Charter Flights sometimes come in for criticism but I personally think that this is unjustified. Charter flight companies have had to adapt to the changing market conditions over the last few years and as competition has got ever fiercer the charter airlines have fought back by giving you the option of booking a Premium Cabin upgrade. Upgrading to the Premium Cabin can make much more sense as the cost is far cheaper than flying Business Class or in BA’s World Traveller Plus.

Most charter flight companies offer a Premium Cabin on their long haul routes which means you can fly in relative comfort for a reasonable price.

The Premium Cabin on a charter flight will normally include either a 34 inch or 36 inch seat pitch, depending on the airline. In addition, you will normally be able to use a dedicated check-in and you will get better food on-board your flight as well as better in-flight entertainment. In many cases you will get a higher luggage allowance or the cost of checked-in bags will be included in the cost.

Prices can vary for a Premium Cabin upgrade. On a long haul flight it can cost up to £250 extra per person return but when you compare this extra cost to the price of an upgrade on a scheduled flight you will find that this is a lot cheaper. In addition, we often get special offers on cabin up-grades and prices can sometimes be as low as £50 extra for the premium cabin. Thompson flights, Thomas Cook flights and Monarch Airlines all offer cabin upgrades so just ask your travel agent to get you a price. 

Also, don’t assume that budget airlines are always the cheapest. On many routes charter flights compare favourably with the price of seats on a budget airline so make sure that you shop around. Here at Global Holidays, we can compare fares from charter airlines, scheduled airlines and budget airlines which we can search in only seconds so it is worth giving us a call.

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Weather decisions

Trying to decide where to go on holiday can be a difficult decision. You have to think about the type of holiday you want – a beach holiday, some culture maybe or even a little adventure are just some of the types of holiday you could consider. But before you pick a holiday destination there are other factors to consider before choosing to go to that exotic destination that looks great in the brochure. Apart from the price of a holiday of course,  it is important that you consider what the weather will be like at the time of year you are planning to be there. Most places on the planet have a rainy season when it is best avoided. Even though it will still be hot you don’t want to be looking out of your exotic holiday accommodation to see dark skies and torrential rain !

The weather is unpredictable

In certain parts of the world close to home we know what the weather is going to be like. For example, we know that in southern Europe that the weather in summer is probably going to be hot and sunny but what about other parts of the world ? And also even in Europe outside the summer season you need to know what the weather will be like at certain times of the year.

Knowing what the weather will be like at the other side of the world is far more difficult as many countries can have different weather on different coastlines. For example,  the southern region of Thailand really has only two seasons — the wet and the dry. These seasons do not run at the same time on both the east and west side of the peninsular. On the west coast the southwest monsoon brings rain and often heavy storms from April through to October, whilst on the east coast the most rain falls between September and December.

How to check what the weather will be like

This is why it is so important to check the weather before booking a holiday and so, here at Global Holidays we have just introduced new technology to help you see what the weather will be like at a particular destination.

Global Holidays introduced a market leading holiday search system on its website recently and amongst one of the many upgrades included is a weather button where the customer can see live weather information. You can see the current weather including temperature, rainfall and even wind speed as well as predicted weather for a destination. This information will be a valuable tool to help you decide when the best time of year to visit a destination will be.

Below is a screen capture of what our weather information page looks like.

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Global Holidays is an independent travel agent, which means we have a huge choice of bargain holidays, late deals, luxury holidays and special offers that many other travel agents don’t have.

One of the tour operators that we deal with is Cadogan Holidays and in 2009 Cadogan Holidays celebrated 60 years as one of the UK’s leading luxury tour operators. They are proud of the reputation they have for creating tailor made luxury holidays to over 23 destinations around the world.

Over the years as the company and programme have expanded Morocco has always remained at the heart of what they do and it remains a popular favourite with their staff and clients alike.

Cadogan Holidays specialist Morocco Collection 2009/2010 brochure offers visitors the opportunity to discover this exotic, colourful and historic destination through an array of products focusing on memorable experiences and multi centre itineraries, all based around a fantastic range of properties which include intimate riads, former royal palaces and large modern oasis.

With four pages dedicated to twin and multi centre tours, clients can choose between exciting itineraries such as:

• Colours of Morocco – 8 nights spent travelling in style and staying at some of Morocco’s best hotels whilst enjoying a varied whistle stop tour of this unique and special country. The tour includes a visit to a Hollywood film set, a drive over spectacular snow covered mountain passes and a barmy evening watching a desert sunset followed by a night under canvas. 

• Marrakech, Mountains and Beach – 8 nights experiencing the dramatically different landscapes this mystical kingdom offers. Discover the secrets of the labyrinth souks in Marrakech walk through forests of oak scented with juniper in the mountains and relax in the sun in the old fishing village of Essaouria.

• Imperial Cities Tour – 6 nights spent being guided by an English speaking escort through the 3 grand imperial cities of Fes, Rabat and Marrakech, with private tours of UNESCO sites on route.

• Classical Morocco by rail – an exhilarating first class rail journey from Marrakech to Fes, guided tours of both cities and an excursion to visit imperial Meknès and Volubilis are included.

• Colours Of The South – Explore the colourful south in all its magnificence. Highlights include visiting the rock paintings at Tinzouline, crossing the volcanic peak of Jebel and a sunset camel ride.

The brochure also features a large choice of private day trips to help travellers truly experience this vibrant country including – Hidden sights of Marrakech; an exploratory morning spent walking through the labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys ending at the walled medina. Guided Walking Tour in The Atlas Mountains; full day tour with a delicious picnic lunch taking in the forest of the Azzadene Valley and passing several Berber villages.

The popular Lunch at the Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot with a scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains and Berber trails tour also features. Through out your stay Cadogans’ ground representatives are also on hand throughout to recommend other experiences and activities.

Popular properties this year include:

• La Mamounia, Marrakech: The Marrakech landmark had a star studded re opening in September, following an extensive restoration project overseen by Jacques Garcia. Two 2-Michelin Star chefs, Jean Pierre Vigato and Alfonso Iaccarino, are now also on board to oversee the hotel’s four restaurants. And if thats not enough the spa will send you to relaxation heaven.

• Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech: Situated within the Palmerie, with magnificent views of the surrounding Atlas Mountains this 53-acre luxury resort features private villas, secluded gardens, courtyard pools, gorgeously furnished private terraces, world class spa, dining and service.

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We have all seen the Duty Free shops at airports. They try their best to entice us to buy something and most of us do as we try to kill time before our flight departs. But are Duty Free shops at airports cheaper or more expensive than the high street ? I set out to try and find out whether it is possible to make savings at Duty Free shops and here is what I found out.

I was at Manchester airport recently on my way to a holiday on Fuerteventura and my daughter had asked me to buy her an ipod. I had done my research and discovered that on the high street an ipod would cost about £115. I had checked the website of Dixonstaxfree.co.uk before travelling and was given a price of £100, which was a saving of £15 so I bought the ipod at Manchester airport and was very pleased with myself. The Dixons website is worthwhile knowing about so that you can check prices at the airport before you go.

If you are travelling out of Gatwick, Heathrow or Manchester the range of goods available is incredible so it’s worthwhile checking for tax free bargains. I have done some re-search for you so here are my top tips for saving money at the airport.

Fragrances and cosmetics

There are some great bargains to be had at airports on fragrances and cosmetics but you need to be aware of your prices before you fly as some prices may not be as good as they seem. I saved 50% on a mens aftershave but many perfumes and aftershaves don’t have significant savings.

The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Lola, is available Duty Free for £36.00 as opposed to £60 itsells for in Boots. Also, the Marc Jacobs limited edition silver Daisy fragrance costs £48 airside instead of £60.

Manchester’s Biza store is selling Calvin Klein’s “Secret Obsession” for women for £49.00, saving £12 on the high street price.

Birmingham’s Alpha store is selling Prada Man for £27.40 instead of £35 on the high street and Armani’s Acqua di Gio is £41 instead of £49.

Electrical Items

We all love a bargain when it comes to buying electrical items like digital cameras and mp3 players. There are savings to be had at the airport but some items can be bought on the internet at similar prices. The thing to remember is that you can actually speak to a real person and handle the product before buying it whereas on the internet you can’t do that.

I looked at the Panasonic FS7 digital camera as an example. (This camera has great reviews!) The Dixons price at the airport is £107.98. Amazons price is £109.99 and several online camera shops were selling it at just less than £105. Dixons claim that the high street price is £124.

I also checked out the Samsung F30 video camera. At the airport this camera will cost you £134. Amazon were selling this video camera at £149.97. The cheapest online price I could find for the Samsung F30 camera was £129.99 and the high street price is £149.99. Again a reasonable saving can be made.

 If you don’t like using the internet then shopping at the airport could well be  a good idea !

Alcohol and Tobaco Products

Excise duty only applies to alcohol and tobacco products and whether or not you pay depends on where you are flying to.

Passengers travelling to a destination outside the EU can buy goods free of excise duty and VAT but this is not the case within the EU.

These passengers pay a price that includes excise duty and VAT. That is why two prices are normally displayed and why a sales assistant will ask to see your boarding card.

Tax-free refers to products which are VAT exclusive. But either way, there are savings to be made.

Discounted Jewellery

Some of the biggest savings to be made can be on expensive jewellery from designer watches to engagement rings.

In fact, some of the jewellery is so heavily discounted that you can buy a one carat diamond ring for the equivalent price of half a carat.

Gatwick airport’s biggest saving is around £600 with a one carat diamond, 18 carat gold engagement ring going for £4,218 instead of £4,850 on the high street.

Or, on the cheaper end of the scale, a princess cut, one carat diamond set in 18 carat white gold sells for £1,738.33 instead of £1,999 – a saving of £260.67.
Bigger items are also good value if you can buy them tax free.

New flatscreen TV’s are worth considering with savings of over £100 in some models.You wil, of course, have to pay for home delivery when you order it at the airport.

Big name shops like Sony and HMV also have savings but these shops are normally only at the bigger airports like Heathrow.

There is a saving of £30 on the X-Box Elite at HMV.

My advice, like anything else, is to shop around before buying goods at airports. You might find a bargain but on the other hand even if you don’t it has passed some time away.

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I went to The Lion King show in London a few years ago and I thought it was amazing. It truly is a spectacular show and  the Elton John music is brilliant.

With the school half term holidays not far away you might be looking for ideas on what to do. What better way to spend a couple of days in London, stay a night in a London hotel and take in a great West End show.

Disney’s marvellous musical is about the young Prince Simba, his father King Mufasa and evil Uncle Scar. Fantastic choreography and an award-winning score continue to ensure that The Lion King is one of London’s top shows.

The Lion King is being staged at the Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London

Recreated for the stage, the story of Simba, The Lion King, looks set to entertain children and adults for generations to come.

We have lots of London hotel combinations available and there are lots of great shows worth seeing. How about the fabulous “Phantom of the Opera” or “We Will Rock You”.

You can’t beat a live show for pure entertainment and a London hotel break makes a perfect half term school holiday break.

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The Italian Lakes are one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and maybe even Europe. I love going to the Italian Lakes because there is a mixture of wonderful scenery, large expanses of water, historic towns and great Italian restaurants.

The Italian Lakes occupy the northern part of Italy but, in fact, they also cross into Switzerland and Germany. The Italian Lakes consist of Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. George Clooney has a villa on the shores of Lake Como but he is not the only famous face to be seen in this beautiful area.

Lake Maggiore

Locarno is located at the northern tip of Lake Maggiore and the town is actually in Switzerland. The scenery here is hard to beat and the town itself has a mixture of luxury hotels and excellent restaurants. Locarno is a peaceful town and there is not much to do apart from admire the stunning scenery and dip your feet in the cool water. There is one trip, however, that you should take when you are in Locarno and that is to take the funicular to Santuario della Madonna del Sasso  which is a church that sits on a clifftop above Locarno. The views of Lake Maggiore from here are unbeatable.

If you are driving south out of Locarno you should take the amazing road that follows the Maggia River. Apart from the incredible scenery you will see pretty villages and huge waterfalls. There are plenty of stopping places where you can get a drink and a snack and breath in the Alpine fresh air. If you want to stop for a walk beside the lake, you should stop at Ascona where there is an excellent waterfront promenade and many cafes.

Lake Como

If you want to explore Lake Como there are plenty of winding roads for you to drive on but you won’t see much if you are the driver as you will need to keep your eyes on the road. The best way to see Lake Como is to take a ferry, and there are plenty of them that chug around the towns and villages on the shores of Lake Como.

If you want to see one of the areas most stunning villas then you should stop at Villa Carlotta in Cadenabbia. The villa and the grounds are stunning and a visit here will give you a glimpse of times gone by.

The town of Bellagio is situated on Lake Como and is best accessed by ferry. There are plenty of restaurants along the waterfront but they can be expensive. You can then take the ferry to the village of Varenna where the houses are built into the steep mountain and colourful flowers in summer make it look like a picture postcard.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is probably the most visited of the Italian Lakes and you have the added attraction of being close to the beautiful city of Verona where you can go shopping in one of the many designer shops or go to the famous Verona outdoor opera.

Lake Garda itself is stunning. The town of Riva is situated at the far north end of Lake Garda and small villages and towns are scattered along the Garda coastline. Bardolino is a pretty town with some reasonably priced hotels and plenty of waterfront restaurants and at the south end of Lake Garda is the town of Garda itself with its Medieval walls. All the towns on Lake Garda are linked by a water bus and I can recommend that you use this as it makes it much easier to get around and at the same time you get to see more of the beautuful area of Lake Garda.

Here at Global Holidays we can organise your holiday to the Italian Lakes. We can use any airline including the budget airlines and put together a low priced holiday to the Italian Lakes for you. Just call us on 0845 299 4450 to speak to one of our friendly sales consultants.

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The Hermitage Bay, Antigua is set on its own stunning white sand beach in a private bay, this is where you come to experience the unique peace and wellbeing of the Caribbean lifestyle. Stay for 6 nights between now – 15 March and receive 1 additional night free, saving up to £685 per person.

THE DEAL

7 nights from £3,345 per person, based on 2 adults sharing a Beach Cottage Suite on All-Inclusive, including return scheduled flights and private transfers.

With four poster beds, bathtubs with a view and a free 30-minute spa treatment, this is a resort for romantically minded couples and for those who just want to unwind and take things easy.

The cottage suites are particularly spacious and are surrounded by gorgeous tropical gardens.

Throughout the resort you’ll be treated to outstanding cuisine and excellent service.

LOCATION
Located on the west coast, approximately 35 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from St John’s.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Children under 12 yrs are not permitted except between 1 July – 31 August when children aged 8 – 11 yrs are allowed.

The hotel will be closed between 5 September 2010 – 5 November 2010.

FACILITIES

The restaurant and bar are adjacent to the beach, ideally located for watching the spectacular sunsets whilst sipping a sundowner.

There is a large swimming pool, a small spa with an extensive range of treatments and watersports including sailing, snorkelling and kayaks. Golf can be arranged at the nearby Jolly Harbour or Cedar Valley.

ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUDES

- VIP meet and greet service on arrival at Antigua airport
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, evening canapés and dinner daily
- Unlimited premium brand drinks, cocktails and house wine by the glass
- Non-motorised watersports including sailing, snorkelling and kayaking.

ACCOMMODATION

25 single storey cottages set in 10 acres of tropical gardens.

The Hillside Cottage Suites have an air-conditioned bedroom with four poster bed, large bathroom with double sinks and an outdoor garden shower. They also offer dark wooden floors with décor and fabrics in white and natural shades, day bed, LCD wide screen TV, speakers with iPod connection, mini-fridge and tea/coffee maker. The lounge area leads onto an open wooden deck with its own private plunge pool and breathtaking views of the beach and sea.

Beach Cottage Suites are set slightly back from the beach with a full ocean view.

The Beachfront Cottage Suites are located in front of the beach with superior views of the ocean and both the bedroom and lounge are air-conditioned.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Early Bird Offer | Book before 30 January 2010 for stays of 7 nights or more between 1 April – 5 September 2010 and receive a saving of £150 per suite per stay. Those staying for 10 nights will save £230 per suite per stay.

Free Upgrade Offer | Book by 15 February 2010 for stays of 7 nights or more double occupancy in a Beachfront Suite between 5 – 31 January or also between 01 March – 31 May 2010 and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Hillside Suite with Private Plunge Pool. (Combinable with Early Bird offer.)

Honeymooners | Honeymooners in 2010 will receive a bottle of French Champagne and flowers on arrival. Those staying between 1 May – 5 September 2010 will also receive an upgrade to the next available suite category (subject to availability at time of booking).

Free Night | Stay for 6 nights between 18 January – 15 March 2010 and receive 1 additional night free. Those staying 12 nights at this time will receive 2 additional nights free. Available in all categories. (Not available for sole occupancy of room and not combinable with most offers.)

Spa Offer |Book by 15 February 2010 to stay seven nights or more in a Beachfront Suite or Hillside Suite between 05 – 31 January 2010 or 01 March – 31 May 2010 and receive one complimentary Dorissima spa treatment per person. (Combinable with Early Bird offer and Upgrade offer.)

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Price includes: Qantas flights: London Heathrow – Sydney – Melbourne / / Adelaide – London Heathrow 14 nights accommodation, 4 days car hire, selected meals & sightseeing Highlights: Sydney, Melbourne, Great Ocean & Adelaide Fancy longer in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide? extra nights in Sydney start from £38pp per night, Melbourne from £50pp per night or Adelaide from £34pp per night Want to upgrade your accommodation on your self drive? You can for an extra £38pp Valid for travel: 16 Apr – 20 Jun 10 Offer ends: 20 Jun 10 unless sold out prior Price includes: Qantas flights: London Heathrow – Cairns** – London Heathrow 8 nights accommodation (4 of which are onboard your cruise) selected meals & sightseeing Highlights: Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Cook Town & Lizard Island Want to upgrade your stay in Cairns or your Great Barrier Reef Cruise? You can stay at the 5* Shangri-La Cairns for an extra £25pp per night extra and upgrade to a stateroom onboard from only £178pp extra Valid for travel: 16 Apr – 20 Jun 10 Offer ends: 20 Jun 10 unless sold out prior Price includes: Qantas flights: London Heathrow – Sydney – Brisbane // Cairns** – London Heathrow 14 nights accommodation, breakfast at selected hotels, car hire, sightseeing & boat transfers to/from Fraser & Dunk Island. Highlights: Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Mackay, Airline Beach, Townsville & Dunk Island Want to upgrade your car and accommodation on your self drive? You can for an extra £264pp extra Valid for travel: 16 Apr – 20 Jun 10 Offer ends: 20 Jun 10 unless sold out prior Price includes: Qantas flights: London Heathrow – Sydney – Ayers Rock // Alice Springs – Cairns** – London Heathrow 13 nights accommodation, selected meals, sightseeing & transfers Highlights: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon, Alice Springs & Cairns Want to upgrade your accommodation on your tour? You can for an extra £146pp Valid for travel: 16 Apr – 20 Jun 10 Offer ends: 20 Jun 10 unless sold out prior

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A holiday on the topical islands of  The Maldives is a very special luxury holiday and one of the best value All Inclusive holidays in the Maldives is  Kurumba.

The original Maldivian resort, popular Kurumba offers quality at great value, along with a convenient location, traditional style, fabulous leisure facilities and sublime hospitality – in cosmopolitan surrounds fringed with delectable beaches.

 The island is 546 yards long and 220 yards wide and is situated in the North Male Atoll only about 10 minutes by boat from the airport.

Number of rooms 180

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Honeymoon Couples

For honeymoon couples, brides will receive 25% discount on food (except Ocean Grill) for stays Apr12-Jul20, plus stays in a Deluxe bungalow and above also receive a free massage (taken within 48 hours). All stays in a Pool villa will receive a free massage (taken within 48 hours), bottle of wine and private speedboat transfers.

Kurumba in 2010

Free Nights
Stay 5 or 10 nights for 2 or 4 extra nights free on Room and Breakfast (Room Only for Superior rooms only) (to be deducted from 7 night prices). Valid Apr12-Jul25. Compulsory charge on all free nights for bed tax £7 and RB £11 per person per night for Superior rooms (not valid with Earlybird Saver or No Single Supplement).

No Single Supplement
(Deluxe and Deluxe bungalow only) Apr12-Jul26 (not valid with Free Nights or Earlybird Saver).

Free Child Offer – from £519
Valid for up to 2 children under 12 years (depending on room type) including return flights, transfers and accommodation on Room and Breakfast, when sharing a room with 2 paying adults and flying Monarch Airlines.

Honeymoon/25th Anniversary
Bottle of wine and candlelit dinner (set menu).

Renewal of Vows
Available at Kurumba.

Earlybird Saver
Book by Feb28 for stays May05-Dec20 (excluding Jul26-Aug29) to receive a discount of up to £12 per person per night. Not valid with Single Saver or Free Nights.

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Sale
Discount of 15% off extra night rate for stays Jul26-Aug29.

Rooms
Superior Located in two storey buildings. Non smoking room.

Deluxe Single-storey. Cosy, intimate room. Non smoking room.

Deluxe Bungalow  Single-storey. Window wall opening onto the verandah, charming king size four poster beds, day beds, dressing room, bathroom with washbasins, a glass walled shower, a free standing bathtub, open air shower garden. Non smoking room

Garden Villa Very spacious, set inland. Ideal for families. Open-plan sitting area, courtyard with open-air shower and jacuzzi. Non smoking room

Private Villa Beachfront, with separate open-plan sitting area. Open-air bathroom. Jacuzzi.

Pool Villa Luxurious and spacious, elegantly decorated with private walled garden with day bed and 12′X10′ plunge pool. Jacuzzi, open-air bathroom. Four poster bed. Sound system. The terrace overlooks the sea.

Activities and Sports

Non-free watersports Windsurfing (Local charge), Catamaran (Local charge), Rowing (Local charge), Waterski (Local charge), Parasailing (Local charge), Glass bottom boat (Local charge), Deep sea fishing (Local charge) and Snorkelling (Local charge)

Tennis courts 3 Local charge. Court surface – Hard

Fitness club Yes. Free. Running machine, cross stepper,bicycle,weights, weight machine. Steam Room – Local charge.

Steam room Yes

Volleyball Yes

Table tennis Yes

Other activities Local charge for Sports centre and excursions.

Scuba Diving
Dive centre location On site

Affiliation P.A.D.I.

Equipment hire Yes

Description Operated by the world renowned Eurodivers offering the highest standards of safety, quality and diving. Run by a manager with an english speaking team.

Courses Open Water Course (01 Jan-30 Apr; 01 Nov-31 Dec) £219 (01 May-31 Oct) £204.; Open Water Referral (01 Jan-31 Dec) £168.; Scuba Diver Course (01 Jan-31 Dec) £135.; 10 Dive Pack (01 Jan-30 Apr; 01 Nov-31 Dec) £155 (01 May-31 Oct) £145.; 6 consecutive days (01 Jan-30 Apr; 01 Nov-31 Dec) £229 (01 May-31 Oct) £214; Open Water Course/Open Water Referral is inclusive of equipment and 4 boat trips.; Scuba diver course is inclusive of equipment and 2 boat trips.; 10 and 6 day packages are based on tanks and weights only and exclusive of boat trips.; Prices for Kurumba include free house reef diving.; NB A minimum of a 10 night stay in resort is required to complete the Open Water Course.;

Snorkelling Local charge. House reef and by boat

Distance to decompression chamber 20 minutes by boat on Bandos

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All Inclusive Includes

Meals/drinks -  All meals, selected drinks with meals, plus unlimited selected drinks after 7pm.

Other for 2010: 1 excursion per stay.

Building
Building and grounds There are single and double storey buildings. Areas enclosed are air-conditioned.

Restaurants

Vihamana Main restaurant  – Variety of menus and themed buffets. Informal, but no swimwear allowed
Neptune Coffee Shop Offering a varied menu throughout the day.. International Casual
Pizzeria Open daily for poolside dining Pizza  Casual

Al Qasr Mezze, Tabouleh, Hommous – and a variety of Lebaneses dishes Arabic  – Smart casual

Golden Cowrie – Italian fine dining restaurant. Italian Smart casual

Hamakaze –  The culinary arts of Sushi, Sashimi and Teppen-yaki  Japanese Smart casual

Kurumba Mahal  An offering from the Royal Kitchens of India Indian Smart casual

Ming Court  – Dishes from the Canton and Szechuan region  Chinese Smart casual

Ocean Grill  – A selection of barbecue and seafood specialities, served over the waters edge. Seafood and BBQ – offering fresh seafood and fresh lobsters from its own lobster pond plus a selection of steaks. Smart casual.

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