intrepid continental travellers.
It is intended that the Betjeman Arms will offer serious food, wine and ale in informal yet stylish surroundings.
To coincide with the launch of the Betjeman a lunch box will provide customers with a little bit of Britain on their way to Paris or Amsterdam on the Eurostar! British sourced food available in all different variations priced at approx £6.50. There is 20+ different options to choose and they are made freshly on site everyday.
It’s worth noting: Geronimo Inns (the owner of the Betjeman) is a previous winner of the Evening Standard Pub of the Year award and was named Pub Company of the Year at the 2007 Publican Awards. That in itself should make it well worth a visit for anybody passing through St Pancras.
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 10th April 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
If you fancy a bit of 1920’s English elegance then you might want to pay a visit to the Elephant at Pangbourne.
The decor reflects snapshots of the Raj and the stylish Colonial Era. As such, it is ideal for an overnight stay, fine dining or just a cocktail at the bar.
The hotel includes 22 individually styled bedrooms. The most notable is the Charleston bedroom with it’s crisp grey and white design and the ‘diamond’ encrusted wallpaper mirrors the sparkling dresses, hats and accessories of the 1920s.
Other rooms reflect the proximity of Henley with rowing blazer stripes and shades of blue while the Gatsby room in black and white takes you back to the glamour of the l920s.
Christoph Brooke managing director of Hillbrooke Hotels, the company behind this transformation of the former Copper Inn into The Elephant at Pangbourne is quoted as saying:
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The Leela Palace Kempinski Hotel Bangalore has recently been the subject of a significant $10 million investment program, which has elevated it into one of the most luxurious hotels in the region.
Situated within 9 acres of tranquil azure lagoon the Leela Palace harks back to the Vijaynagar Dynasty by showcasing gold leaf domes, ornate ceilings and substantial arches. Communications are good, with Banglore international airport only a few minutes drive away.
The hotel was voted Conde Nast Traveller’s Best Overseas Business Hotel in 2007, the first Indian hotel to win this award and Forbes recently voted it one of the best eight new leading business hotels of the world and one of the top ten Indian wedding destinations.
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