Travel news: Sport, spa and more with Vietnam deal


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Enjoy unlimited golf, twice-daily spa treatments or unlimited dining with the Unlimited Lang Co package at the Banyan Tree Lang Co in central Vietnam. The golf option includes rounds at the 18-hole championship Laguna Lang Co Golf Course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo. The package includes accommodation in a lagoon pool villa, daily breakfast for two, a daily shuttle service to Hoi An's ancient town and Hue, and late check-out. The package costs from Dh2,167, including taxes. For more information, visit www.banyantree.com.

Shangri-La adds to its properties in China

Shangri-La has a new hotel in the Chinese city Tangshan, with an opening deal until the end of the year. The property is in Phoenix New Town in Hebei province. It's a two-hour drive from Beijing, 10 minutes from Tangshan railway station and 30 minutes from the local airport. The 301-room hotel features a Chinese restaurant, a 24-hour gym, yoga studio, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna and steam rooms. The offer costs from Dh455 per night, twin share, including taxes, breakfast, a 20 per cent discount on laundry and dry cleaning, and a 4pm check-out. For more information, visit www.shangri-la.com/tangshan.

Spend some family time in Saudi

Mövenpick Riyadh, the newest hotel in the Saudi capital, is offering families 25 per cent off room rates and free meals for children when booking via the property's website. The 438-room hotel is 30 minutes from Riyadh airport, has an all-female spa, a variety of dining options, a kids' club and a health club. Prices for the package at the Mövenpick, which includes one night's accommodation (Saturday to Wednesday) and breakfast, cost from Dh783 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com/riyadh.

Grab an extra day of safari wonders

Get more for less at Segera Retreat in Kenya, a 20,000-hectare wildlife sanctuary that offers an African experience combining luxury with sustainability. Options include day and night drives, picnics and sundowners, plus guided walks. The retreat currently has a four-for-three package valid until November 30 that gives guests an extra night for free for every three nights booked. It includes accommodation, all meals and activities, laundry, gym access and Wi-Fi. Prices cost from Dh3,930 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.segera.com.

Summer ends in style in Marbella

The luxury lifestyle hotel Nikki Beach Marbella in Spain is geared up to host its annual Red Party on October 4 to celebrate the end of summer. Located on one of the Costa del Sol's white sandy beaches, the setting is all about pools, outdoor VIP terraces and spas, and is a popular spot for celebrity revellers. Tickets to the Red Party cost Dh411, while accommodation in a superior double room costs from Dh986 per night, including breakfast and taxes. For more information, visit www.nikkibeach.com/marbella.

mhealy@thenational.ae

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