Big Fat Hotel Wrap
If the fact that’s it’s not Friday yet is getting you down, looking at these stunning hotel pics should do the trick. However, we take responsibility for no impending doom you may feel not staying in one tonight.
The Berkeley River Lodge End of Season Offer
Set in one of the last true wilderness areas on earth, between Timor Sea sunrises and Berkeley River sunsets, the ultimate Kimberley adventure and refined indulgence awaits.
There’s never been a better time to tick the ultimate luxury wilderness escape off your travel bucket list! Don’t miss your last opportunity to book your stay at The Berkeley River Lodge for the 2018 season by taking advantage of our End Of Season Offer for $999 Per Night (Normally $2850).
Getting to Berkeley is half the adventure as you depart Darwin airport by private plane, leave modern life far behind and relax into the rhythms of nature in your luxurious villa floating atop the coastal dunes.
Your air-conditioned private retreat for two adults features a king-sized bed and open-air ensuite, complete with dual vanities and a free-standing bath tub for bathing in the Kimberley moonlight. Beyond the dramatic glass frontage of the cool interior of your villa, the occasional seating and daybed on your deck beckons you to laze away an afternoon.
Singapore Grand Prix
Much more than a motor race, the Singapore Grand Prix is an extravagant festival, mixing heart-pumping action with a raft of off-track entertainment. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore provides the perfect base from which to enjoy it all and has released an exclusive accommodation package in time for the 14-16 September event.
GRAND PRIX Special Package Inclusions:
- Exclusive GRAND PRIX Formula 1 Special Rates
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Unlimited high-speed WIFI for multiple devices
- Unlimited mobile data & IDD calls to 15 countries with Handy phone
With easy access to the Formula 1 track, The Fullerton Hotel is a five-minute walk to Gate 5 and Gate 6. Located in the heart of the civic, financial and arts districts, the Hotel is also a five-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station.
AccorHotels launches curated luxury from the heart
AccorHotels’ luxury network of brands including Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery by Sofitel and Swissotel have been busy curating bespoke packages, so travellers can experience more of the finest in hotel stays and luxury encounters in over 30 destinations across Australia.
Over 50 experiential luxury hotel packages coined ‘Curated by AccorHotels’ have been tailor-made and introduced for those seeking gourmet, arts and culture or health and wellness pleasures.
From a one night getaway to leisurely escape of up to 5 nights, the luxury packages have been crafted by the individual hotels from the heart with savings of up to 50 per cent.
Transport yourself to the French Riviera in Queensland’s exclusive holiday spot at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort. Create moments of abandon and decadence with a half day Cote Piscine poolside cabana experience for two with personalised butler service, a 40 minute aqua therapy soak and 60 minute massage for two, breakfast, valet parking and two nights’ accommodation priced from $858.
Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains celebrates 30 years with the opening of Ubika Day Spa
Coinciding with the resort’s 30 birthday celebrations, Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains has officially opened its highly anticipated Ubika Day Spa, making it one of the largest, purpose-built day spa facilities in Australia.
Officially opened by hotel owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz alongside his son, Dane, Trish Doyle, State MP for Blue Mountains, Scott O’Neile and Leigh Salas from Fairmont Resort, Simon McGrath, COO AccorHotels Pacific and Michael Issenberg, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels Asia Pacific, the grand, two-storey Ubika Day Spa & Wellness Retreat boasts 16 treatment rooms – each with its own shower, and four couples rooms including one deluxe couples room with private spa bath.
The day spa also features a Vichy Shower room, a Zen room to relax pre and post treatment in front of a fireplace, a yoga room, gymnasium and beauty salon.
Surrounded by natural beauty, the building has been designed to tie in with the surrounding World Heritage Listed site, with sandstone walkways, blackbutt detailing, water features, fishponds and an autumnal colour theme featured throughout.
New regional victorian estate launches 4.5 Star accommodation
Marnong Estate, a new four-star winery estate located on the fringe of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, has released discounted opening rates for its luxury homestead accommodation starting from only $295.00 per night.
Complete with a winery, restaurant and an event space to host 250 guests overlooking the Macedon Ranges – The Homestead Accommodation is only $295.00 per night including continental breakfast (Sunday – Thursday) and $395.00 per night including breakfast (Friday – Saturday) available from August 1, 2018 – 31 December 2018.
Located only 15 minutes from Tullamarine Airport, guests can be one of the first to stay and experience Melbourne’s newest four-star estate with this incredible offer.
Marnong Estate is set to be a world-class tourism facility like no other in regional Australia and over time the Estate will offer Day Spa, brewery and farmers market.
Situated on 1,100 acres, Marnong Estate will offer size and scope that is not found in any other hospitality and leisure destinations in regional Victoria making it Melbourne’s one-stop resort destination for local, interstate and international visitors.
Eat, Play, Stay: How to spend a fabulous 48 hours at The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Home to two hotels, grand historic buildings and a raft of fabulous restaurants, bars and retail, Singapore’s historical and cultural Fullerton Heritage precinct boasts an enticing mix of cultural and contemporary activities – perfect for Australian travellers as a fun-filled 48-hour stopover, or as a destination in its own right.
Enjoying a glorious waterfront location, The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel are the jewels in the crown of The Fullerton Heritage precinct. Comprising a combination of stunning colonial style and cutting-edge architecture, this one-of-a-kind development pays homage to a bygone era whilst injecting a modern energy into a stylish pocket of cosmopolitan Singapore, ideally situated right alongside the city’s lively CBD.
Plan your stay early and take advantage of The Fullerton Hotel’s advance purchase special. Enjoy up to 20 per cent off the best available rate when bookings are made 90 days or more in advance. Benefits include buffet breakfast for two, internet access, Fullerton Merlion cocktail upon arrival, and complimentary shuttle service and heritage tours. Guests can also indulge in an exclusive spa offer for in-house guests only.
Pet-friendly accommodations in time for National Dog Day at Galleria Park Hotel
With National Dog Day just around the corner on August 26th, Galleria Park Hotel—a Joie de Vivre property, located in SF where Union Square and the Financial District meet—is proudly offering pet-friendly accommodations for every dog-loving traveller or San Franciscan seeking a pup-friendly staycation. It’s a perfect place for a weekend getaway—alone or with your beloved pooch.
For $75 per stay, Galleria Park Hotel welcomes a maximum of two pets per room (dogs and cats only), including the following accommodations for furry companions:
- Doggie Bed, Water & Food Bowls
- Beastro Bones (organic, gluten-free cookie)
- Let’s Pawty Package (with an individually-wrapped organic Pawty Treat Bag)
For the more active pup, Galleria Park Hotel also has a pet-friendly outdoor park terrace on the 3rd floor—an urban oasis surrounded by the beautiful SF sky line, this outdoor destination is perfect for a recluse from the hustle and bustle of the city, while still being in the center of it all—and a great spot to toss the bone to your dog after an exciting day.
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