Anggun Boutique Hotel – Free Night Offer for stays in an Anggun Suite or Courtyard Suite

Free Night Offer : Anggun Suite or Courtyard Suite – stay 2 nights free 1 night OR stay 3 nights free 1 night (free night exclude breakfast and must be utilised on same check in)

Deluxe Room Offer Promotion

Deluxe Suite Offer – stay 2 nights free Half Day City Tour

* limited rooms per day offered
*valid for stays from November 2011 until March 2012

For some, Christmas Day means cookies, celebrations and presents. For others, it means soggy white takeout containers and theater seating because those are the only places open. This year, aria restaurant inside Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park planned something better for those who don’t celebrate the holiday or just opt for the non-traditional route, a delicious Chinese meal and a movie.

On Christmas Day, the Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Millennium Park and their award-winning restaurant, aria, invite guests to partake in their “Chinese Dinner and a Movie,” complete with a pristine three-course prix-fixe menu and tickets to a show at the nearby, state-of-the-art AMC River East Theater. Guests get to choose one option from each of the following courses: Continue Reading

Big changes are coming to Swissôtel Chicago! Starting early December, the Four Diamond hotel will revitalize its lobby and classic meeting space, pulling inspiration from its original architect, Harry Weese, to create a modern design with natural elements that reflect the hotel’s Swiss heritage.

Guests will see one of the biggest changes right at the start of their stay. Check-in pods will replace the bulky front desk giving guests a more welcoming experience. The pod design allows the hotel’s team members to intentionally engage with the customers in the true sense of Swiss hospitality. Every front desk agent will work from a laptop computer, giving them the flexibility to interact with guests even when they are away from their pod. The concierge will also be armed with iPads for quick access to all necessary information a guest may need to know. Continue Reading

When your customers give you recognition for the good work that your company has done throughout the tear then it is a great feeling. This is just what has happened to the top companies from the travel industry over the last three years. The travel website Holiday Extras have put their heads together with their customers and have come up with a great new way to give the top performing companies the credit that they are due.

The Holiday Extras Customer Awards have been going for three years now and each year they are getting bigger and better. It is clear why these awards are getting more and more popular with the voters too. As the decision is purely down to the people who vote it means that customers can get their views across and help other people choose the best travel companies when they are booking their holiday.

This year’s awards were held in London on 15th September and saw many of the top people in the travel industry attending to celebrate the great customer service and value for money that was being awarded. Continue Reading

Opening in November 2011, The Naka Island resort (the only one on the island) is offering two grand opening packages through March 2012.

Exclusive Opening Special – from THB 9,000+++ ($291 USD)

• Accommodations in your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the surrounding islands and Phang Nga Bay
• Daily breakfast for two beachside at Tonsai restaurant
• Return speedboat transfers to Phuket

Luxury Experience: 3 Nights for Price of 2 – from THB 15,000+++ ($486 USD)

• Accommodations in Tropical Pool Villa, or your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the surrounding islands and Phang Nga Bay
• Daily breakfast for two beachside at Tonsai restaurant
• Resort credit of THB 2,500 per villa per night, available for use at any of the resort’s two restaurants and bar,  Spa Naka, or resort experiences like kayaking, cycling or Thai cooking classes  (excluding the period from 24 December, 2011 until 7 January, 2012)
• Return speedboat transfers to Phuket

Opening package rates are subject to applicable government tax and service charge (18.7%).

To celebrate its September 30, 2011 grand opening, the resort is offering opening rates starting

package that includes a property buy-out ($100,000), affording 154 guests exclusive access to the entire resort for a three-day wedding extravaganza.

The hotel is located on Lamai Beach on the east coast of Koh Samui with 110-meters of beach frontage. The resort is a short drive to the island’s recreational and cultural facilities, including Lamai Temple and the Yacht Club.  Le Méridien Koh Samui will offer 77 guest rooms and villas with Le Méridien signature bed and elegant bathrooms with rainforest shower and separate bathtub.  Le Méridien Koh Samui will showcase the global Le Méridien arrival experience, curated by international arts provocateur Jérôme Sans, the hotel brand’s cultural curator since 2006.(www.lemeridien.com/kohsamui)

Opening in November/December 2011.  Aloft has unveiled its special opening rates in conjunction with its upcoming opening. Under the chic campaign called ‘Style at a Steal’, Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 offers savvy travellers a chance to experience the first Aloft hotel in Bangkok and Southeast Asia with attractive rates starting at only $69+ USD per room per night.

The hotel is infused with the DNA of W Hotels, and Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 (www.alofthotels.com/bangkoksukhumvit11 (www.alofthotels.com/bangkoksukhumvit11) will afford guests a truly unique travel experience at an attractive price point when it opens in October, 2011.  With loft-inspired design imparted by bright, open spaces, Aloft is the perfect hotel for forward-thinking travelers with an anything-goes attitude.  The hotel will feature 297 rooms, over 265 square meters of meeting space & pre-function area, Crave - an all day dining restaurant,re:fuel by Aloftsm- grab ‘n’ go café, w xyzsm bar, re:chargesm fitness center and splash outdoor swimming pool.

One of the best ways to experience the Hamptons is taking a family vacation during the Fall and Winter seasons.

Now that summer is over, Hamptons’ residences and visitors alike are savoring the peace and quiet of these months.

After Labor Day, Hamptons’ communities emerge and offer seasonal based activities such as pumpkin mazes, apple picking, museum programs, Fall foliage, local plays, and winery tours in addition to the annual Hamptons International Film Festival.

Every year, local farm stands and vineyards offer fresh produce and plentiful harvests. The beaches are still beautiful and the water stays warm through the end of October.

The Southampton Village has a small-town American feel, and offers a variety of boutiques, shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, beaches and vineyards. One of the best places to stay year round is the Southampton Inn. Continue Reading

The Ascott Limited’s (Ascott) premier Ascott Sathorn Bangkok has received top honours at the coveted 2011 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards. This is the third time that the property has been named ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’.

Ascott Sathorn Bangkok was also the most preferred serviced residence in 2008 and 2009. Ascott’s two other serviced residences – Ascott Raffles Place Singapore and Somerset Lake Point Bangkok – took second and third place respectively in this year’s awards.

Besides the ‘Best Serviced Residence’ award, Ascott has also clinched ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ for the eighth consecutive year in the 2011 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards.

The awards reflect the highest accolade which discerning readers of Business Traveller bestow on travel and hospitality providers. They are based on the results from the yearly Readers’ Poll conducted and interpreted by market research leader Synovate. Continue Reading

New York is well-loved in the run up to Christmas for its flamboyant, festive decorations, amazing shopping and iconic giant tree at the Rockefeller Center. However, its lesser-known attractions and key winter events make it a must-visit city from as early as October, right through to February. What’s more, The Hotel @ Times Square invites visitors to enjoy all that this snowy city offers without freezing their cash flow!

The Hotel @ Times Square provides a comfortable and affordable base in the heart of Midtown Manhattan and is situated close to the Rockefeller Center. Hotel amenities include free Continental breakfast, free wi-fi Internet access, free national phone calls, a fitness centre and bar. Children aged 12 and under stay free of charge.

This cheap and chic hotel is offering stays this winter starting from US$134.99 per room (approx. £84 per room), based on two sharing, subject to availability. To book, please call (freephone) 0808 178 6363 or visit www.thehotelattimessquare.com. Flights and accommodation taxes excluded.