Seasonal Escapes - Spring Edition by ITC Travel Group

SEASONAL ESCAPES YOUR GUIDE TO LUXURY TRAVEL

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, Maldives

SEASONAL ESCAPES FROM ITC LUXURY TRAVEL

Now we’re well and truly into 2017 and our January sale is coming to an end, I’m delighted to send you this little book of Spring offers showcasing our latest savings and luxury holiday deals. As you’ll see on our Trendspotter pages, there’s plenty of news in the world of five-star travel, with hotels opening in truly outstanding locations this year. One of which, Sani Dunes, is the latest addition to the Sani Resort where my husband and I took the kids last year. This Greek resort was super family-friendly and a sublime spot for a short-haul holiday in the sun, with complimentary babysitting on the beach to boot! Alongside these exciting new additions to our portfolio we’ve also handpicked offers from a few of the grande dames of luxury travel, such as Sandy Lane. Our saving for a romantic retreat to this heavenly Barbados hotel is ideal for a loved-up honeymoon or anniversary; the perfect spot to toast your relationship with a Bajan rum punch. Oh and how could I forget the 2017-18 Ashes Series?! Our ITC Sports Travel team has crafted an array of packages to this stellar sporting event Down Under…find out more on the final pages of this brochure. Wherever you choose for your next holiday, I hope this collection of ITC Luxury Travel offers inspires you. Jennifer Atkinson, CEO

Leaving on a jet plane What could be more luxurious than a private jet journey? With TCS World Travel’s outstanding itineraries guests enjoy an all-inclusive journey on a customised Boeing 757, with staff on hand to attend to your every whim as you travel to the world’s most incredible destinations. For an introduction to this exemplary means of luxury travel, ask your Travel Specialist about the Around the World Classic itinerary this autumn, which will tick Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, Great Barrier Reef and Angkor Wat from your bucket list.

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Viceroy Palm Jumeirah

New to Dubai Chic and contemporary, the new Viceroy Palm Jumeirah in Dubai looks set to be one of the city’s hippest hotels when it opens its doors at the end of March. With its laidback atmosphere, elegant restaurants and super-luxe spa, it’s an indulgent base for a Dubai mini-break. A ‘wow’ highlight for guests staying in the resort’s luxurious suites is a daily champagne breakfast, private transfers and a hair blow-dry included in their stay! Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/spring

COMING SOON

Elegant Hotels Our good friends at Elegant Hotels have recently announced they are soon to be opening their first luxury hotel in Antigua; Hodges Bay Resort & Spa by Elegant Hotels. The beachfront resort is currently under construction and will open its doors in mid to late 2017 with some 79 rooms, welcoming both couples and families alike with its broad range of facilities.

All aboard! From November, Crystal Cruises will launch two new 7-night routes: British Virgin Islands & Saint-Barthélemy Yachting Escape and the West Indies Yachting Explorer. Travellers will set sail on Crystal’s ‘boutique hotel on water’, the 62-guest yacht Crystal Esprit, which will anchor in some of the islands’ finest

Sani-sational! ports while treating guests to all-inclusive indulgence and butler-serviced suites. Small enough to sail into hard to reach destinations and with complimentary excursions, this is a wonderful way to explore the Caribbean in style.

Opening June 2017 at the Sani Resort, Sani Dunes will offer its guests (aged 12-years and over) a tranquil space with roomy accommodation options. Enjoy the outstanding selection of culinary offerings available at the Sani Resort with the Dine-Around Programme giving a choice of 18 eateries, with lazy days spent on the Sani Dunes private beach or by the heated indoor or outdoor pools.

Retreat in style

Blue Waters Resort & Spa

If you made a 2017 New Year’s resolution to improve your wellbeing, the new Living Retreats programme at Blue Waters Resort & Spa in Antigua could be just the thing to help. The programme – which will run from May to October – aims to kick-start healthy habits and improve existing ones, so you can return home with the skills to feel your very best. A holistic approach is taken, with activities including yoga and Pilates, specially-designed spa treatments and dietary presentations.

Verdura Resort

S P R I N G I N S P I R AT I O N LUXURY GETAWAYS FOR TRAVEL NOW

Can’t wait for your next luxury holiday? These four fabulous resorts have outstanding offers for travel in the next few months to inspire your last minute break… It’s for good reason a number of our clients return year after year to Borgo Egnazia in Italy; this really is a short-haul destination that will ‘wow’, offering a wide variety of accommodation options to suit the needs of your party, year-round golf at the San Domenico Club, an outstanding spa facility with a spiritual feel and a range of seasonal activities and entertainment, such as the Apulian buffet in the Piazza accompanied by traditional music. On the southern coast of Sicily, Verdura Resort is perfectly suited to those in search of a spring spa break. The Rocco Forte Health programmes offer a personalised take on wellbeing, accompanied by nutritionally balanced menus filled with home-grown produce. Of course, healthy holidays aren’t the only reason to visit, what with Verdura’s kids’ club, beach, golf courses, tennis academy, famed cooking classes, and nearby cultural sites. Get yourself an early dose of 2017 sunshine in Turkey at the Hillside Beach Club. Three beaches, which include a Blue Flag beach ideal for families and a ‘silent beach’ exclusively for adults, ensure plenty of space to soak up the rays, with a good choice of watersports to get you into the clear waters of the Med. With two different spas on site, a relaxing treatment is a ‘must’. Late spring is a wonderful time to visit the Caribbean, with the weather still glorious but the resorts quieter and the savings higher after Easter than during the peak first few months of the year. Coral Reef Club in Barbados is a favourite; a place where all guests are treated like VIPs from the moment they arrive. Set in 12 aces of immaculate gardens, this family-run resort has a boutique, personal feel which sets it apart.

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

Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy Borgo Egnazia

7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,065 per person sharing a La Corte Bella Room

Verdura Resort, Sicily, Italy 25% discount on accommodation 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,065 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Saving up to £345 per person

Hillside Beach Club, Fethiye, Turkey 10% early booking discount

SAVE

7 nights full board from £635 per person sharing a Club Double Room

UP TO

Saving up to £100 per person

£415

Coral Reef Club, Barbados One free night plus four complimentary dinners 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,849 per person sharing a Garden Room/Cottage Saving up to £415 per person

Coral Reef Club Hillside Beach Club

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

E N VA C A N C E SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE

If you’ve still not booked your summer holidays for 2017, be inspired by our selection of four outstanding short-haul savings in Europe… A Leading Hotels of the World property in the northern Greece region of Halkidiki, the Danai Beach Resort & Villas is a real crowd-pleaser, being particularly well-suited to families. Many of the suites and villas boast their own pool, and when you’re not soaking up the sun by yours, you can head to the incredible private beach. Live music keeps dinner times informal and children will discover the activities for them are exceptional; including baby yoga and language classes! Summer on the island of Mallorca ensures holidays to truly chill, and we love the Park Hyatt Mallorca for its all-round appeal. Younger guests are kept active with their own pool and kids’ club, with tummies filled on homemade ice cream at the family-friendly Café Sa Placa. Visitors who like to explore will discover fascinating historic sites and beaches nearby, with island-mineral treatments at the Serenitas Spa for guests in need of some indulgence.

Danai Beach Resort & Villas

Couples in search of that perfect short-haul hideaway where they can relax in a peaceful atmosphere can take advantage of our Spring saving to the Amathus Elite Suites on the island of Rhodes. An all-suite, trendy boutique property set on the seafront, you’ll discover most accommodations have their own private pool, as well as outstanding views. We suggest alfresco dining at the Varkarola Taverna and a trip to the fabulous spa. The whole family will find that Crete’s Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa makes a sublime spot for your summer holiday. Older kids will love jumping off the floating pier on the resort’s private beach, or taking part in horse riding and karting with the kids’ club. Accommodation options create a space for everyone to relax in comfort, and the range of dining options make this resort a foodie favourite.

Call our Travel Specialists on 01244 355 599 www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/spring Park Hyatt Mallorca

Amathus Elite Suites

Danai Beach Resort & Villas, Halkidiki, Greece 15% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,479 per person sharing a Junior Suite Saving up to £355 per person

Park Hyatt Mallorca, Spain 20% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,085 per person sharing a Park Room Saving up to £665 per person

SAVE

Amathus Elite Suites, Rhodes, Greece

UP TO

20% early booking discount, complimentary half board plus a complimentary spa treatment

£665

7 nights half board from £985 per person sharing an Elite Suite Sea View Saving up to £345 per person

Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete, Greece 20% discount plus complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £959 per person sharing a Superior Bungalow Sea View Saving up to £605 per person Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

R O M A N T I C R E T R E AT S

Sandy Lane

LOVED-UP BREAKS PERFECT FOR TWO

From Mauritius to Mykonos, here’s our handpicked savings ideal for a holiday à deux. Epitomising Greek island luxury, the boutique hotel Grace Mykonos oozes tranquillity, and offers a haven of romance in the warmth of Southern Europe. For superlative accommodation choose the Honeymoon Suite or VIP Suite, both of which boast their own private plunge pool. Enjoy a couple’s treatment at the spa, then dine at the intimate Grace restaurant and watch the spectacular sunsets over the Aegean Sea. Arguably the most exclusive hotel in Barbados, Sandy Lane is an excellent choice for a truly special romantic break. The hotel’s impeccable service will leave you feeling like a royal couple, and the romance package here includes Champagne on arrival, a romantic candlelit meal on the beach, ‘Romantic Bliss’ couple’s massage at the incredible spa and a catamaran cruise for two amongst other indulgences. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a luxury private island resort perfect for a couple’s escape. Newly refurbished in December 2016, the Water Villas here all now feature their own infinity pool, which can be accessed directly from sliding doors in the bedroom, perfect for a private dip for two. Choose between a sunset or sunrise view and enjoy your own luxury idyll suspended above the startlingly clear waters of the lagoon. For an extra romantic experience, why not dine on your private deck at sunset? Bliss. With Le Morne mountain on one side and a long white sand beach on the other, you’ll be surrounded by outstanding natural beauty on a couple’s holiday to The St. Regis Mauritius Resort. For a romantic evening meal we recommend the Floating Market, a modern Asian restaurant where candlelit lanterns float on the surrounding pools. Of course, every guest here enjoys the St. Regis butler service and with your every need catered to you can simply focus on each other.

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

Grace Mykonos

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Grace Mykonos, Greece One free night plus 10% discount, complimentary transfers, spa treatment and a bottle of Champagne 7 nights bed & breakfast from £865 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Saving up to £370 per person

Sandy Lane, Barbados Romance Experience* plus US$700 food & beverage credit 7 nights bed & breakfast from £3,725 per person sharing an Orchid Room

SAVE UP TO

£2,765

Saving up to £765 per person The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

*Includes a bottle of Champagne, candlelit dinner, couple’s massage, one round of golf per person and a catamaran cruise

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Maldives Two free nights plus complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £4,375 per person sharing a Sunrise Water Villa with Pool Saving up to £2,765 per person

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, Mauritius Honeymoon and anniversary offer* 7 nights half board from £1,929 per person sharing a Junior Suite Saving up to £1,190 per person *Includes a bottle of Champagne, romantic dinner and a couple’s massage.

G A S T R O N O M I C G E TAWAY S DESTINATION DINING AROUND THE WORLD

Discerning diners will be in heaven on a luxury holiday to any of these foodie favourites… At Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa on the Algarve you’ll find a mouth-watering range of culinary delights to tempt you, with some 10 excellent restaurants offering a diverse dining experience. First among these eateries has to be the two Michelin star Ocean Restaurant, where stunning Atlantic views accompany the sumptuous, seasonal cuisine. And for a wine tasting to remember there’s Cave de Vinhos, a gothic-style wine cellar with a staggering 11,000 bottles to choose from. Enjoy contemporary Caribbean cuisine in a picturesque St Lucian setting at Cap Maison. The Cliff at Cap restaurant is renowned across the island for its sumptuous offering and its clifftop setting that affords breathtaking views. Wine-lovers shouldn’t miss a tasting at Cellar Maison, which boasts a collection of over 2,000 bottles including some rare vintages. Why not let our Concierge team book a wine pairing dinner with the hotel’s Sommelier ahead of your trip?

Ocean Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc

As a fully-inclusive resort, you’ll find a host of delicious treats included in your holiday price at OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, Maldives - even a Champagne breakfast each morning! The underwater restaurant, M6m, sits six metres below sea level and its speciality seafood degustation menus are an undoubted gastronomic highlight. A meal at M6m comes complimentary for every seven nights you stay at this contemporary Maldivian resort. Enjoy a coastal location among rice fields and rolling hills; a stay at Soori Bali is truly a delight to the senses. The resort’s signature restaurant, Ombak, serves a menu of eclectic European cuisine, while at Cotta guests enjoy ‘tasting-style’ daily rotating breakfast menus as well as Asian favourites for lunch and dinner in a beachfront setting. The Reading Room is the newest of Soori Bali’s dining options, specialising in healthy cuisine, with fresh juices and nutritious light meals.

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

The Cliff at Cap

M6m at OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo

Vila Vita Parc, Algarve 10% early booking discount and one complimentary dinner per person 7 nights bed & breakfast from £925 per person sharing a Deluxe Garden View Room Saving up to £195 per person

Cap Maison, St Lucia 25% early booking offer plus an addtional 10% discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,755 per person sharing a Garden View Room Saving up to £610 per person

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, Maldives

SAVE

Two free nights plus 10% early booking discount

UP TO

£1,400

7 nights luxury all-inclusive from £3,439 per person sharing an Earth Villa Soori Bali

Saving up to £1,400 per person

Soori Bali, Bali 20% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,889 per person sharing a Mountain Pool Villa Saving up to £330 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 Ombak at Soori Bali

D I S C OVE R G RENA DA BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND CARIBBEAN CHARMS

renada has a reputation for its laidback atmosphere and is the ideal place to while away sleepy days on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Grand Anse beach is a particular highlight; some three kilometres of immaculate white sands stretch out before the inviting, vibrant blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. There’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy watersports too and superb scuba sites, including one of the best diving wrecks in the Caribbean; the Bianca C Shipwreck. Then there’s the worldfamous Underwater Sculpture Park, featuring evocative works that pay tribute to the island’s past and its people.

The outstanding natural beauty of Grenada extends far beyond its stunning coastlines, most notably the island’s picturesque waterfalls. We recommend a scenic hike followed by a dip in the clear, cool pools below cascading waters. Foodies will love sampling Grenadian cuisine and freshly caught fish in charming local restaurants, as well as visiting the nutmeg factories and rum distilleries. History buffs too, will find the island’s historic forts fascinating. In fact, whatever your interests and preferences we’re sure you’ll find plenty to please on a luxury holiday to Grenada.

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

Grand Anse Bay

Spice Island Beach Resort At Spice Island Beach Resort you’ll enjoy all the luxuries you’d imagine from a hotel that attracts such illustrious names as HRH Prince Harry and HRH The Princess Royal. Owned and run by Sir Royston Hopkin KCMG and his family, you’ll find a warm welcome and a commitment to treating each and every guest like royalty on a stay here. Set on the superlative Grand Anse Beach, the location of this authentically Grenadian resort is enough to recommend it. Add to this its luxury all-inclusive offering, elegantly appointed suites, spa and weekly events such as a beach barbecue accompanied by a Calypso steel drum band and you have the recipe for a truly special Caribbean holiday.

Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa

One free night plus 20% early booking discount 7 nights all-inclusive from £2,415 per person sharing an Oleander Garden View Suite Saving up to £1,020 per person

Understated charm and timeless elegance combine with recent innovations and refurbishments to create an intimate and refreshing holiday experience at Calabash. With just 30 private suites set in eight acres of tropical gardens, you would be hard-pushed not to feel relaxed at this exceptional beachside resort. But the new Spa at Calabash is a personal invitation to turn the chill-out factor up another notch; a place where healing hands tend to mind, body and spirit surrounded by coconut trees and azure seas. Try the wonderful Skin Renaissance treatment for a truly tropical indulgence. Evening meals can be enjoyed at Calabash’s signature restaurant, Rhodes, where the sumptuous menu is overseen by Gary Rhodes himself. Complimentary room upgrade and US$200 resort credit 7 nights room only from £2,099 per person sharing a Superior Suite Saving up to £400 per person

To view our full portfolio of resorts in Grenada visit www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk/grenada

Caribbean Calling WHY FLY VIRGIN ATLANTIC? For over 30 years, Virgin Atlantic has been the long-haul airline for those people who want flying to be a thrill. Every year, it flies over six million of those guests to a host of top business and leisure destinations around the world, including the Caribbean; making Virgin Atlantic a great choice whether you’d like a multicentre break or a long holiday to just one destination. On board, you’ll find friendly cabin crew who will do all they can to ‘make your journey fly’, with excellent entertainment, food and refreshments throughout. You can choose from three cabin classes: Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class, all offering the ultimate comfort for your journey. In Premium Economy you’ll find wider, leather seats, delicious dining with china crockery and even a dedicated checkin, whilst in Upper Class the luxuries of airport lounge access, a lie-flat bed and welcome Champagne await.

FLY TO YOUR FAVOURITE ISLANDS WITH VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Virgin Atlantic know a thing or two about the Caribbean; the company’s owner, Richard Branson even owns his own island there! This stellar airline covers a host of islands, both directly and with easy onward transfers. The map opposite shows a range of destinations, all of which Virgin Atlantic fly to at least twice a week in peak season. So, where will they take you to next?

CUBA

Our Caribbean picks HAITI

JAMAICA

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

PUERTO RICO

SAINT KITTS & NEVIS

Hotels and resorts in these beautiful islands feature throughout this issue of Seasonal Escapes. Here’s a few of our handpicked favourites: • Take a direct flight to Antigua and sample the new Living Retreats programme at Blue Waters.

• If St Lucia is your island of choice then be sure to dine at The Cliff at Cap whilst staying there.

• If you’re looking for a family-owned luxury hotel in Barbados, Coral Reef Club is a great choice; with a host of improvements made last year which will ‘wow’ you! Or for romance on the Platinum Coast take a look at the indulgent extras on offer at Sandy Lane.

• Last but certainly not least, if you’re considering a flight to Grenada, Virgin Atlantic will take you to the ‘Spice Island’ in fine style.

COLOMBIA

VENEZUELA

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

DOMINICA

ST LUCIA

FLIGHTS EVERY DAY!

BARBADOS

SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES GRENADA

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

2017 - 18 ASHES SERIES

AUSTRALIA

ENGLAND

Nothing beats the oldest competition in cricket and the battle for the smallest trophy in sport: The Ashes! ITC Sports Travel is delighted to offer pre-registration for the 2017 tour. Our itineraries will include top-end hospitality at the grounds, five-star accommodation and exciting highlights away from the cricket, including a private yacht charter in Sydney Harbour for the city’s spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations. We look forward to welcoming you Down Under.

BRISBANE

ADELAIDE

PERTH

MELBOURNE

SYDNEY

B O O K NOW • 0124 4 35 5 5 6 4 • WWW. ITCS PO RTS .CO.UK The Cricket Australia shield device is a trade mark of, and used under license from, the owner Cricket Australia by whom all copyright and other rights of reproduction are reserved. ITC Sports Travel, a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2017-18 Ashes Series. Licence number CATO1718/060

Formula One

Horse Racing Abroad

Soak up the glamour and feel the rush of adrenaline on an ITC Sports Travel tour to one of the many iconic Grand Prix’s around the world. Highlights include…

With HRA you can follow the best of horse racing around the world, and any tour can be extended or tailored to meet your needs.

MONACO GRAND PRIX

QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE, PARIS

26 – 29 May 2017

29 September – 2 October 2017

The highlight of the European Formula One calendar - and a social spectacle not to be missed - the Monaco Grand Prix never disappoints.

On Sunday, 1 October 2017 Europe’s richest and most impressive flat race, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, will once again be held at Chantilly.

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

THE BREEDER’S CUP: DEL MAR, SAN DIEGO

23 – 27 November 2017

31 October – 5 November 2017

Be there for the finale of the Formula One season in November. The track famously loops around Yas Viceroy hotel; just one of the luxury accommodation options on this decadent tour.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious global event and annually attracts the best competitors from around the world.

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