CRANS-MONTANA
With its pleasant weather, luxurious accommodation and status as the shopping capital of the Swiss Alps, Crans-Montana is hoping to continue attracting individual and family travellers from the Middle East this season. A new range of pay less, stay more for GCC travellers is being promoted by Insights Middle East in the UAE.
Travellers staying three nights or more can avail of complimentary bonus nights at one of 16 different hotels in the region. Starting at $200 (about Dh734.5) per night, accommodation options include luxury, first-class, comfort hotels and lodges. The packages are valid until September 15 and can be booked at www.crans-montana.ch
ABU DHABI
After the quiet solemnity of Ramadan, unleash your inner thrill seeker next door in Abu Dhabi. The Yas Island Rotana has two different packages on offer over the Eid break at the island’s adventure-filled attractions. Whether floating on a tube, whirling in a tornado or hunting for treasure, the 43 rides and attractions of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi are a great way to enjoy the outdoors midsummer. At Dh900++ for two adults and two children under the age of 12, this package includes buffet breakfast at Choices, two standard tickets to Yas Waterworld, complimentary Wi-Fi access and free stay, dining and theme park entry for children under the age of 12.
A similar package for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park, is also available. Terms and conditions apply. For bookings call
02 656 4000.
BARCELONA
For Arab travellers looking to explore one of Europe’s design capitals, the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona presents its Suite Temptation packages. Those booking into the new suites at the luxurious hotel, in the heart of the city’s commercial centre, can avail of the culinary expertise of a private chef to organise their daily meals with a tailor-made halal menu.
The hotel caters to the needs of Middle Eastern guests with amenities such as prayer mats, qiblah, Arabic-speaking staff, shisha and private personal shopping on request. Packages are available for seven nights until the end of October and include spa credits, daily breakfast and a free night. Book at www.mandarinoriental.com
INDIA
India’s Oberoi Hotels & Resorts promises to help you get the most bang for your buck with summer deals on its Exotic Vacations itineraries. Travellers are able to personalise their holidays across India by choosing from accommodation at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra; The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur; The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas; as well as properties in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.
Priced at Rs18,500 (about Dh1,131) per night plus taxes, the offer is applicable on a minimum of six nights of stay through to September 30. Included are accommodation on a double occupancy basis, daily breakfast and yoga sessions, a free room for two children under 12 (depending on availability), some ground transfers, and spa discounts. Book at reservations@oberoigroup.com
BANGKOK
Shopaholics should head to Bangkok this Eid where the Amari Watergate Hotel is offering a special package for the whole family with special discounts to make for an unforgettable holiday. With a large Muslim population in Thailand, Eid is celebrated with lively street bazaars offering traditional culinary delights throughout the festive period.
The hotel’s Extraordinary Eid package, priced at 8,514++ Thai baht (Dh975++), includes two nights in a deluxe king room and extras such as welcome beverages on arrival and a privilege discount card that can save up to 70 per cent on shopping at the city’s major department stores. Extra nights can be booked at a 10 per cent discount. The offer is valid until August 15. Book at www.amari.com
CAPE TOWN
Travellers to South Africa’s most beautiful city get 25 per cent off if they check into a Marina family suite or two-bedroom Island suite at the One&Only Cape Town before August 30. The suite package includes a pre-arrival personal preference planner, welcome gift and suite turndown service as well as 50 per cent off on all restaurants for children dining under the age of 12.
Cape Town has plenty to offer to families, from whale watching, cable-car rides, hang-gliding and hiking to exhilarating wildlife adventures and shopping. Email reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
LONDON
Dukes Hotel London is giving tourists who book two interconnected rooms a third at the same price this summer. Those booking a suite can also avail of a second free room.
The family-friendly hotel is situated at St James Place. Prices for a deluxe suite with a second room free of charge starts at £950 (about Dh5,972) inclusive of VAT per room per night. Inclusions are full English breakfast, transfers, kids’ concierge and more. Book at www.dukeshotel.com
