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exceptional holidays... ...everytime summer 2016... ...let us feed your appetite for travel Why book with LWC? Expertise LWC's experienced team of travel specialists are on hand to provide insight and expertise on a wide range of exceptional hand-picked hotels and resorts based on intimate knowledge and first hand travel experience. It is with great pleasure that I invite to you view our special summer 2016 selection of the finest hotels and resorts from Luxury Worldwide Collection. From cutting edge design properties to chic boutique hideaways, exclusive enclaves to family friendly resorts, you are sure to find something to suit. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with Holidays of a lifetime, creating memories that are truly unforgettable in some of the most breath-taking locations and we are able to do this at competitive prices without jeopardising on service and quality. Visit LWC website for a full portfolio of stunning travel destinations. Wherever it might be in the world our experienced travel consultants will arrange a personalised itinerary to meet your specific requirements and will be delighted to talk through your options and create a tailor-made holiday for you. A truly personalised service Every customer is our most important customer. City Inclusive & competitive pricing All our prices include Flights, Accommodation and private transfers. Complimentary concierge Countryside Exclusive benefits You can call us on 0208 421 7020 or e-mail [email protected] and you will receive immediate attention to your enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Max Ali Director of Leisure Once you have booked your trip with Luxury Worldwide Collection we have a fantastic concierge service that is designed to assist you in arranging a whole host of activities to enjoy whilst on your luxury holiday. Coast As a founder member of Virtuoso Europe, an organisation consisting of the top luxury travel providers worldwide, we can offer our clients additional benefits at over 1000 Virtuoso member hotels. www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com spain A buzzing bar in a cobbled alley, off the main concourse wherein a splendid spread of tapas assures the visitor that a long and interesting experience awaits. This is Spain, where the lunchtime break is an institution and a welcome escape from the midday heat! Whether you are on the mainland, the Balearics or the Canary Islands, let us find you the perfect resort from which to venture in search of this irresistible Iberian lifestyle. Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa Marbella The Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa in Marbella has all the charm and character of a beachfront Andalusian village, with a privileged location on the Golden Mile. A well-equipped and family-friendly selection of rooms and suites is complemented by sumptuous dining at 9 restaurants – including the 2 Michelin-starred Restaurant by Dani Garcia and a gltuen-free restaurant – Six Senses Spa with integrated wellness programmes available, nearby private 18-hole golf courses, beautiful botanical gardens and much more. Acclaimed dining at Plaza Village Beachfront restaurants Sea Grill and Del Mar have become some of the coast's most sought-after restaurants and Plaza Village is a lively and popular meeting place for locals. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £1249 pp for 7 nights Marbella Club Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Abama Barcelo Asia Gardens Marbella Tenerife Hotel & Thai Spa, Alicante Located in Southern Spain, the Marbella Club features 115 luxury bedrooms and suites, 15 Andalusian-Style villas and the majestic Villa del Mar. Featuring a secluded, golden sandy beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama resort in Tenerife is a luxurious property that offers exclusive accommodation options, world-class dining with Two Michelin-starred restaurants and much more. The Ritz Kids programme makes this a popular choice for family holidays too, whilst The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Abama provides unparalleled rejuvenating experiences. Nestled in an acre of pine forest, the Barcelo Asia Garden´s architectural design incorporates an exotic Asian flair in a superb location with fantastic views of the Mediterranean coast and surrounded by spectacular gardens. Complementing the showcase Thai Spa, each bedroom or suite has its own personality, yet all tastefully recreate the Balinese style, conceived for the wellness of mind and body. Dining is a unique experience as exotic flavours of Asia are fused with international and Mediterranean gastronomy. The hotel includes six bars and restaurants, two outdoor heated swimming pools, fitness centre, Kid´s Club, equestrian centre, 18-hole golf course and Health & Wellness Centre that combines physical exercise and physiological therapies with nutritional guidance and beauty treatments. An all round winner New two bedroom Family Suites Award-winning Thai spa An innovative new kids club and children programme, including sport activities complements the superb adult recreations including beach front boutique spa. Spacious refurbished accommodations for families including connecting rooms, junior suites, one and two bedroom suites and brand new two bedroom family suites for up to 8. Thai massages are available in the traditional stilt houses which are set in charming gardens with various Asian-style fountains and infinity pools. Prices from £1479 pp for 7 nights Prices from £999 pp for 7 nights Prices from £979 pp for 7 nights Rome italy classic cities Cosmopolitan Italy offers the ultimate cultural adventure, especially when considering visits to her three most storied cities, Rome, Florence and Venice. Walk amongst the architecture of 3,000 years of history in the eternal city of Rome. Imagine the birth of modern knowledge when regarding the treasures of the Renaissance of Florence, and capture the romance of “La Serenissima” as you discover the hidden corners of Venice. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com The Eternal City Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City boasts St. Peter’s Basilica and the Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Florence Birthplace of the Renaissance Florence, capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance, is home to masterpieces of art and architecture. One of its most distinctive sites is Florence Cathedral, with its iconic Brunelleschidesigned dome. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David,” while the Uffizi Gallery exhibits pre-eminent works such as Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus”. Venice “La Serenissima” Venice, capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Its stone palaces seemingly rise out of the water. There are no cars or roadways, just canals and boats. The Grand Canal snakes through the city, which is filled with innumerable narrow, maze-like alleys and small squares. Hotel de Russie Hotel Savoy Bauer Palazzo A Rocco Forte Hotel, Rome A Rocco Forte Hotel, Florence Venice Hotel de Russie is a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino. It is within easy walking distance of Rome's key attractions and fashion houses. With its secret garden, you can enjoy a green oasis in the centre of the city. Hotel Savoy, located in the heart of Florence, is the perfect place to absorb the Florentine atmosphere, with luxurious accommodation moments away from the city's famous attractions and fashion houses. The new bistro 'Irene' offers local Tuscan cuisine, created by renowned Chef Fulvio Pierangelini. Located on the Grand Canal, a short distance from the city’s main attractions and designer shops, this luxurious hotel is housed in an 19th century Venetian building. The hotel’s spacious rooms and suites are exquisitely decorated in the Venetian style. Features of the hotel include Settimo Cielo, a breakfast lounge and terrace that offers breathtaking views of Venice, the De Pisis gourmet restaurant facing the Grand Canal, a rooftop scenic Jacuzzi and a fully-equipped fitness room with personal trainer. A proper mix at Starvinkij Bar Family fun at the Savoy The best concierge in Venice The Piazzetta Valadier provides the liveliest seat at the one of the liveliest bars in Rome. Perfect for people-watching with a leisurely aperitif or expertly made cocktail! Some of the hotel’s most important guests are also the smallest. The Families R Forte programme is centred around Pinocchio, which was written by Florentine writer Carlo Collodi. Head concierge Paolo Di Vacri is a living legend within his field. He has worked for THE BAUERs for 35 years and his knowledge will enrich your visit to “La Serenissima”! Prices from £2349 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1779 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1489 pp for 7 nights italy tuscany & amalfi Should you wish to consider an unforgettable combination of classic winelands of the “Chiantigiana” (the wine route between Florence and Siena) and the equally stunning coastline of the Amalfi Peninsula, then look no further than this page. Here are two superb properties that encapsulate the beauty for each of their respective regions. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco Tuscany Situated within the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia Natural Park, in the Brunello di Montalcino winemaking region, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a 5,000-acre country estate founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo. Castiglion del Bosco is a unique combination: it is one of Tuscany's largest private estates; it is an elegant Tuscan home away from home with a range of 23 elegant suites and 10 exclusive villas; it is a superb culinary destination, an exclusive 18-hole private golf club and a leading Brunello di Montalcino winery. Indulge in the many local excursions or just relax in the pampering spa. Under the Tuscan stars Castiglion del Bosco’s magical night sky offers a unique opportunity to share the expertise of our acknowledged astronomer and his advanced equipment, for an unforgettable experience. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £1869 pp for 7 nights Castello di Casole Hotel Santa Caterina Hotel Luna Convento Tuscany Amalfi Amalfi The sublime Castello di Casole - A Timbers Resort, is situated in the heart of Tuscany, 20 minutes from Siena and 1 hour from Florence. A 10th century castle, the hotel opened in 2012 after a lengthy and loving restoration. This 41 all-suite property, located amidst 4,200 acres of vineyards and olive groves, has a range of accommodation from studio suites and apartment style olive grove suites to stylish villas and beautiful farmhouses. A beautiful late 19th century liberty style villa, which is encapsulated within the wonderful scenery of the Amalfi coast, with an exquisite coastal residence surrounded by the continual blue waters of the Mediterranean ocean and sky, with heavenly bougainvillea and beautifully cultivated olive groves and fruit orchards. A stay in the Hotel Luna Convento is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Housed in a convent founded by St Francis of Assisi in 1222, this boutique hotel features a beautiful cloister, interior courtyard, chapel and tower. The hotel Santa Caterina of Amalfi is indeed a special place to experience the fine Italian culture and hospitality. Located on the rocks on the outskirts of Amalfi, the Hotel Luna Convento boasts a seawater swimming pool, solarium and sun deck. This small luxury hotel also has two restaurants, a bar and 43 suites and rooms. Learn how to make a “real” pizza A romantic extravaganza Arrive in style Experience a pizza party for the entire family and learn how to make a perfect pizza and moreover how a perfect pizza tastes like. Why not push the boat out by reserving one of the feature suites like the Follia Amalfilana, complete with vast bed, private terrace with uninterrupted views of the sea and a sunken jacuzzzi. Why not avoid the traffic around the famous Amalfitana peninsula road and arrive in style with a private helicopter transfer direct from Naples airport to the Hotel Luna Convento. Prices from £1669 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1849 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1599 pp for 7 nights italy the south & sardinia Italy’s south offers unexpected delights and the promise of extended summer temperatures. Puglia is Italy’s ascendant region, a place where savvy travellers bored or worn down by the crowds of Tuscany escape for something a bit less frenetic and manicured. Travel even further south to Sicily to experience one of Europe's most alluring destinations. Verdura Resort A Rocco Forte Hotel, Sicily Verdura Resort is set on 230 hectares, with its own vegetable garden, orange and olive groves, and nearly 2km of private Mediterranean coastline. It’s a place with a true sense of space, where your room will seem subtly woven into the landscape, with uninterrupted views of the sea from your private balcony or terrace. For the ultimate expression of the Italian coastal idyll not much is lacking from the sun-drenched shores of stylish Sardinia. Juventus football academy NEW from May 2016 From July 1st to September 2nd, guests aged 5 to canKids enjoyClub a special experience, where A 16 new (complimentary forthey will meet new friends, practise football and just ages 4-12 including activities) have fun with professional Juventus coaches. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £1279 pp for 7 nights Borgo Egnazia Colonna Resort Hotel Laguna Puglia Sardinia Sardinia Borgo Egnazia is an emblematic style hotel built from local stone lined with whispering olive trees, blooming flowers, fragrant jasmine, prickly pear and scented lemon trees. Designed with comfort and beauty in mind, Borgo Egnazia meets the needs of everyone, with its 29 villas, 63 rooms in the central building (La Corte) and the “Borgo” featuring 92 typical rooms and town houses. Guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine at ‘Due Camini’, Apulian dishes at ‘La Frasca’, pizzeria and light snacks at “Pescheria da Vito” at Cala Masciola Beach Club. The Hotel Colonna Resort Porto Cervo is in one of the world’s most exclusive destinations, the Costa Smerald, in the North East corner of Sardinia.With its 250 rooms, deluxe rooms and suites the Colonna Resort Porto Cervo is one of the most prestigious 5star hotels on the Costa Smeralda. Thanks to its elegant style and typically Mediterranean architecture, the 500-square-metre park and Europe’s largest salt water pool this 5-star superior luxury hotel in Cala Granu is a favourite with Italian and international visitors. Forming part of the much larger Chia Laguna Resort, and so benefitting from access to an impressive variety of collective facilities including excellent children’s clubs and several restaurants, Hotel Laguna offers consummate luxury in a spectacular location on the edge of one of Europe’s finest white dune beaches at Chia Bay. The hotel presents 85 Mediterranean-styled bedrooms and suites; accommodation ranges from beautiful rooms, to garden suites and two sensational suites, with panoramic views over the Bay to the Tower of Chia. Perfect villas for families Europe’s largest saltwater pool The sensational new suites Exclusive three bedroom villas, tastefully furnished in a palette of neutral tones, boast expansive living areas, wrap-around balconies with private pools and gardens. The seven swimming pools are all on different levels and cover an area of 8000m2, complete with sun terraces, waterfalls, hydro massage corners and a pool bar. Luxury Panorama Suites offer large rooms in elegant Mediterranean style, a large terrace with a veranda and living area, a hanging garden with private jacuzzi. Stunning views guaranteed! Prices from £1499 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1269 pp for 7 nights Prices from £799 pp for 7 nights greek mainland Ancient Greece was once the heart of the civilised world, an innovative producer of thinking, science and theatre. Modern Greece wears this legacy proudly, if casually, and its historic sites and ruins still draw visitors from all over the world. Add to that stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, warm people and plenty of sunshine and you have a holiday paradise. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Costa Navarino Pristine beaches and hidden lagoons One of the most unspoilt seaside landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino is home to rolling hills, rugged mountains and gently sloping valleys. Affording some of the longest coastlines in Greece, you will be able to relax on the pristine sandy beaches or explore the hidden lagoons and waterfalls. Halkidiki Northern treasure near Thessaloniki For a sense of Greece's rural identity, the unspoilt, “trident” Halkidiki peninsula near Thessaloniki is definitely worth a visit. The area incorporates the kind of scenery and you would dream of when imagining coastal Greece; with beautiful beaches, blue skies, azure seas and sprawling pine forests, Halkidiki has some of the best scenery in the country. The Romanos Eagles Palace Porto Sani Village A Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino Halkidiki Halkidiki The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, is an exceptional award-winning property stretching along the prime Mediterranean destination of Navarino Dunes at Costa Navarino. This is the perfect location for unrivalled relaxation within the 321 incomparable rooms, suites and villas of The Romanos Resort, offering exceptional garden, golf and sea views, and the iconic sunset backdrops of the Ionian Sea for an unforgettable experience. Perched on the stunning 'third finger' coastline of Halkidiki in the spiritual surroundings of Mount Athos, Eagles Palace, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the world, is a boutique resort spanning a golden beach with a majestic mountainous backdrop. Surrounded by manicured gardens, lavender, pine and olive groves and pretty courtyards there is a cool and tranquil vibe throughout the resort including 157 rooms, suites and bungalows with breathtaking views over the gardens and the hotel’s private beach. The all-suite Porto Sani Village resort in Greece is located on Sani Marina at the heart of the Sani Resort. Known as ‘the well-being hotel’, a stay here is both luxurious and soothing with the relaxed and elegant environment balanced out by a wide range of activities on offer at the water sports centre and the Sani sports Centre. With over-sized suites and the stunning Spa Suite to also enjoy, your luxury holiday experience here will live long in the memory. Spa heaven at Amazoe Spa Luxury yacht excursions A makeover for Summer 2016 For the third year running Amazoe Spa at The Romanos has won a clutch of coveted awards with The Spa Traveller including Best European Spa to recharge & Best Wellness Spa - Europe. The hotel’s luxury yacht rentals offers wonderful excursions for romantic private sailing adventures in the dreamy village of Ouranoupolis and the greater area of Halkidiki in Greece. Always popular with our clients, summer 2016 will not disappoint with the new 3-bedroom family suites ideal for larger families and a new fitness centre including couples’ treatment suite. Prices from £1039 pp for 7 nights Prices from £829 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1239 pp for 7 nights crete & cyprus The islands of the eastern Mediterranean offer a multitude of stunning sun-drenched summer destinations, each with their unique character. But perhaps the largest islands of Crete and Cyprus hold the greatest appeal by nature of the sheer diversity to be found from immaculate beaches to lofty mountain ranges. Furthermore, they are both islands with a reputation for their warm welcome to visitors from the United Kingdom. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Crete An island of wonderful diversity Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. It isknown for its varied terrains, ranging from its fine white sand beaches to the rugged White Mountains. Crete is like its own small universe, full of natural beauty and unique treasures including the mysteries of a mighty Minoan past making it the most popular Greek island. Cyprus Birthplace of Aphrodite An island of contrasts, the countryside of Cyprus extends from beautiful beaches, such as the splendid golden sanded Nissi Beach of the Ayia Napa area or the beautiful beaches of the Coral Bay area, all lapped by the soothing Mediterranean waters, to the splendour of the Troodos mountain range and the stunning protected Akamas National Park. Blue Palace Daios Cove Anassa A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete Luxury Resort & Villas, Crete Cyprus Situated on the Elounda Coast in Crete, this luxury beachfront hideaway combines exceptional charm with style, and is renowned for its architecture. Offering stunning views across the bay to nearby Spinalonga Island, and with a location on one of the most serene private beaches in all of Crete, the Blue Palace resort provides guests with the opportunity to relax and completely soothe their senses on their luxury holiday in Greece with sumptuous guest accommodations including 142 private infinity pools. Nestled on a hillside overlooking its private tranquil bay and private sandy beach on the northeast of Crete, the Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas is located near the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and the village of Elounda. Exceptionally well presented and beautifully decorated, the rooms, suites and villas have been designed using the finest in soft furnishings and luxury interiors. All rooms have an open plan living area, marble bathrooms and private balconies. Meaning ‘queen‘ in classical Greek, Anassa combines majestic flair, gracious service and a refined joie de vivre in perfect proportions. Just minutes from the Baths of Aphrodite, its seductive sophistication epitomises Mediterranean living at its sublime and stylish best. An inspiring retreat for those who appreciate life’s quintessential pleasures. Family adventures at sea NEW - Premium Sea View Suites 4 beachfront pool villas for 2016 Spend precious family holiday time on a caique, a traditional wooden fishing boat cruising the sparkling blue sea, anchoring for a delicious lunch made especially for you by the hotel's chef. The Premium Sea View Suites ideal for families comprise of a master bedroom with a sitting area and an interconnected, large open plan living and dining room with stylish Maxalto furnishings, Accommodating groups of 6-9 persons - Privacy with 5 star service! Check out Andromeda, Alexandros, Alcyone & Aether. Prices from £1169 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1479 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1199 pp for 7 nights indian ocean Boasting beautiful beaches and stunning islands resorts, the Indian Ocean is the perfect luxury holiday destination. Per Aquum Huvafen Fushi Our luxury Indian Ocean holidays offer you the opportunity to experience a taste of paradise in some of the world’s most picturesque locations including the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles. Over-water villas, tree-top accommodation, sparkling lagoons, golf courses designed by Ernie Els and much more await you in our resplendent choice of 5-star resorts. Spa & Resort, Maldives A discrete oasis in cerulean seas, set apart by bold luxury and all things aquatic. Here, cutting edge hotel chic – intimate overwater bungalows, beach pavilions and flotation pools – merges with impeccable service from your personal Thakuru (butler). Above, gourmet dining ignites all the senses and below soothing seas, LIME Spa therapists weave magic. Adrift at sunset The romance of high seas adds a splash of serenity. Charter a private Maldivian Dhoni and sail the lagoon as the sun kisses the ocean at day’s end. Creole cookery class at Kannel restaurant Four Seasons Seychelles For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £2439 pp for 7 nights Niyama One&Only Le Saint Géran Four Seasons Seychelles Maldives Mauritius Seychelles Slip into luxurious reality at a bold pace or a slow burn. Ideal for families and couples alike, this exclusive resort in Mauritius features exceptional cuisine, golf, beautiful beaches with a wide range of water sports and activities and much more. The One&Only Spa, KidsOnly programmes, warm hospitality and opulent suite and villa accommodation heighten the overall experience. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles enjoys a natural jungle setting within a lush island sanctuary and offers an unparalleled luxury holiday experience. Combining tree-top villas, deserted beaches and world-class service with fine dining courtesy of Internationally-recognised chefs, a sumptuous spa and a host of facilities and activities to enjoy, this unique property will redefine your idea of paradise. Two islands. Luxe overwater retreats. A sense of place that mirrors your needs. Adrenalin awaits on Play; whilst Chill indulges. Gourmands gather in the treetops and surfside. Children immerse themselves at play. And the Indian Ocean beckons adventurers to all things aquatic. A sub-aquatic playground Inspired family cuisine Full Moon massage Your Subsix speedboat captain chauffeurs you through salt-laden breezes. Avant-garde architecture sets the scene for sub-aquatic dining as you rendezvous with reef creatures three tiers below. As Mauritius' most established family retreat, it is no surprise that children's food guru, Annabel Karmel chose One&Only Le Saint Géran as the place to devise her first family holiday menu. Once a month, the beautiful Petite Anse is flooded with the alluring light of the full moon and the Spa team at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles knows just the right way to appreciate it. Prices from £2349 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1739 pp for 7 nights Prices from £3389 pp for 7 nights uae & oman The Middle East incorporates some of the most sought-after 5star resorts in the world, with Abu Dhabi, Oman and Dubai amongst others showcasing some of the finest examples. Here you can enjoy a host of decadent touches whilst relaxing in regal accommodation, including butler service, luxurious spa and sporting facilities, private beaches and more. Take the first step on your next luxury escape with a look through our handpicked selection here. One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai Set upon a 1-kilometre stretch of private beach, One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai features 65 acres of immaculate flower beds and lush green lawns. Embracing Old Arabia with a stylish design incorporating domes, arches and courtyards, One&Only Royal Mirage is separated into 3 distinct environments, Arabian Court, Residence & Spa and The Palace. The former has a distinctly Arabian feel, whilst Residence & Spa offers a private and secluded retreat ideal for couples and as its name suggests, The Palace provides a truly regal experience with a beachfront presence and impressive views of the Gulf. KidsOnly at One&Only Royal Mirage KidsOnly is complimentary to all children ages four to eleven. Activities include: camel riding, henna painting, belly dancing, sand sculpturing, evening Arabian camping and more. Dining in style Arabian Court, One&Only Royal Mirage For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £1339 pp for 7 nights St Regis Saadiyat Island The Chedi Muscat Six Senses Zighy Bay Abu Dhabi Oman Oman The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is a luxurious property with well-appointed rooms and suites that feature 24-hour butler service. There is also a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy, including the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the Iridium Spa, the St Regis Athletic Club, the Sandcastle Kids Club and more. Boasting an idyllic location between the Al Hajar Mountains and the serene waters of the Gulf of Oman, The Chedi Muscat rises amidst an elegantly landscaped twenty-one acre garden oasis, complemented by round-the-clock attention to personal service. Inspired by understated elegance of traditional Omani architecture and Asian-Zen style, this elegant retreat offers experiences worthy of a Sultan. Beautifully and well-appointed, the rooms and suites offer garden views and have a naturally calming feel to them. Located on the northern Musandam Peninsula, the Six Senses Zighy Bay is flanked by mountains on one side and a 1600 metre sandy beach overlooking the azure waters of the Bay of Oman on the other. Furnished in traditional Omani-style with rustic chic décor and modern amenities, all villas are spacious and offer a butler service, outdoor shower and private infinity swimming pool, with garden, pool beachfront or sea views. When the beach is king... The largest spa in Muscat The James Bond arrival... This exclusive resort is lavish yet intimate with stunning sea views. The beach is so sublime that Hawksbill Turtles nest there and Bottlenose Dolphins often come to play. The 1,500-square-metre relaxation and fitness haven, the largest spa in Muscat, offers the personalised, discreet service of the region’s finest wellness professionals. Zighy Bay’s paragliding arrival has captivated guests since the resort opened in 2008. Swirl loop after swoop as you float higher and higher, and then descend to the sugar-sand beach. Prices from £1099 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1099 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1599 pp for 7 nights caribbean The islands of the Caribbean are wonderfully diverse, yet consistently warm and welcoming. Awash with charming hotels, coral sand beaches and good humoured people, Barbados has for many years been the island of choice for the wellheeled and well-connected drawn to its famous “Gold” coast. In natural contrast St Lucia is a lush and beautifully rugged island carpeted by tropical rainforests and epitomised by the dramatic Piton mountains. Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Perfectly located on a half mile crescent beach, 30 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Holetown with a variety of shops & restaurants, the boutique Fairmont Royal Pavilion is ideally situated on the West Coast of Barbados. All 72 luxurious guest rooms and suites are uniquely ocean front. Families with children of all ages are welcome at Fairmont Royal Pavilion from 15 March to 31 October and over the Festive Season. Children over 10 years of age are permitted year round and interconnecting family rooms are guaranteed. Simply the best beach in Barbados The secret of a good beach resort is always helped by the quality of the beach and they don’t get better than in front of Fairmont Royal Pavilion. Of course there’s more to it than that! Crispy Balaou & Dipping sauce Bayside, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £2499 pp for 7 nights Sandy Lane Sugar Beach The BodyHoliday LeSport Barbados A Viceroy Resort, St Lucia St Lucia Elegant and exceptional, Sandy Lane is set in an ancient mahogany grove overlooking a 1000 foot crescent of gorgeous white sandy beach. The resort features 112 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, a magnificent spa, floodlit tennis courts, 45 holes of championship golf and an exciting children’s programme. Whether you seek an idyllic escape basking in the warm Caribbean sunshine or invigorating activity, Sandy Lane will cater to your every desire. Set amongst 100-acres of lush rainforest within a UNESCO World Heritage Site on an impressive beach, Sugar Beach is without question set in one of the most spectacular locations in the world. This 5-star resort boasts 81 fabulous Suites, Villas, Luxury Beach Bungalows and 13 Residences, all complete with their own pools and butler service. Following considerable refurbishment, the addition of the treetop Rainforest Spa, full PADI dive facility and exquisite dining options ensure that Sugar Beach rivals no other. Situated on one of the world’s most beautiful islands, this all-inclusive resort in St Lucia offers a unique holiday experience designed around wellness. A stay here is a completely personalised one, with a seemingly endless number of facilities and activities to enjoy including The Wellness Centre, the Coubaril Valley Tennis and Golf Academy, scuba diving, archery, sailing, yoga, pilates and more – and it is you who decides what you want to do and when. Relax while the children play A private pool for all room types Food for healthy bodies The Treehouse Club is dedicated to creating enchanting memories for kids. Your children will make new friends and have so much fun they will never want to leave. Sugar Mill Room, villas, cottages and Residences - ALL have their own pools. And for those with small children there is no charge for the under 5’s With a tantalising choice of 5 restaurants, healthy cuisine reaches new heights. TAO restaurant was voted by Condé Nast as one of the top 60 tables in the world. Prices from £3549 pp for 7 nights Prices from £2279 pp for 7 nights Prices from £2999 pp for 7 nights caribbean Surrounded by a nearly unbroken offshore reef protecting miles of sugar-white sands and hidden coves, Antigua promises a beach for every day of the year. Carlisle Bay Antigua Rediscover the classic Caribbean on the beautiful island of Grenada or enjoy the French flair of St Martin with its genteel ambience and fashionable shopping. Stylish, chic and contemporary, Carlisle Bay is one of Antigua’s most talked about resorts and is situated on the charming south coast overlooking a sweeping bay with a backdrop of rolling hills, mangrove swamps and lush tropical rainforest. All of the suites benefit from calm, spacious interiors, bespoke furniture, luxurious silks, crisp white linen and modern amenities. The private balcony or terrace offer sweeping ocean views and feature a day bed for added comfort and luxury. Two-room suites ideal for families Chef’s signature dish It’s easy to see why Carlisle Bay is so suited to families. The spacious beach terrace suites offer excellent family accommodation directly onto the family half of the famous crescent beach. Cocktails at the Veranda Bar Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £2459 pp for 7 nights Jumby Bay Spice Island Beach Resort Belmond La Samanna A Rosewood Resort, Antigua Grenada St Martin Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, is an exclusive property in the Caribbean that offers a unique and secluded luxury holiday experience like no other. Largely unchanged for centuries and renowned for its lack of cars, this private setting has a rich biodiversity, one of the World’s primary Hawksbill Sea Turtle reserves and three picture-perfect beaches. Along with a choice of exquisitely appointed suites, guest rooms, villas and estate homes, you will also enjoy lavish personalised service and all-inclusive dining during your stay. Its name is a gentle reminder of history past, when Grenada was the civilized world's most treasured source of exotic spices like cinnamon, mace and clove. Today, the name serves as a metaphor for the touch of spice the resort regularly adds to the lives of each of its guests. To be a guest of Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, at the world-famous Spice Island Beach Resort, is to live in elegant luxury on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is a life experience like no other, with a choice of accommodation from the superb to the spectacular. Set beside the island’s finest beach and lapped by the Caribbean Sea, Belmond La Samanna is the ultimate St. Martin luxury resort. Constantly ranked among the region’s top ten hotel retreats, it is a garden paradise in which to enjoy an al fresco massage, or lie in a hammock, lulled by the waves. Take a sunset cruise around the island or head into town to enjoy the vibrant local scene. There’s always a touch of romance in the air… Pampered little princesses Chef’s signature dish Mother-daughter quality time can be spent at Sense, A Rosewood Spa where pampered princesses can choose their own treatments from the Rose Buds® Junior Spa Menu, Prices from £3999 pp for 7 nights A makeover for Janissa’s Spa Chef’s signature dish Newly redesigned by America's top architect and interior designer, Kobi Karp, Janissa's offers the very best of the Isle of Spice, harnessing the restorative powers of local herbs and spices. Prices from £2689 pp for 7 nights A private day at sea Chef’s signature dish Luxuriate aboard the hotel’s Italian-designed motorboat, complete with captain and open bar. Features include shower facilities, two queen beds, air conditioning and snorkeling equipment. Prices from £2299 pp for 7 nights Mexico riviera maya Discover stunning white sandy beaches lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean along the inviting coast of the Riviera Maya. Grand Velas Add to the mix the rich colonial history of Mexico and the mysterious monuments of the Mayan civilisation and you will appreciate the lure of the Riviera Maya where a beach holiday promises so much more. Riviera Maya, Mexico With the beautiful white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all-encompassing inclusive resort on the fringe of the Yucatan jungle which offers magical views of the flawless landscape of the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Located just a few minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen, in the state of Quintana Roo. The Riviera Maya resort is an alluring escape for the soul. Hide yourself away on the pristine beach or swim in the clear azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Swim with dolphins To swim with dolphins is an absolute must when vacationing in Riviera Maya! This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Prices from £2699 pp for 7 nights Cruising Regent Seven Seas Cruises Worldwide Rosewood Mayakoba Riviera Maya, Mexico Often described as ‘a serene oasis’, the Rosewood Mayakoba resort in the Riviera Maya is surrounded by pristine white beaches and emerald jungle. An all-suite property catering for couples and families alike, fine dining is complimented by a wide range of world-class facilities and activities including Sense, A Rosewood Spa, golf at El Camaleon – the signature 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman – Rose Buds for Children and much more. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers the most all-inclusive luxury cruise experience. Our four, ultra-luxury, allsuite ships carry 490-750 discerning travellers across all seven seas. Featuring free flights, free unlimited excursions, all fine dining, drinks, gratuities and wi-fi on board, with Regent, it’s all included! Spa castaways Suite dreams guaranteed Situated on its own private island Sense is a breathtaking spa with eight sumptuous island suites, each with a treatment room and outdoor shower. Space abounds, with all-suite accommodations ranging from 300 to 4,000 square feet with a private, furnished balcony complementing all suites aboard Seven Seas Explorer®, Seven Seas Voyager®, Seven Seas Mariner®, and 90% of Seven Seas Navigator®. Prices from £2899 pp for 7 nights Prices from £1999 pp for 7 nights bespoke weddings honeymoons tailor-made private charter Your wedding day and your honeymoon are two of the most important events in your life and choosing the perfect venue for them is crucial. Weddings abroad add a unique spin to the proceedings by effectively allowing you to experience this most special of occasions in paradise. It is certainly a big decision to make but one that Luxury Worldwide Collection is more than willing to help you with – and at every step of the way, with one dedicated person available to Weddings abroad and honeymoons help you from start to finish. We can arrange your wedding or honeymoon for groups both large and small and it is not a problem if different flights, durations or even hotels are required. We will handle documentation before you travel so that nothing is left to chance and so that more importantly, you don’t have to do any of the work – all you need to do is decide where you want to go and we will let you know how. Tailor-made As well as package holidays and multi-centre combinations, Luxury Worldwide Collection can also help with more complex itineraries such as tours and safaris, not to mention requests based around flight-only requirements. Simply call one of our experienced travel experts today and they will identify the best products and services for you to create a truly personalised luxury travel experience. Private charter For the ultimate indulgence LWC has access to a prestigious selection of private villas, executive jets and boat charters for those clients seeking the most exclusive arrangements with their holiday. For more information call 0208 421 7020 or visit www.luxuryworldwidecollection.com Booking conditions The following booking conditions together with the General Information contained on our website or in our brochures form the basis of your contract with EFR Travel Limited t/as Luxury Worldwide Collection. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. These booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements. In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them, as applicable. “We” and “us” means EFR Travel Limited. References to “departure” or “departure date” means the start date of the arrangements booked with us.These booking conditions do not apply to any arrangements which we book for you as your travel agent. 1. MAKING YOUR BOOKING To confirm a booking, the fist named person on the booking (“party leader”) must provide us with the details requested and the payment referred to in clause 2. You may be asked to complete our booking form. The party leader must be authorised to make the booking on the basis of these booking conditions by all persons named on the booking and their parent or guardian for all party members who are under 18 when the booking is made. By asking us to make the booking, the party leader confirms that he/she is so authorised and that you accept these booking conditions. The party leader is responsible for making all payments due to us. The party leader must be at least 18 when the booking is made. The completed signed booking form must then be sent to us together with the payments referred to in clause 2 below. Once we have received all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, confirm your holiday by issuing a confirmation invoice. This invoice will be sent to the party leader. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information which appears on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned. Where any cancellation reduces the number of full paying party members below the number on which the price, any discounts or other concessions agreed for your booking were based, we will recalculate these items and re-invoice you accordingly. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than two weeks before departure. Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £100 must be paid before the transfer can be effected For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight. 7. INSURANCE We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential and it is a condition of your contract with us that you have travel insurance in place to cover as a minimum, the cost of cancellation, the cost of assistance including your repatriation in the event of accident or illness. Please ensure you purchase a policy which is suitable for your particular needs as soon as possible and ideally at the time of booking so that you have protection in the event that you need to cancel for a reason which is covered by the policy. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday. We reserve the right to request a copy of your policy, but we do not check policies for suitability. You agree to indemnify us against any losses we incur as a result of your failure to take out adequate travel insurance. 8. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in website and other details both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. However, we promise we will only cancel your confirmed booking 8 weeks or less before departure where you have failed to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or where we are forced to do so as a result of “force majeure” as defined in clause 9 below. We will not cancel after this date for any other reason. 2. PAYMENT In order to confirm your chosen holiday, the applicable deposit per person (or full payment if booking within ten weeks of departure) must be paid at the time of booking. Most changes are minor. Occasionally, we have to make a “significant change”. A significant change is a change made before departure which, taking account of the information you give us at the time of booking and which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a major affect on your holiday. Significant changes are likely to include the following changes when made before departure; a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time or overall length of time you are away of twelve or more hours, a change of UK departure point to one which is more inconvenient for you and, in the case of tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destination substantially or altogether. Please also see clause 7 on the subject of insurance. The balance of the holiday cost must be received by us not less than 10 weeks prior to departure. This date will be shown on the confirmation invoice. Reminders are not sent If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options:- .If we do not receive all payments due in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 6 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements; or We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of our sending it out (5 days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. The only exception to this requirement to meet costs is where the mistake in question was made by us and there is good reason why you did not tell us about it within these time limits. Money accepted by our agents will be held by that agent on behalf and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times, but subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to the ATOL holder for so long as we do not fail. In the unlikely event that we fail, any money held at that time by our agents, or subsequently accepted from you by our agent, is and continues to be held by that agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. 3. YOUR CONTRACT A binding contract between us comes into existence when we despatch our confirmation invoice to the party leader. We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (except as set out below). We both also agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description (and whether or not involving any personal injury) which arises between us must be dealt with under the ABTA Arbitration Scheme (if the Scheme is available for the claim in question - see clause 13 ) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). Changes to these Booking Conditions or our General Information will only be valid if agreed in writing by us. 4. THE COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed.We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. Once the price of your chosen holiday has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, we will only increase or decrease the price in the following circumstances. Price increases or decreases after booking will be passed on by way of a surcharge or refund. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out in this clause, in the event of any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports or in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate the cost of your holiday. Even in the above cases, only if the amount of any increase in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment charges) or alternatively purchase another holiday from us as referred to in clause 8.You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you want to choose option (b) or (c) as set out in clause 8 below. If you do not tell us that you wish to choose either of these options within this period of time, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of the holiday or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later.A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.We promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of departure. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either. 5. CHANGES BY YOU Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed holiday, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can, an amendment fee of £100 per person/per booking (as applicable) per amendment will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. 6. CANCELLATION BY YOU Should you or any member of your party need to cancel your chosen holiday once it has been confirmed,the party leader must immediately advise us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only be effective when it is received in writing by us at our offices. As we incur costs from the time we confirm your booking, the following cancellation charges will be payable. Where the cancellation charge is shown as a percentage, this is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding any amendment charges. Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling. Period before departure within which written notification of cancellation is received by us Cancellation charge per person cancelling 70 days or more 69-27 days 27-14 days 14-0 days Deposit only 50% 85% 100% (b) purchasing an alternative holiday from us, of a similar standard to that originally booked if available. We will offer you at least one alternative holiday of equivalent or higher standard for which you will not be asked to pay any more than the price of the original holiday. If this holiday is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund the price difference.If you do not wish to accept the holiday we specifically offer you, you may choose any of our other then available holidays. You must pay the applicable price of any such holiday. This will mean your paying more if it is more expensive or receiving a refund if it is cheaper; or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a full and quick refund of all monies you have paid to us. Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will as a minimum where compensation is appropriate pay you the compensation payments set out in the table below depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the above mentioned choices can be accepted where we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care. No compensation will be payable and the above options will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or if the change made is a minor one. A minor change is any change which, taking account of the information you have given us at the time of booking or which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we could not reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your confirmed holiday. Period before departure a Compensation per person significant change or cancellation is notified to you 70-42 days 41-28 days 27-14 days Less than 14 days before departure £10 £20 £30 £40 Very rarely, we may be forced by “force majeure” (see clause 9) to change or terminate your holiday after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. 9. FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss (as more fully described in clause 10(2) below) as a result of “force majeure”. In these booking conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include, whether actual or threatened, war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control. 10. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU (1) We accept responsibility for ensuring that your travel arrangements, which you book with us, are supplied as described by us. If, after departure, any part of your holiday arrangements are not provided as promised, due to the fault of our employees, agents or suppliers, we will pay you appropriate compensation, if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However, our liability in all cases shall be limited to a maximum of twice the value of the element not supplied. The level of such compensation will take into account all relevant factors including the invoice price of the tour, any steps it was reasonable for the client to take to minimise the inconvenience/damage suffered and the extent to which the deficiency or improper performance can have affected the client’s enjoyment of the package. Please note that we will not be liable for any injury, illness, or death or consequent losses suffered by you or any member of your party, unless you are able to prove that such injury or illness was caused by lack of reasonable care and skill on the part of ourselves or the relevant suppliers in the performance of our agreed obligations. It is a condition of the payment of compensation that you notify us of any complaint or claim strictly in accordance with our complaints procedure and, further, assign to us any rights that you may have against any third party in connection with your claim. You must co-operate with us and our insurers in this regard. We will not be responsible where you do not enjoy the holiday or suffer any other problems because of a reason which you did not make us aware of when the holiday was booked. (2) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of possessions or enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: -- the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or - ‘force majeure’ as defined in clause 9 above (3) Please note, we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised on our website as being included within the price paid for your holiday and we have not agreed to arrange them for you and any excursion, activities or other services you purchase whilst on holiday (see clause 11). In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you. (4) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred - will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with the local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holiday maker to refuse to take the holiday in question. (5) Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £250 per person affected unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 10(6) below. For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 10(6) below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone .wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your holiday (6) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or arises in connection with any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, rail or road carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea). Please note: Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the complaint or claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request. (7) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any business losses including self employed loss of earnings. 11. EXCURSIONS, ACTIVITIES AND GENERAL AREA INFORMATION We may provide you with information (before departure and/or when you are on holiday) about activities, excursions and other services which are available in the area you are visiting. We have no involvement in any such activities, excursions or services which are not run, supervised, controlled or inspected in any way by us. They are provided by local operators or other third parties who are entirely independent of us. They do not form any part of your contract with us even where we suggest particular operators/other third parties and/or assist you in booking such activities or excursions in any way or they can be booked through your hotel or our local agent. We cannot accept any liability on any basis in relation to such activities, excursions or services and the acceptance of liability contained in clause 10(1) of our booking conditions will not apply to them. We do not however exclude liability for the negligence of ourselves or our employees resulting in your death or personal injury.We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information given in relation to such activities, excursions or other services or about the area you are visiting generally or that any particular excursion, activity or other service which does not form part of our contract will take place as these services are not under our control. We can advise you of the latest known situation at the time of booking on request. 12. COMPLAINTS AND PROBLEMS In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must immediately inform our local agent and the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our local agent and the supplier as soon as possible. Until we know about a problem or complaint, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied however, you must write to us within 28 days of your return to the UK giving your booking reference and full details of your complaint. Only the party leader should write to us. If you fail to follow this simple complaints procedure, your right to claim the compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected o even lost as a result. 13. ABTA MEMBERSHIP We are a Member of ABTA, membership number W5823. As an ABTA member we are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We are also able to offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking with us. The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. It is a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you for costs. The upper limit on claims is £5,000 per person and £25,000 per booking form. The scheme doesn’t apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. It can however deal with claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return from holiday. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. 14. BEHAVIOUR When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you.Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises.We expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in our reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the holiday of the person(s) concerned. In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave the accommodation or other service. We will have no further responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. 15. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers.Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions.Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions (see clause 10.6). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from us or the supplier concerned. 16. SPECIAL REQUESTS AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS If you have any special request, you must advise us in writing at the time of booking.Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will be met unless we have specifically confirmed this. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing from us that your request will be complied with (where it is possible for us to give this) if your request is important to you. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met.Unless and until specifically confirmed,all special requests are subject to availability.We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests.If you have any medical problem or disability which may affect your holiday or any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen arrangements. In any event, you must give us full details in writing at the time of booking and whenever any change in the condition or disability occurs. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. 17. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The passport, visa and health requirements applicable at the time of printing to British citizens for the holidays we offer are shown elsewhere. A full British passport presently takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to obtain. If any member of your party is 16 or over and haven’t yet got a passport, our recommendation is that you should apply for one at least 6 weeks before your holiday. The UK Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing your fist passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to do this. Requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. Information on health is contained in the Department of Health leaflet T7 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from your local Department of Health by telephone on 0870 1555455 and most Post Offices It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the embassy or consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results to fines,surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. 18. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 5856. When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financial protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. We are also Members of ABTA, Membership number W5823. When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA. 19. PRICES AND WEBSITE ACCURACY Please note, the information and prices shown on our website may have changed by the time you come to book your holiday. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the website and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the time of booking. This website is our sole responsibility. It is not issued on behalf of and does not commit any independent organisation/carriers whose services are featured in it. 20. DELAY AND DENIED BOARDING We regret we are not in a position to offer you any assistance in the event of delay at your outward or homeward point of departure. Any airline concerned may however provide refreshments etc. We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 10(2) of these booking conditions (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time). If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation or any other payment from the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If your airline does not comply with these rules, you should complain to the Air Transport Users’ Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk 21. SAFETY STANDARDS Please note, it is the requirements and standards of the country in which any services which make up your holiday are provided which apply to those services and not those of the UK. As a general rule, these requirements and standards will not be the same as the UK and may sometimes be lower. 22. FLIGHTS In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community list” which contains details of air carriers who are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community list is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm We are also required to advise you of the actual carrier(s) (or, if the actual carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we will inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/ the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of clause 8 “Changes and cancellation by us” will apply. The flight timings given on booking and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for general guidance only and are subject to change. The latest timings will be shown on your tickets which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. We are not always in a position to confirm the airline, aircraft type and airport of destination which will be used in connection with any flight included in your holiday. When this information is provided at the time of booking or subsequently, it is subject to change. Any such change will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges. 23. FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE The Foreign and Commonwealth Office publishes regularly updated travel information on its website www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo which you are recommended to consult before booking and in good time before departure. Tel: Email: Address: 0208 421 7020 [email protected] 43 - 45 High Road, Bushey Heath, Herts WD23 1EE Luxury Worldwide Collection is a Trading Division of EFR Travel Ltd. Registered in England and Wales Company Number 444 0987. 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