Walk into an English literary experience
Headwater's new self-guided walk through England's Lake District is a must for literature lovers. The six-night tour, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, follows the footsteps of several notable literary types. The experience begins in the village of Grasmere, William Wordsworth's final resting place, and moves on to Great Langdale Valley, Coniston Water, then Brantwood, former residence of writer and philosopher John Ruskin. The tour ends in the village of Hawkshead, once home to Potter. The tour is appropriate for all trekking levels. It departs daily from July 15 to October 30, and costs from £599 (Dh2,954) per person, including accommodation, some meals, luggage transfer between hotels, maps and taxes. For more information, visit www.headwater.com.
New luxury villas in Mozambique
Explore Mozambique from one of the new Royal Beach Villas from Azura Benguerra. Each 172-square-metre villa features an infinity pool and adjoining Jacuzzi, separate lounge area with TV, a second bathroom, and two outdoor relaxation pavilions. Also included is a Nespresso machine, "gym in a bag" and butler service. The villas can accommodate up to four people, and cost from US$1,495 (Dh5,491) per night, per person, including full-board, activities and taxes. For more information, visit www.azura-retreats.com.
Summer deals with Yas Viceroy
Yas Viceroy's latest range of packages give extra value to staying close to home in Abu Dhabi. The Suite, Stay & Play package includes a Dh300 credit per day when guests book into a suite. The voucher can be used at the hotel's restaurants or the Espa spa. Suites cost from Dh1,159 per night. The Splash or Speed package offers families unlimited access to Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld with an overnight stay, and costs from Dh1,085 per night. The GCC Residents package gives a 15 per cent discount on the hotel's best available rate, plus a 25 per cent discount at selected restaurants, and costs from Dh689 per night. And the Stay & Dine package includes up to a Dh150 credit that can be used at a choice of the hotel's restaurants and lounges, and costs from Dh724 per night. All prices include taxes. Packages are available until September 30. For more information, visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
Get back to nature in Wyoming
Get active on holiday with the Yellowstone & Tetons Family Multisport Adventure tour from Backroads. The six-day itinerary features a mix of biking and hiking, with some kayaking and rafting. Guests will explore Yellowstone National Park's bubbling mud spots and spouting geysers, cycle beneath the Teton Range's mountains, visit the Grand Canyon, raft down Snake River and take in views of the Grand Teton National Park. The package costs from $3,298 (Dh12,113) per person, based on double occupancy, and includes accommodation, some meals, bike rentals and taxes. A discount is available for children 17 and younger. For more information, visit www.backroads.com.
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