Get a crush on Kandy with new Ozo hotel
There's a new hotel in Kandy, in Sri Lanka's central province, the first international hotel to open in the city in 20 years. The new Ozo property has 122 rooms, a gym, a rooftop pool and Eat, Ozo's signature restaurant, which offers Sri Lankan and international cuisine from a variety of buffets. Special opening rates start from Dh393 per night, including breakfast, an upgrade to the next room category, early check-in and late check-out, for bookings until July 31. For more information, visit www.ozohotels.com.
A Ritzy way to relax on offer this summer
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, has a great family membership offer this summer. For UAE residents, the three-month offer includes full access to the resort's facilities, including landscaped jogging tracks, a 1,600-square-metre outdoor pool and Ritz Kids facilities for children ages 4 to 12. Members are also free to use the health club, which has a steam room, sauna and gym. Membership costs from Dh5,220 for a family of two adults and two children ages 2 to 18. Bookings must be made by August 1. For more information, call 02 818 8888 or email rc.auhrz.resortmembership@ritzcarlton.com.
Tee off with a play-and-stay golf deal
If you're a keen golfer or just fancy having a whack, the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has a stay-and-play offer that hits home. The Summer on Saadiyat package includes one night's accommodation and a round of golf at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club or Abu Dhabi Golf Club, and runs until September 14. Prices start from Dh1,050 for single occupancy or Dh1,495 per person for double occupancy, including taxes and breakfast. For reservations, email reservations.saadiyat@stregis.com or visit www.stregis.com.
Clarion call for culture in Malmö
The Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live hotel, the newest in Sweden, is the latest landmark on the city's skyline, comprising three towers and rising 85 metres above the ground. The property is centrally located next to Malmo Central Station, with culture, entertainment, shopping, parks and Ribersborg beach a short stroll away. The hotel has its own concert hall, 444 rooms and an art collection valued at more than US$2 million (Dh7.3m). Rooms cost from Dh694 per night, which includes breakfast and Wi-Fi. For more information, visit www.nordicchoicehotels.com.
