Hot deals with Citymax Hotels
Enjoy a staycation with Citymax Hotels' new Summer Stay rates. Rooms at the Citymax Al Barsha cost from Dh240; Dh180 at the Citymax Bur Dubai; and Dh120 at the Citymax Sharjah, all including taxes. Also included is early check-in (11am) and late checkout (4pm). Families who book two rooms for a family of two adults and two children, ages 13 and under, will receive a 50 per cent discount. For more information, visit www.citymaxhotels.com
Jumeirah Bodrum reopens for summer
Escape to Turkey in regal style this summer at one of the Royal Villas at the Jumeirah Bodrum. The property, located on the Bodrum coast, recently reopened for the summer season. The Royal Villas are aimed at families and groups of up to 10 guests. The villas feature a private pool, Jacuzzi and sunbathing veranda, and guests can also enjoy the cabanas on the beach, a 24-hour butler service and luxury airport transfers. A private Turkish hammam, including sauna and Turkish bath, is also included, plus a private 15-minute treatment. Guests booking 14 days or more in advance will receive up to 25 per cent off rates for this month and next month. The Royal Villas cost from €3,225 (Dh13,495) per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.jumeirah.com
Cycle through Virginia and Maryland
Get back to nature in the United States with Backroads' Virginia and Maryland bike tour. The five-day itinerary, which is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels, begins and ends in Alexandria, Virginia. Travellers will explore the Piedmont area (located below the Blue Ridge Mountains), the historic buildings and shops of Middleburg, Maryland's eastern shore, Chesapeake Bay and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Travellers also have the option to extend their tour to explore Washington. The package is available this month and next month, and September and October. It costs from US$3,198 (Dh11,747) per person, based on double occupancy, and includes meals, accommodation, bike rentals and taxes. For more information, visit www.backroads.com
Dubai welcomes Rove Downtown
There's a fresh face on the Dubai hotel landscape with the opening of the new Rove Downtown Dubai. The hotel, the flagship property of the new hotel brand, boasts 420 rooms. Near to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and DIFC, the hotel has one restaurant, The Daily, which offers a mix of western, Arabic, Indian and South East Asian cuisine. Also available to guests is a 24-hour pool, gym and sundeck. Rooms cost from Dh330 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.rovehotels.com