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Situated on Moskito Island in 125 acres of stunning paradise, The
Branson Estate features three beautiful state of the art villas,
Headland House, Mangrove Villa and Beach Villa offering a total
of 11 bedrooms for 22 guests. The three villas, part of Virgin
Limited Edition, are complemented by a nearby Beach House
and Recreation Area where guests can take advantage of a
diverse range of activities and dining options. With a
wraparound infinity pool, hot tub, swim-up bar and tennis
pavilion, the Beach House is the perfect location to take in the
stunning views and socialise with friends and family.
Sir Richard Branson’s spectacular new private retreat in the British Virgin Islands
Celebrity Cruises will expand its presence in the Galapagos
Islands from one to three ships with the acquisition of local
tour operator Ocean Adventures by parent company Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Following a January 2017 dry dock,
M/V Athala II
, a 16-passenger catamaran, and
M/V Eclipse
, a
48-passenger cruise ship, will join 98-passenger Celebrity
Xpedition®
(pictured above)
in providing cruisers in the
highly protected Galapagos region. Under Ocean
Adventures,
M/V Athala II
is popular with full, family
charters; Bernardo Carrillo, Managing Director of Celebrity
Vacations, believes the vessel will continue to tap into a
multigenerational cruise market.
Celebrity chefs take to the rails in 2016
on board Belmond British Pullman
Belmond announces the new line up of celebrity chef ‘pop-up’
dinners on board
Belmond British Pullman
for 2016. Chefs
taking up the challenge of serving their signature menus on
board the historic 1920s carriages
include celebrated
television personalities and Michelin starred restaurateurs
starting with award-winning Italian Chef,
Aldo Zilli
, followed
by three-time winner of the TV series ‘Great British Menu’,
Richard Corrigan
; the only two Michelin starred publican,
Tom Kerridge
and television presenter,
James Martin
.
Dining on board Belmond British Pullman is one of London’s
most exclusive and luxurious culinary experiences and the
perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion. The art deco
carriages, passing scenery and exceptional personal service by
liveried stewards, evoke a golden age of travel.
1. Personalised Planning
Whether you’re the do-it-yourself type or are looking for
someone to completely take the reins, when you
collaborate with a travel consultant, your trips will be
tailored to your needs, interests, and budget.
2. Global Expertise and Connections
Your Independent Travel Agent will have extensive
personal knowledge of destinations around the world,
have relationships with people in those areas who can
arrange experiences that make a trip truly memorable.
3. Value for Money
An Independent Travel advisor has access to the same
(and often better) pricing than you can find online, and
may be in a better position to secure special perks like
free room upgrades, daily breakfast, and other benefits
you can’t get on your own.
4. Peace of Mind
In addition to saving you time, stress, and money, your
Independent Travel Agent is available 24/7 before, during,
andafteryourtrip–soyoucantrulyrelaxandenjoyyourself.
The Canny Traveller
...4
golden
reasons to entrust your holiday with an Independent Travel Agent
Travel News
Celebrity Cruises® acquires two new
ships for the Galapagos