Spring mailer 2016 by ITC Travel Group

S P R I N G S AV I N G S YOUR GUIDE TO LUXURY TRAVEL

SEASONAL ESCAPES FROM ITC LUXURY TRAVEL

Spring is a time of new beginnings and in this issue of Spring Savings, I’m struck by just how many of our luxury travel partners are entering the season with fresh offerings. Whether it be a small, thoughtful touch or a huge overhaul, we’re proud to work with hotels and resorts that never tire of innovating and improving themselves. In fact, it’s a quality we share with them! Here at ITC HQ, we’re particularly excited about the ITC Luxury Travel Group’s all-new family brochure, Kids in the Med, whose family-focused ethos I’m incredibly proud of. But to return to Spring Savings, flip through these pages and you’ll find hotel after hotel that has upped its game once more. A whole host of new facilities are being unveiled this year at Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, including 78 new suites. While in Mauritius, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is proving more impressive than ever, after an extensive 6-month makeover. Then there are the smaller but no less pleasing additions - such as Jumby Bay’s new street food ‘Beach Shack’ - that show even the most luxurious resort can always be improved upon. I hope this selection of exceptional properties will inspire you as much as it has me. As always, our experienced Travel Specialists are available on 01244 355 599 to discuss these or any of the luxury offerings you’ll find at www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/spring We look forward to sharing the world of luxury travel with you, Jennifer Atkinson, CEO

A new paradise on Nevis

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We’re thrilled to introduce a new deluxe villa resort on the idyllic Caribbean island of Nevis; Paradise Beach Nevis. With just seven chic and discreet beachfront villas with on-call butler and concierge service, this boutique resort makes the perfect hideaway for groups or families.

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A makeover for the Grande Dame of Bermuda We are excited to see the impressive transformations taking place at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, A Fairmont Managed Hotel. With a major refurbishment due for completion in June 2016, the hotel will shake off its previously traditional image to emerge as a chic, contemporary resort, complete with its own marina, and its own corner of Bermuda’s signature pink sands in the form of a picturesque private beach.

Hear the buzz at the Kinan Spa At the Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya, indulgence and ecological sensitivity are being combined in an ingenious way; with bees! Stingless, Melipona Bees inhabit two hives at the resort’s Kinan Spa, producing wax, honey and antimicrobial products that can be used in the organic spa treatments. Book with us and you’ll receive our exclusive offer of two complimentary treatments per room, per stay, so you can experience this sweet bliss for yourself!

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Paradise Beach Nevis

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Amazing Grace Already the epitome of whitewashed chic, Grace Santorini has been undergoing major improvement works over winter. This boutique hotel is located on one of Greece’s most desirable islands, with all rooms overlooking the stunning Aegean Caldera, and the 2016 season promises to bring even higher levels of luxury. Not only has all accommodation benefited from substantial enhancements, there’s also a new lobby lounge area and yoga & pilates studio that will provide the opportunity to relax on a luxury holiday here.

Christmas Flights on sale now! We know it’s only February, but those who regularly travel during the festive season know that, when it comes to flights, it’s better to book early! If you’re intending to fly away this Christmas, all flights are now available so call our team soon to book!

Kids in the Med & Beyond... We’re excited to announce the launch of our all new family brochures, carefully featuring selected family-friendly properties that have mastered the balance between fun for children and luxury for adults. Kids in the Med brings you the very best of European luxury family holidays, while for just a taster of the luxury and excitement we can offer around the world, check out Kids Beyond the Med, showcasing everything from Thai jungle adventures to US ranch holidays! Order online at www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/brochure

Grace Santorini

T R AV E L N O W LUXURY ESCAPES YOU COULD TAKE TOMORROW... Whether you desire a sun-drenched holiday or a European city-break, we have plenty of options for those who want to travel as soon as tomorrow. A luxury springtime stay in Barcelona has much to recommend it; the weather is pleasantly mild and the city is yet to succumb to the rush of summer tourists. Set back from the beach, W Barcelona has a contemporary edge and an enviable location. Take in the 26th-floor views and dance the night away at the trendy Eclipse nightclub, or simply explore this vibrant city at your own pace. Occupying a stunning Spanish mountain location, Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa enjoys its own microclimate, meaning that even in cooler months pleasant temperatures are all but guaranteed. A great choice for those who want to combine a luxury holiday with a rejuvenating spa break, guests here can find restorative treatments at the Thai Spa and join in with complimentary daily wellness activities, such as yoga and meditation. If it’s sun-drenched bliss you seek, Dubai boasts perfect weather in spring. With three hotels in one resort (and a fourth due to open in summer 2016) Madinat Jumeirah offers pleasingly diverse accommodation options. Whether you choose the elegant boutique hotel, Mina A’Salam, the palace Jumeirah Al Qasr or the ultra-luxe two-storey summer cottages of Dar Al Masyaf, you’ll have access to over 40 restaurants, a beautiful beach, spa, unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and much more. Maroon yourself on an exclusive 1,800 acre private island with five powdery white sand beaches in the glorious British Virgin Islands. This unspoilt, tranquil setting is enchanting all year round, and perhaps at its best from February through to June. Explore the teeming coral reefs just off-shore, enjoy picnics on secluded beaches or make the most of ideal sailing weather on a sunset boat trip. The 55 rooms, suites and villas at Peter Island Resort & Spa are elegantly appointed and all command stunning ocean views.

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Madinat Jumeirah

W Barcelona, Spain 15% discount 5 nights bed & breakfast from £809 per person sharing a Fabulous Room Saving up to £150 per person Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, Spain Two free nights plus complimentary dinner 7 nights bed & breakfast from £819 per person sharing a Deluxe Superior Room Saving up to £295 per person Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

W Barcelona

One free night 3 nights bed & breakfast from £1,525 per person sharing a Junior Suite at Al Qasr

Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa

Saving up to £575 per person Peter Island Resort & Spa

Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands Up to 30% discount

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£575

7 nights on a room only basis from £1,765 per person sharing an Ocean View Room Saving up to £560 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/spring

Fly in style As an ITC Luxury Travel premier airline partner, Virgin Atlantic shares our commitment to offering the very best to our clients. Every year, millions of passengers choose Virgin Atlantic to take them to some of world’s finest destinations and wherever you’re travelling, we’re confident you’ll enjoy exceptional, award-winning, service.

To book your next holiday with Virgin Atlantic and ITC Luxury Travel call: 01244 355 599

Upper Class – Effortless travel, your way

Premium Economy - Your time, your space

Enjoy the effortless comfort of complimentary chauffeur driven car* transfers to and from the airport. At London Heathrow, breeze through the Private Security Channel within the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Wing, then take time out in the incredible Clubhouse**. Onboard, relax in your super comfortable Upper Class suite or socialise at the Upper Class bar, it’s your choice. For business travel, inseat laptop power and onboard WiFi*** will help you stay connected. After enjoying a delicious meal, settle down for a great night’s sleep in your spacious, fully flat bed.

Speed through the airport, thanks to special priority check-in and boarding. Upon embarking you’ll be greeted with a glass of welcome bubbly and newspaper as you settle into your reclining, wide leather seat with its 38 inch pitch. At mealtimes, there’s the choice of three delicious main dishes, served with china crockery, cutlery and linen, while you can help yourself to tempting snacks and soft drinks whenever you like. On night flights, your complimentary Relax Pack will help you snooze or freshen up. But if you prefer to keep busy, inseat power and onboard WiFi*** are available in this class too.

DESTINATION FOCUS: THE CARIBBEAN With flights to many of the Caribbean’s most popular islands, Virgin Atlantic is a superb choice for your journey to this incredibly diverse region. What’s more, for peak season 2016/17 there are daily flights from London to Barbados, as well as several direct flights a week to Antigua and St Lucia. You can even fly to Barbados from Manchester Airport, so there’s certain to be something to suit your personal schedule. Many Virgin Atlantic flights to and from the Caribbean are now even more enjoyable given that they are on the A330 aircraft and can transport you in style! On this aircraft, Upper Class passengers can enjoy a more relaxing sleep with a longer, fully flat bed, with every cabin benefiting from a dynamic LCD lighting system that replicates sunrise and sunset, to help passengers adjust to their new timezone. * Chauffeur driven car service available at most destinations with selected Upper Class fares (J, C, D & I class). Mileage restrictions apply. ** Lounge facilities vary at each destination. *** Available on selected flights for a fee.

SAINT LUCIA A WORLD OF LUXURY IN JUST ONE ISLAND

From an iconic view of the UNESCO World Heritage protected Piton mountains as your plane descends, to the reliably warm welcome of the locals who greet you, arriving in Saint Lucia will put you instantly at ease. With a diversity of landscape and atmosphere rarely found in one small island, Saint Lucia offers a ‘dual destination’ experience within its own shores, from the tranquil peaks of the south to the bustling nightlife of Rodney Bay in the north. Natural beauty abounds here, and is best enjoyed from the enviable vantage point of a breathtaking helicopter tour. In fact, the island is so idyllic it’s repeatedly named the world’s best honeymoon destination! Yet with so much to see and do - from zip-lining through the rainforest to snorkelling amongst colourful coral reefs - it’s also an ideal location for active travellers and families seeking an island adventure. And all ages will enjoy sampling the produce of the island’s many cocoa plantations! Combine all this with an array of hotels and resorts to suit any requirement, and you have the makings of an exceptional luxury holiday.

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The BodyHoliday

The BodyHoliday With a focus on holistic wellness and uncompromising luxury, The BodyHoliday promises its guests: ‘Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind’. You may choose to simply do as you please, participate in the huge variety of complimentary activities on offer, or even opt into the full BodyScience programme, a wellness journey tailored entirely to your health needs. During summer the Welfit Families programme offers family based fitness weeks perfect for active teens! Whatever your level of involvement, each guest at this luxurious Saint Lucian retreat receives one daily spa treatment as standard. Up to 35% discount 7 nights all-inclusive from £2,049 per person sharing a Luxury Room Saving up to £910 per person

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort This secluded Saint Lucian hideaway boasts spectacular views from every angle, taking in the twin peaks of the Pitons, the Caribbean Sea, lush green rainforest and a pristine beach. A perfect location for couples and families alike, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort combines the Viceroy group’s classic feel with an unmistakable Caribbean flavour. Whether you’re enjoying a sundowner at The Cane Bar, or a luxuriant cocoa-based treatment at The Rainforest Spa, you’ll find Saint Lucian flourishes at every turn. Accommodation options vary from chic Sugar Mill Rooms right up to Residences, whose multiple bedrooms and expansive living space make them a perfect choice for a luxury holiday with extended family. One free night Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,655 per person sharing a Sugar Mill Luxury Room Saving up to £440 per person

E A S T E R H O L I D AY S AV I N G S RESORTS TO WOW ALL AGES Holidays that offer a host of fantastic family-friendly facilities don’t have to compromise on luxury, as this selection of properties certainly proves. The striking resort sits on the Egyptian shores of the Red Sea, offering guaranteed Easter sunshine and wellappointed, spacious accommodation. With a winding lazy river and network of freeform swimming pools, plus some truly excellent snorkelling, watersports and diving, Kempinski Soma Bay is heaven for water babies. The Kimo Kids Club welcomes and entertains children aged 4 to 12 years old and parents will love Les Thermes Marins Spa & Thalasso Center. Enjoy family-friendly luxury and exceptional service at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel. All youngsters will love Verduland, with its playground, children’s pool and array of supervised, fun activities, while junior golf and tennis academies are on hand for sporty kids. In fact, with dedicated services available for every age, from tiny tots to hard-to-please teens, parents can simply relax and enjoy family time, fine cuisine and stellar facilities in the Sicilian sun. Where better to enjoy the sunshine and family fun of Dubai than the ultra-luxe surrounds of the Beit Al Bahar Villas? This intimate all-villa enclave of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers families spacious one and two-bedroom accommodation that combines privacy with an enviable location. Unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Waterpark just next door and a 24-hour butler service are just two stand-out features that make for a holiday to remember. Made up of three distinct hotel areas, Vila Vita Parc is sure to impress, from the friendly, attentive staff to the stunning Algarve setting. Oasis Parc is a great family-friendly setting that boasts a sprawling lagoon pool and spacious accommodation options. Not far away, at the Annabella’s Kids Park, there are slides, trampolines, swings and exciting activities for children aged 4 to 11 years old, whilst little ones can be cared for at Natalie’s Crèche.

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Verdura Resort

Beit Al Bahar Villas at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Kempinski Soma Bay

Kempinski Soma Bay, Egypt 30% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,369 per family sharing a Lagoon View Room Saving up to £360 per family Verdura Resort, Sicily 25% family discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £4,869 per family sharing two Deluxe Rooms Saving up to £835 per family Beit Al Bahar Villas at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

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£2,945 ON EASTER H O LI DAYS

35% discount and complimentary half board Vila Vita Parc

5 nights half board from £4,889 per family sharing a 2 Bedroom Villa Saving up to £2,945 per family Vila Vita Parc, Algarve 25% family discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £3,385 per family sharing two Deluxe Garden View Rooms Saving up to £490 per family 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/spring

SUMMERTIME AND BEYOND EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS ON LUXURY HOLIDAYS Planning ahead can often mean fantastic value and the best rooms, guaranteed. Let our Travel Specialists book your luxury holiday at one of these fine properties right now, so you can take advantage. With a multi-million Euro renovation project due to be completed this summer, Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort is a hotel that boasts modern amenities, whilst retaining its characteristic Portuguese style. New for July 2016, 78 luxurious Ocean Suites will offer guests even higher levels of luxury and space. For the perfect sundowner setting, we have to recommend the Mirador Champagne Bar, looking out over the cliffs to the ocean beyond. Chic, whitewashed exteriors flow seamlessly into light, elegant rooms and suites at this boutique hotel. Epitomising Greek island luxury, Grace Mykonos oozes tranquillity, offering a haven to tired travellers searching for an intimate escape to the warmth of Southern Europe. Yet, if you’d like to get out and explore, Mykonos Town is close by with its host of charming restaurants and bars. In a prime hillside position, overlooking a secluded cove and its own picturesque, private beach, Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas offers an enclave of true luxury on the island of Crete. Whether you’re enjoying a meal or relaxing in your luxury accommodation, you’ll find that picture postcard views abound. New for 2016, Premium Sea View Suites boast plush Italian furnishings and ample space to truly stretch out and relax. Recline in the Caribbean sunshine and experience understated luxury on the exclusive platinum west coast of Barbados. Lagoon-style freshwater pools meander through the resort, while down on the pristine white sand beach a host of complimentary motorised watersports await. With signature themed dining and bespoke tours, the hotel appeals to those who enjoy healthy eating, unique health-conscious amenities and togetherness. Having undergone extensive enhancements in 2015, Colony Club by Elegant Hotels is looking better than ever, with plush, refurbished rooms and an impressive redesign on Laguna restaurant.

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Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve 10% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,145 per person sharing a Premium Deluxe Room Saving up to £175 per person Grace Mykonos, Greece One free night plus 10% discount Grace Mykonos

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Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas

£535

7 nights bed & breakfast from £789 per person sharing a Deluxe Room with Sea View Saving up to £245 per person

Colony Club by Elegant Hotels

Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Crete Up to 20% discount plus receive complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £875 per person sharing a Deluxe Sea View Room Saving up to £455 per person Colony Club by Elegant Hotels, Barbados Up to 40% discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,399 per person sharing a Pool/Garden View Room Saving up to £535 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/spring

U LT R A - L U X E O F F E R I N G S ICONIC LOCATIONS, INCOMPARABLE LUXURY Offering stand-out experiences and superlative luxury, these resorts in the world’s most coveted destinations are simply sublime. A strip of luscious green in the vast Indian Ocean, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, boasts a scale rarely found in these scattered islands, with space enough even for a 9-hole golf course! Evenings spent at Manzaru bar, with its outdoor ‘feet in the sand’ area, are a true highlight, as is the indulgent CHI Spa. For an unforgettable treat, take a boat out to the equator line and enjoy dinner and drinks at the centre of the world! Sandy Lane, Barbados is an icon of Caribbean luxury, offering discerning guests unparalleled levels of service and a host of sumptuous facilities. Summer is a season that represents fantastic value at Sandy Lane, and with temperatures in the late20s you can enjoy beach living and a range of tailored holiday packages, from ‘Family’, which includes unlimited use of The Treehouse Club for kids, to ‘Fitness & Wellness’, which takes full advantage of Sandy Lane’s 4,366 square metre Romanesque spa. This exclusive private island retreat off the coast of Antigua boasts intuitive service that will cater to your every need. Fantastic for families, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is a car-free island with acre upon acre of natural beauty for youngsters to explore safely. Newly opened, the West Indian style Beach Shack sits on the white sands of Jumby Bay Beach and offers delicious local ‘street food’ for informal grab-and-go lunch. Having recently undergone an extensive improvement programme, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, truly embodies superlative luxury. Rooms and suites here all boast ocean views, while three exclusive Beach Villas offer the ultimate privacy. Away from the mainland you will find a spectacular, Bernard Langer designed golf course on Ile Aux Cerfs, and Ilot Mangénie, which offers a quintessential private island hideaway exclusive to guests.

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Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa

Sandy Lane

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives 25% discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,765 per person sharing a Pool Villa Saving up to £755 per person Sandy Lane, Barbados Summer Package

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Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort

7 nights bed & breakfast from £3,175 per person sharing an Orchid Room Saving up to £440 per person

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Antigua One free night 7 nights all-inclusive from £4,145 per person sharing a Beachside Courtyard Suite Saving up to £890 per person Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa Mauritius Up to 30% discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,709 per person sharing a Deluxe Ocean View Room Saving up to £430 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/spring

A WORLD OF SPORTING LUXURY UPCOMING SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS

Feel the thrill of Formula One ITC Sports Travel offers a host of travel and hospitality packages for you to witness all the action first-hand at Grand Prix races around the world. Spanish Grand Prix 13-16 May, 2016

Monaco Grand Prix 27-30 May, 2016

With the success of the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, a two time world champion, this race at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, always creates a great atmosphere as fans flock to see their hero race.

The Monaco Grand Prix is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and as well as a sporting spectacle it is one of the highlights of Europe’s social calendar. With ITC you can watch it all in style and luxury.

Singapore Grand Prix 15-19 Sep, 2016 Singapore’s unique street race is the only race in the F1calendar to take place at night, providing captivating views and an electric atmosphere that is enhanced by the parties and concerts taking place during the weekend.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 24-28 Nov, 2016 Join us for this spectacular ‘sunset race’ at the magnificent Yas Marina Circuit, which offers the very latest in innovative design and luxurious features, allowing its 50,000 spectators to get close to the action!

Experience golf at its greatest We’re offering some tempting packages for two of the hottest events in the golfing calendar; take the opportunity to be a spectator at either or both of these epic tournaments across the pond.

India vs England In winter 2016-17, England’s cricketers will travel to the subcontinent to play India in five Test Matches, five One Day Internationals and a T20. This series of showdowns is sure to be thrilling, and you can be there to see it all. PRE-REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR OUR TOURS ON OUR WEBSITE

To find out more call our Sports Travel Specialists on 01244 355 586 or head to www.itcsports.co.uk

US Masters 4-10 Apr 2016 In 2016 we will once again be offering our services as a premier sports holiday provider at the US Masters, with a selection of packages and bespoke options to suit your requirements. So join us in April when the world’s elite golfers will face off on the lush holes and manicured greens of Augusta to become this year’s first champion. Ryder Cup 28 Sep-2 Oct, 2016 The Ryder Cup sees 12 top American golfers taking on 12 of the best European names in the sport. In 2014 it was Team Europe who emerged triumphant at Gleneagles and as the tournament heads back across the Atlantic in 2016, captain Darren Clarke will be hoping for further success, this time on US soil.

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