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Malakiya Villas are the paragon of luxury amidst the waterways with each villa a retreat reminiscent of a palatial summer home. These two and three bedroom self-contained sanctuaries feature an abundance of luxurious private facilities including 24 hour butler service, with individual courtyards, terraces and pools providing a magnificent vista and large and opulently decorated reception areas leading to bedrooms and bathrooms of imposing individuality.

Our special offer to indulge for five nights or more includes a four course dinner for 4-6 people in Pierchic or Pisces, plus a 60 minute Talise Fingerprint Massage for each person in the group.

Validity: until 13th Jan 2010
Price: AED 22,000 – AED 27, 000++ per villa per night

For more information, please contact Madinat Jumeirah
Tel: +971 04 366 6200

Talise Bliss and Beach Combination

Book any 50 minute Talise spa treatment and receive complimentary access to Madinat Jumeirah beach. The perfect way to relax at Madinat Jumeirah.

Talise 30% off for Dubai Residents

Treat yourself to some pampering at Talise Spa and enjoy a 30% discount on your next treatment.

Talise Crystal Opulessence

Using the healing and regenerative powers of crystals and exquisite plant essences, this opulent facial is an experience like no other using semi precious stones of Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine and Carnelian.

Feel the balancing energy of warm and cool crystals as they are gracefully massaged over the face at a special reduced price.

Price: AED 500 (normally AED 710)

For more information, please contact Talise Spa
Tel: +971 4 366 6818
Email: mj-talise@jumeirah.com

Rock Harbor Lodge and Marina, a member of the Forever Resorts family of companies, is located on  Isle Royale, a 45-mile long island in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lake Superior.

The entire island, as well as the surrounding smaller islands compose Isle Royale National Park — one of America’s most remote national parks.

Rock Harbor Lodge is the only lodging facility on the Island and offers both motel style accommodations (with the European plan or the American plan for dining) and fully-equipped cabins furnished with kitchenettes so guests can enjoy a “home away from home.”

Guests who stay at Rock Harbor Lodge will enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Superior and the quiet comforts of this remote national park.

“This destination offers a true getaway: no phones, no television, and a Lake Superior view,” explains Darla Cook, vice president of Public and Media Relations for Forever Resorts. “Rock Harbor Lodge offers sightseeing tours to historic lighthouses, National Park Service interpreter-led hikes, sunset cruises, all-inclusive fishing charters and water taxis for transport to distant trail heads; and a great range of activities: hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing and birding.”

LATIN TRAILS

CONTACT: Jessica Blair
TEL: 734.837.7887
E-MAIL: jessica@atmstravelnews.com
WEB: www.latintrails.com

SAN RAFAEL, Ecuador—Specialty tour operator Latin Trails announces the arrival of its remodeled Galapagos fleet, completely updated and refurbished since their initial construction in 2006. Consisting of two catamarans and one luxurious yacht, the Latin Trails fleet offers an intimate and close-up view of the Galapagos Islands, commonly referred to as a “living laboratory” of biodiversity.

Travelers that seek an escape from the typical can choose between two luxe catamarans: Galapagos Journey I and Galapagos Journey II, which offer the speed of a larger cruise ship, as well as the comfort and spaciousness typically found on a yacht.

Features of the catamaran fleet include:

• Redesigned double lower berth cabins with private bathrooms, hot water showers and air conditioning

• Standard oceanview and panoramic views with windows that open

• Outside observation decks that grant stunning, scenic views

• Fine dining room and on-deck alfresco dining areas

• Hot water Jacuzzi and sun bathing chaises on the sun deck

Featuring all of the above amenities and more is the third boat in the Latin Trails’ fleet, the new Galapagos Odyssey.

A 16-passenger boat, the Odyssey offers extremely spacious cabins and caters to the most discerning Galapagos travelers.

From playful sea lions to giant tortoises and marine iguanas, nature runs abound on the islands and in the surrounding sea, creating a haven for wildlife-loving tourists. In 2009, many tourists will pay homage to British naturalist Charles Darwin, whose birth and publication of “On the Origin of Species” will celebrate anniversaries.

The Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s playground, offers excellent viewing of Darwin’s favored finches.

For a full list of 2009 departures, please visit www.latintrails.com, or specifically, www.galapagoscatamarans.com  or www.galapagosodyssey.com

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Footsteps in Africa (http://www.footsteps-in-africa) constantly seeks new ways to expand traditional Botswana safari programs by including unique game viewing opportunities and distinctive accommodations. Today Footsteps in Africa announces the expansion of their existing Botswana safari circuit with the addition of a collection of mobile camps in Botswana as well as the re-opening of a refurbished lodge creating a new destination for guests to experience history, culture and of course, wildlife.

Operating in four of the premier destinations in Northern Botswana, including Xakanaxa, Khwai, Savuti and Chobe Riverfront, Footsteps in Africa’s mobile safaris feature some of Botswana’s best local guides, all Botswana citizens.

Travelers can book these mobile safaris like they would book any camp or lodge in Africa; however, a minimum of a two-night stay is required. Guests fly into the airstrip that is closest to the site and are collected by the operator, saving travelling time – time that will be spent productively viewing game!

All accommodations have basic en-suite facilities in a comfortable camp set up in private areas. Each mobile tent has twin beds with linen, side table, lamps and of course en suite (bucketshower and chemical/flush loo).

Santawani is an innovative partnership between Peter Sandenbergh with the Lodges of Botswana and the Sankuyo Community.

The lodge is pleased to announce that after much hard work and restoration it will open for bookings starting 1 May 2009.

The Santawani concession adjoins the world famous Moremi Game Reserve and has a reputation for its predator sightings including lions and wild dogs.

The lodge has been redecorated, public areas re-built and a focus on the safari experience re-introduced to return this magnificent concession to its rightful place as the best value for money safari lodge in Botswana. Santawani accommodates 12 guests at a time in comfortable en suite chalets.

Game drives and night drives are sure to be the highlight of the experience.

For more information on either of these initiatives please contact Anthony Calvil-Tayler at Anthony@footstepsinafrica.com or visit www.footsteps-in-africa.com

With everyone in the safari market claiming to be “authentic” these days, what makes this circuit stand out as true vintage safari product? How about owners that speak two dialects of the San Bushman language? Opportunities for cultural interaction that include men, women, and children?

Or a truly community-owned property where the community makes 50% of the daily profit? How about a camp that forgoes game drives for the traditional experiences of mokoro and walking trails on game rich Chief’s Island?

Perhaps the chance to visit up close with lions and wild dogs rescued from certain death due to livestock conflict and then see their wild brethren in the private concession that has long hosted Botswana’s most notable predator researchers?

You will never hear the owners of the Footsteps in Africa properties brag about which designer decorated their camps (although they are all very tastefully done) but you will hear your clients brag about the outstanding level of guiding and dedicated tracking, solitude of amazing private concessions and a safari experience that above all else, remains focused on the wildlife.

To learn more about this circuit please visit http://www.footsteps-in-africa.com

INVIGORATE Salt Scrub (340ml, £48) is the ideal solution for summer: it buffs up dull skin, removes dead cells and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth in preparation for an even, glowing tan. Body scrub can also improve the circulation of blood and lymph thus help to fight cellulite and enhance skin tone.

INVIGORATE is COMO Shambhala’s uplifting and powerful signature blend with elevating eucalyptus, geranium, lavender and peppermint. The key moisturising ingredient is macadamia nut oil, one of the few plant oils that contain high amounts of palmitoleic acid, also found in the skin’s sebum. It is very easily absorbed – why macadamia nut oil is sometimes known as ‘the vanishing oil’ – and is particularly good for dry skin.

To complete the indulgent home spa experience, follow the scrub with INVIGORATE Body Oil (100ml, £17), also from the COMO Shambhala At Home range.

MORE About COMO Shambhala At Home:

COMO Shambhala At Home is a range of skin, body and hair care products available from COMO Shambhala Retreats and Urban Escapes at COMO Hotels and Resorts worldwide, including the Metropolitan in London and Bangkok and Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. The range is also available on line at www.comoshambhala.bz. True to COMO Shambhala’s founding principles, all the products in the range use botanicals and natural ingredients. They do not feature artificial colours or fragrances, petroleum or petroleum spirits, parabens (preservatives widely used in cosmetics) or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

Slowing or Reversing the Ageing Process

It used to be that Thailand was a perfect place to lose track of time. Now it promises even better. It is giving back time — years, even.

In cosmopolitan capitals around the world, finding the fountain of youth has re-surfaced as a bioscience rage. Scientists and doctors are making more advances in manipulating, slowing and even reversing physiological ageing through biomedical interventions.

Although Thailand has opened its medical arms to much of the new technology, its anti-ageing experts have not let the science overshadow how much of the biological clock can be turned back or slowed through simple changes in diet and lifestyle.

The quest is to help people stay healthier longer by earlier detection and prevention of age-related diseases – and even reversing them. Contrary to popular perception, the focus goes well beyond the cosmetic approach of hiding wrinkles, age spots and balding scalps. Thailand’s many anti-ageing experts continue to embrace the health care wisdom taught by their ancestors: balance the mind and the body.

Ageing, explain the experts, is a condition that can be controlled to some extent. Anti-ageing is about getting the body in balance and functioning at peak performance, no matter how many candles appear on the birthday cake. For all anti-ageing specialists, the most important outcome is quality of life. Lifespan might lengthen in this process, and for some people that is also part of the goal.

But one of the most profound insights of modern health care is the appreciation that lifestyle is a key factor in achieving healthy longevity.

“You can definitely reverse the ageing process — I believe it,” says Dr Pakpilai Thavisin of S Medical Spa in Bangkok. “People misunderstand when we talk about anti-ageing medicine. Hormone imbalance, vitamin and mineral supplement – most doctors are doing that. For me, it’s all about lifestyle. You age faster if your lifestyle is not right.”

Ageing usually begins around age 25–35. This is generally attributed to free-radical damage, invisible inflammations inside cells and hormone depletion. To a small degree, ‘bad’ genes play a role as well. However, there is divided opinion on the use of hormones, supplements and herbs in terms of slowing the ageing process. Some doctors believe the research is not yet conclusive on hormone therapies so they prefer to focus on natural remedies.

Slowing or Reversing the Ageing Process

Reputable doctors are quick to warn that slowing down ageing is not about waving a magic wand and presto, youth appears. Most people are degenerating at an accelerated rate and thus seem older than they should. Reversing or slowing the damage certainly helps some people look five to ten years younger. But turning back the clock, the anti-ageing sages say, requires fundamental changes in lifestyle: moderate exercise, healthy food (no processed elements, lots of antioxidizing ingredients), no smoking and, most importantly, stress management. And good sleep, preferably from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am.

In a country already touted as a medical and cosmetic surgery hub and a sensual spa epicentre, more and more doors in Thailand are now opening towards the fountain of youthfulness. In addition to the first university courses in herbal and anti-ageing medicines, anti-ageing clinics and services have been popping up in hospitals, medical spas and dermatology centres.

Integrating the Best of East and West

Much of the science is borrowed from the West. However, the small but growing number of Thailand’s anti-ageing medical spas and wellness centres aim to combine Western medicine with Eastern therapies to offer integrated healthcare.

The alternative options include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, traditional Thai massage, traditional Thai herbal remedies, yoga and Qi Gong, Reiki and even Vipassana meditation (which has been shown to be effective in combating stress-related illnesses, in conjunction with detoxifying cleanses and/or rejuvenating vitamin and mineral supplement treatments. Many of the anti-ageing centres contain a fitness gym, nutrition and cooking courses. If not under one roof, various options are typically just a few blocks away, making Thailand, though mostly Bangkok, an ideal destination for anti-ageing possibilities.

Each clinic’s approach varies. Some mix both conventional and anti-ageing science with spiritual or psychological approaches more than others. Some are less concerned with outside beauty than healthy internal functioning.

“Thailand might be at the forefront in the individualizing of treatment and merging scientific and alternative medicines,” says Dr Somboon Roongphornchai, Medical Director of the Vitallife Wellness Center within the Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok. Vitallife offers a fitness gym with a sports medicine doctor on hand and consultations with nutritionists. The centre recently began integrating Chinese and Thai traditional herbal medicines in its treatment recommendations.

Typically, anti-ageing clinics provide some type of analysis on how fast a client’s body is ageing, or rather, degenerating, and the potential for disease. This ranges from a computer programme to laboratory tests on antioxidant, vitamin, mineral and hormone levels, inflammatory and oxidant-damage markers, blood counts, fatty acids, urine acids, insulin resistance, liver and kidney functioning and general fitness. Some places offer gene make-up analysis, though the lab tests are sent abroad.

Then consultations turn to what can be done to prevent or reverse damage through diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and hormone or herb therapies and other supplements. According to Dr Thidakarn Ratanabanangkoon, American Board-certified anti-ageing physician and dermatologist who oversees anti-ageing services at Samitivej Hospitals, treatment is three-pronged: detecting disease as early as possible rather than waiting to treat it (the conventional response); preventing disease through diet and lifestyle changes; and reversing age-related disease by supplementing vitamins, minerals and hormones and possibly exercise.

Going Well Beyond Skin Deep

“We can say beauty is a good thing but we have to think about health — have a positive environment. And we have to remember it’s not only physical — the mind has to be good too,” says Dr Orawan Kitchawengkul, a dermatologist who started anti-ageing medical centres in Bangkok and Phuket. Her World-Class Anti-Aging Institute includes a heavy focus on mental health as well as inside and outside physical vibrancy: herbal hormones, meditation, acupressure, acupuncture, yoga, Qi Gong, Reiki, hydroareobics, quantum energizing, plasma technology, infrared sauna, nutrition, cooking courses — and even home delivery of healthy food.

Reducing free-radical damage — the roving by-product particles that emerge within the human body whenever cells combust (a normal function that produces energy) or from exposure to chemicals, such as alcohol, toxic metals, emotional stress, smoking and air pollution, among others — is one of the primary anti-ageing goals.

Antioxidants can remove free radicals before they have a chance to do damage. This is typically achieved with food, particularly fruits like blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, grapes and papaya; vegetables like kale, broccoli, spinach, other dark greens as well as and other ‘colourful’ vegetables; whole grains and pulses rich in antioxidants such as red kidney beans. Processed foods containing white flour, white sugar and saturated fats should be avoided.

Achieving Positive Change — The Natural Way

Dr Kobkan Phiboonsin is a young general practitioner who left a hospital position to train in acupuncture and join the Balavi Natural Health Center. When she first attended a World Anti-Ageing Congress seminar in the United States, she realized that what she was hearing about diet and lifestyle had been promoted at the Balavi centre for more than 30 years. “The principle is do it yourself — change. But you can do it the natural way,” she says.

With centres in Bangkok and northern Chiang Mai, Balavi emphasizes detoxifying, diet counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, vitamin and herbal therapies. Each Balavi centre contains a fitness gym, yoga classes and cooking lessons.

“Natural takes longer for results,” says Dr Krisda Sirampuj, who recently set up the International Anti-Ageing Medicine Institute (in Bangkok), with support from the Thailand Center for Excellent Life Science, to promote his “3H” model of healthy weight, healthy eating and lifestyle, and healthy minds. Avoiding gadgets and hormone therapies, Dr Krisda believes “it is more perfect to emphasize the mind and encourage mental exercises. It seems idealistic, but it’s not. I say to patients to believe in change and stay mindful.”

Promoting the body’s natural healing ability goes even more holistic and more posh at TRIA, a unit of the Piyavate Hospital in Bangkok which offers integrative medicine – a combination of complementary, alternative, functional (anti-ageing) and conventional practices. The staff entails a homeopath, naturopath, acupuncturist, chiropractor, nutritionist, psychotherapist and counsellors as well as access to medical specialists. “Our aim is to give patients better quality of life — not more years,” says Dr Thirapan Kamchomnan, both a functional and aesthetic doctor at TRIA.

Thailand is still chock-a-block with laser and other technologies for improving youthful appearance, from coping with wrinkles, sagging chins, hair loss, cellulite and impotence.

But for anti-ageing doctors like S Medical Spa’s Dr Pakpilai Thavisin, beauty is the marketing ploy. “I think when they’re here they’ll learn something,” she says. She once asked a couple who wanted to lose weight without going to the spa’s gym to walk to and from their hotel for their sessions.

By day four they asked to use the gym. She says they kept walking when they returned home and made other fundamental changes in their lifestyle.

Walking in Bangkok may not be ideal for most clients, nor may the few days spent at a day facility be sufficient for making the commitment to behaviour change – despite customized regimens for eating and exercising. There are other options for longer-term wellness retreats, such as the Chiva-Som International Health Resort near the seaside town of Hua Hin. The resort is known internationally for its complete sensual holistic approach to lifestyle change and its celebrity clientele.

Touting the resort’s “unique peaceful environment,” Dr Thumrong Siripoon explains that the Chiva-Som approach is to cut off negative factors such as stress. This means no alcohol, tobacco or mobile phones. The spa cuisine emphasizes wellness but uses ingredients available back home. Equally significant is the resort’s body-mind-spiritual training, which includes exercise and physical therapy that avoids machinery and aims to restore a feeling of youthful vigour. The holistic anti-ageing supplements used are individualized to each client.

“Relaxation and pampering in the spa are top-most factors for anti-ageing,” says Dr Thumrong. “You cannot be younger unless you feel young and happy.”

Although Thailand isn’t the only country to bring its culture of meditation, massage, aromatherapy, good nutrition and traditional herbs to the anti-ageing movement, its blend of complementary, alternative and conventional approaches, combined with the famed Thai service, cuisine and hospitality, and exceptional value for money, make it a unique destination for people who are serious about healthy longevity.

Why Thailand?

Coos Dr Kobkan: “The softness, it’s cheaper, it’s convenient, it’s graceful; everything you want you can have all day. People are here to serve you.” And, she adds, the mind of the therapist is focused “on holistic care and this goes to the patient like a vibration — this is important to us.”

What better start to improving the quality of life could there be?

Following the successful opening of the first LUXX in Bangkok in the year 2006, the philosophy, design and culture of small, hip and chic hotels defined a new era in Bangkok’s hotel industry. LUXX pioneered the rise of small and boutique hotels in Bangkok and started an unusual trend. The original and first hip hotel LUXX is located in Decho Road, Silom, Bangkok (www.staywithluxx.com).

Three years later, LUXX is reinventing itself with the opening of the new LUXX, LUXX XL.

To dwell on the finest of things is to explore life.
To discover the balance of nature and space is to experience living.
To distinguish the warm touch of hospitality is to go beyond extraordinary length.

Introducing… the extra lifestyle at the new LUXX XL

Located along the posh and stylish Langsuan road, this hotel connects Central Chidlom / BTS Skytrain Chidlom Station on one end, while the other end brings you to Lumpini Park / BTS Silom Station. Ideal for the discerning travelers who prefer a cosmopolitan location yet business-like, quiet and happening, LUXX XL is at the heart of it all.

LUXX XL stands in a 7-storey design building that converged function, space and style. Stand out is ‘dip’ – a 12 metre infinity edge and slate stone-finished salt-system swimming pool. From there, one can hang out at ‘Milk’ – a New York style glass bar that overlooks the swimming pool and the garden. They are grouped together as features of ‘Club LUXX’ – which includes the fitness room, a fancy home sala-style business center and a chill executive lounge by the garden. By 2010, a newly built fitness and business centre will be available for guests.

Rooms are characterized by studios and suites in varied sizes and style. They come in 33 sqm to 47 sqm for the studio room collections, from 66 sqm for the one-bedroom suites, up to 99 sqm to 208 sqm for two-bedroom suites.

In keeping up with the tradition of “beyond hotel”, all LUXX XL rooms features carefully crafted furniture and minimalist finishing and fittings made of teak wood, slate stone and polished or matte stainless steel. They come with the hallmark floor to ceiling windows and private balconies. LUXX is faithful to its “fun bathroom” concept so bathrooms still have the sexy open partitions. In-room entertainment includes LCD TV’s, DVD+CD+MP3 players, iPOD docking stands (available at suites) and complimentary WIFI in all rooms and public areas. Expatriates and long staying guests can book the LUXX XL Home Suites combining the services and amenities of the hotel and serviced-apartments.

The LUXX XL redefines the concept of hip and design hotels which are usually built within compact structures and surroundings. LUXX XL boasts of an open swimming pool against the garden area and sandstone open spaces. There is ample parking area designed in pebble floorings and a soon-to-open executive lounge set in a garden. The extra level of space to breathe in and out is set to make this second LUXX hotel a refreshing addition to many other admired hip hotels worldwide.

Discover more of the eXtra Lifestyle at LUXX XL.

Reservations now accepted. For more information or inquiries, contact us  reservationsXL@staywithluxx.com or call +66 2 684 1111.

At the opening of the first ibis hotel in Singapore, today (ibis Singapore on Bencoolen), Accor announced the development of a second ibis for the city state – ibis Singapore Novena.

Located on Balestier Road, the hotel is located a few minutes walk to Novena MRT (subway) which is two stops from the city centre shopping of Orchard road, surrounded by some of Singapore’s major medical facilities and well known eateries – in a city famous for its multi cultural and outdoor dining.

The hotel owned by Cockpit International will consist of 241 guest rooms and “its all about TASTE” Restaurant – a signature dining concept of ibis hotels. Cockpit International have had an association with the ibis hotel brand since 1997 when they acquired ibis London Earls Court.

Michael Issenberg – Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Accor Asia Pacific says ‘we are delighted in announcing the development of the second ibis hotel for Singapore. As one of the worlds largest economy hotel brands, this new ibis hotel in Singapore will benefit from strong international brand recognition and fills a void of quality, affordable accommodation in the economy market segment”.

Managing Director of Cockpit International – Teo Kok Woon said ‘Accor brings the technical expertise that we sought for the hotel development bringing significant value in construction expertise, distribution and daily hotel operations. Our experience as owners of the ibis London Earls Court reassures us of our decision to appoint Accor as managers of the hotel and that ibis is the ideal brand for the hotel.

Work has commenced on the project which is due for completion in 2011.

The ibis network has over 800 hotels in 40 countries globally. In the Asia Pacific region, Accor has currently 61 ibis hotels in operation with approximately 100 hotels under development.

The ibis Singapore Novena will offer the hallmarks of the brand including LCD flat screen televisions, ergonomic bathroom, high speed internet connectivity, exceptional sound insulation, simple and transparent pricing, quality food 24 hours per day, 8 hour breakfast with all services backed by ibis’s 15 minute satisfaction contract.

Bookings via: www.ibishotel.com

The Original Bicycle Festival will be held across Dumfries & Galloway on 9–24 May as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrations.

The 16-day festival draws on the rich cycling heritage of this area of Scotland. The inventor of the pedal-driven cycle, blacksmith Kirkpatrick ‘Pate’ Macmillan (1813–1878), was born in Keir Mill, near Dumfries. Today the area has an extensive network of mountain bike and road cycling trails.

The Festival will promote access and participation in cycling in the region through a programme of guided rides and coaching sessions, open mountain bike and road cycling events, a cycle expo, youth and women’s activities, a film festival and music.

 One of the Festival’s supporters is Mark Beaumont, world record holder for his 195-day cycle ride round the world.

Festival events will take place in venues across the region including Keir Mill, Castle Douglas, Drumlanrig Castle near Thornhill and the 7 Stanes mountain bike trail centres, as well as DG One, Easterbrook Hall, Heathall and other venues in Dumfries town. Castle Douglas and Dumfries will each host a road race through the town streets.
The programme of cycling-themed activities and events will complement the World Mountain Bike Conference on Sustainability being held in Dumfries on 12–15 May.
Website: www.originalbicyclefestival.co.uk

Sir Christopher Wren’s House Hotel and Spa in Windsor has opened a new Conference and Business Centre with five meeting rooms.

The Buckingham Room is the largest, seating 27 as a boardroom or 65 as a theatre. The slightly smaller Balmoral can seat 26 or 20. Each space can be divided into two rooms. The Sandringham Room, the smallest meeting room, seats eight delegates boardroom-style.

In addition to the new business centre, the hotel has six other rooms that can be used for meetings and small conferences, ranging from small rooms suitable for up to eight delegates to conferencing rooms that can hold 90. Four of the meeting rooms overlook the River Thames. All rooms are on the ground floor and have the latest AV technology.

The hotel has a dedicated conference and events team to help arrange all the relevant services and facilities. It is also possible to arrange private dining facilities in the hotel.

The Sir Christopher Wren’s House Hotel and Spa has 96 bedrooms, the award-winning Strok’s Restaurant, a gym and a health and beauty spa. The hotel building was once the family home of the British architect Sir Christopher Wren who designed St Paul’s Cathedral. It is beside the River Thames, a short walk from Windsor train station.

Sir Christopher Wren’s House Hotel & Spa
Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PX
Tel: +44 1753 861354
Website: www.sirchristopherwren.co.uk