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Archives for May 2013

Are you in need of inspiration for your next travel adventure?  Do you fancy rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood’s finest?  Then check out our Top 15 holiday hot spots for the rich and famous:

# 1 Los Cabos, Mexico
This Mexican resort area is pristine and chock full of celebrity sightings. Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, LeAnn Rimes and others like to come here to relax.

# 2 St. Barths
This Caribbean island is no stranger to stars. Tom Hanks and Mick Jagger are among the frequent guests here.

Take a look at the fabulous hotels we recommend in St Barths
Take a look at the AMAZING DEALS we have to St Barths 

# 3 Aruba, Dutch Antilles
In the southern part of the Caribbean Sea, you might bump into Missy Elliot or Jordin Sparks.

# 4 Ibiza, Spain
Feeling more in a party mood, then come down to Ibiza. People have fun all day every day. You might see Leo DiCaprio, Kylie Minogue, P-Diddy or maybe some European celebs.

Take a look at the fabulous properties we recommend in Ibiza
Take a look at the AMAZING DEALS we have to Ibiza

# 5 Aspen, Colorado
Hit the slopes in style, without having to go too far away. Perhaps seeing Mariah Carey, Mischa Barton, Jerry Seinfeld or the Beckhams would be incentive to learn to snowboard.

Take a look at the properties we recommend in Aspen

# 6 Turtle Island, Fiji
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, then this is the place. With exclusivity come celebrities. Only 28 guests are allowed on the island at a time.

Take a look at the cruises we offer that visit Fiji

#7 The Hamptons, USA
With plenty of wealthy stars and celebrities owning prime real estate here, The Hamptons is the spot to be, especially during summer months. Try to spot Billy Joel, Martha Stewart, Steven Spielberg or Jerry Seinfeld.

# 8 Wakaya, Fiji
Want a secluded private island with a high chance of seeing Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe or Keith Richards. This would be the spot!

# 9 Dominican Republic
Wanna be a Kardashian, then go where they go. They recently shot some scenes at the Dominican Republic. If they liked it enough they will probably be going back.

Take a look at the properties we recommend in the Dominican Republic
Take a look at our AMAZING Deals to the Dominican republic

# 10 St. Lucia – Jade Mountain at Anse Chastnet
Perhaps you glanced at this resort in the finale of the US hot series ‘The Bachelor’. The story doesn’t end there. The resort’s helipad is often used by stars like the Olsen twins, Amy Winehouse and others.

Take a closer look at the gorgeous JADE MOUNTAIN 

# 11 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Forget the beaches and head for the slopes. No better place than Switzerland. Don’t be surprised to see George Clooney enjoying the fresh powder.

Check out one of our favourite chalets in St Moritz

# 12 Lake Como, Italy
Wanting to try a new country? Then try Italy, and Lake Como in particular. Avril Lavigne, George Clooney and other stars enjoy taking a swim in these waters.

Just a sample of some of our favourite Lake Como hotels

# 13 Bora Bora
Any place worth repeating in its name is a must see, more than once. Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone and Nicole Kidman sure fit this theory by frequenting this place.

# 14 Maui, Hawaii
Want something affordable where stars might be seen (and we are not talking about the sky). Try Maui, where there is always a chance for stargazing and if not at least you get a good trip. You might find yourself bumping into Gerard Butler or Britney Spears.

Some fantastic cruises stop at many of the Hawaiian islands

# 15 Mallorca, Spain
Want some culture and not just the beaches? Then visit Mallorca and try to find Michael Douglas or Catherine Zeta Jones who have a home there.

So many beautiful properties to stay in, in Mallorca – here are a few
And some fantastic deals too

 

At Haslemere Travel we book holidays to all destinations, including the UK and for all price ranges, so you don’t have to have a celebrity budget to talk to us about your next holiday adventure.

 

Call us on 01428 658777 to find out more…..

 

Terry has recently returned from Mauritius, where he was able to catch up with some of our favourite hotels, check out the newly renovated ones and bring back all the latest news from the beautiful Indian Ocean isle.  Please call him on 01428 658777 or email [email protected] to find out more…

Terry flew with Emirates via Dubai with a short lay over.  The route via Dubai does give the perfect opportunity to not only break up the journey, but also to extend you holiday by a few nights and experience this continually growing Emirate.

Terry’s first stop was at HERITAGE LE TELFAIR, located in the south of Island and with a mountain backdrop of the Domaine de Bel Ombre – the Frederica Nature Park is close by.  The accommodations are housed in villas dotted around tropical gardens and the atmosphere and décor is very ‘Colonial’.  Children under 12 can stay free of charge if staying in their parent’s room and at the adjoining Heritage Golf Club, golf is complimentary for guests.

THE ST REGIS RESORT is located close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne Mountain and only opened officially in March 2013.  The hotel feels like a residence rather than a ‘hotel’, with many dining options (one of which has a Michelin star chef).  The rooms are spacious and scattered around the grounds as well as having luxury suites in the main house. Fantastic facilities for children and teens.

Save £1,600 per Couple at St Regis
7 Nights for the price of 4 at St Regis 

LUX Le Morne is still on the southwest coast beneath the Morne Mountain. The décor of LUX Le Morne is colourful and bright décor with lots of wood, wrought iron and natural materials.  Lots of activities for adults and children.  It is possible to upgrade to an all-inclusive package here.

SUGAR BEACH is situated on the west coast of the island and was last refurbished in 2008. Vast spacious grounds, with plenty of grass areas leading onto the beach.  Excellent choice for families as it offers ‘Family Units’. The resort has a quieter area – South Village and has great dining options.  Plenty of activities for all including unlimited water-skiing and windsurfing. PADI open-water courses. Horse riding and mountain biking.

The MARTIM is in the northwest on a 25-hectare private estate known as Balaclava.  The capital, Port Louis is approx. a 20-minute drive away. A great location with the Marine Park in front of the hotel and the Nature reserve behind.

FREE Night OFFER At The Maritim

PARADISE COVE is a delightful boutique option with 67 rooms. An Indian concept with the styling of rooms using silks and vibrant colours. Small beach, which leads out towards a creek and all rooms’ here face towards the ocean. This is the perfect hotel if you wish to be near Grand Baie.

 LUX GRAND GAUBE is currently undergoing a soft refurbishment that will be complete in October 2013.  Well located and with easy access to Grand Baie on the north east coast. Crescent shaped bay and peninsular (windy on one side). Numerous water sports activities including submarine safaris, catamarans. Also there is a small seaplane for hire.

 VERANDA PAUL & VIRGINIE is on the north west coast. This is a boutique option with only 81 rooms.  It has a small beach and accommodation blocks offer thatched roofs, stonewalls and natural woods. A good choice for those looking for a more casual property and good value for money.

On the east coast is CONSTANCE BELLE MARE PLAGE, which is very popular with families, couples and golfers, as the 18-hole course is just opposite the hotel.  Whilst the belief that ‘West is best’ when it comes to the location of hotels on the islands (because of high winds and choppy waters), the Belle Mare Plage has a fabulous beach and this did not appear to be an issue.

Family OFFER at Constance Belle Mare Plage

The CONSTANCE LE PRINCE MAURICE was un-questionably Terry’s favourite hotel. Approximately a 10-minute drive from sister property Belle Mare Plage, so easy access for golfers. There is also a complimentary Shuttle bus that runs between the hotels. A discreet oasis offering the very highest impeccable service. A peaceful option offering luxurious rooms and one to be considered and one of only 17 hotels in the world to be awarded the highest honour by Relais & Chateaux.

Constance Belle Mar Plage & Le Prince Maurice Twin Centre Honeymoon OFFER
Summer OFFER at Le Prince Maurice

 FOUR SEASONS RESORT AT ANAHITA is surrounded by a private sanctuary and covers a vast estate. All 123 Villas are very private with plenty of vegetation in-between properties, so always a sense of privacy. All the usual water sports and an ‘Ernie Els’ golf course – complimentary for guests. Excellent kids clubs for 4-9years and teenagers 10+years centre.

LE TOUESSROK (on the east) has 200 rooms spread directly along the beach and also on Frangipani Island reached by a short bridge. On Frangipani Island the pool is a quiet area and only for adults. Guests staying at Le Touessrok have the option of visiting Ile aux Cerfs for a picnic and options for water sports or the private retreat Ilot Mangenie – where guests can spend the day.  Both Islands a short boat ride away and directly to and from the Le Touessrok. Golf (Bernhard Langer course) available on Ile aux Chefs. A good selection of restaurants and bars.

Complimentary Room Upgrade at Le Touessrok

PRESKIL BEACH RESORT is only a 15-minute drive from the airport.  Set in 3.5 hectares on a secluded peninsula – one side a lagoon and the other a beach. The I’lle aux Aigrettes, a unique bird sanctuary, is close by. A good 3.5 star option for those on a budget.

The roads in Mauritius are generally of a good standard, but a new motorway is being constructed to by-pass Port Louis – congestion at peak times can currently cause long delays.

So what else can you do in Mauritius?

  • Sunset Cruises
  • Helicopter tours
  • Day trips to Reunion or Rodrigues Islands
  • Flora and Fauna tours
  • ZIP wiring options
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Submarine tours
  • Underwater helmet walking tours
  • Shopping in Port Louis or Grand Baie
  • Visit to La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes – home to 2000 Nile crocodiles
  • Wildlife Sanctuary to view rare pink pigeon, breeding programme for Tortoises
  • Safari Subscooters
  • Garden tours
  • Visit the Seven Coloured Earths, the Chamarel Falls and the Black River Gorges National Park.

For further details on these hotels in Mauritius or any of the other wonderful properties on the island, please call Terry on 01428 658 777

Haslemere Travel is delighted to be working in partnership with Falcona Private Jets, who provide tailor-made luxury private jet travel for discerning travellers.

Whether it’s for business or pleasure a private jet can get you to your destination in true VIP style and comfort.

Private jet charter puts you in charge of your itinerary. With flexible departure and arrival times, a wider choice of aircraft and more destination airports there will be no more 3-hour check-ins, delays, crowded terminals or lost luggage.

Whilst taking a private jet does not compare with the price of a standard package holiday, Haslemere Travel has put together some examples of how accessible this elite form of travel can be with the exclusive partnership between Haslemere Travel and Falcona Private Jets.

 

Special Occasion short break in Venice

  • Citation Mustang private jet (seats 4 people) from Farnborough to Venice (one-way)
  • Flying time 2 hrs 25 minutes
  • 4 nights at The Londra Palace Venice in a deluxe double lagoon view room
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Private Transfers
  • Return journey on the Venice Simplon Orient Express to London, in a double cabin (2 days and 1 night).
  • From £5,399 per person (based on 4 people travelling)

 

Golf Break in le Touquet

  • King Air 200 private jet (seats 8 people) – flying time 41 minutes OR
  • Citation Excel (seats 8 people) – flying time 33 minutes
  • Farnborough to Le Touquet return
  • 3 nights at The Westminster Hotel in a twin share room
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Three rounds of golf
  • 18 holes at La Mer (day 1 & 3)
  • 18 holes at La Foret (day 2)
  • Airport and golf course transfers
  • From £1,799 per person (based on 8 people travelling)

 

Long Weekend in New York

  • Legacy 650 private jet (seats 13 people)
  • Flying time 6 hrs 45 mins
  • 3 nights at The Trump Soho Hotel, New York in a superior double king room
  • Room only
  • Private airport transfers
  • From £8,900 per person (based on 13 people travelling)

 

All of these packages are suggestions and we can happily tailor-make any private jet itinerary of your choice.

For further details and to discuss private jets with one of our travel experts, please call us on 01428 658777.

Haslemere Travel’s managing director, Gemma, was recently invited with her family to sample the new ‘Premier All-Inclusive’ program at the award-winning InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, near Paphos in Cyprus.

The hotel prides itself on its family facilities for all ages, so who better to ask about the trip than Gemma’s 5-year-old daughter Aurelia.  Well if anyone is going to be honest, its the kids!

HT:  So Aurelia, how did you get to Cyprus?
AA:  We flew from Gatwick in the afternoon, with Agean Airlines.  It was a small sized plane, not as big as the ones you fly on to Dubai but they did show a movie, but not a Disney one.  I enjoyed the meal they served me – it was chicken and rice.

HT: And what time of year did you go?
AA:  It was April, during my Easter holiday break.

HT: Was it a long way from the airport to the hotel?
AA: We arrived when it was dark (into Larnaca), so I fell asleep on the transfer.  I think it was about an hour, but Mummy says another airport is closer (Paphos – 15 minutes).

HT:  What did you think when you arrived at the hotel?
AA: I loved our room!  It had a bedroom, a living room with a big bed laid up for me and a huge bathroom.  There was a plate of marshmallows and cookies left out for me, with a really yummy fruit cocktail.

HT: So you enjoyed the snacks in your room – was the rest of the food tasty?
AA:  YES! At breakfast there was every type of food you could imagine, from fruit to bacon, eggs, yogurt and my favourite chocolate croissants! All of the restaurants had a children’s menu with chicken pieces, fish, chips, pizza and pasta – if you didn’t want to eat from the grown-up menu.  I also enjoyed the fruit cocktails at the bar and the Slush Puppies!

HT:  I understand the hotel has a kids club, did you get to go?
AA:  The Kids Club is called the ‘Pirates Village’ and it was amazing.  I met lots of friends there and we played outside on the swings and slide, then inside with the dollies.  They had a swimming pool and slides at the kids club and also their own football pitch and really large pirates ship activity centre.  I made some crafts when I was there which I took home and also had a coloured hair wrap put in my hair.  For the older children there was a teen club and in the evening you can put on a show as they have a stage.

HT: Wow, that sounds great! Did you go every day to the club
AA: Not every day, but quite a few days as I really enjoyed it.

HT: Was it the best Kids Club you have been to?
AA: I think it was as good as some of the others I have been to, as it had every type of indoor and outdoor toy you can play with and there were lots of children to make friends with.

HT: I understand you like swimming, was the hotel on the beach or did it have a pool?
AA: The hotel had a huge swimming pool, which I really enjoyed playing in.  There was a beach, but we had to get a little bus to it.  When we got there, it was a mix of sand and pebbles, but I took lots of Moshi Monsters and enjoyed making homes for them in the sand.  There was a beach club at the beach and we had a really delicious lunch there, I even had a Cyprus Calipo lolly and a Slush Puppy!

HT: It sounds like you had a really fantastic holiday?  Out of 10, how many would you give this holiday?
AA:  I would give it an 8!!  The people were very friendly, I liked all the food, the sun was hot and our room was lovely.

HT:  Would you recommend this hotel to your friends?
AA:  YES!  As long as I can go back with them.

 For full details on the resort please see our dedicated page on Aphrodite Hills

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On Wednesday 1st May, eight deserving young people, aged from 7 to 17 years old and from all areas of Surrey, were rewarded at the inaugural Surrey Young Superstars 2013 awards, at Guildford’s venue GLive.  They all received their trophies and certificates from top comedian Rob Brydon at this special awards ceremony.
The event was attended by Andrew and Di Brownrigg, chairman and founders of Haslemere Travel; managing director Gemma Antrobus; the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Sally Varah; High Sheriff of Surrey, Dr Helen Bowcock and the mayors of Guildford, Waverley and Godalming as well as the winners’ families and friends.

Haslemere Travel and joint organisers top Surrey law firm TWM Solicitors LLP launched the Surrey Young Superstars Awards 2013 to spotlight the many achievements of young people in the county of Surrey, as well as raise awareness of the Surrey Air Ambulance charity (which both companies support as corporate sponsors).

 

The award categories and their winners are:

Group Fundraising – Madeline Castrey, Matilda Castrey & Emily Burrill (Charisma)

 

Caring Superstar – Lucas Coxall

 

Individual Fundraising Superstar (12 years and over) – William Baker

 

Fundraising Superstar (11 years and under) – Lottie Wood

 

Business Superstar (sponsored by SATRO) – Dilesh Solanki

 

Volunteering Superstar – Tingda Hong

 

The individual winner of the top award, Superstar of the Year, was William Baker, who will receive a fabulous family weekend holiday prize, courtesy of luxury hotel Soar Mill Cove in Devon, in association with Haslemere Travel.

“We wanted these awards to be a wonderful showcase for young people in Surrey, to demonstrate their ambition and community spirit, and to honour them for their unsung bravery and hard work,” said Gemma Antrobus, managing director of Haslemere Travel. “The judges were hugely impressed by the entries we received and send many congratulations to all our worthy winners.”

 

For further details of Surrey Young Superstars 2014 and entry criteria, please click

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