This Eid, head to Nepal and stay at Dwarika's
Until September 15, Dwarika's Hotel, a Kathmandu institution, is offering three- and five-night packages at its luxurious and historic property. The three-night package, Kathmandu Charm, costs US$707 (Dh2,592) for two people sharing a double room. The price includes an airport pickup, three nights accommodation with breakfast, one Himalayan massage per person, a six-course dinner for two at Krishnarpan, the hotel's speciality Nepali restaurant, Wi-Fi and taxes. The five-night package, Spirited Sojourn, costs $1,093 (Dh4,015) for two people and includes all of the above with five nights' accommodation, daily yoga classes and lunch or dinner at one of the hotel's other restaurants. For more information and to book visit www.dwarikas.com or call 00 977 1 447 9488.
Ramadan retreat or Eid indulgence in Dubai
Closer to home, take the family to the Ritz-Carlton DIFC this month. Families who book one night in a deluxe room will get a 50 per cent saving on a second room, either on the same night, or on the following night. The hotel is also offering a complimentary late check-out until 6pm and a 20 per cent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased in the restaurants. Prices from Dh1,152 per room including taxes for the first night. During Eid, make it an indulgent city break and get three nights' accommodation in a double room, daily breakfast, one complimentary dinner for two, one massage and one facial, plus a late check out until 6pm on the final day, from Dh1,710 per room per night including taxes. For more information visit www.ritzcarlton.com/dubaiifc or call 04 372 2555.
BA reduces prices to Europe and the US
After an expensive start to the summer for flights, British Airways has reduced fares to Europe, the United States and Canada for UAE residents. Discounted fares are available across all cabins for flights booked by August 11 for travel before December 31 this year. Fares to London start from Dh2,840 and flights to Canada start at Dh4,660 return. Visit www.ba.com for full offer details and to book.
A golf and spa holiday in Scotland
Golfers who also like to relax - or treat their wives - can take advantage of a range of special offers currently available at Gleneagles, one of the world's finest golf resorts, this summer. One night's accommodation with breakfast, full use of the club's facilities and one 80-minute spa treatment at the in-house Espa spa costs from £235 (Dh1,354) per person per night including taxes. Visit www.gleneagles.com or call 00 44 176 466 2231.
A new standard for Auckland, New Zealand
UAE travellers visiting New Zealand can now stay at the new Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. The hotel enjoys a waterfront location and boasts a luxury day spa in which to recover from jet lag. Visit www.sofitel.com to find out more.
