Following on from a year which saw the UK’s largest cruise based web site grow to over 32,000 customer cruise reviews, www.cruise.co.uk is looking to extend this success with a new incentive for users of its award winning web site. 2011 saw the introduction of Fodor’s Complete Guide to European Cruises as a promotional guide for reviewers who wrote about their cruise experiences. Following on from the success www.cruise.co.uk is looking to extend the offer by giving users the opportunity to choose an additional two books from the series: Caribbean Ports of Call or European Ports of Call. Both books have a retail value of £13.99 and are a must for anyone looking to make the most of their cruise holiday. The latest version of the Complete Guide to European Cruises will also still be offered as part of the three book option.

Each book contains over 400 pages information for those who are avid cruisers or new to the fastest growing area of travel. Each guide offers everything from planning a cruise through to sections on what to do in the popular ports from museum visits to wine tastings to shopping in local markets, as well as lists of restaurants and attractions. They are the must have accompaniment to any cruise. “The Fodor’s Complete Guide to European Cruises was a resounding success last year we now have over 32,000 people who have left their comments on the site. We know from feedback that our contributors appreciate the gift we give them each year in return for their time and opinions. These two new guides as well as the 2012 edition of the ‘Complete Guide to European Cruises’ will ensure that users continue to keep coming back with new reviews to update and refresh the UK’s most popular cruise web site,” said Seamus Conlon.

“The Fodor’s Guides are an ideal complement for any cruise holiday. Many of our reviewers are independent travellers and appreciate the guides which can help them maximise their time in port. This initiative will only help to strengthen our position as one of the UK’s leading social media sites.”

Voyage Manager Ltd. has partnered with global satellite communications company, Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST Ltd), in order to provide Voyage Manager with access to Iridium as well as other major satellite communication platforms.

With its move into device and location tracking, Voyage Manager has partnered with Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) as its supplier of Iridium based technologies and services. Using Iridium based tracking devices Voyage Manager can provide customers and travellers with GPS tracking in any location in the world, from the middle of the Sahara desert to the remote jungles of Asia and South America. The integration of Iridium based device tracking with the Voyage Manager services enables VM Travel Tracker to automatically track travellers without any user interaction, making VM Travel Tracker the first completely automated travel tracker on the market. VM Locate, Voyage Manager’s device tracking service uses the Iridium based tracking as a key component in its device tracking suite that includes mobile phone tracking and GSM/GPRS based device tracking. About Voyage Manager Ltd.

Voyage Manager is a Cambridge, UK based travel technology company specializing in automated travel tracking, and monitoring solutions. Voyage Manager supplies online services that provide businesses with a flexible, easy to use and cost efficient platform for managing, monitoring and tracking employee travel.

Airport parking specialists, Purple Parking is giving 5 lucky people pairs of tickets for the prestigious German touring car series, DTM on the 18th-20th May. The lucky winners will have guaranteed seated grandstand tickets valid for the whole weekend, as well as exclusive access to the paddock.

The event receives substantial manufacturer participation from Audi and Mercedes and this year, BMW. The speeds of the cars are impressive, averaging 104mph and lapping the Brands Hatch circuit seven seconds faster than a British touring car.

BMW’s line-up includes Andy Priaulx, Martin Tomczyk and Bruno Spengler. Meanwhile, Gary Paffett heads up the Mercedes-Benz squad and Jamie Green is driving for Mercedes. Ralf Schumacher, Damon Hill and BBC F1 commentator David Coulthard will also be attending.

All you have to do to have a chance of winning one of the pairs of tickets is visit www.purpleparking.com and enter your email address – it’s a simple as that! The draws will take place on May 16th and the winner will be announced via email.

Oliver, Inwards, Ecommerce director highlights “The DTM is a great event which I have enjoyed attending over the last few years and we thought we’d share the experience with some of our customers.”

The event runs over the whole weekend, on Friday you can see DTM race roll out and practice, Saturday sees the DTM cars qualifying and the first half of the races including races from Formula 3 and the Euro-Racecar Nascar Touring Series, then on Sunday the final 10 races are held including the DTM race.

Award winning Purple Parking, the UK’s largest airport car parking operator has specialised in airport car parking within the business and leisure travel market for over 25 years. The company offers services at 23 key airport car parks across the UK, including Heathrow Parking. Purple Parking is known for its excellent service and with its consistently competitive prices it is favoured by many customers travelling from the UK.

From watching tigers in the wild, to the iconic Taj Mahal, India is one of the most exciting and rewarding travel destinations in the world.  From the exhilarating pace of life in its colourful and vibrant cities, to exquisite temples and superb scenery, few visitors ever leave disappointed.  But for many visitors, the biggest problem is where to start planning their tours to India.  The experts at Cox & Kings have travelled extensively throughout this diverse country and have the following recommendations for travellers thinking about planning a trip to India:

Tigers in the wild:
To experience the wildlife of India, Cox & Kings recommends a visit to two of the country’s finest national parks in central India: Bandhavgarh and Kanha.

Bandhavgarh is located in the heart of India and has one of the highest densities of tiger populations in the country.  The reserve features large grassland meadows that offer good chances of tiger sightings and the park is home to a variety of other mammals, including leopards, Indian bison, hyenas and wild dogs, as well as an estimated 150 bird species

Kanha is one of India’s largest national parks.  Its lush bamboo forests and green meadows provided the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book.  Along with elusive Bengal tigers, an incredible 22 animal species are regularly spotted here, including leopards the highly endangered hardground barasinghas, a type of deer and the unusual three-striped palm squirrel. With a staggering 200 recorded bird species, Kanha is also a bird watcher’s paradise.

Bustling Bollywood:
The west of India is dominated by the vibrant city of Mumbai, considered by many to be the cultural capital of the country and where visitors can explore Bollywood, the many designer shops or experience the city’s charismatic street life.  Located to the north, are the Ellora Caves, hugely impressive Indian rock-cut architecture and the Ajanta Caves, masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.

Himalaya:
The enchanting beauty, bracing climate and vibrant greenery of the Himalaya make this one of the most striking places in India and a soothing antidote to the hustle, bustle and heat of some of India’s livelier cities. The region’s vast panoramas are dotted with villages and hill stations and mountain slopes covered with rhododendron and teak forests.  The famous towns of Shimla, also known as the summer capital of “British India” with its graceful colonial buildings and promenades, and Dharmsala are both set against the stunning Himalayan backdrop and are perfect bases for walking tours and exploration of a very different side of India.

Charming Kerala:
Beautiful and tranquil, the southern Indian state of Kerala offers travellers another completely different experience and is characterised by meandering rivers, rice fields, spice plantations, verdant hills and palm-fringed beaches.  This gently paced region includes some of the most captivating areas, including the charming port city of Kochi (Cochin) and backwaters explored best by boat for a wonderful glimpse into sleepy villages and rural life.

Southern India also includes some superb temple architecture, particularly in Tamil Nadu, including the Meenakshi Temple at Madurai and the shore temples of Mahabalipuram, both Unesco-protected sites.

Taj Mahal:
The Taj Mahal is India’s most famous monument; built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Located in Agra, it is widely recognised as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture; a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.  In 1983 the Taj Mahal became a Unesco World Heritage Site.  While the domed white mausoleum is the most familiar image of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated and beautiful complex of buildings.  The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.  Many first-time visitors to India head for Agra and the ‘Golden Triangle’, where in a week you can see the Taj Mahal, explore Delhi, both ancient and modern, and discover the beautiful forts and palaces of Jaipur.

Cox & Kings, the luxury holidays specialist, was established in 1758 and is built on high quality service and attention to detail that enables the company to continue to flourish as an independent tour operator, with operations in London, the US, Japan, Australia and throughout India. Cox & Kings organises luxury holidays to India, Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and the Caribbean.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Cox & Kings is the world’s longest established travel company. Its history stretches back more than 250 years to 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards). The company’s fortunes grew hand in hand with the British empire and by the early 20^th century the company was acting as agent and banker throughout the armed forces and as a shipping agent. In 1922 Cox & Co merged with the Henry S King bank, which had strong connections with India. The bank became part of Lloyds and the shipping agency grew separately, evolving into the modern travel company. 

For more information, please contact:
Lucy Freeborn on 01273 322 849 (lucy.freeborn@leapfrogg.co.uk)

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It seems that the economic climate and Great British weather are having a massive effect on Briton’s holidaying habits as the majority of people are staying in the UK this year.

According to a recent survey by Independent Cottages, over 50% of Brits plan on taking a break in the UK in 2012 instead of going abroad.

The study revealed that the trend of ‘staycations’ have soared in popularity and that more and more people are taking advantage of what the country has to offer by arranging multiple short breaks in the UK rather than one big holiday overseas.

There is a vast array of destinations in Britain to choose from to enjoy a weekend away from camping in the Lake District in Cumbria, pitching up a tent in Cornwall, to glamping in Fife in Scotland. But wherever you decide to holiday this year, make sure that you take all the necessities with you and visit www.sleepingbagsuits.co.uk today.

Relaunched in August 2011, the experts offer all the essentials and gadgets you need to have a fun camping trip. They have everything from novelty and quirky to the latest developments in camping equipment so you can sit back and have peace of mind that you have a cosy, comfortable place to sleep as well as the right apparatus to eat.

From fold up chairs and camping BBQs to roll up beds, tents and sleeping bags, the specialists have all the camping gear you need to have an enjoyable ‘staycation’ in the UK.

Paul Blacker, Operations Manager of Sleepingbagsuits.co.uk, said: “Since taking over the site in August 2011, we have made it our mission to become one of the leading UK suppliers of innovative and novelty camping equipment by offering the highest quality products – but most importantly in online retail – supplying these product to the customer via next day delivery. We are driven by customer satisfaction.”

So if you plan on holidaying in the UK this year to save money, check out the experts for all your state-of-the art camping tools.

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The Stag Company, the UK’s largest provider of stag weekends, has announced that its bookings for 2013 are up 580% on this time last year. That means that people are planning even further ahead for their stag weekends than they used to which hints at a changing nature of the industry. The average spend on the weekends has also shifted up, from £1,550 for the whole group, to £1,850.

Managing Director of The Stag Company, Rob Hill, has overseen this massive shift in the Brighton based company’s trading. He explains:

“It used to be that stag weekends were seen as a last minute affair, an afterthought for the best man and this would usually result in a few beers down the pub and a visit to a strip club.

“Now, it seems that men are giving themselves more time to pay for their stag weekends, which means that they can spread the cost over a longer period, to make sure that last weekend of freedom is something to be remembered. “Now it appears that groups are being more elaborate and the best man is growing more ambitious as the variety of activities and destinations increases.”

It’s also believed that the UK’s plunge into recession might have had a part to play in this shift, Hill posits:
“This could be down to economic factors – perhaps belts have been tightened since 2008′s credit crunch and men are using the stag do as an excuse for a blow out.”

This increase in the average budget for a stag weekend has seen the industry grow from being something that was quite small and difficult to find unless you were specifically looking for it, to an industry that picks up coverage in some of the country’s biggest newspapers and magazines.

It has also allowed companies like The Stag Company to take on more members of staff, which Rob Hill believes has been instrumental in the increase in company turnover:

“Whatever the reasons, this changing nature of the business has allowed us to expand and take on some great new talent in our HR, marketing, sales and PR departments.

“In 2011, we have 20 people working here and now there are 50 – we believe in investing in our staff and it’s a belief that has really helped our business to grow.”

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To find out more about this story, please contact mark.booth@thestagcompany. Mark Booth is the web editor at The Stag Company, the UK’s largest provider of stag weekends. Visit their Facebook page to find out more about the company.

The world’s longest established travel company, Cox & Kings celebrated its collection of tours to India this month, with an interior design challenge for UK bloggers.

Using “India” as inspiration and theme and using a small budget donated by Cox & Kings, six UK interiors, home and style bloggers were challenged to make over one room each in their home.

As well as keeping readers up to date with posts on their progress, ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs of each of the rooms were uploaded onto Cox & Kings UK Facebook page, where voting for the winning room took place by fans and followers ‘liking’ the pictures.  The Cox & Kings UK team and bloggers used a ‘hashtag’ on Twitter to communicate their progress and promote their own entries to the competition on Facebook.

Mike Pullman, online marketing manager says: “We have been thrilled with the response to our Indian inspired interiors challenge.  As well the innovative and creative room make-overs from some of the country’s best interiors blogs, the response from our Cox & Kings UK fans on Facebook and Twitter exceeded our expectations, with more than 1,000 votes cast on Facebook and more than 80 tweets during the four week long voting period.  However, we couldn’t have brought this campaign to life without the incredible support from the bloggers we worked with on this project, so our thanks go out to all of them.”

The bloggers involved in the challenge were:

• Thatsyummymummy.net
• Cosyhomeblog.com
• Homegems.net
• TheStylePAatHome.com
• MaryPoppins-HomeSweetHome.blogspot.co.uk
• Bibbity-Bob.blogspot.co.uk

The blogger with the most popular make-over was MaryPoppins-HomeSweetHome who won a weekend break to Tallinn from Cox & Kings.

Cox & Kings, the luxury holidays specialist, was established in 1758 and is built on high quality service and attention to detail that enables the company to continue to flourish as an independent tour operator, with operations in London, the US, Japan, Australia and throughout India. Cox & Kings organises escorted small-group tours and private tailor made holidays in the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and the Caribbean.

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Note to Editors

Cox & Kings is the world’s longest established travel company. Its history stretches back more than 250 years to 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards). The company’s fortunes grew hand in hand with the British empire and by the early 20^th century the company was acting as agent and banker throughout the armed forces and as a shipping agent. In 1922 Cox & Co merged with the Henry S King bank, which had strong connections with India. The bank became part of Lloyds and the shipping agency grew separately, evolving into the modern travel company.

WorldPride festival is back in London for a 2-week programme in 2012. It is an important event for the entire gay and lesbian community. It offers a chance to the global LGBT community to come together and celebrate the progress made in achieving equality. Organised by InterPride, this event will promote LGBT issues on a global level through festivals, parades, and other cultural activities. The two-week long festivities will take place in Central London from 23rd June 2012 to 8th July 2012, with the main gay parade scheduled on 7th July 2012.

This year, the event will attract over one million visitors and to stay near the venue, you can browse through the best Liverpool Street hotels. Select your ideal abode from the cheap or luxury hotels in Liverpool Street @ http://www.liverpoolstreethotel.com/luxury-hotels.aspx. The annual Pride London parade generally attracts thousands of supporters, and WorldPride 2012 is expected to be even bigger the capital has witnessed. Visitors in London can expect live music, celebrity guests, DJ sets, inspirational speeches, and a variety of associated club nights. This year’s parade promises to be better and longer, with spaces extended from Oxford Street to Shaftesbury Avenue and a stage in Leicester Square. The march will take place in Trafalgar Square, with rallies, community stalls, and speakers celebrating the success for the Gay Rights movement. So, book a stay in advance to avail special discounts at Liverpool Street hotels. Paul Birrell, Chair of Pride London said, “We are expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world to join us on 7th July. So we really want to put on the greatest Pride ever to really show what Pride means in London. The Parade is going to be bigger, bolder, and longer than ever before.”

About http://www.liverpoolstreethotel.com/ :
Liverpool Street Hotel offers a plenty of options to choose from to stay in Liverpool Street London. Travellers will find both cheap and luxury hotels in Liverpool Street as per their budget. You can also select secret booking option for greater accommodation deals.

Take advantage of a selection of truly tempting offers to some of the world’s finest hotels from the pioneers in luxury travel – Elegant Resorts.  Whether you’re looking for a quality family beach holiday with your pre-school children, a warm, romantic retreat for two, or perhaps a short spa break in the sun, Elegant Resorts can help you find the perfect winter sun escape, close to home or further afield.

Tenerife for Families

Just a 4 ½ hour flight away, Tenerife enjoys average temperatures in the 20’s during March and April.  The short flying time makes it ideal for those travelling with young children and with so much to enjoy within the resorts themselves, you need barely stir from your surroundings.

The Moorish-style ABAMA Golf & Spa Resort, operated and managed by Ritz Carlton, is set on the west coast of Tenerife in a magnificent cliff-top setting, with panoramic ocean views and a wonderfully private beach. Its leisure facilities are superb.  With nine pools to choose from, a large Spa and Wellness Centre, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts/academy and a fantastic Children’s Centre, there is plenty to keep everyone happy.

For couples or friends looking for a more adult-oriented holiday, ABAMA also features Tagor’ Villas and ABAMA VIP Suites, all of which are adults only.  With luxury rooms and suites set amidst the gardens, the villas also come with a range of benefits including a shared villa attendant, access to an exclusive shared pool and use of the VIP Airport Lounge.

Alternatively, the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort, located by the beautiful Costa Adeje beach offers a natural haven in which to enjoy Tenerife’s wonderful climate.  Another ideal hotel for families, this impressive property has five pools, a fitness centre, tennis and a superb SPA developed in collaboration with ESPA.  With family suites, interconnecting rooms and villas to choose from there is also a mini-club and children’s playground.  Perfect for a luxurious, stress free family break in the sun.

ABAMA Golf Resort & Spa

Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 from £1,625 per person – saving of £450 per couple.  Price is based on two persons sharing a One Bedroom Citadel Suite on a bed and breakfast basis, return economy flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet including car transfers.

Valid until 31^st March 2012

ABAMA Golf Resort & Spa

Stay 7 nights from £1,260 per adult and from £765.00 per child  – saving of £1,000 per family.  Price is based on two adults and two children sharing a Deluxe Citadel Room on a bed and breakfast basis, return economy flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet including car transfers.

Valid until 31^st March 2012

Gran Hotel Bahía Del Duque

Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 from £1,310 per person – saving of £950 per couple.  Price is based on two persons sharing a Standard Room on a bed and breakfast basis, economy flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet including car transfers

Valid until 31^st March 2012

Dubai

In under seven hours flight time, you can escape to the blissful warmth of Dubai, with average temperatures in March and April ranging from 28 – 33 degrees.

With miles of sandy beaches, breathtaking facilities and exceptional service, Dubai has a wealth of luxurious hotels to choose from to suit a huge variety of tastes and styles.

One that offers something for everyone, alongside a kilometre stretch of Jumeirah’s beautiful beach is The One&Only Royal Mirage, made up of its three distinct residences, The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa.  All share the superb One&Only service as well as an excellent range of facilities  – eight restaurants, temperature controlled pools, a fitness centre, Hobie cats, volleyball, tennis and snorkeling, as well as the tranquil One&Only Spa at the Residence & Spa – but maintain an individual style appropriate to their guests.

The Palace and Arabian Court both have their own children’s clubs and are perfect for families, with an extensive choice of rooms, sumptuous service and stylish, spacious Arabian-influenced interiors. For a romantic getaway, The Residence & Spa is just perfect.  An idyllic sanctuary, with 49 rooms and suites and a Garden Villa, it is set apart from its sister properties and its exclusive facilities are clustered round an elegant courtyard, with a dedicated team of staff to cater to your every need.

One&Only Royal Mirage, The Palace

Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 from £2,350 per person – saving of £1,000 per couple.  Price is based on two persons sharing a Palace Superior Deluxe Room on a bed and breakfast basis, economy flights from London Gatwick with Emirates including private car transfers.

Valid until 31^st March 2012

Antiguan Sunshine

March is on average one of the driest months in Antigua, and with temperatures averaging a balmy 29 degrees, this blissfully laid-back island with its extensive white-sand beaches makes for a perfect winter sun escape.

The stylish Carlisle Bay offers a hint of Asia within the Caribbean, with its 82 spacious suites offering cool, calm interiors and stunning ocean views.  It provides perfectly for families and couples alike.  Set against a backdrop of lush, rainforest covered hills, it has a heavenly beach on a sheltered bay, two excellent restaurants, a Spa, creché and children’s club and even a small cinema.

Carlisle Bay

Stay 7 nights from £3,180 per person – saving of £1,300 per couple.  Price is based on two persons sharing a Garden Suite on a full board basis including $50 per day beverage credit, return economy flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic Airways including private car transfers.

Valid until 31^st March 2012

Alternatively, the private three hundred-acre island paradise of Jumby Bay offers a beautiful setting for a truly relaxing holiday, with its three beaches ranked amongst the world’s best, and its tropical gardens with beautiful rare tropical flowers and swaying palms.  Families are welcome at Jumby Bay, with a children’s centre and great beach activities exploring the wildlife and natural surroundings as well as cycling and a jungle gym.  For couples, some suites enjoy their own private pools, and there is also a Sense a Rosewood Spa, a stunning oceanfront infinity pool and extensive complimentary water sports.

Jumby Bay

Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 from £7,300 per person – saving of £1,800 per couple.   Price is based on two persons sharing an Ocean View Courtyard Suite on an all-inclusive basis, economy flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic Airways including car and boat transfers

Valid until 31^st March 2012

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For bookings, or further information on planning your dream Caribbean wedding, please contact Elegant Resorts Reservations on 01244 897538 or visit www.elegantresorts.co.uk.

For further media information, please contact Angela Jones, Elegant Resorts, Tel: 01244 897140 or email angela.jones@elegantresorts.co.uk

This season, down by the pool with a stunning view of the Venetian Castle on the island of Spinalonga, world leading chefs will present dishes featuring locally-produced products in a slow fashion during a huge culinary festival.

A new awarded chef will take over every weekend for 4 weekends in July and August, satisfying the palettes of the most demanding guests. This summer Domes of Elounda, a 5-star resort in Elounda Crete, presents the revolutionary Slow Food Celebration.

Slow food is an idea that links the pleasure of food with the commitment to community and the environment. With respect to the cultural and nutritional heritage of Crete and Mediterranean cuisine as well as the natural resources of the region, local village chefs as well as famous Greek and Italian chefs will turn the preparation of their dishes into a ritual… closely monitoring the entire process, starting from the growth and cultivation of the raw materials and following them all the way to the dish!

For the third consecutive year, Domes of Elounda invites all food adventurers and overall travel enthusiasts to join the festival and savor! In 2010 during the First Annual Festival De la Gastronomie, 7 awarded chefs such as Marco Garfagnini, Georgios Troumouches, Thodoros Kassavetis, Dimitrios Dimitriadis, prepared and served 50 epicurean dishes for 700 guests with culinary demonstrations spread over a period of 4 weeks.

In 2011 a joint degustation was organized during the Second Annual Festival De la Gastronomie. Infamous Chefs, namely Philippe Geneletti, Tomomi Ohashi, Marco Garfagnini, Emanuele Cappellini, Yves Mattagne and Franck Putelat, discussed their food culture and prepared over 50 regional specialties; showcasing secret recipes and introducing their food philosophies to 700 guests, who took zestful pleasure in the inclusive experience.
More information: http://www.domesofelounda.com/dining.aspx

About Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda reinvents Elounda restoring its lost principal of exclusivity. The essence of the Mediterranean, the culture, the cuisine, the temperament, the architecture, are holistically captured in the form of a luxury resort consisting for the first time of only suites & villas that provide a small number of exclusive guests with all the amenities of a resort, while offering an abundance of living space, privacy and extraordinary service. Minimally interfering with the natural habitat and harmonically blended with their surroundings, domed structures with breathtaking ocean views emerge from the ground, respecting its natural contours and creating a Mediterranean settlement on a hillside of flower gardens, stone pathways, and olive groves just a stone’s throw away from the Venetian castle on the island of Spinalonga, the setting for Victoria Hislop’s bestselling novel “The Island”.
More information: http://www.domesofelounda.com

Awards
Domes of Elounda is a multi-awarded hotel, confirming international recognition of the high quality and standards of service. More specifically, leading travel website TripAdvisor.com has awarded Domes of Elounda the “Certificate of Excellence 2010″ and has also given the resort the title of the “Travelers’ Choice 2012 Winner” under the category of top luxury resorts in Greece. In addition, Conde Nast Johansens the most valid international hotel accreditation organization, awarded Domes with the award of “Most Excellent Resort in Europe 2010″ and “Most Excellent Family Friendly Hotel in Europe and the Mediterranean 2012″ based on research conducted by company executives and guests of the hotel that completed Conde Nast surveys and questionnaires. Moreover, Domes of Elounda has been voted by The Independent as “One of the 50 Best European Beach Breaks”. Sovereign Luxury Travel, one of the leading luxury travel specialists in the UK, granted Domes with an award of excellence for demonstrating outstanding quality and service for two consecutive years!