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F1 Holidays: 2012 season ideasThe hotels featured on this page are suggestions, but we can quote for any property you may be interested to stay at. This page is designed for our Formula 1 travellers, to help you make the most of your time during the season. Abu Dhabi Here are some suggestions to incorporate holidays at the start of, and during the long haul venues, or the end of the 2012 F1 season: ABU DHABIAbu Dhabi is the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest city of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is one of the most modern cities in the world and the centre of government in the UAE. The city features large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, international luxury hotel chains and opulent shopping malls. The core of Abu Dhabi is a wedge-shaped island connected to the mainland by the Maqta and Musaffah bridges. The wide end of the wedge forms the city centre, with the Corniche running along the coast and a road variously known as Airport Rd or Sheikh Rasheed bin Saeed al Maktoum St running lengthwise out to the bridges. Danat Hotel Jebel Dhanna - ★★★★★ 5 StarLocation:Nestled between the desert landscape and the clean waters of the Arabian Gulf, the resort is situated 250 kilometres west along the coast from Abu Dhabi City. An oasis of luxury and tranquility, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna blends the Arabian Hospitality and stunning surroundings for a weekend getaways, romantic break or family holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna is a typical resort style hotel set in its own grounds with all the rooms in the main building and Waterfront Villas in the garden having sea views. The hotel is set back from the beach with the pools and lawns occupying the space between the hotel and the beach. Accommodation:The resort offers 109 luxurious rooms ands suites including 6 waterfront villas, overlooking the sea - ideal for honeymooners, families or small groups - or those who are just looking for some silence on their sun break. All guest rooms, suites and villas at the Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna face the sea with many having the additional benefit of balconies depending on the room configuration with some guest rooms having slightly larger bathrooms and separate showers. They are all decorated in a similar style and feature free standing dark wood furniture, seating areas and tall feature padded headboards which complement the light green and cream/beige décor in the bedrooms and natural stone looking tilled bathrooms. The Waterfront Villas provide some added privacy, located to one side of the garden away from the main hotel building they have patio terraces with views of the beach and Gulf beyond. Facilities:
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AUSTRALIAGreat Barrier Reef:The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system,composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands, that stretch for 2,600 kilometres covering an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is sometimes referred to as the single largest organism in the world. In reality, it is made up of many millions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. The Great Barrier Reef was also selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN has labelled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland National Trust has named it a state icon of Queensland. Double Island - Luxury Private RetreatLocation:Providing complete guest privacy and a wide variety of activities and extensive facilities for up to forty guests, yet only ten minutes from the palm Cove mainland, Double Island forms the perfect base from which to enjoy Tropical North Queensland¹s world-renowned attractions. As a privately held property, Double Island is a genuine alternative to larger more-commercial resorts and is only available for rental on a "whole-of-island" basis so that only one party or group can secure the resort at any one time with exclusive use of the entire island and its facilities. Surrounded by the tropical waters of the Coral Sea, its palm fringed sandy beaches and landscaped tropical gardens filled with exotic colour, scent and sound, Double Island is a rare private domain.
Accommodation:From the private apartments to the Hideaway Honeymoon suite, Double Islands accommodation offers privacy, luxury and tropical paradise opulence. There are ten one-bedroom Garden View Rooms each with marble bathroom and private balcony and ten one-bedroom Apartments each with luxurious open plan lounge and dining area, opulent bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette, plus either a private plunge pool or outdoor spa. All Apartments and Garden View rooms are fully air-conditioned and adjoining Apartments and Garden View rooms may be configured to form larger two-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation. All blissfully comfortable, discreetly private and caressed by tropical island breezes. Facilities:
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Prices:Costs vary depending on the numbr of guests and nights, please contact our Hotel Department on 01903 832888 for a quote.
Hayman Island Resort - ★★★★★ 5 Star DeluxeLocation:Hayman is Australia's most celebrated private island destination, beautifully situated in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and presenting an array of unique and memorable resort and Reef experiences. Surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches and lapping the waters of the Coral Sea, on the south-western side of the island, Hayman offers 234 guest rooms, suites, penthouses and a beach villa. The accommodation, restaurants, guest service areas, marine facilities and operational plant, have been designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. No part of the resort is higher than four stories and throughout, shady ponds and gentle waterfalls thread their way among beautiful gardens, spacious walkways and open air lanais.
Accommodation:Hayman presents resort living in 234 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa, situated in Pool, Palm, Lagoon and Beach Wings, all featuring private terraces or balconies. The Pool Wing, comprising Pool Rooms, Pool Access, Pool Deluxe and Pool Suites, overlooks the famous Hayman Pool and tropical gardens. Level 3 also offers views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook Island. This wing is ideal for guests wishing to be close to and enjoy views of the icon pool. The Palm Wing, comprising Palm Rooms, is centrally located in the resort with excellent access to all facilities. The Lagoon Wing, comprising Lagoon Rooms, Lagoon Deluxe, Lagoon Suites and 11 Penthouses, overlooks the tranquil lagoon, tropical gardens and Lagoon Pool. Level 3 and 4 - the latter housing the resort Penthouses - also offer views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook Island. This wing offers larger rooms and suites than those in the Pool Wing. The Beach Wing comprises Beach Front rooms and a private Beach Villa fronting Hayman Beach, and Retreat Rooms set back from the beach in tropical gardens. This wing is ideal for couples wishing to stay in boutique accommodation in tranquil surrounds. Facilities:
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Featured in the 2006 Conde Nast Traveller 'Hot List' BRAZILSanta Catarina:Santa catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in the country. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west it borders the province of Misiones, Argentina. The beaches along the coast of 561 kilometres are a great attraction for tourists visiting the smallest State of the South Region. Santa Catarina is not just a summer destination.
The state which was initially known for its beautiful coastline with more than 500 beaches found that its geographic and cultural diversity was also a big tourist attraction and as a result, tourists can today enjoy contrasting types of scenery and climate which are very close to each other only two hours by car separate golden beaches from some 2000 metre-high mountains. Santa Catarina offers a number of sights and events throughout the year: rural tourism, thermal mineral resorts, ecological tourism and adventure sports, historic monuments and sights, religious tourism, Beto Carrero World and Unipraias parks), and the unforgettable beach resort of Balneário Camboriú. Some of these sights can only be seen in the off-season, like the snow spectacle on the Catarinense Mountain Range - the only place in Brazil where it snows every year. This region is the birthplace of rural tourism, has farm hotels with trout fishing in the ice-cold rivers, horse riding, trekking and outdoor sports activities. Between July and November, the Right whales visit the state's coast and the number of tourists wishing to see this spectacle has increased year after year. Florianopolis:Florianópolis (nicknamed Floripa) is the capital city of Santa Catarina State. and is composed of one main island, the Island of Santa Catarina, a continental part and the surrounding small islands. The city has 42 pristine beaches and is a centre of surfing activity. VEJA magazine, a Brazilian publication, named Florianopolis "the best place to live in Brazil." As a result of this publicity, Florianopolis is growing as a second home destination for many Paulistas, Argentines, North Americans and Europeans.
The northern beach resorts Jurerê, Daniela, Canasvieiras, Brava and Ingleses get very busy during the summer and there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and other conveniences for the tourist. Eastern beaches, like Joaquina, Mole and Moçambique are among the best surfing beaches and popular with young people. Beaches heading south include Campeche, Armação and Morro das Pedras, which are all very beautiful and also good for surfing. Isolated and unspoilt beaches, like Lagoinha do Leste and Naufragados can be found at the southern end of the island and can only be reached only by trail. The Lagoa da Conceição lagoon is a famous natural attraction, and the centrepiece of the island - sports, cuisine and entertainment are first class! Peri lagoon is quieter and great for nature walks. The Lagoa da Conceição lagoon is relatively shallow, with high winds making it a world-class location for windsurfing. The city of Florianopolis is quite modern, with shopping malls, chain and high-end restaurants and many glamorous nightclubs. The highway system serving the city is very good. Villa Vilalva - BoutiqueLocation:Villa Vilalva is a Luxury Guest House located on the beach in a quaint fishing village of Barra da Lagoa, on the island of Florianopolis. Promoted by the The New York Times as the hottest beach scene in Brazil and Newsweek as one of the 10 Hottest Cities in the world. Long a favorite of rich and famous South Americans it is a weekend commute for many Paulistas and Argentines. It is the Hampton's of Sao Paulo and is located on an island less than one hour south of Sao Paulo by air. Villa Vilalva is the only luxury guest house on the east side of the island and the 4 metre high walls insure privacy and protection from the ocean breezes. Accommodation:Villa Vilalva was created in 2004 by Paul Perkins, former International Advertising Manager of The New York Times, and Juliana Vilalva a famous Brazilian Samba singer. The master suite at Villa Vilalva is 100 square metres with private veranda and 2 metre enclosed hot tub. There is Wireless high speed internet access is in every room. Fourteen feet high walls insure privacy and protection from the ocean breeze. Facilities:
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Ponta dos Ganchos - Exclusive ResortLocation:Located on a private peninsula near Florianopolis on Brazil's south coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is one of the country's most exclusive beach resorts. A ridge of Atlantic rainforest runs down to the water, where three tiny islands horseshoe around a sandy bay. A thatched restaurant idles ten feet from the beach, but paddle across to one of the islands and you find a bar that's illuminated by torches at night. You are in the middle of nowhere here, and Ponta dos Ganchos delivers the dream: idyllic landscapes of emerald sea and forest, contemporary interiors in 20 beautiful Bungalows (some with private plunge pools, saunas and jacuzzis) and service that's second to none (all meals, including breakfast, are served at any hour of the day).
Accommodation:Santa Catarinas natural splendour is the backdrop for the resort'srustic-chic style; all the technology and comfort needed for complete relaxation. All twenty bungalows offer: Sea view, hammock on the veranda, split air conditioning, ceiling fans, 32 flat-LCD TV, DVD player, king size bed by Cia. do Sono, Egyptian cotton sheets, Wi-Fi internet, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, walk-in wardrobe, digital safe, turn down service, mini bar and fireplace. Facilities:
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Costao Do Santinho Florianopolis - ★★★★★ 5 StarLocation:Costao do Santinho Resort and Spa, which is surrounded by crystalline water, which laps upon the shores of the capital of Santa Catarina, is located to the far north of Florianópolis, on Santinho beach. From its beginning as a visionary project, Costao do Santinho was the first Resort in the South of the country to be created to harmonize self-sustainable tourism with nature and the local population.
Accommodation:Elegantly designed, the spacious guestrooms are gracefully appointed and come with all the contemporary amenities, enabling you to relax and have a blissful sleep after a busy day. Choose from varying sized apartments in the International Wing or one of 14 Villas on the resort. Facilities:
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Rio de JaneiroRio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival. Beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, the Christ The Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue, the stadium of Maracana and Sugar Loaf Mountain are all well-known sights of what the inhabitants call the "marvelous city" and also the first images to pop up in someone's mind, along with the Carnaval celebration.
The South Zone gathers most of Rio's landmarks and world-famous beaches, in an area of only 17 square miles. Many of them are walking distance from each other (for instance, the Sugar Loaf lies about 5 miles from Copacabana beach). Most hotels and hostels are located in this side of the city, which is compressed between the Tijuca Range and the sea. There are relevant places in other regions as well, such as Maracanã stadium in the North Zone. La Suite - Boutique Guest HouseLocation:A chip off the La Maison block, La Suite shares an owner, and a concept - a tiny and impossibly stylish luxury guest house, far enough off the main tourist drag to escape the crowds, but close enough to feel like youre in on the action. In La Suites case, this means Joatinga, one of Rios most exclusive residential districts, at the end of a gated street, with some of the best ocean views in the city and access to a well-kept secret: Joatinga Beach.
Accommodation:Seven rooms is about as intimate as it gets, and as rooms, theyre remarkable - well-designed, individual, luxe but not ostentatious, and best of all, all seven take advantage of the phenomenal view, from full-length windows or private balconies. One pool would be enough for a hotel this size, but La Suite has two, not to mention Joatinga Beach, a surfers paradise, a couple of minutes drive down a cliffside road. Facilities:
CHINASanya:Sanya is the southernmost city in Hainan province, China. In the last few years Sanya developed to become a get away from Hong Kong and a relaxing place for extending a holiday with a long trip back home. The first international Resort hotel was opened and managed by Swiss hotelier N.C. Solari in 1999, in the beautiful location of Yalong Bay. Nowadays, several international hotel chains have established in what is becoming a world-known destination, especially since the famous beauty pageant Miss World took place in Crowne Plaza, one of the Hotels along Yalong bay. It all started with another resort this time in Sanya Bay, the Palm Beach Resort & Spa who welcomed the first Miss China beauty pageant in modern times. Kempinski Hotel Sanya - ★★★★★ 5 Star DeluxeLocation:The Kempinski Hotel Sanya is nestled on a soft white sandy beach located on the most southern tip of China. Spanning 51.6 hectares of lush tropical greenery and palm trees, the resort is a perfect getaway from the bustling city life. Spectacular views of the sea are yours to relish in the comfort of your room with private balcony and tub to relax. Indulge in a wide range of spa and wellness facilities or a game of golf nearby. Here, you can choose to relax and do nothing or simply everything. Accommodation:The spacious 408 rooms, including a Presidential suite, five Junior Suites and 21 Deluxe Suites, are luxuriously appointed and designed to provide the utmost in comfort and convenience. All rooms have a private balcony with an outside tub overlooking either the mountains or ocean. All rooms and suites are comfortable and beautifully appointed, with sitting area, designed with natural and tranquil colours. With adjoining Spa treatment area, the Spa Villa rooms provide a serene and exotically soothing ambience, equipped for enjoying Spa treatments in your own environment. From the Junior suites to Deluxe suites, and Executive Deluxe suites in the Executive Wing, you will experience stunning views of the ocean. Facilities:
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DUBAIA relatively new tourist destination, Dubai has gained in popularity in recent years. It is essentially a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies (by regional standards), and excellent tourist amenities. Just 5 hrs from Europe and 3 hrs from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the sub-continent of India, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. It is a city of superlatives: for the fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, Dubai is the destination. Dubai could be considerd for a holiday after China and before the Bahrain Grand Prix, or alternatively fly there directly from Sao Paulo before Abu Dhabi. Atlantis, The Palm - ★★★★★ 5 Star DeluxeLocation:Atlantis is the majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the worlds imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment of arrival, youre immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. Accommodation:At Atlantis, the splendour of the accommodation doesnt end with the architecture. Each of the 1,373 spacious guest rooms and 166 suites is designed with subtle oceanic and Arabic influences, overlooking spectacular views of the azure Arabian Gulf or Palm Jumeirah itself. And if guests choose to stay in The Lost Chambers Suites, they wont be overlooking the ocean, but looking into it. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a spectacular view into the Ambassador Lagoon with a cornucopia of exotic marine life gracefully gliding by. Facilities:
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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa - ★★★★★ 5 StarLocation:Emerging from the heart of the desert, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an elegant desert resort in a traditional Arabic fort setting. Located just 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport, the Resort features 113 rooms and suites appointed in traditional Gulf decor, complemented by the region's first authentic open-air Arabic desert restaurant, and a superb range of recreational facilities. Accommodation:Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa offers 115 exquisitely appointed rooms in a rustic Arabic style. Located in charming clusters of sixteen double storey buildings, choose from a selection of luxuriously spaced One-Bedroom Suites, Junior Suites and Deluxe Rooms - many with either a balcony or terrace. In Room Amenities include: high speed internet connection, international direct dial-up telephone, coffee and tea making facilities, satellite TV and radio, mini bar, baby cot available on request, extra bed available on request, beautifully appointed bathrooms with rain showers, and a generous selection of bathroom amenities. Facilities:
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La Maison D'Hotes - ★★★★ 4 Star Boutique Hotel Location: Accommodation: Each guestroom has its own character, inspired by a Middle Eastern or Asian culture: Persia, Afghanistan, Oman, Bedouin, Berber, Sri Lanka Timelessly decorated in warm color tones, natural fibers and furniture brought back from numerous travels, they inspire relaxation and comfort. All the rooms have a spacious living area (25 square metres minimum) and are non-smoking rooms. Other amenities include: satellite/cable colour TV (European/American/Asia/Arabic channels), mini-bar, safe deposit box in room, airconditionning, internet access (in the room: to be requested on reservation) and WiFi access in the lounges. Facilities:
MALAYSIALangkawi:"Langkawi" - the Island of myths, lies on the north western shore of Peninsular Malaysia and situated just where the Indian Ocean narrows down into the Straits Malacca. Easily accessible by sea or air, all the 99 islands (104 when tide is low) are awaiting discovery. Langkawi, clad in some 500 million year rain forests, fringed by lovely beaches scattered along the coasts, it still very much a rural landscape with villages and rice fields. Nature's ecological wonder, the Mangrove swamps abound in this Island. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi - ★★★★★ 5 Star DeluxeLocation:Located on the northern cape of Langkawi called Tanjung Rhu, which consider as the most beautiful beach in Southeast Asia, of course, the best beach in Langkawi. The resort stretches along a 1.5 km of white sandy beach and also surrounded by untouched wild rainforest with lime-stone hills as back drop. Accommodation:The property has a total of 91 generously sized pavilions and villas, and 20 spacious beachfront villas with their own private spa treatment room. Guest accommodations feature contemporary Malaysian Asian design, and spacious bathrooms are inspired by the traditions of Middle Eastern/Arabic decor. Inspired by the traditions of indigenous artisans, the décor reflects the vibrancy of the natural environment. Some villas and all lower-level pavilions include secluded outdoor bathing and showers that evoke the feeling of a gentle tropical rainfall. Facilities:
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The Datai - ★★★★★ 5 Star Deluxe
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