April 12, 2019

Greece’s first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre has opened at the Sani Hotel, Halkidiki.

Guests of all ages and levels can learn to play tennis like a pro on one of eight brand new clay courts, with expert coaches on hand.

The tennis programmes cover everything from Nadal’s technical skills and physical preparation, to his personal values and mental training, based on his professional tennis experience over the past 15 years.

Prices at Sani Beach in a double room start from £91 per night on a half- board basis.

April 12, 2019

Travel-technology company, Kiwi.com, has attempted to combat the minefield of mispronounced place names from around the world by compiling a list of the most tongue-tying locations.

 Among the examples are: Krakow – Crack-off; Liechtenstein - LICK-tuhn-stine: Phnom Penh - Nom pen: Phuket - Poo-ket: and Yosemite – Yoh-sem-it-ee

April 12, 2019

 If you’re on a health kick this year but afraid of falling off the wagon on holiday you could book the ultimate wellness escape at the five-star Nana Princess in Crete, now in its second year.

Stay in an Executive Fitness Suite and take advantage of your own private gym, chromotherapy, outdoor salt water heated pool, and stunning sea views. Upgrade to an Ambassador Wellbeing Suite and enjoy the same facilities, plus your own SoulSteam or SoulSauna room.

These unique concept suites are the ideal accommodation option for healthy-minded guests wanting to maintain their fitness regime on holiday, or get back into shape, without compromising on luxury or privacy.

April 12, 2019

Disney’s live-action production of Aladdin is the latest film to give the spectacular desert landscape of Wadi Rum a starring role.

The film, featuring Will Smith as the genie, is the latest in a rich history of Hollywood blockbusters to use the distinctive World Heritage-listed scenery as the backdrop to tales of action, adventure and discovery on the big screen.

The crew of Aladdin visited Jordan in in 2017, with Wadi Rum the setting for many of the desert scenes in the Guy Ritchie-directed movie.

Smith is reported to have taken the film crew to see Petra, a site that had been on his bucket-list for decades.

Ramblers Walking Holidays is offering sociable and savvy solo travellers the opportunity to twin share on its holidays and save up to £570 by choosing to share a room.

Easy to organise with Ramblers Walking Holidays, they can twin up same sex solos on set departures with options listed on-line at  https://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/solo-travellers-twin-share. 

There’s a great selection of winter sun options including the wilds of Costa Rica and the ultimate hiking high in the Himalayas.

April 12, 2019

 Veganism is taking the UK by storm and plant-based diets are firmly on the rise.

For those experimenting with Veganuary or simply craving a fresh approach to their diet in 2019, The White Horse, Dorking, has introduced a new vegan menu to its popular restaurant, The Dozen.

The vibrant new menu has been masterminded by Clarisse Flon, Head Chef at London hotel La Suite West and creator of London’s first vegan patisserie.

Clarisse’s signature dish from the menu is ‘Alpine Ravioles with smoky glaze and fresh slaw’, providing a twist on a speciality from the French Alps where she grew up.

Others. Like Mushroom Bourguignon Pie and Mash, and Sweet Potato Dauphinoise with Pulled Aubergine offer healthy yet hearty comfort food.

And since Flon’s passion is vegan patisserie, diners can indulge in desserts without guilt, choosing from a selection of tempting vegan treats.