Etihad Airways' award-winning loyalty programme, Etihad Guest, has unveiled a series of spectacular promotions to celebrate its first anniversary.

The 'Birthday Bonanza' prizes include tickets to the Formula 1 grand prix in Belgium and Italy, which feature the Etihad-Aldar Spyker Formula 1 team, as well as a trip to the ' Boeing Experience' in Seattle, USA.

Members can win flights to Brisbane, holidays to Thailand, and a 'mega raffle' with prizes including shopping vouchers, ipods and diamond jewellery, plus hotel stays at the luxurious Shangri-La Qarayat Al Beri or the Emirates Palace.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways' executive vice president marketing and product, said, 'The variety of prizes on offer during the 'Birthday Bonanza' promotion underlines the importance Etihad places on rewarding members of the Etihad Guest programme. We also anticipate many new members joining in order to take advantage of these fantastic prizes.'

Since the programme's launch in 2006 Etihad Guest has gained more than 170,000 members worldwide.

Etihad Guest has 60 global partners and more than 600 rewards. The latest additions include Millennium Hotels, Shangri-La, Banyan Tree and Etihad In-flight duty free shopping.

www.etihad.ae

8/2/2007 4:10:25 PM UTC     

This coming winter will see a massive increase in flights from the UK to Budapest from airports that have not previously served the city. The addition of 15 Ryanair services from Liverpool, Bristol, East Midlands and Glasgow Prestwick plus the services by EasyJet, Wizz Air, Malev and British Airways from Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow will boost both business and leisure traffic to Budapest.

8/2/2007 11:20:19 AM UTC     

Business and leisure travellers have been paying more for their hotel rooms so far this year according to a survey from Deloitte. The HotelBenchmark survey shows that European hotel rates have risen by 5.8% this year.

Visitors to the Americas Cup held in Valencia helped hoteliers increased average room rates by a staggering 33.4%. Istanbul hoteliers have benefited from increased demand from a range of conferences, trade shows and sporting events. Lisbon has continued to perform well with the city also hosting a number of conferences, including the biennial Alimentaria International Food Show in May, which attracted 40,000 visitors.

London did not disappoint either with business and leisure travel to the UK’s capital remaining strong. As a result London continues to achieve the highest occupancy in Europe at 80.5%. London also had the second highest average room rate at €185.00 with Moscow topping the list at €263.00.

The region continues to benefit from robust economic performance – particularly across the euro area – which is helping drive both business and leisure demand for hotels. The outlook for the rest of the year looks promising however concerns remain over continuing rising credit levels and the prospect of further interest rate rises, which would place pressure on consumers discretionary spending and dampen leisure travel.

8/2/2007 10:37:05 AM UTC     

Passengers on the ‘kangaroo route’ to Australia now have extra options as Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) add extra flights to Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth from Hong Kong this autumn.

Melbourne becomes a three-times-daily service from October 1, while flights to Adelaide will become a daily service, operating on a triangular routing through Melbourne. There will also be an extra flight to Perth every Sunday increasing the service to five-times-a-week service with effect from October 28.
 
The extra services coincide with the imminent arrival of the new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will include the new three-class long-haul cabin product.

Cathay also fly 3 times a day to Sydney and once a day to Brisbane and Cairns. 

Cathay Pacific operates four non-stop flights a day from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Hong Kong International Airport.

www.cathaypacific.com

8/2/2007 9:52:30 AM UTC     

EasyJet is to fly from Glasgow International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle from October 29 with one ways fares from £21.99. The route is expected to be popular for business travellers as well as those taking a short break to the French capital.

EasyJet will also start services from Edinburgh to Paris (CDG) on September 10, Krakow on October 29 and Gdansk on October 30.

 

www.easyjet.com  

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8/1/2007 1:52:07 PM UTC     

A code share agreement between Copa Airlines and AeroMexico begins today, August 1st, 2007.

“The agreement enables Copa Airlines to further expand the reach and scope of its Hub of the Americas in Panama City by providing us connectivity to some of Mexico’s most important cities”, said Jorge Garcia, Commercial VP of Copa Airlines.

Passengers travelling on these code share flights will receive a seamless travel experience, moving between the carriers with a single reservation, ticket and with luggage checked to their final destination. Also, passengers will be able to earn valuable miles, choosing between either of the airlines’ frequent flyer programs.

www.copaairlines.co.uk

8/1/2007 8:48:40 AM UTC     

Flybe has announced that all fares promoted across its website are now all inclusive, made up of the basic flight cost plus all fixed non-optional costs.

From today, all advertised fares will include all of the following costs:

•Government taxes including Air Passenger Duty
•Passenger Service Charge
•Security and airport charges

Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer Flybe comments: “Flybe is always mindful of the need to provide quality customer service and this move highlights our commitment towards ensuring that the customer is in full control of their booking, by knowing exactly what they are paying for from the start. With our transparent pricing policy, what you see is what you get.”

www.flybe.com

8/1/2007 8:33:24 AM UTC     

W Hotels of New York has partnered with Sheila Kelley's S Factor New York, and put a flirty spin on the ultimate girl's weekend getaway. Ladies are invited to grab their girlfriends and experience a New York weekend with attitude! W Hotels of New York Girls Getaway Weekend combines a sassy W experience with introductory classes to Sheila Kelley's S Factor, a groundbreaking movement technique that will help ladies discover a great new way to workout, inspired by yoga, ballet, striptease and pole dancing. 

The package is available until the end of the year at W New York, W Times Square, W The Court, W The Tuscan and W Union Square, from £174 ($349) and is based on double occupancy.

www.welcometowhotels.com/sfactor  

8/1/2007 8:25:41 AM UTC     

Lost your luggage? Don’t know what airlines charge for bags taken on the plane or put in the hold? Or don’t know what to do when baggage is lost? Then help is at hand.

With recent horror stories in the press of 20,000 missing bags at Heathrow Airport, UK flight price comparison website Cheapflights.co.uk, has publishes a new set of handy tips and guides comparing the baggage allowance and delayed luggage policy of leading airlines.

David Soskin, CEO of Cheapflights.co.uk, said “Baggage allowances and delayed luggage are two of the biggest headaches facing passengers today, and with airline policy constantly changing, the need for consumer champions like Cheapflights.co.uk to provide simple and accessible information to passengers is crucial”

www.cheapflights.co.uk/travel-tips

7/31/2007 9:24:30 AM UTC     

Abu-Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has signed a three-year deal to be the main sponsor of English premiership rugby union team, Harlequins.

The ‘seven figure’ deal is Etihad’s first major sporting sponsorship deal in the UK and the biggest in Harlequins’ history. It will see the airline’s logo emblazoned on Harlequins’ famous quartered shirt as well as on the roof of their Twickenham Stoop stadium in south west London. Their East Stand will be renamed the Etihad Stand

James Hogan said, “This new partnership with Harlequins will provide Etihad Airways with an ideal international platform to connect with our customers in the UK and around the world.

www.etihad.ae

7/31/2007 8:39:03 AM UTC     

www.easyjet.com

7/27/2007 3:55:17 PM UTC     

SWISS has made it simpler than ever to book its flights online. The website sports a new look, and is even easier to use and navigate than before.

All the innovations are aimed squarely at customer convenience. Top priority has been given to presenting SWISS flight offers and the booking process as clearly and simply as possible. Indeed, the most attractive offers of all are now prominently displayed on the site’s home page.

The new look website permits visitors to book their SWISS flight by making just a few mouse-clicks on an interactive world map, eliminating the time-consuming switching between keyboard and mouse. It also gives greater emphasis to value-for-money considerations within the booking process.

www.swiss.com

7/27/2007 2:55:31 PM UTC     

Austrian Airlines are offering to take their Miles & More passengers that ’extra mile’. Well actually it’s from the lounge to the apron or their next long haul flight with car rental partner SIXT AG, but who’s counting.

The goal is to offer a relaxed experience that will also save time for HON Circle members, their families and one additional travelling companion when flying with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa or Swiss from Vienna.

www.aua.com

7/27/2007 8:47:42 AM UTC     

The Russian airline, KD avia, has further developed its hub and spoke operation at Kaliningrad Airport on the Baltic coast, with easy connections from a dozen European cities to 10 major Russian destinations, each with populations over 1 Million.

From the UK the Boeing 737-300 aircraft services are flown three times weekly from London Gatwick on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with easy connections and checked through baggage to Moscow, St Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Ufa, Volgograd, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk, Omsk and Kazan.

During June 2007 a new 30,000 sq feet air terminal was opened at Kaliningrad's Khrabrovo Airport which will easily handle 3 million passengers. With further development work already underway this capacity will be increased to 8 Million by 2008.
  
www.kdavia.co.uk   

7/27/2007 8:26:48 AM UTC     

Air India has taken delivery of its first 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner airplane. This is the first 777 from Air India's order of 68 Boeing jetliners and they will receive 6 more 777’s this year.

Air India will use the 777-200LR to provide direct, non-stop flights between the United States and India. It begins service to New York's John F. Kennedy from Mumbai, India, on 1 August 2007 and will offer three classes with flat bed seats in first and business and larger economy seating.

www.airindia.com

7/27/2007 8:11:15 AM UTC     

As part of an $18 million make over the Eaton Hotel, Hong Kong has opened a new contemporary BizSuite, a suite customised for the modern business traveller. To celebrate, the hotel is offering a special introductory package of HK$2,000 (£125.00) per night in August 2007 and HK$2,250 (£141.00) in September, when staying for two nights or above.

The one bedroom suite incorporates all the must have state-of-the-art technology including integrated laptop docking station which turns the laptop into a powerful desktop with complimentary wired and wireless broadband internet, and a 4-in-1 multipurpose fax/scanner/printer/copier, a Bluetooth mouse and webcam. A total of three LCD screens are in both the living area and bathroom, and a DVD player and iHomeT are provided too.

The BizSuite Package includes complimentary extras ranging from one limousine transfer from airport and a 45-minute foot massage per night which is accumulative to E Club privileges of continental breakfast, two hours daily use of a boardroom, free dry cleaning and express check-in / out.

The special introductory package is subject to 10% service charge and 3% government tax, and is valid until 30 September 2007.

www.langhamhotels.com 

7/27/2007 8:00:19 AM UTC     

To celebrate 20 years of flying to China, ANA has decorated a 767-300 aircraft in a panda motif.  'Fly! Panda', as the aircraft was dubbed in a naming-competition held among elementary school children across Japan, lifted off from Tokyo's Narita Airport yesterday, headed for Beijing.  For the next two years it will be a regular visitor to the Chinese capital, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and other major destinations in China.

www.anaskyweb.com

7/26/2007 4:06:08 PM UTC     

Silverjet, the British exclusively business class, long haul airline, today announces a delay in the introduction of its second service between London Luton and New York, Newark until September 20th due to essential maintenance work. All passengers who have booked on the delayed second service will be offered seats on the current Silverjet service or a full refund. 

The airline's second aircraft entered service on 17th July and will operate the current service.

www.flysilverjet.com

7/26/2007 3:13:26 PM UTC     

As part of Singapore’s 42^nd National Day celebrations this year, Millennium & Copthorne International (MCIL) in Asia will be offering 42% off published room rates and designated food and beverage outlets from 7 August to 12 August 2007.

Under the Millennium & Copthorne umbrella in Singapore are the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel.

“National Day presents a unique and enriching experience to all Singaporeans. As Singapore celebrates her 42^nd birthday this year, MCIL hotels in Asia wish to extend this celebratory mood by offering fantastic promotions on room rates and dining options,” says Mr Tan Kim Seng, Senior Vice President (Operations) of Millennium & Copthorne International Limited.

www.millenniumhotels.com

7/26/2007 10:42:35 AM UTC     

The Rezidor Hotel Group expands its mid market Park Inn portfolio in Germany to 18 hotels. Three former Novotel and two Dormotel properties will be rebranded as Park Inn. With the addition of these five Park Inn hotels in Mannheim, Dusseldorf Sud, Bielefeld, Hamburg Nord and Mainz, Rezidor and now has more than 300 hotels in operation and under development across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

www.rezidorparkinn.com  

7/26/2007 9:33:26 AM UTC     

After a six-month progressive rooms renovation project, the Singapore Marriott Hotel is set to welcome guests with refurbished luxurious accommodation.

In the refurbished Junior Suites for example, tech-savvy travellers can look forward to a whole new level of guest room technology with new LCD high-definition televisions and digital plug-in panels catering for both work and relaxation.

Additional enhanced service features in the renovated rooms include the installation of Revive bedding - a Global Marriott bedding makeover that provides better comfort by creating softer sheets, plusher mattresses, stylish duvets, more pillows and a fresh new look.

www.marriott.com

7/26/2007 9:07:16 AM UTC     

V Australia is the name chosen for Virgin Blue's new long-haul airline that will commence transpacific services to the US late next year with a 777-300ER. Virgin Blue cannot use the Virgin name outside Australia as part of an agreement reached when Singapore Airlines took a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways in 1999. With speculation continuing that SIA may sell its stake in Virgin Atlantic, the name V Australia will allow a seamless rebranding to Virgin Australia. The carrier has committed to an initial fleet of seven 777-300ERs and holds eight options. It is expected to announce further product details later this year.

The new name was chosen from among nearly 6,000 entries solicited in a contest.

www.virginblue.com

7/26/2007 9:04:47 AM UTC     

Having introduced free guest room high-speed and Wi-Fi internet access three years ago, five Marriott brands in the US and Canada, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, TownePlace Suites and SpringHill Suites, are again responding to guests' needs and eliminating Wi-Fi charges for guests in lobbies and other public areas.

www.marriott.com

7/25/2007 5:03:11 PM UTC     

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) have open the Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash. The 200-room hotel is located close to Kenwood Town Centre. Major businesses such as Coca-Cola, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Procter & Gamble, GE and Ford Motor Co. are also located nearby. The hotel is within driving distance of downtown, the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Kings Island and the Cincinnati Zoo. 

IHG’s long stay brand, Staybridge Suites, has opened in London, Ontario. The 117 room, all-suite, hotel features in-room DVD/CD players; functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating, two-line speaker phones with direct-dial number, personal voice mail and complimentary local phone calls, and fully equipped kitchens. 

Located near downtown London, the property is just minutes from area businesses such as Ford Motor Company, Magna, 3M Corporation and General Motors. The hotel is also close to key attractions such as Western Fair Entertainment & Sports Centre, John Labatt Centre and Bellamere Winery.

Holiday Inn has opened a new property at Santiago Airport Chile. The 112-room hotel is the first Holiday Inn property to be situated within airport grounds in Latin America and the first Holiday Inn in Chile.

www.ichotelsgroup.com

7/25/2007 5:01:23 PM UTC     

Qantas (QF) unveiled a radical overhaul of its international long-haul in-flight product ahead of the delivery of its first A380 next year.

A new premium economy class featuring 42-inch pitch, a new Panasonic IFE system, enhanced connectivity in all cabins and upgraded lie-flat business class beds are the main features of a makeover that will be offered on the A380s and QF's 747-400s starting in February.

The carrier will configure its A380s with just 450 seats, 14 first class "suites," 72 business, 32 premium economy and 332 economy. First and economy will be on the lower deck with business and premium economy on the upper deck.

The A380 will feature self-service bars and lounges in first and business classes, a self-service bar in premium economy and four such bars in coach. All classes will have wireless connectivity, in-seat e-mail, Internet, telephone and SMS along with in-seat power, USB and R145 ports.

On the 747-400, premium economy will be on the main deck in a 2-4-2 configuration, which is how business class started when QF pioneered it in 1979.

Qantas also unveiled a sleeker, updated version of its iconic kangaroo logo, which some feared might disappear all together.

www.qantas.com

7/25/2007 1:57:02 PM UTC     

As part of its 10th anniversary activities, Star Alliance is offering a 10 per cent reduction on all Economy Class Round the World tickets purchased between August 1st, 2007 and September 30th, 2007.

Using the Star Alliance Round the World fares, customers can build their own itineraries to circumnavigate the globe by either going east or west, flying on any of the 16,000 daily flights to 855 destinations in 155 countries offered by the 17 member airlines. Three different fare levels are available covering routings of up to 29,000 miles, 34,000 miles and 39,000 miles and allowing customers to visit between three and 15 different destinations. A fare for journeys of up to 26,000 miles and permitting three to five stopovers is also offered.

Star Alliance also offers Round the World Fares in First Class or Business Class. These are bookable at their normal levels and will not be discounted as part of the 10th Anniversary promotion.

www.staralliance.com

7/25/2007 1:26:54 PM UTC     

The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has launched a 'Travel the World in Style' competition giving guests the chance to win a unique round-the-world trip staying in the finest suite accommodation in several exclusive hotels.

Working in collaboration with global airline alliance, Star Alliance, GHA guests stand the chance to win a trip round the world in first class and enjoy presidential suite accommodation on every step of their journey. From premier suites in New York, Berlin and Beijing to a duplex suite overlooking the Indian Ocean via a presidential suite on the steps the Great Wall of China, winners can choose the itinerary of their dreams and discover how it feels to truly Travel the World in Style. Two additional prizes of regular round the world tickets and accommodation are also available as runner-up prizes.

Anyone booking a hotel stay through GHA’s web site before November 30, 2007 will be automatically entered into the competition.

Global Hotel Alliance currently comprises 7 luxury brands encompassing 151 upscale and luxury hotels with over 43,000 rooms in 39 different countries. Each brand is a key player in their main region of operation: Kempinski in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Omni in North America, Pan Pacific in the Pacific Rim, The Leela Group in India, Dusit in Thailand, Landis in Taiwan and China, and Marco Polo in China and Hong Kong.

www.globalhotelalliance.com www.staralliance.com

7/25/2007 1:20:06 PM UTC     

The first commercial flight of Singapore Airlines new Airbus A380 will be from Singapore to Sydney and return. It will take place in October 2007 and it would seem everyone wants to be on it. So in an unprecedented move Singapore Airlines will auction the seats on eBay with all proceeds from the sale being donated to charities.

Singapore Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Chew Choon Seng, said, “The first commercial A380 flight will be a moment in aviation history. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, on an aircraft that will mark a new chapter in air travel.

“And while we will celebrate the event, we also wish to remember the people who are less fortunate and can be assisted by the charities to which all the proceeds will go,” Mr Chew said.

The proceeds of the auction will be split evenly between Singapore’s Community Chest, the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney and to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders.

Although the actual date of the flight is still to be confirmed Singapore Airlines and eBay plan for the auction to be conducted some weeks prior to the flight and we will inform readers once a date has been fixed.

Get your wallets ready!!

www.singaporeairlines.com

7/25/2007 8:49:19 AM UTC     

Low cost carrier JetBlue Airways continues to expand its Caribbean presence with the launch of nonstop services between Fort Lauderdale and Ponce, Puerto Rico. Year round daily flights start on November 5 2007 with introductory fares from $59.00 (£29.00) each way, with regular fares ranging from $99.00 (£48.00) to $299.00 (£145.00) each way. Ponce will be JetBlue's 12^th destination served nonstop from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

www.jetblue.com

7/25/2007 8:10:33 AM UTC     

United Airlines has revealed details of its new international United Business experience that will provide customers with more space to work, sleep or relax during long overseas flights.

International United Business seat amenities will include:

    *Forward and rear-facing seats configured to allow customers to completely recline 180º to a full 6-foot, 4-inch bed.
*Four-way lumbar support and six-way adjustable headrest.
*An ottoman providing additional storage for a laptop or other personal items.
*Ergonomically designed tray table that comfortably accommodates a laptop and other items.
*iPod adapter that enables customers to play their own music and videos on the seat's entertainment unit while recharging the iPod.
*Universal Serial Bus (USB) port to charge personal electronic devices, such as personal digital assistants, mobile phones and digital cameras.
*Standard 110v power outlets requiring no adapter.
*Adjustable LED reading light with dimmer.
*Noise cancelling headphones.

United will begin introducing the new international United Business along with its previously announced First Class Suites in this autumn and the entire fleet will be fitted out by 2009.

"At United, we're making the world truly flat for our first and business class customers," said Graham Atkinson, United executive vice president and chief customer officer. "Our customers will truly appreciate the 180º, lie-flat seating and world-class amenities being implemented on all international flights. We're committed to delivering an experience that makes our most valued guests feel more relaxed and rewarded."

 www.united.com

7/24/2007 11:20:16 AM UTC     

Following a £76 million refurbishment, the InterContinental London Park Lane recently opened 60 elegant designer suites, including four signature suites.

The property has also opened the doors of its long awaited Club InterContinental. Located on the seventh floor, the purpose-built Club InterContinental is spread over 223 square metres and features floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed bay windows that provide striking views of London's historic landscapes.

There are four new signature suites, Royal, London, Cinema and Wellington. They come with Bang & Olufsen's 42 inch flat screen televisions in the main rooms and 28-36 inch flat screens in the bedrooms. In addition, the rooms are all fitted with high speed internet service, Bose sound systems and I-pod docks.

In addition to the four signature suites, the hotel has created 56 suites ranging from the intimate Studio Suites to the Palace Suites. In each, the living space has a relaxing sofa and a designated business area complete with high-speed Internet access. 21st Century creature comforts including a 28 inch Bang & Olufsen flat screen TV and Bose sound system are carefully housed behind dark and light oak cabinetry and wall panelling.

www.ichotels.com

7/24/2007 8:22:14 AM UTC     

The Fleming in Hong Kong has introduced a BizTrav package for HK$1,288 (£80.00) net per night. The package is inclusive of all the basic needs of business travellers: comfortable accommodation in a Superior Room with upgrade on availability, complimentary breakfast, in-room broadband at no extra cost, free use of hotel’s fully equipped conference room for 2 hours (subject to availability), and a host of local and international newspapers.

The Fleming, which calls itself  "a chic urban lifestyle hotel", features 66 rooms, all in a contemporary, stylish and spacious design and is located in a side-street in the heart of the Wan Chai business and entertainment district, close to the city’s shopping and food mecca – Causeway Bay, where a long list of international labels and delicious world cuisine await travellers.

The BizTrav Package is valid until 31 August. Terms and conditions apply.

www.thefleming.com.hk

7/24/2007 8:07:47 AM UTC     

Hyatt will officially open its Hyatt on the Bund, Shanghai in early October. Part of the Grand Hyatt portfolio, the hotel is situated at the northern end of the legendary Bund, arguably the most famous thoroughfare in Shanghai, if not China. To maximise its prime location on the western banks of the Huangpu River, the cutting-edge hotel has been angled so that all rooms will benefit from a spectacular view of either the historical architecture down the Bund or modern skyscraper-lined Pudong across the river.

The hotel will house a total of 631 guest rooms, including 52 suites, split between East and West towers will feature rotating flat-screen TVs, DVD players and high-speed wired and wireless broadband Internet access.

Hyatt on the Bund will be the seventh Hyatt hotel to open in Mainland China, following Grand Hyatt Beijing, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Hyatt Regency Tianjin, Hyatt Regency Xian, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou and Hyatt Regency Dongguan. Twelve more Hyatt hotels are scheduled to open in China in the next few years.

www.hyatt.com

7/24/2007 7:54:38 AM UTC     

With Lufthansa having already announced a rise to their fuel surcharge, sister company SWISS will increase their surcharge on long haul flights from 102 to 122 Swiss francs (£47.75 and £49.20 respectively). Internal and European surcharges will remain the same at 32 Swiss francs (£12.90). The increase will take effect from 26^th July.

www.swiss.com   

7/23/2007 1:42:18 PM UTC     

Rugby fans travelling to the World Cup in France this autumn can avoid the scrum at city centre hotels by booking a luxury rental villa from Sanctuary Villas and Apartments, offering flexibility, space to relax and superb value for money. With properties sleeping up to 16 guests, why not travel with a whole team?
 
Sanctuary Villas and Apartments has a selection of self-catering properties within easy reach of Marseille, where six key matches – including two potential England matches - will take place during September and October 2007. Fans travelling after 29th September 2007 will even benefit from low-season rental rates.
 
The company can organise transfers to and from Marseille stadium for Rugby World Cup ticket holders, as well as offering a range of extra services – for example, a private chef to prepare a meal at the villa after a big match, or excursions to fill in the time on non-match days.
 
The villas Le Jas, La Maison Rose and Le Ferme De Cayenne are all available in the weeks surrounding the matches taking place in Marseille between 8th September and 7th October 2007. All of these properties are within 60 miles of Marseille. Some may also be available for four night breaks upon request.

www.sanctuary-villas.com

7/23/2007 11:05:30 AM UTC