Get fit and party in Croatia this summer
Travellers wanting to attend the month-long festival on Obondjan Island in Croatia this year can now book a Wildfitness retreat at the same time. In addition to music, the festival is focused on wellness, with yoga, meditation and alternative therapies. From July 22 until August 19, guests can book between one and four weeks at a fitness retreat in the secluded southern part of the island, and take part in rigorous daily fitness sessions, clean eating and a variety of workshops, in parallel to the acts and performances of the festival. One-week retreats cost from Dh5,500 sharing, including food and activities, but excluding flights and other transport. Obondjan Island is a 40-minute boat trip, or 20 minutes by speedboat, from the coastal town of Sibenik, and 80km from Split. Visit www.wildfitness.com and obonjan-island.com.
Marriott opens Hi-Lo Hotel in Oregon
Portland, Oregon, in the United States got one of its first international luxury boutique hotels this week with the opening of the Hi-Lo Hotel in the city's downtown area. Marriott has opened the five-star hotel under its Autograph Collection brand, in the historic Oregon Pioneer Building. The hotel has 120 rooms and has retained Huber's Cafe, the city's oldest restaurant. There is also a fitness centre, Mexican restaurant and valet parking. Double rooms cost from $218 (Dh800) per night including taxes (www.marriott.com).
Enjoy a free night with Rosewood
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is offering one free night when two, three, four or six are booked at 16 of its 19 hotels and resorts around the world. Participating hotels include Rosewood properties in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, New York, Washington and Dallas. Cut-off dates apply depending on the hotel; for more information look for the "More Rosewood" offer at www.rosewoodhotels.com.
Travel deals at new Fairmont Istanbul
The Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, which opened earlier this year, has launched a series of offers aimed at travellers booking between now and the end of the year. The first is a "fasting package" available during Ramadan, which includes iftar and suhour, an upgrade upon availability and free parking, from €159 (Dh660) per room per night. Visit www.fairmont.com/istanbul/special-offers/hotel-offers/.
Staybridge Suites launches in Jeddah
The Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) this week opened a new hotel at Jeddah's Al Andalus Mall, between the airport and downtown area. With 164 "studio" rooms and one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, a fitness room, swimming pool and business centre, rooms at the hotel have fully equipped kitchens and cost from 765 Saudi riyals (Dh750) including taxes and breakfast (www.ihg.com).
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