Seasonal Escapes - Winter Edition by ITC Travel Group

SEASONAL ESCAPES YOUR GUIDE TO LUXURY TRAVEL

SEASONAL ESCAPES FROM ITC LUXURY TRAVEL

Welcome to the latest edition of Seasonal Escapes from ITC Luxury Travel. Whether you’re in search of a winter escape, a family holiday in 2017 or even a golfing break, I am confident that you’ll find much to inspire within this little book of luxury. I’m truly proud of the diverse selection of hotels and resorts on offer here; just a small sample of the ITC portfolio but representing holidays of many different kinds. Being passionate about luxury travel myself, I know how exciting it is to discover new places and experience the ‘best of the best’. It always helps to have someone with experience to guide you and make recommendations, which is where our dedicated Travel Specialists come in. We send our staff on several trips a year to make sure that they have the kind of up-to-the-minute, on-the-ground insight that informs your own holiday bookings and means we can go above and beyond to consider those little details others might not think of. As Christmas draws ever nearer we all have to-do lists that seem neverending and many plans to make. So I hope you’ll let ITC Luxury Travel take care of all the arrangements for your next holiday, whether in the near future or as something to look forward to later on in the new year! Happy travels, Jennifer Atkinson, CEO

Welcome to the Maldives

trend +spotter Top tips, trends, news and views from the world of luxury travel

Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa

New from the luxurious collection of Soneva resorts is Soneva Jani in the Noonu Atoll, a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Malé airport. Surrounded by a 5.6km private lagoon, it offers a unique castaway experience with plush over-water accommodation. Sister property to Baros, Milaidhoo has a very grown-up feel, with a laidback luxury vibe and a focus on personal service. All of the overwater and beach villas benefit from having their own private butler to see to your every whim.

Four Seasons Maldives at Voavah

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 or visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

Luxury small-ship cruise line Seabourn will be setting sail with the Seabourn Encore, which will make its maiden voyage in December. Designed to include ‘surprises’ for its guests, this spectacular ship boasts indulgent features such as The Retreat – where 15 private cabanas, each with a large television and a fridge stocked with a personalised selection of beverages, circle a central whirlpool. Suites are spacious and decadent, offering a sophisticated backdrop for your stay on board this outstanding new vessel.

We are thrilled to tell you of three new openings in the Maldives which mean that we can now offer an even greater selection of five-star choices for our guests.

The ultimate private island experience, Four Seasons Maldives at Voavah is just a short boat ride from Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, and is only available for exclusive use. With some 7 bedrooms split over 3 villas, as well as your own private yacht, this is Luxury with a capital ‘L’!

Encore encore!

If you enjoy a top tipple and know your Malbec from your Merlot, ask our Travel Specialists about incorporating a wine experience into your luxury holiday. For example, you could head to Vila Vita Parc in Portugal where a Fine Wine and Food Fair is being held 16 – 20 May 2017 with some of the world’s most influential chefs, wine makers and gourmet producers on hand to offer their insight. At this coastal retreat you’ll also enjoy the 2-Michelin-star Ocean Restaurant, and the Cave de Vinhos – a gothic-style cave that holds more than 11,000 bottles and with a sommelier guide to talk you through each tasting.

Walking on water We’re delighted to hear from our friends at Four Seasons that just before Christmas they will be opening the fully-refurbished Water Villas at Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Now all will boast their own large swimming pool, as well as a vast decking area, upgraded in-room technology, a shaded ocean-side pavilion and palatial overwater hammocks, perfect for soaking up the sun.

Seabourn Encore

Wine connoisseurs’ escapes

SeaDream

Or for the ultimate wine-lover experience, set sail with the SeaDream Yacht Club on one of seven Wine Voyages in 2017. Stopping off at some of the most scenic ports in the Mediterranean, guests will enjoy premium tastings from celebrated wineries such as Château Gassier and Tenuta del Guido. At each port of call you can choose from a variety of activities; from exploring the stunning Sorrentino Winery at the base of Mount Vesuvius, to a wine tasting and truffle hunt at Castello delle Regine. The Winemaker’s Dinner is the highlight of the voyage, where SeaDream’s Executive Chef’s degustation menu is complemented with top tipples.

E S C A P E T H E W I N TE R B LU E S

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka

One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius 40% off accommodation & receive complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £2,689 per person sharing a Junior Suite

GETAWAYS ON WARMER SHORES

Saving up to £1,785 per person

Book your last minute Winter holiday with ITC Luxury Travel and we can secure you some serious savings! Here are a few to tempt you…

Baros, Maldives

Due to close its doors in February 2017 for a full refurbishment, One&Only Le Saint Géran on the island of Mauritius has some fantastic offers for travel now! A firm favourite with our clients thanks to its amazing facilities, guests can experience outstanding watersports due to the hotel being located on its own peninsular, an assortment of dining choices to suit all tastes, and service that really is second to none.

7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,535 per person sharing a Deluxe Villa

Winter is the perfect time to travel to the Maldives as the climate is at its best. For a small, boutique-style resort that’s very much a grown-up affair, choose Baros, just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé so perfect for guests who aren’t time rich. With both a Dive Centre and Marine Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados Centre, as well as an incredible house reef, few resorts will tempt you to explore the Indian Ocean’s underwater world like this one.

Stay 7 nights pay for 6

Saving up to £415 per person

SAVE UP TO

One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius

£1,910

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka 40% off accommodation rates 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,299 per person sharing a Deluxe Room

Here at ITC Luxury Travel we keep our finger firmly on the pulse of travel trends, and one destination where we’ve seen a significant rise in interest for intrepid families is Sri Lanka. For a last minute escape to this stunning island location, take a closer look at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort. With both kids and teens clubs, a 7-metre high trapeze, a drone flying area and outdoor water park, younger guests are spoilt from the moment they arrive.

Saving up to £480 per person

Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados Up to 40% off accommodation rates

The Caribbean bolthole of choice for those in the know wanting to escape the wind, rain and snow of the British Winter, Barbados is a first-rate choice for your last minute luxury holiday. Fairmont Royal Pavilion on the island offers traditional yet stylish accommodation on arguably the best beach on the sought-after West Coast, with complimentary amenities including afternoon tea served daily at the al fresco Taboras restaurant with views of the sea.

7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,749 per person sharing an Oceanfront Deluxe Room Saving up to £1,910 per person Terms & conditions apply; offers are subject to change and availability. Prices include return flights and transfers. For full details of offers including travel validity dates visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter Baros, Maldives

Blue Waters, Antigua

E A S T E R L U XU RY H O L I D AY S

Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

Receive complimentary half board and transfers plus up to 2 children stay free

OUTSTANDING APRIL ESCAPES

7 nights half board from £12,969 per family sharing a Villa Suite Saving up to £3,045 per person

Easter is a great time to travel somewhere a little further flung, with superb weather in the Caribbean, the balmy waters in the Indian Ocean and the Canaries warming up too!

Nizuc Resort & Spa, Mexico

Whether you’re looking for the perfect end of term break for two, or an indulgent space to spoil the kids, Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives features all overwater accommodation…wonderful for making the most of the crystal clear waters, and with the family villas even boasting their own waterslide! Easter activities for young and old include hunting for eggs on the reef with a marine biologist and chocolate and wine tasting.

7 nights room only from £2,035 per person sharing a Garden Suite

Blue Waters, Antigua

SAVE

With its beautiful stretch of sandy beach, serene infinity pool and ultra-luxe feel, it is hard to believe that Nizuc Resort & Spa is located within 10 minutes’ transfer from Cancun airport, meaning no long journey after an international flight. With perfect weather for lounging on the sands, Easter is a great time to enjoy a stay here, and if the heat gets too much you can always retire to the 30,000 square foot Spa by ESPA!

20% off accommodation rates 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,345 per person sharing a Superior Hillside Room

UP TO

£3,045

Saving up to £445 per person

For a truly Caribbean experience next Easter, Antigua’s Blue Waters resort is just the ticket. Private and spacious the Cove Suites are ideal for couples looking to ‘get away from it all’, while Turtle Cottage, Rock Cottage and Pelican House make a perfect base for multi-generational families. A crèche, children’s club and babysitting service give parents a welcome break, while a Togetherness Massage at The Spa is a relaxing treat for two.

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife Stay 7 nights pay for 5 7 nights bed & breakfast from £949 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Citadel Resort Saving up to £345 per person

If you prefer a short-haul destination for your April getaway then Tenerife’s The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is an outstanding choice. From early 2017 they will launch eight new family suites in the resort’s Citadel building, meaning there is now an exceptional range of accommodation for guests travelling en masse. At the worldclass tennis facility all ages are invited to take part in the new Annabel Croft Academy, while an experimental take on traditional Spanish cuisine can now be enjoyed at the TXOKO Basque Tapas restaurant.

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife Nizuc Resort & Spa, Mexico

Terms & conditions apply; offers are subject to change and availability. Prices include return flights and transfers. For full details of offers including travel validity dates visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

G LO R I O U S G O L F I N G B R E A K S

Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic Golf Package 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,729 per person sharing a Luxury Pool Junior Suite

WORLD-CLASS COURSES IN STUNNING LOCATIONS

Saving up to £380 per person A stay at Eden Roc at Cap Cana Boutique Suites & Beach Club offers many enticing features such as access to an exclusive beach club and sumptuous fine dining. Plus, with two rounds of golf per person on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada course, there’s plenty of fun to be had on the fairways. The Domincan Republic is renowned for its golf, so why not try out a few more; the Tom Fazio Corales Course and La Cana Golf Course are just nearby. The Bernhard Langer designed 18-hole championship golf course at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in Mauritius is on its own separate island called Ile Aux Cerfs, with a shuttle boat taking guests across the lagoon between the resort and the island. The course covers 38 hectares, with the holes winding up and down the island and boasting lakes and gullies, volcanic rock outcrops and a variety of tropical flora and fauna.

Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius Save 20% plus receive complimentary daily green fees 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,339 per person sharing a Deluxe Ocean View Room Conrad Algarve, Portugal

Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Closer to home, the Conrad Algarve in Portugal is a modern, 5-star hotel located in Quinta do Lago. It is renowned for its internationally famous golf courses and fine dining restaurants. Quinta do Lago Sul, Norte and Laranjal golf courses are on the hotel’s doorstep and you’ll have the services of the resort’s very own PGA-qualified golf pro, Fernando Nogueira, who is available for professional personal golf coaching or to assist you in making reservations on the best Algarve golf courses.

SAVE UP TO

£510

Conrad Algarve, Portugal Stay 7 nights and pay for 6 plus receive complimentary spa acess and room upgrade 7 nights bed & breakfast from £665 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Saving up to £150 per person

Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda

Bermuda’s small size of 21 square miles belies its stature as a golfing connoisseur’s delight, and nowhere more-so than at Rosewood Tucker’s Point. With luxurious accommodation set within one of the most exclusive golf courses on the island, combined with its own beach club just a five minute buggy ride away and Rosewood’s signature SENSE Spa, golfers and non-golfing partners will enjoy a stay here, less than seven hours’ flying time from the UK.

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Saving up to £460 per person

Stay 7 nights pay for 5 7 nights on a room only basis from £1,765 per person sharing a Manor House Superior King Room Saving up to £510 per person Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda

One&Only The Palm, Dubai

L U XU RY T H AT G I V E S YO U M O R E

One&Only The Palm, Dubai Up to 35% discount plus complimentary half board 5 nights on a half board basis from £1,439 per person sharing a Palm Manor House Premier Room

HOTELS AND RESORTS WITH ADDED VALUE

Saving up to £1,380 per person

When it comes to luxury travel, there’s often more value than you’d think at first glance. Here are four resorts that offer that something extra to the discerning guest… Located on the peninsula of one of the world’s most spectacular man made islands, One&Only, The Palm boasts incredible skyline views and an intimate setting of serenity and calm unusual amidst the hustle and bustle of Dubai. Guests here enjoy complimentary half board all year round (excluding the festive season) with a choice of three excellent restaurants, each with a daily three-course menu to enjoy. Fly over the equator and take in the spectacular views of the Maldives from above on your 70-minute domestic flight from Malé to the southern tip of the Maldives before arriving in the sensational surrounds of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa. This private island paradise boasts its own 9-hole golf course amongst many other incredible facilities. When you book by 30 November 2016 internal flights and half board dining are offered on a complimentary basis. Mustique is a tiny island, legendary for its tranquillity and enclaves of luxury. One such enclave is Cotton House, an exclusive, elegant hotel set within acres of tropical gardens and boasting spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. A holiday here represents more value than you might think, with an offer of two additional complimentary nights’ accommodation and round trip inter-island flights from either Barbados or St Lucia when you book to stay for a week.

The BodyHoliday, St Lucia Up to 40% discount plus daily spa treatment 7 nights on an all-inclusive basis from £2,155 per person sharing a Luxury Room Saving up to £1,235 per person

Cotton House, Mustique

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort, Maldives

Receive complimentary half board and round trip domestic flights

SAVE

7 nights half board from £3,095 per person sharing a Pool Villa

UP TO

£1,400

Saving up to £1,400 per person

Cotton House, Mustique Receive 2 free nights plus complimentary return inter-island flights

Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind; so they promise at The BodyHoliday, a luxurious, wellness-centred resort in St Lucia. Included in the remarkably generous all-inclusive package here is a daily spa treatment per guest. Choose from a tempting list that includes a full body massage, Lucian Lime & Ginger Scrub and Thalgo Oxygen Facial. Then there’s a choice of sumptuous, healthy dining at one of five exquisite restaurants.

9 nights bed & breakfast from £2,555 per person sharing a Garden Cottage Saving up to £1,035 per person Terms & conditions apply; offers are subject to change and availability. Prices include return flights and transfers. For full details of offers including travel validity dates visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter The BodyHoliday, St Lucia

Conrad Maldives at Rangali Island, Maldives

FA M I LY- F R I E N D LY H O L I D AY S

Per AQUUM Niyama, Maldives

Receive 30% discount, complimentary half board and transfers plus up to 2 children stay and eat free

LUXURY ESCAPES FOR ALL AGES

7 nights half board from £8,615 per family of 3 sharing a Water Studio with Pool Saving up to £5,250 per family

Beginning to think about next year’s family getaway? Here we bring you four resorts that go the extra mile to make your special time together even better. An innovative, two-island concept makes PER AQUUM Niyama a place where guests can hop between two worlds. There’s plenty of action and family fun on PLAY Island, where you’ll find luxuriously spacious accommodation, fantastic kids’ facilities, tennis courts, a host of creative dining options and plenty of space on the pristine beaches. Meanwhile, over on CHILL Island grown-ups will find many enclaves of adult sophistication, from an underwater music venue, 3-D beachside silent cinema, to the endlessly indulgent LIME Spa. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a spectacular resort offering impeccable style and service. Dine underwater at the iconic Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, snorkel in the unbelievably clear waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply lay back on the powdery sand and enjoy this paradise island! Families will find even the entry level accommodation spacious enough for four, whilst children will make memories with activities such as daily fish feeding and a pirate cruise at the Majaa Kids Club. Retaining much of its traditional West Indian feel, you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome from the locals on a luxury holiday to Grenada. And nowhere more so than family-owned and run Spice Island Beach Resort, a multi awardwinning property spectacularly located on arguably the island’s best beach. This atmosphere of warmth, along with The Nutmeg Pod Children’s Activity Centre makes the resort the perfect setting for quality family time in Caribbean sun.

Conrad Maldives at Rangali Island, Maldives Stay 7 nights pay for 5 and receive complimentary half board plus up to 2 children stay and eat free

SAVE

7 nights half board from £6,595 per family of 3 sharing a Beach Villa

UP TO

£5,250

Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, Barbados

Saving up to £3,620 per family

Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, Barbados Up to 30% discount plus 1 child stays free Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada

7 nights all-inclusive from £4,635 per family of 3 sharing a Junior Suite Pool/Garden View Saving up to £2,075 per family

Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada Stay 7 nights pay for 6 plus 1 child stays free

Situated on Barbados’s desirable West Coast, the generous all-inclusive offering at Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels represents fantastic value for money to families wishing to holiday in this highly desired location. Enjoy daily afternoon tea, fine dining and a range of watersports to name just a few of the treats on offer. From infants and toddlers to teens and tweens, youngsters of all ages will have a ball with dedicated, tailored activities, and grown-ups can join in too!

7 nights all-inclusive from £5,765 per family of 3 sharing an Oleander Garden View Suite

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Saving up to £2,540 per family

FLY USA One of the world’s longest-established airlines with origins dating back to 1919, British Airways has always been proud of delivering the highest standards of customer service both on the ground and in the air. British Airways is the UK’s largest international scheduled airline, flying at convenient times, to the best located airports. When flying long-haul you can choose from four cabin classes; First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Whichever you choose, friendly crew will do everything they can to ensure you have a smooth and comfortable journey, so you can just sit back and relax.

WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN AIRLINES

There is an array of ‘must see’ destinations in the United States, and due to British Airways’ partnership with American Airlines you’ll be spoilt for choice with convenient flights to iconic cities and coastal idylls across this vast and varied country.

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/winter

Coastal California

State-hopping

Whether you’d like to spend time ensconced in one vibrant city, laze days away on the beach or take a luxury multi-centre escape along California’s famed Pacific Highway, the Sunshine State has so much to offer. With direct flights to San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose from the UK, British Airways is a great choice.

Why not break up your long journey with a stop on the USA’s East Coast either en route to your destination or on the way home? You could experience the buzz of the Big Apple or visit the iconic monuments of Washington D.C. to name just two options!

CAPE TOWN RUGBY SEVENS 28 FEBRUARY - 11 MARCH

Journey to Cape Town for this exciting Rugby Sevens weekend - a favourite destination for fans both for the exhilarating sporting action and the stunning surroundings of this vibrant, fascinating city. CALL OUR SPORTS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS 01244 355 586 OR VISIT WWW.ITCSPORTS.CO.UK

Join ITC Sports Travel for a long weekend to remember in Cape Town. Enjoy world class hospitality, watching the tournament unfold in comfort and style before retiring each evening to your 5-star accommodation at the acclaimed One&Only Cape Town. There’s so much to see in the Mother City that four nights will fly by, so if you’re thinking of extending your stay to make the most of South Africa’s summer with a safari or beach break, just say the word and our Sports Travel Specialists can arrange it all.

ODI SERIES | 2017

WEST INDIES

ENGLAND

28 FEBRUARY - 11 MARCH

This spring the England cricket team will be in Antigua and Barbados for a series of One Day Internationals. With ITC Sports Travel, you could be there too.

Cricketer Tour ITC Sports Travel Cricketer tours are legendary. Enjoy fine hotels, luxury Caribbean hospitality, celebrity hosting, and tours and activities on non-cricket days.

Platinum Tour Enjoy all the perks of a Cricketer Tour and experience the islands in unsurpassable style, staying at the very best hotels that Antigua and Barbados have to offer. Did you know that each January Cape Town hosts South Africa’s most prestigious horse race, the J & B Met? If you’d like to be there, our sister company Horse Racing Abroad can make it happen. www.horseracingabroad.com

CALL OUR SPORTS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS 01244 355 586 OR VISIT WWW.ITCSPORTS.CO.UK

SeaDream Voyage Extend your sports travel experience with a seven-night itinerary to Tobago and the French Caribbean aboard a SeaDream superyacht.

Sales Telephone: 01244 355 599 ITC Luxury Travel Group Limited, Concorde House, Canal Street, Chester CH1 4EJ Email: info@itc-uk.com Web: www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk Your call may be recorded for training purposes.