Autumn in Paris

Summer into Autumn in Paris

Looking for inspiration for a luxury city break in Paris? Castille Paris – Starhotels Collezione is here to provide a handy guide to making the most of the French capital this summer. Located on Rue Cambon within Paris’ 1st arrondissement and next to the iconic ‘Maison Chanel’, Castille Paris is a boutique hotel where Parisian couture & Italian chic meet. Here is a quick guide to what guests can expect during their stay at Castille Paris this summer and into the autumn.

Le Chic Picnic – for fashionistas and romance seekers

Castille Paris is a five-minute walk from the Jardin des Tuileries and the hotel can equip guests with a wicker basket full of everything they need for a Chic Picnic in the great outdoors. The picnic includes chilled champagne, chamomile smoked salmon, quiche Lorraine and a salad of stracciatella di Bufala cheese, Datterini tomatoes, basil oil and fresh basil leaves. Lunch is finished with strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate. A vegetarian option is available. The Chic Picnic is available for Euro 150 (GBP 128) for two people or Euro 250 (GBP 213) for four people.

Free Museum Pass - for art lovers

Castille Paris is walking distance to many of Paris’ most beloved museums and galleries. To celebrate their reopening to the public, guests booking a room at Castille Paris through Kirker Holidays will have a two-day Paris Museum Pass included in their stay, which gives free entry to over 60 museums and monuments in and around Paris, including the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay

Kids Stay Free at Castille Paris – for the whole family

At Castille Paris, two children under 16 stay for free if sleeping in a room with at least one adult. The hotel has plenty of accommodation options for families, from the Family Room accommodating up to four, to the Dolce Vita Apartment, a luxury two-bedroom apartment with a large living room, and the option of an adjoining 20-sq.m private room, that can accommodate up to eight guests in total. Children under three dine for free from a special menu of dishes thoughtfully prepared to bring lots of tastes and colour to mealtimes. Other children’s amenities include a welcome kit of treats and surprises, bath-time toys, high chairs, cradles or cribs, a stroller for days out and bottle warmers.

Paris by the Sea – for beach lovers

The annual Paris Plages event is now in full swing, transforming the city into a seaside resort. The banks of the River Seine, La Villette canal and the Trocadero Gardens have been turned into sandy beaches dotted with parasols, palm trees and deckchairs. Visitors are invited to take a dip in La Villette canal basin or take part in watersports on offer or relax with a book or board game.

Michelin-Star Cuisine Under the Stars – for gastronomes

No trip to the City of Lights would be complete without a gastronomic experience. L’Assaggio, the gourmet restaurant run by Michellin-starred, Chef Ugo Alciati, at Castille Paris combines French gastronomic traditions with Piedmont cuisine. During the summer months, guests can dine al fresco on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace with its Roman fountain and frescoed walls, choosing from a summer menu including dishes such as White Fish Carpaccio, Confit Tomatoes, Capers & Taggiasche Olives and Pastificio Mancini Fusilli with Zucchini, Mint and Botarga. Castille Paris’ new Dolce Vita package includes overnight accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room, along with Parisian breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at L’Assaggio Restaurant with two glasses of champagne and coffee and is priced from Euro 420 (from GBP 358) per night based on double occupancy.

BOOK IT

Kirker Holidays offers a three night short break at Castille Paris in September 2021 from GBP 1,247pp including Eurostar in Standard Premier class, transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants and sightseeing, a two-day Paris Museum Pass, carnet of Metro tickets, Seine sightseeing cruise and the services of the Kirker Concierge to book opera, concert or museum tickets, arrange private guided walking tours and excursions, or reserve a table at a recommended restaurant.

The Eurostar terminal at Gare du Nord is a 15-minute taxi ride away from Castille Paris.

To book, call 020 7593 2288 or visit

www.kirkerholidays.com

The Fellows House Opens Its Doors in The Heart of Cambridge

The Fellows House Cambridge doors are now open, marking the first Curio Collection by Hilton in the idyllic city and Hilton’s ((NYSE: HLT) ) second property in Cambridge. The 131-room apartment-style hotel joins the global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, each handpicked for its distinctive character and unique charm. The hotel will host Cambridge’s discerning clientele, as well as international visitors seeking somewhere to eat, drink and stay in style.

Located a short walk from the city centre, and a stone’s throw from the River Cam and Jesus Green, it is the perfect base to explore Cambridge’s famous colleges, the Bridge of Sighs, the University of Cambridge museums and Botanic Gardens. The hotel will provide a range of carefully curated experiences designed to unlock the history of the city and showcase its full offering from the authentic perspective of a local.

The hotel will feature unique pieces of artwork and sculptures, all designed locally in Cambridge. The room types are all named after people associated with the city and notable Cambridge fellows such as Kipling, Newton, Gormley and Attenborough. This includes king rooms, studios and one-bedroom apartments, together with Fellows Duplex apartments split across two levels. All studios and apartments have fully equipped kitchens, ideal for relocation, project workers and extended stay alongside workcation-style getaways. Families can comfortably stay in a one-bedroom apartment or in the two-bedroom The Fellows Family connecting room.

Steve Cassidy, managing director, UK & Ireland, Hilton said: “We are thrilled to open this unique property in the historic city of Cambridge. It has something for everyone, offering the perfect base to return to after a long day of exploring, working or studying. As we all look forward to travelling again, we’re delighted to be giving guests more choice, with 14 new properties opening across the UK this year, extending our world-renowned hospitality.”

Julian Hudson, general manager of The Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton, said: “The Fellows House is ideal for short city breaks and extended stays, and has been carefully designed to ensure it is accessible to all guests. Situated in the heart of Cambridge, our exciting new opening is ideally located to experience the entire city, alongside offering an indoor spa and courtyard area and a delicious café, restaurant and bar.”

The signature restaurant, The Folio Bar & Kitchen, will serve plant-based dishes and British comfort classics with

locally sourced ingredients, from roasted cauliflower steak to beetroot wellington. The Sage of Cambridge, a coffee shop by day will offer colourful, health-conscious options including wraps, smoothies and vegan salads, as well as freshly baked breads and pastries, transforming into a vibrant wine and aperitifs bar after 5pm.

Guests can make use of the ample onsite car park, which includes multiple electric car charging ports, as well as the indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room and bicycles for hire. The hotel’s Hawking Suite boardroom seats up to 10 people and doubles up as an event space and private dining room with natural daylight and direct access to The Fellows Garden and The Observatory.

The Fellows House Cambridge is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton's 18 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app.

For more information, please visit

thefellowshousecambridge.curiocollection.com

Karma La Herriza

Karma Group announces New Hotel in Andalusia, Spain

Karma Group has announced its latest acquisition in Andalusia, Spain. Set within a state forest in the Sierras, Karma La Herriza will comprise over 30 large suites, restaurants, bars and an outdoor pool with mountain views. The beautiful country estate will undergo renovations shortly, with a timeline to open in Easter 2022 making it the Group’s first operating property in Spain.

Nestled in 25 acres of natural woodland, at more than 600 metres above sea level, Karma La Herriza is a tranquil oasis, perfect for those wanting to relax in unspoilt Spanish nature, away from the hustle and bustle. However, the hotel is also in prime location for exploring the heart of the real Andalusia with Natural Parks, Castles and charming white villages.

Nearby is the postcard perfect white-walled village of Gaucin, with a host of fine restaurants and attractions, as well as the beautiful hill town of Ronda. The "Parque Natural de los Alcornocales" is also close to Karma La Herriza, where a 16 km track takes visitors through the forest, leading to a local road for the white village of Ubrique, world famous for its leather crafts.

Iconic beaches just 45 minutes away, include the Costa del Sol and the vibrant town of Marbella. Other Andalusian treasures including Seville and Jerez are only a short distance further and the airports of Gibraltar and Malaga are easily accessible.

John Spence, Chairman and Founder of Karma Group commented: ‘Having a resort in Spain is a true pleasure for Karma and myself given the history of my time in this magnificent country. I know all members and guests will truly love this property’.

The addition of Karma La Herriza will bring Karma Group’s impressive portfolio to over 40 hotels, with 35 currently operating in 11 countries, six under development and excitingly more resorts to be announced.

For more information please visit

www.karmagroup.com

WOW!

SIYAM WORLD, MALDIVES TAKES ALLINCLUSIVE BEYOND THE BUFFET

The tired world of all-inclusive will be shaken from its torpor this 28 October, as the highly anticipated new Siyam World, Maldives throws open its doors and unleashes WOW! 24hrs Premium All-Inclusive - a revolutionary retake on the hackneyed holiday hustle. A natural, carefree playground promising to transform the monotonous Maldivian holiday mold, Siyam World is poised to call time on the days of back-to-back buffets with a next-gen concept that consigns the all-too-familiar all-inclusive clichés and caveats to the past.

Forging its own maverick path away from the Maldivian mainstream, Siyam World is on a mission to bring guests the broadest offering of unique experiences and pioneering concepts ever seen in the Maldives. Guests will be freed from the usual all-inclusive shackles of set menus, surcharges and venue restrictions; this lush natural island’s 54 hectares are home to 14 restaurants and bars including four different specialty restaurants for dinner, all of which are included in the WOW! All Inclusive package - together with an unlimited medley of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Siyam World’s WOW! factor doesn’t stop there – also included is a wild weekly Grand Beach BBQ; the roaming gaadiyaa, an authentic Maldivian food cart surprising guests with sweet and savoury snacks, soft drinks and tropical fruit each day; plus, a spa bar serving up fresh healthy juices, smoothies and herbal infusions.

At Siyam World, all-inclusive isn’t just a meal plan either; it’s an ever-expanding A-to-Z of WOW! experiences too from aqua aerobics to kids Zumbini classes, via dance shows, pool parties, group wellness sessions, sunset cruises and snorkelling safaris… not to mention unlimited access to Siyam Water World, the Indian Ocean’s biggest floating water park. Kids and teens will be in their element with an array of excursions and activities, plus family programmes focused on fun-filled learning and mindfulness at the Little Explorers kids club for children aged 3 to 11. With a world-class spa, wellness and sports facilities, along with some of the region’s best dive sites just metres away, Siyam World is set be a game-changing new island of unlimited choice and endless escapades.

A standalone brand under Sun Siyam Resorts, Siyam World, Maldives is an all-embracing five-star all-inclusive island resort that offers fun-loving, open-minded couples, romance seekers, families or larger groups of friends the freedom to roam, socialise and engage in an island community. Uncompromisingly quirky with a fun-loving attitude, a deep-rooted soul, and a unique approach to everything, this is one of the largest natural islands in the Maldives to boast a resort and show-stopping residences:

a 54-hectare haven blessed with more than four kilometres of white sandy beaches and six kilometres of house reef.

Siyam World shows off an enticing variety of 21 accommodation categories ranging from 89 to 3,000 square metres with up to six bedrooms, from lush Pool Beach Villas, expansive Beach Suites and breath-taking Beach Residences to the playful Over-Water Villas –complete with irresistible water slides. An exclusive enclave, The Beach House Collection, also features stunning Grand Water Pavilions and the magnificent Palace. All accommodation types overlook the pristine Maldivian waters, come with direct access to the ocean and feature generously proportioned indoor and outdoor living spaces with private pools. Contemporary yet tropical architecture will blend seamlessly into the island’s paradisiacal surroundings. Interiors boast a neutral colour palette, mixed with bold splashes of Maldivian hues, soft textures and wooden accents; a calming environment that allows the vibrant shades of the Maldivian surroundings speak for themselves.

Located in the popular Noonu Atoll, a mere 40 minutes’ direct seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, and also accessible via a 30-minute domestic flight to Maafaru Airport followed by a 10-minute speedboat trip.