Spin and win at Anantara The Palm
Guests staying at the resort and booking through anantara.com, or diners spending a minimum of Dh600 in any of the participating restaurants or at Anantara Spa can spin a virtual wheel and instantly win a prize. Prizes include one of ten tickets to London with Virgin Atlantic or escape to Anantara properties in Thailand, Qatar, Bali and Oman, brunches, theme nights, afternoon tea and spa treatments from July 8 to August 21. 04-5678034.
Ritz’s creative packages
Ritz Carlton properties are offering a complete family experience this summer. At the Ritz at JBR Dubai, children can experience the life of a desert dweller, with activities centered on the themes of land, water and living desert, an educational activity about desert life. The Ritz Bahrain is giving families the chance to go kayaking to a private island when they book a stay in a three-bedroom villa with individual pools for relaxation. Families looking to explore local customs and traditions such as Arabian calligraphy, henna and poetry as well as take a tour of a bespoke Arabian souq, can do this when they book into Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. Call 04-4490831 or visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/middle-east-summer-2016 for more information.
Mandarin Oriental’s sweet opportunity
For 1,350 euros (Dh5,566) per night, explore the Parisian haunts of Thierry Marx, The Mandarin Oriental Paris’ Michelin-starred chef. Guests booking the Paris by Marx can visit some of the twelve artisans and specialist retailers recommended by the chef, while strolling through the city’s streets. Marx’s recommendations include a chocolate maker and sculptor, teahouse, historical kitchen utensils shop, bakery and an art gallery in St-Germain-des-Prés and more. Guests can taste the products from each place, apart from a meal at the signature restaurant, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx. Write to mopar-reservations@mohg.com or call 00331-70987333.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s relaxing package
The Italian hotel’s summer package (starting at 6f40 euros per night in a Park View Prestige Room) includes a daily buffet breakfast at La Terrazza overlooking Lake Como, use of the water limo Ruy for a three-hour tour of the lake, a return ticket for two on a traditional boat to Bellagio, one entry for two at Villa Carlotta and its botanical gardens, an entry for two at Villa del Balbianello, including a guided tour and an entry for two at Villa Melzi gardens. Visitors can also visit a location from the James Bond movie Casino Royale. Call 003903-4442491 or write to reservations@grandhoteltremezzo.com.
Mazagan’s summer treat
The Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco’s pay two, stay three nights summer package includes accommodation and breakfast for two adults and two children under 12, airport transfers from/to Casablanca airport on scheduled shuttle service, access to leisure and wellness activities such as biking, fitness and tennis, and to its three kids’ clubs. The package starts at 2,200 Moroccan dirhams. Call 00212-523388080 or write to reservations@mazaganbeachresort.com for bookings.
Raffles Spa retreat
The Summer Indulgence package (Dh399 per person) at Raffles Spa offers a 60-minute massage followed by their Manolo Blahnik Collection – Fashion Afternoon Tea at the Salon. Or for Dh395, take the spa’s daycation deal that allows customers pool access and dining credit worth Dh150. Until September 30. Call 800-17233537 or write to dubai@raffles.com for bookings.
