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W I N T E R S AV I N G S YOUR GUIDE TO LUXURY TRAVEL

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

SEASONAL ESCAPES FROM ITC LUXURY TRAVEL Winter can be a magical time of year, but there’s no denying that as cold weather and long nights draw in, many of us dream of an escape to warmer climes. We all need to recharge our batteries - especially once the season’s festivities are over - and where better to do so than on a sun-drenched beach?

The good news is that while the UK is at its darkest and coldest, some of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations are experiencing temperate and inviting conditions. Leafing through these pages, you’ll find an outstanding selection of luxury holidays, from the Caribbean to the Maldives. What’s more, at ITC Luxury Travel our strong relationships with leading hotels and resorts mean we can bring you truly fantastic savings, even during this peak season.

So whether you’re looking for a last minute Christmas holiday, or are in search of an early-booking offer for next year, I’m sure you’ll find something here to inspire you. But this is just a taster of our wide-ranging portfolio, and our website is packed with many more ideas and destinations. Of course, our experienced Travel Specialists are always on hand to offer their expertise; between them they have visited every property within these pages and many more besides! This dedicated, UK-based team will be more than happy to discuss a winter getaway tailored to your own requirements.

I hope this little book of big savings will whisk you away into a warm world of luxury travel. We look forward to helping you create the perfect holiday.

Jennifer Atkinson, CEO

ITC celebrates in Tenerife!

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After the most successful year in the history of ITC, our staff from ITC Luxury Travel, ITC Sports Travel and Deva Travel were invited to a 24hour celebration in September; at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama. CEO Jennifer Atkinson envisaged this ‘dash for a splash’ as a thank you to the company for all of their hard work, and the offer was gratefully received! Our hosts in Tenerife laid on lavish provision, from fizz on arrival to a buffet lunch the next day at El Mirador - the resort’s exceptional Atlantic-facing seafood restaurant. We can honestly say a stay here now comes with the recommendation of the whole ITC team!

Luxury in Morocco October 2015 sees the reopening of Amanjena - a plush Moroccan retreat just outside of Marrakech - after three months of improvement works. Retaining its traditional Arabian feel, the property has been thoughtfully updated, with some exciting new additions. Two new restaurants - one Japanese and one Mediterranean - add to the hotel’s current offerings, which include The Caidal Tent; a perfect venue for romantic private dining.

Families will enjoy the new children’s heated swimming pool, as well as the addition of further spacious residences.

Amanjena

Banyan Tree Seychelles

Spas and seclusion in the Seychelles The exquisite islands of the Seychelles proved very popular with discerning clients this year. For those who desire a combination of luxurious privacy and stellar resort facilities, high-end properties like Banyan Tree Seychelles are ideal.

Here, all 60 private villas - whether set along the pristine sands or perched on the hillside - are surrounded by palms and lush greenery and never overlooked, lending a true sense of romantic seclusion. And yet a short walk away you’ll find three excellent restaurants and the biggest spa in the Seychelles; it really is the best of both worlds!

Sustainable luxury at Fregate Island Private

Cruise conversations

The private paradise of Fregate Island Private, another of our coveted Seychelles partners, is setting new standards in conservation. Having planted over 10,000 trees to rehabilitate indigenous forest, the resort is keen to nurture the diverse natural life that shares its island. Over 2,000 Giant Aldabra Tortoises roam the land, whilst countless tropical birds - many endangered - sing in the treetops. Plus, all fruit and vegetables served here are grown organically on the island. So, a stay in one of just 16 private Residences on Fregate Island Private guarantees both staggering natural beauty and unrivalled luxury!

Our partners at Seabourn luxury cruises are constantly seeking to enrich the on board experience for their passengers.

The prestigious fleet’s new ship, Seabourn Encore, launches in December 2016 and promises to combine the luxury of choice with the intimacy of small ship cruising. Indeed, this intimacy is something that has inspired ‘Seabourn Conversations’; an innovative new programme which invites luminaries from the world of culture - from art to cuisine - to join a voyage, sharing their expertise in presentations for guests, but also in the more informal settings of dining times and excursions.

Fregate Island Private

A Mauritian grande dame We are delighted to announce the return of a property that has long been a favourite with ITC Luxury Travel clients. After an extensive six month renovation process, Le Touessrok Resort & Spa will reopen from November 2015, under the illustrious umbrella of the Shangri-La group as Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa. On Mauritius’s pristine eastern coast, updated suites offer contemporary style and spectacular Indian Ocean views. We can’t wait to visit!

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LAID BACK LUXURY IN AN IDYLLIC ISLAND SETTING Antigua and Barbuda is a treasure trove of natural beauty and laid back luxury. The island may be known primarily for its outstanding and plentiful beaches, but it’s not just these unspoilt shores that attract discerning travellers. Adrenaline junkies will love whizzing down a zip-line tour through the lush rainforest, while history buffs can enjoy a fascinating stroll around English Harbour, including Nelson’s Dockyard National Park.

If you’re passionate about taking to the waves, this popular yachting destination won’t disappoint. Antigua enjoys the gentle breeze of the ‘trade winds’ all year round, and nautical enthusiasts flood the island in late April and early May for the worldrenowned Sailing Week.

There is also a pleasing variety of luxury accommodation here, from the ultra-luxe all-inclusive private island resort Jumby Bay, to the family-friendly surrounds of St James’s Club and Villas and everything in-between. Wherever you stay, you’re sure to receive a warm welcome from the famously gracious locals, who take great pride in their beautiful island home.

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

Carlisle Bay

The Inn at English Harbour

Always highly coveted, we love the new additions at this timeless resort. Enjoy a sundowner at The Jetty Grill, a new adult-only beachside restaurant, then retire to a beautifully appointed new Bay Suite; chic, adult-only accommodation perfect for a romantic celebration.

The inviting infinity pool and immaculate beach at this charming boutique property are just yards apart, meaning you can easily split your time between the two. If you can bear to leave, the complimentary water taxi to Nelsons Dockyard and English Harbour, with their bars and restaurants, is on hand.

40% early booking discount

Two free nights

7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,815 per person sharing an Ocean Suite

7 nights half board from £1,765 per person sharing a Junior Suite

Saving up to £915 per person

Saving up to £540 per person

Hermitage Bay

Curtain Bluff

An intimate, all-inclusive luxury property with just 27 suites, comprising stunning Hillside Pool Suites with fantastic views and spacious Beachfront and Garden Suites close to the bay’s white sands. Guests can unwind in the spa with personalised treatments based on their chakras, and take part in yoga or Pilates classes.

Taking its name from the rocky outcrop it is set upon, Curtain Bluff is a family-owned, luxury all-inclusive resort with signature Antiguan charm. The two beaches that flank the resort embody the variety it offers: on one side a beautiful sandy beach washed by ocean surf, on the other a sheltered bay with waves gently lapping the shores.

One free night

Receive 20% discount

7 nights all-inclusive from £2,845 per person sharing a Garden Suite

7 nights all-inclusive from £3,175 per person sharing a Junior Suite

Saving up to £585 per person

Saving up to £845 per person

WINTER SUN OUTSTANDING SEASONAL SAVINGS

If a beach holiday in the beating sunshine is what you crave, we have some fantastic options for a luxury stay in warmer climes this winter.

Centring around a stunning private marina, the modern villa suites at The Landings - each with its own fully equipped kitchen and ample living space - are a favourite with families and groups seeking spacious comfort on a luxury St Lucia holiday.

This elegant beachfront property is set right on Rodney Bay - one of St Lucia’s best beaches - and just minutes away from an abundance of vibrant bars and restaurants. A great option for that extended family Christmas getaway.

Family-friendly luxury abounds at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which boasts a dedicated family sunbed area by the kids’ pool, where you can enjoy the comfortable warmth of a Dubai winter. Young and old alike will have the time of their life with complimentary unlimited access to the renowned Wild Wadi Waterpark, whilst the fantastic Sinbad’s kids’ club will entertain children up to 16-years-old, leaving parents free to enjoy the Talise Ottoman Spa. One&Only Le Saint Géran is surrounded by captivating natural beauty and warmed by the Mauritian sun on its own private peninsula. Divers delight in the teeming reefs, whilst golfers can enjoy Indian Ocean views when hitting a round on the resort’s Gary Player designed 9-hole course. Dining here is a sumptuous experience, a real highlight being the mouth-watering tasting menu offered at the beautiful Indian Pavilion on the water’s edge.

Whether you want to relax in the beating sun, or get active, One&Only Reethi Rah has everything you need.

Indulge yourself at the extensive One&Only Spa, or work out in the Technogym® Fitness Centre; the choice is yours. With temperatures in the high twenties, you’ll want to cool down come evening time. Why not enjoy a refreshing cocktail whilst listening to live music in the chic setting of Rah Bar?

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

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

The Landings, St Lucia 40% early booking discount 7 nights half board from £1,725 per person sharing a One Bedroom Villa Suite Marina View Saving up to £875 per person

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai 30% early booking discount plus receive complimentary half board 5 nights half board from £1,505 per person sharing a Deluxe Double Arabian Sea View Room Saving up to £460 per person

£1,650

One&Only Le Saint Géran

One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius Three free nights plus receive complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £2,415 per person sharing a Junior Suite Saving up to £1,585 per person One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives Two free nights plus receive complimentary half board and transfers 7 nights half board from £3,519 per person sharing a Beach Villa Saving up to £1,650 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

One&Only Reethi Rah The Landings

COMO HOTELS AND RESORTS EXCEPTIONAL RESORTS IN STUNNING LOCATIONS The COMO Hotels and Resorts collection of luxurious properties around the world is a favourite in the ITC portfolio, and we’re therefore delighted to bring you four superb offers to sample their resorts for yourself. These superlative properties all benefit from the high-end, personalised service; simple, stylish designs; five-star fine fare and indulgent spas which the COMO brand is renowned for. Yet each also offers its own individuality, an experience in itself, with unique qualities to match their exclusive setting.

Whether you’re looking for a bright, ocean-view room perfect for two or an 11-bedroom private home with space for the whole gang, the varied accommodation options at Parrot Cay by COMO on its own private island in the Turks & Caicos will create a place for you to revel in your own Caribbean hideaway.

With its enviable position, Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is an ideal base for exploring Florida’s hip coastal city. This sophisticated, art deco designed hotel has a boutique-style feel and dining options to wow even the most discerning of gastronomes.

Maalifushi by COMO in the Maldives is a world of luxurious, barefoot indulgence. Take a sunset dolphin cruise, chill on a castaway island with a sumptuous picnic, snorkel in the turquoise waters surrounding your over-water villa or kick back in the tropical location of your beach villa with direct beach access.

The intimate, private island resort of Cocoa Island by COMO, also in the Maldives, has just 33 overwater villas, giving it a very quiet and personal feel. The health and wellbeing focus at the spa here is well known, with holistic, Asian-inspired treatments for ultimate relaxation.

For an extra special luxury holiday, why not ‘twin’ your COMO experience? You’ll make great savings on a stay at Maalifushi and Cocoa Island with your 60 minute seaplane and speedboat transfers included, while guests who stay at Parrot Cay can enjoy 10% off at Metropolitan Miami Beach; just a 90 minute flight apart. Speak to your Travel Specialist for a personally crafted COMO itinerary.

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

Parrot Cay by COMO

Parrot Cay by COMO, Turks & Caicos Two free nights 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,725 per person sharing a Terrace Room Saving up to £465 per person Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach One free night 5 nights bed & breakfast from £1,279 per person sharing a City Room (excludes transfers) Saving up to £135 per person Cocoa Island by COMO

Metropolitan by COMO

Maalifushi by COMO

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Maalifushi by COMO, Maldives Two free nights plus receive complimentary half board and reduced transfers 7 nights half board from £2,709 per person sharing a Garden Room Saving up to £1,465 per person Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives Two free nights plus receive 10% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,409 per person sharing a Dhoni Suite Saving up to £970 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

Did you know that our extensive portfolio now includes Western & Oriental, Regent Holidays, Rainbow Tours and Villa Select? We’re delighted to welcome these diverse travel businesses into the ITC

Western & Oriental

family…offering you more choice than ever before!

Western & Oriental’s passion is tailor-made travel and personalised service. Its worldwide collection encompasses beach escapes, family holidays, multi-centres, unique experiences and honeymoons. So if it’s the Caribbean and USA; Far East and India; Indian Ocean and Middle East; or the Mediterranean that takes your fancy, our Destination Experts can tailor the perfect holiday. www.westernoriental.com

Regent Holidays

Villa Select

Rainbow Tours

Regent Holidays has been pioneering travel experiences to a wide range of unique and off the beaten track destinations since 1970. From St Petersburg city breaks and group tours of Russia, to Silk Road train journeys and tailormade Burma holidays, the Regent Holidays Specialists travel extensively so that they can offer expert advice to help you plan your alternative holiday.

Founded in 1983, Villa Select is known for its unique and discerning selection of carefully hand-picked villas across Europe, the Caribbean and Thailand. From traditional, rustic countryside retreats to contemporary, centrally-located luxury villas, Villa Select provides a friendly and professional service from the moment you book, right through to the service you receive in-resort.

Pioneers of responsible travel, Rainbow Tours specialises in tailor-made holidays to Africa, Madagascar and Latin America, taking you to world famous sights, as well as hidden corners right at the heart of local cultures. Its welltravelled team arranges safaris, custom-made trips for couples, family holidays, honeymoons and expert-led groups, as well as relaxing beach breaks.

www.regent-holidays.co.uk

www.villaselect.com

www.rainbowtours.co.uk

ROMANTIC ESCAPES LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS FOR TWO Holidays with romance at their heart are a speciality of ours here at ITC Luxury Travel, and we take great care to ensure couples have an experience to remember on one of our bespoke breaks. If you’re struggling for destination inspiration for travel ‘à deux’, take a look at these four superb resorts, and outstanding savings, which we can craft to your exact holiday requirements…

For a grown-up island escape the boutique coral resort of Baros Maldives is an idyllic retreat. With its stunning house reef, home to a spectacular array of underwater life, and a resident marine biologist, fans of snorkelling and scuba diving will have a whale of a time here!

Meanwhile the acclaimed over-water Lighthouse Restaurant is a sublime fine dining experience.

One&Only The Palm is a great all-round Dubai destination for couples; offering an intimate space in which to relax in the day, while being just a complimentary water taxi ride away from the bright lights of the city and the large choice of restaurants at One&Only Royal Mirage in the evening. For a luxurious treat, ask our Concierge team to book you a private pool-side cabana.

Luxury honeymoon or ‘just because’, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is a discerning choice. Set on one of the Indian Ocean island’s very best beaches and boasting an extensive array of watersports, you’ll struggle to steal yourself away from the platinum white shore. Overlooking the ocean, the vast Iridium Spa has tranquil treatments perfect for two.

At Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa in the Maldives couples are spoilt by an array of five-star amenities, including the only 9-hole golf course among the islands, private villas perched in the lush jungle canopy or along the pristine shoreline, as well as experiences perfectly tailored to your bespoke requirements.

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

Baros Maldives

One&Only The Palm

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

Baros, Maldives One free night plus receive 10% early booking discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £1,939 per person sharing a Deluxe Villa Saving up to £235 per person One&Only The Palm, Dubai 30% early booking discount plus receive complimentary half board 5 nights bed & breakfast from £1,429 per person sharing a Palm Manor House Premier Deluxe Saving up to £435 per person

S AV E UP TO 50% Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, Mauritius 50% discount 7 nights half board from £1,955 per person sharing a Junior Suite Saving up to £1,015 per person

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives 25% discount 7 nights bed & breakfast from £2,789 per person sharing a Pool Villa Saving up to £550 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

FOUR SEASONS RESORTS MALDIVES TWO STUNNING RESORTS, ONE LEGENDARY HOTEL GROUP

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Set on a lush island and reminiscent of a traditional Maldivian village, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa feels at once homely and exotic. Your holiday begins with a speedboat transfer lasting just 25-minutes; a real plus in the sprawling isles of the Indian Ocean.

Immaculate and sleek, this stellar resort is a favourite with honeymooners and those in search of luxurious serenity. The outstanding beauty of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve can be taken in whilst exploring the island on complimentary resort bicycles.

Accommodation is elegantly appointed, with many bungalows boasting a private plunge pool. Families will love the Kids for All Seasons club and snorkelling over the teeming coral reef. The Island Spa is another highlight, with its idyllic location on a separate, private island.

Accommodation is chic and utterly luxurious, with wood-clad interiors giving way to stunning beachfront or over-water settings. For complete rejuvenation, ask your Travel Specialist about the wellness programmes available at the Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat.

Two free nights plus receive complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £2,759 per person sharing a Sunset Beach Pavilion with Pool Saving up to £1,555 per person

Two free nights plus receive complimentary half board 7 nights half board from £3,415 per person sharing a Beach Bungalow with Pool Saving up to £1,719 per person

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

BELMOND TRAINS ICONIC TRAVEL IN STYLE AND LUXURY

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Eastern & Oriental Express

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an international symbol of luxury travel, the perfect way to celebrate a landmark anniversary or a special occasion.

From the moment you board, you take a step back in time to the bygone, golden-age of rail travel when a journey was about relishing the experience rather than getting from A to B as quickly as possible.

If you dream of seeing the jewels of Asia in the very finest style, look no further than the Eastern & Oriental Express. This indulgent train offers an unrivalled way to view unspoilt pockets of the continent firsthand, whilst simultaneously experiencing a Champagne lifestyle.

On board you’ll enjoy cocktails, fine dining and attentive service, while your cabin has been designed in a sumptuous manner. Your enthralling route will see you wend your way through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and even into Laos, with the opportunity to disembark and explore too.

The train showcases high levels of service, outstanding cuisine served in stylish dining cars, your own private sleeper cabin and a civilised bar carriage, with resident pianist, where you can meet and chat to like-minded travellers.

Receive 1 free night in a Venice 5* hotel and private water taxi transfers 2 nights from £2,385 per person including 1 night full board on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and 1 night bed & breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Venice with economy flight to Venice and private water taxi transfers.

Saving up to £390 per person

Explore Southeast Asia in style for less 4 nights from £1,965 per person including 2 nights full board on the Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore to Bangkok, overnight hotel stays in both destinations, return economy flights and transfers.

Saving up to £165 per person

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

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY DON’T MISS OUR SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET TOUR!

26 - 30 Dec 2015 Durban

2 - 6 Jan 2016, Cape Town

14 -18 Jan 2016 Johannesburg

22 - 26 Jan 2016 Centurion

We have just a few spaces left on our cricket tour to South Africa this winter and we’d love for you to join us. This superb tour offers a unique opportunity to watch world-class cricket in South Africa and take in all the country has to offer away from the stadiums too; including game drives and wine tasting.

So whether you fancy just the one Test Match, or all four, or even a One-Day International and golf package, our Sports Specialists would be delighted to inspire you.

To request your sports brochures or to find out more call our Sports Travel Specialists on 01244 355 499 or head to www.itcsports.co.uk

A WORLD OF SPORTING LUXURY UPCOMING TOURS TO TEMPT YOU

US Masters 4-10 April, 2016

Monaco Grand Prix 27-30 May, 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.

The Monaco Grand Prix is considered one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world and as well as a sporting spectacle it is one of Europe’s premier social highlights of the year. Next May, ITC Sports Travel is offering a selection of luxury packages, as well as bespoke options, to enjoy the race in fine style.

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 the year’s first champion.

To request your sports brochures or to f ind out more call our Sports Travel Specialists on 01244 355 499 or head to www.itcsports.co.uk

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