Hotels and Travel

Car Hire coming soon!

You will soon be able to compare car hire prices on the direct-hotels website.  You can choose from a selection of car types including economy cars, family cars and luxury cars and from a selection of operators.

You will be able to do one quick search and within a few seconds you can find the deal that best suites you.

For more information and to check car rental prices visit the direct-hotels website.

Nespresso available in hotel bedrooms

Nespresso and the One and Only Le Tousserok Hotel in Mauritius are pleased to announce that they have joined forces to ensure that guests at the Le Tousserok Hotel enjoy amazing coffee making facilities whilst also enjoying their stay.

Nespresso coffee machines & capsules are complementary to guests in all bedrooms.  The coffee machines use the latest technological innovations allowing guests to taste a perfect espresso cup after cup - so when you've finished on the beach, you can head back to your fabulous room and enjoy fabulous coffee.

Other One and Only Hotels located on Mauritius include the One and Only Le Saint Geran

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ACTIVE KIDS = HEALTHY KIDS = HAPPY FAMILIES!

Recent "Active Kids" research in the UK and Ireland, carried out by 50 school children with the Open University's Children's Research Centre and commissioned by La Manga Club, found that 8 out of 10 children get more enjoyment from exercising during their summer holidays compared to during term time. 96% of the children also said they do more exercise during their summer holidays compared to other times of the year during term time.

With its wide choice of Junior Sports Academies which are professionally coached (including golf, cricket, dance, golf, cricket, football and tennis), outstanding facilities and great year round weather, La Manga Club is an excellent choice for healthy and enjoyable family holidays.

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The Observatory Hotel voted best place to stay in Australia

2008 started with more than just the bang of Sydney fireworks for The Observatory Hotel. 

To toast the new year, the hotel has now been voted the number one place to stay in Australia by readers of Travel + Leisure - America's highest selling travel magazine.

In addition to this, The Observatory Hotel has been recognised by Conde Nast Traveler, another top US travel magazine, making it onto their annual prestigious US Gold List.

The Observatory Hotel is part of the prestigious hotel chain - Orient Express.

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Accor announces Sydney Sydney’s only new 5* hotel

Australia's largest hotel group, Accor has announced today that it will launch its new 5-star Pullman brand in Australia, with the Pullman Sydney Olympic Park scheduled to open in August.

It will be western Sydney's first 5 star hotel and also the only 5-star hotel to open in Sydney this decade.

Pullman Sydney Olympic Park is currently being developed by Tourism Asset Holdings Limited (TAHL), Australia's largest hotel ownership company, of which Accor is a minor shareholder.

The total development cost of the hotel is in excess of AUD$50 million.

Accor Hotels also offer worldwide brands including Novotel Hotels, Mercure Hotels and Sofitel Hotels