The Thai brand Anantara this week opened a new property in Sri Lanka. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is set on a 17-hectare coconut plantation near the town of Tangalle on the country's south coast, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Colombo airport and 80 minutes from Mattala airport, which is served by FlyDubai. The resort can also be reached by a 30-minute air transfer with Cinnamon Air from Colombo to Dickwella, 10 minutes away. The hotel has 152 rooms and pool villas and a large spa. Rooms cost from Dh1,295 per night, including taxes and breakfast. For more information, visit www.tangalle.anantara.com.
Regional travel sale from Rotana Jet
Rotana Jet is offering discounted flights to a variety of destinations for travel until March 31. In the GCC, flights are available from Dh399 return, including taxes, and flights to Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Bangladesh and Salalah cost from Dh799 return, including taxes. For more information, visit www.rotanajet.com.
Rotana announces big global plans
The UAE-based Rotana Hotel Management has announced the opening of 14 new hotels in the next 12 months. The first is the Dalga Residences in Istanbul, which from this month will offer 138 rooms and suites geared to long-stay travellers. This property is in Dragos, a coastal area on the Asian side of the city. The company already has two other hotels in Istanbul and a fourth, also on the Asian side, will follow next year, along with new hotels in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more information, visit www.rotana.com.
Extra night free at Cairo Four Seasons
Travellers to Cairo who book three consecutive nights at the Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza on the Corniche can get one night free between now and January 5. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com.
Le Méridien back in centre of Manama
Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre in Manama has reopened following an 18-month renovation. The lobby and all 260 rooms and suites have been revamped, and the ground floor now houses an art space. Double rooms cost from Dh940 per night, including taxes and breakfast. For more information, visit www.lemeridienbahraincitycentre.com.
Sustainable resort opens near Galle
A new "sustainable" retreat, Tri Lanka, opens on December 12, about 90 minutes away from Galle in Sri Lanka. The property comprises a main house and 11 suites, set around Lake Koggala. The buildings have living walls and roofs, solar panels and are built using recycled materials. Suites cost from US$250 (Dh918) per night. For more information, visit www.trilanka.com.
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