Cap Maison, one of the Caribbean’s most interesting new boutique hotel developments is on course to open in St Lucia in March next year. It will be the first luxury residence-style boutique property on the island and on completion will be an elegant 50 room luxury hotel with accommodation arranged across 22 beautifully designed villas.   more »

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced today that the Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash has recently opened.   more »

A small ultra-luxurious boutique hotel, Riad Meriem, has opened in the historic Moroccan city of Marrakesh. The new riad offers a haven of peace and tranquillity in complete contrast with one of the world’s most vibrant markets, the Marrakesh Medina   more »

Lufthansa’s passengers in the UK will have a choice of three destinations in Romania from 1 September 2007, with the start of a new service to Sibiu. The German flag carrier will serve the Romanian city five times a week (increasing to a daily service from 28th October) with quick and easy connections through its Munich hub. Return fares from the UK will start at £269, inclusive of all taxes and surcharges.   more »

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Cerro Grande investment group for the new Crowne Plaza Albufeira–Algarve.   more »

Canadian AFfair chose Canada Day, London to announce the launch of the first ever direct flight from the UK to New Brunswick - their second Atlantic Canada route, starting from May 2008.   more »

A South Norfolk farmhouse, dating from 1650, has been restored and re-opened as a Lesbian Orientated B&B. Woolsey Bridge Farm has characterful oak beamed en suite bedrooms. Breakfasts and optional evening meals, using home produced or locally sourced ingredients, are available.   more »

The prestigious Robb Report has just published its keenly anticipated Luxury Resorts edition containing a list of The World’s 100 Ultimate Escapes. Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand is considered worthy of inclusion and keeps company with the world’s best.   more »

Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines, will this week celebrate the launch of their new route between twinned cities Cardiff and Nantes. This is Aer Arann’s fourth route from Cardiff as the airline already operates services to Dublin, Cork and Galway in Ireland.   more »