Spring escapes
HOTEL CIPRIANI, VENICE
Absolutely the place to stay in glorious Venice, the Cipriani sits on an island a few minutes by boat from St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the heart of this fabulous city. Needless to say, it’s the chosen hotel of celebrities and royalty. It’s the perfect choice for a special celebration. For extra impact, couple it with a trip on the OrientExpress. Kirker Holidays offers a threenight break at the Cipriani from £1,896 per person, including room with breakfast, flights, private water-taxi transfers, entrance to the Doge’s Palace, Guggenheim or Accademia and the services of the Kirker concierge.
Special offer: stay four nights for the price of three, saving £398 per person, between 17 March and 30 April or the period between 12 October to 8 November.
020-7593 1899, www.kirkerholidays.com
LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH
La Mamounia is a Marrakech institution. Set in 17 acres of glorious gardens, a veminute walk from the main square, this hotel takes you back to a more elegant era, Dazzling hotels for a sensational spring escape – if you win the Lottery to the days when Winston Churchill was a regular guest.
The grande dame of Marrakech hotels, it’s opulent and Moorish. The palm anked swimming pool is a heavenly place to spend the day when you need a sit down after souk shopping. Bedrooms are sumptuous, two of the four restaurants have Michelin stars, and the spa is wonderful. A threenight stay at La Mamounia with Lawrence of Morocco costs from £1,222 per person (for two sharing) including ights from London, breakfast and transfers.
01672-500555, www.lawrenceofmorocco.com
COPACABANA PALACE, RIO DE JANEIRO
Positioned beside Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, the iconic Copacabana Palace was built in the early 1920s by Octávio Guinle, a wellknown hotelier of the day, this Art Deco landmark has undergone a substantial refurbishment and a new PanAsian restaurant fronted by Ken Hom is opening soon. The hotel’s starstudded list of former guests includes Orson Welles, Gene Kelly, Errol Flynn, Brigitte Bardot and Princess Diana.
Kuoni is offering an ovenight package from £1,911 per person, including a Superior City View room with breakfast, ights with British Airways from Heathrow and private transfers in the resort.
01306-747008, www.kuoni.co.uk and quote code KU0963
Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS
Located just steps from the ChampsElysées, with private terraces offering views over Paris, this hotel is housed in an eightstorey landmark built in 1928, with 244 luxurious guest rooms, the Michelinstarred Le Cinq restaurant and charm galore.
With that pedigree, and thanks to its location close to designer shopping, the best restaurants, cafes and museums, it isn’t cheap.
Expedia is offering rooms in February from £750plus per night, but that is for two and you can save on travel by taking advantage of lowcost flights and Eurostar deals.
www.expedia.co.uk
REID’S PALACE, MADEIRA
Surrounded by subtropical gardens and facing the Atlantic, Reid’s Hotel, Funchal, in flower-filled Madeira is a luxury hotel that’s not mind-blowingly expensive, which means you can go for a week, rather than a few days. Afternoon tea taken on the tea terrace is a must, and make time for a treatment or three in the gorgeous spa, featuring worldclass spa brands such as La Prairie, Aromatherapy Associates, LaStone and Ytsara.
Sunvil Discovery offers a sevennight stay at Reid’s Palace from £1,445 per person, including return ights from London, transfers and bedandbreakfast accommodation.
020-8568 4499, www.sunvil.co.uk
Contact Wendy at wendy.gomersall@lady.co.uk
ONE TO DIGEST Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire, offers two-day nutrition retreats, from £695 per person, at its new Wellbeing House. For example, Mindful Eating (23 to 24 June), helps you learn the importance of good nutrition, support weight loss and settle digestive issues. 01225-742777, www.lucknampark.co.uk
PAINT THE TOWN Authentic Adventures offers a seven-night painting holiday staying near Lecce, Italy, with no single supplement, departing on 24 May, from £1,499 per person, excluding flights. 01453-823328, www.authenticadventures.co.uk
TASTER TOURS Cellar Tours has launched three trips for 2014: a luxury short break in Champagne; Food & Wine Tour of Lyon; and a private Fish Lovers Tour of Ireland. www.cellartours.com
Absolutely the place to stay in glorious Venice, the Cipriani sits on an island a few minutes by boat from St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the heart of this fabulous city. Needless to say, it’s the chosen hotel of celebrities and royalty. It’s the perfect choice for a special celebration. For extra impact, couple it with a trip on the OrientExpress. Kirker Holidays offers a threenight break at the Cipriani from £1,896 per person, including room with breakfast, flights, private water-taxi transfers, entrance to the Doge’s Palace, Guggenheim or Accademia and the services of the Kirker concierge.
Special offer: stay four nights for the price of three, saving £398 per person, between 17 March and 30 April or the period between 12 October to 8 November.
020-7593 1899, www.kirkerholidays.com
LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH
La Mamounia is a Marrakech institution. Set in 17 acres of glorious gardens, a veminute walk from the main square, this hotel takes you back to a more elegant era, Dazzling hotels for a sensational spring escape – if you win the Lottery to the days when Winston Churchill was a regular guest.
The grande dame of Marrakech hotels, it’s opulent and Moorish. The palm anked swimming pool is a heavenly place to spend the day when you need a sit down after souk shopping. Bedrooms are sumptuous, two of the four restaurants have Michelin stars, and the spa is wonderful. A threenight stay at La Mamounia with Lawrence of Morocco costs from £1,222 per person (for two sharing) including ights from London, breakfast and transfers.
01672-500555, www.lawrenceofmorocco.com
COPACABANA PALACE, RIO DE JANEIRO
Positioned beside Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, the iconic Copacabana Palace was built in the early 1920s by Octávio Guinle, a wellknown hotelier of the day, this Art Deco landmark has undergone a substantial refurbishment and a new PanAsian restaurant fronted by Ken Hom is opening soon. The hotel’s starstudded list of former guests includes Orson Welles, Gene Kelly, Errol Flynn, Brigitte Bardot and Princess Diana.
Kuoni is offering an ovenight package from £1,911 per person, including a Superior City View room with breakfast, ights with British Airways from Heathrow and private transfers in the resort.
01306-747008, www.kuoni.co.uk and quote code KU0963
Copacabana Palace, Rio de JaneiroFOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS
Located just steps from the ChampsElysées, with private terraces offering views over Paris, this hotel is housed in an eightstorey landmark built in 1928, with 244 luxurious guest rooms, the Michelinstarred Le Cinq restaurant and charm galore.
With that pedigree, and thanks to its location close to designer shopping, the best restaurants, cafes and museums, it isn’t cheap.
Expedia is offering rooms in February from £750plus per night, but that is for two and you can save on travel by taking advantage of lowcost flights and Eurostar deals.
www.expedia.co.uk
REID’S PALACE, MADEIRA
Surrounded by subtropical gardens and facing the Atlantic, Reid’s Hotel, Funchal, in flower-filled Madeira is a luxury hotel that’s not mind-blowingly expensive, which means you can go for a week, rather than a few days. Afternoon tea taken on the tea terrace is a must, and make time for a treatment or three in the gorgeous spa, featuring worldclass spa brands such as La Prairie, Aromatherapy Associates, LaStone and Ytsara.
Sunvil Discovery offers a sevennight stay at Reid’s Palace from £1,445 per person, including return ights from London, transfers and bedandbreakfast accommodation.
020-8568 4499, www.sunvil.co.uk
Contact Wendy at wendy.gomersall@lady.co.uk
ONE TO DIGEST Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire, offers two-day nutrition retreats, from £695 per person, at its new Wellbeing House. For example, Mindful Eating (23 to 24 June), helps you learn the importance of good nutrition, support weight loss and settle digestive issues. 01225-742777, www.lucknampark.co.uk
PAINT THE TOWN Authentic Adventures offers a seven-night painting holiday staying near Lecce, Italy, with no single supplement, departing on 24 May, from £1,499 per person, excluding flights. 01453-823328, www.authenticadventures.co.uk
TASTER TOURS Cellar Tours has launched three trips for 2014: a luxury short break in Champagne; Food & Wine Tour of Lyon; and a private Fish Lovers Tour of Ireland. www.cellartours.com