Resort

A stay at the Bond villain lair-style hotel Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa at the ‘end of the world’

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I landed in Ushuaia – the Patagonian port town nicknamed the ‘end of the world’ – and from the small airport, I taxied to my hotel. It was around 7am and as the morning fog cleared, my home for the next three days suddenly came into view.  Perched on a hill with a snow-crested peak … Read more

Book early (or late) and pick a resort in Bulgaria! How a week’s skiing can cost less than £500 

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There are three things that put people off ski holidays: fear of physical pain, fear of not being very good . . . and fear of seeing their bank balance melt like snow in the Sahara. The first two apply to those who have never tried skiing, but the third is universal and not irrational. … Read more

The French ski resort they said could never work… 60 years later La Rosière is thriving

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They said this French ski resort could never work… but 60 years later La Rosière is thriving (and the pistes never get crowded!) During the Sixties La Rosière’s first ski-lift, called the Poletta drag, opened  Since then, the French resort town on the Italian border has continued to grow And with a 1,900-room Club Med … Read more

Travel: Skipping along the boardwalk at the new Faarufushi Resort, Maldives

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I have never been disappointed by anything at the end of a pier. The hollow tap of each step and the flashes of light reflecting off the water below, signal a treat to come. A longstanding love affair, the seed of which was sown during a childhood spent in Brighton, the iconic Pier entrance always … Read more

Families on all-inclusive holidays spend MORE than those who go B&B in the same resort

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All-inclusive holidays are commonly perceived to be bargains – but research has revealed that families on them may end up spending up to 85 per cent more than those on bed and breakfast deals in the same resort, new research has found. This is because over four in five pay out for extras averaging over … Read more

The world’s most expensive resort is now open: Inside Banwa Private Island

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The world’s most expensive resort is open for business – and as you might expect, it’s jaw-dropping. But so it should be for $100,000 (£76,800) a night. It’s called Banwa Private Island, and while the price tag is eye-wateringly hefty it does secure guests the entire island. The world’s most expensive resort is open for … Read more

Portugal has right resort for four under-eights, holiday guru advises

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Where can you keep four children, quiet? How can you get a free six-day visa for China? And what to do in Jamaica? The holiday guru unravels traveller conundrums Marthinhal Quintal Family Resort in Portugal has something for everyone China offers 144-hour free transit visas to UK passengers arriving by sea or air  Montego Bay … Read more