A 2-night, 3-day package with complimentary use of the pool and spa complex and four rounds of golf starts at just £2,200 and those lucky enough to treat or be treating themselves to this experience can choose from a Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Boxster S, Mercedes SLK 55 AMG or Range Rover Sport S Charged from the Dream Car stable. Those looking for a little extra indulgence can pay a small supplement of just £150pp to upgrade their choice of cars to an Audi R8, Ferrari 360 Spider, Bentley Continental G7, Aston Martin V* Vantage or Maserati Gran Turismo.

Following a meet and greet by one of Bovey’s stylish country clad porters, guests arriving with their clubs via the train from Exeter St Davids will have the car of their choice waiting for them, fully set up with sat nav to take them directly to Bovey Castle to enjoy their golf break with a difference. Bovey can also arrange for the car to be stationed outside the hotel until they arrive or even delivered to their home at no extra cost. The package price includes fully comprehensive insurance for 2 named drivers and 200 miles to be used over the weekend.

As well as spa treatments, the package includes 18-holes of golf for 2 players and with a rich and illustrious history that stretches back to 1926, and the only golf course in the South West of England to offer a full golf concierge service, the 18-hole championship course at Bovey Castle guarantees a challenging and beautiful game for amateurs and professionals alike.

Bovey Castle is set within the 420 acres of what is undoubtedly England’s last great sporting estate. The last few years have seen millions spent on the course – carefully developing it whilst remaining true to its original design to ensure the Old Course at Bovey becomes one of the most enjoyable tests of golf in England today. This championship golf course is now rated by Golf Monthly as one of the top100 courses in Britain and Ireland and one of the world’s top 10 clubs by Finest Golf Magazine. In 2006 the club was named England’s Best Golf Resort at the World Travel Awards, just the latest in a long list of accolades from Henry Cotton, who rates the 7th as the finest 4 par in the United Kingdom.

As one would expect from a course situated in 400 acres of outstanding natural beauty in Dartmoor National Park, the Old Course at Bovey Castle offers golfers unparalleled scenery and striking views, as the 18-holes meanders through river valleys, park and woodland.

In addition to 63 beautiful bedrooms in the castle, those golfers looking to seriously indulge can check into one of the 14 exclusive two and three-storey country lodges set within the grounds and golf course itself. Stylish, contemporary and unashamedly indulgent, each offers three en-suite double bedrooms, and make the perfect choice for golfers and non golfers alike. The essence of traditional country living, combined with everything you need from 21st century technology, each features a utility room complete with washer/dryer; a fully fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with balcony or patio.

Just 2-hours from central London, Bovey Castle is England’s premiere luxury hotel and sporting estate. Originally built as a private home in 1907, in recent years it has been restored to its former glory allowing guests and golfers alike to relax and indulge in the exceptional country house, vast formal gardens and critically acclaimed Elemis spa. There is also an unrivalled array of outdoor activities on offer including falconry, pistol shooting, horse-riding and sloe gin making, as well as golf on one of Britain’s finest ‘top 100’ courses.

For more information on the hotel or golf at Bovey Castle please visit www.boveycastle.com or call 01647 445007.

Apartments and penthouses are available, all finished to the highest of standards. The two bedroom apartments boast interior gardens, state of the art gas fireplaces, stunning courtyards with peaceful Moorish fountains, and high quality marble bathrooms, hot and cold air-conditioning and fully fitted kitchens, with prices starting at €581,764/ £460,769. The two bedroom penthouses feature the same first class features alongside the luxury of private lifts to both of the two floors, double height ceilings and stunning galleried second bedrooms as well as a private plunge pool, with prices starting at €772,752/ £612,035.

To heighten the rental potential of your property should you decide to use it as an investment, Champneys allow owners to use the Champneys Rental Pool which means that the resort will manage the rental of the property and in turn tie it in with Champneys Spa Packages, thus encouraging the best potential rental. This scheme allows owners complete freedom over when they choose to personally use the property and when they choose to rent it out, and with the popularity of the Champneys brand behind the scheme as well as predicted average occupancy levels of 65%, the Rental Pool provides a hassle-free means of using the property as an investment.

All owners and guests will also be treated to first-class service that includes: twenty-four hour security, a concierge service assisting with reservations, appointment arranging, buildings insurance, general repairs, garden maintenance, and cleaning apartment communal areas, with further optional services also available.

For more information contact 01442 291200, email sales@champneysmarbella.com or visit www.champneysmarbella.com

The Village, Coconut Island is a haven for water sports lovers offering its own pier for boating enthusiasts with boat storage and quick launch facilities. Fishing, diving, snorkelling and general exploration of the Phuket Islands are also activities set to fill the sunny days of Thailand. Phuket’s famous golf courses are a short boat ride away and Coconuts private beach is the perfect setting for walks and swimming.

Prices for a 157m” sea view villa with two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, one guest bathroom, spacious living area and swimming pool start from £302,950 / 18,950,000 THB.

For further information contact Jay Walker of the Village, Coconut Island on:
(E) jay@thevillage-coconutisland.com
(T) 00 66 878 888 082
(W) www.thevillage-coconutisland.com

Blessed with 17 kilometres of beautiful white sand and crystal clear water, the area is fast becoming a holiday destination from people around the world.

Swaying Palms is a gated and private community in Punta Cana. This offers many advantages for residents, where safety is paramount. The luxury resort consists of 320 apartments of various sizes. 2 and 3 bedrooms quality build to European standard with imported Italian kitchens and German bathrooms and a large outdoor living space. The first phase is made up of 48 modern 2 bedroom apartments and 16 luxury 2 bedroom penthouses with a private terrace and Jacuzzi.

Prices are $137,672/ €88,250/£70,000. For further information, please call 0800 61 0901 or visit www.experience-international.com

Reunion owners and members can also choose from an array of amenities including two grand resort clubhouses, tennis courts and a superb spa and fitness centre. The Villas Condominiums are located within walking distance to Reunion’s Water Park, the shops and restaurants at Reunion Square. As it continues to grow, this area of Reunion will truly be a hub of activity. For a limited time only, if you purchase a condo in The Villas at Reunion Square, Ginn Reunion will lease back the unit for two years at $5,000 a month. This is guaranteed income for two whole years while the property continues to mature.

Reunion Resort is special beyond compare and the most luxurious product in the Orlando area. It hosts the Ginn Open (2nd largest purse on the LPGA), hosted the recent Big Break VII on the golf channel and has been chosen by Tiger Woods for his Nike Invitational in September! All Villa units are 3-bedroom 3-bath condominiums, 14 to a building, with 6 exterior units and 8 interior units.

Prices range from $635,900/ £325,466 to $706,900/ £361,952. For more information, please contact Barton Wyatt on 01344 843000 or visit www.bw-international.com

RAK, located on UAE’s west coast, is the country’s northern most Emirate and the most scenic with a mountainous interior. Once past the green agricultural lands in the Digdaga area, you come across the particularly attractive Oasis of Khatt with its natural spa.

Al Hamra Village has a range of apartments and villas, with world class amenities and facilities including boutique hotels and restaurants, private beaches and water sports. The 18 hole Peter Harradine designed Golf Course (7267 yards, Par 72) is a challenging course with plenty of water hazards.

For those who prefer to experience the magic of the sea, Al Hamra Village marina can offer deep sea fishing trips, catamaran rides, scuba diving and snorkelling and various other water sports like kayaks, paddle boats, parasailing, speedboats and water skiing also on offer.

Prices range from £61,000 / €79,600 to £405,000 / € 528,800 for more information contact Barton Wyatt on 01344 843000 or visit www.bw-international.com

Designed to complement the breathtaking panorama of the Indian Ocean, Anantara Seminyak reflects the lifestyle and culture of the stylish surrounds of Seminyak. The design of the 59 all-suite resort is contemporary, using extensive glass panelling to bring the vast waterscape of Seminyak Beach into the interiors and emphasise a natural ambience and fluidity with nature.

The resort offers a stylish rooftop bar with languorous settees and oversized cushions available for guests to chill out and soak up the famous Balinese sunsets. Serving up new world and Asian dishes, and overlooking the wide expanses of beach below, the rooftop is set to be one of Bali’s premier entertainment and dining venues. The Thai restaurant in the lobby level of the hotel also offers an impressive mix of traditional Thai and contemporary dishes, inspired by the four main provinces of Thailand. Transforming from a daily breakfast venue into an ambient-lit dinner venue, the restaurant is punctuated with exquisite local and Thai object d’art.

Other features include an infinity-edge pool overlooking the ocean vista, a first-class fitness facility and Bali’s first Anantara Spa. Using Balinese design and décor, the Anantara Spa’s earthen tone interiors will contrast with the calming seascape exterior to reflect the harmony and interdependence of land and water. Consisting of four doubles suites and eight treatment beds, each spa room will be equipped with private Jacuzzi and ocean views. Rates start from $480 per suite per night including breakfast.

For further information visit www.anantara.com

Naladhu, meaning “pretty little island”, is situated on a private island ringed by coral gardens and vibrant marine life and promises a unique and unrivalled experience to those who appreciate the finer things in life. Coupling traditional Maldivian architecture with Thai-based interior design, Naladhu has captured the elegant style of a slightly colonial era, with hints of Sri Lankan regality in its design.

There are just 19 beachfront and ocean houses occupying a spacious 300 square metres, each with a lofty white-gabled roof, expansive glass panelled doors and generous living, dining and bedroom areas. All houses feature a private swimming pool, teak sun terrace as well as landscaped garden. Ocean Houses also boast a private beachfront champa, where guests can relax and unwind and even have a massage to the sound of the ocean. All houses also have a fridge stocked with delicacies such as foie gras and vintage cheese, an espresso machine and a wine cellar pre-stocked according to personal preferences.

Naladhu aims to provide and pamper guests with unsurpassed quality and service. That’s why each house has its own personal butler to cater to guests’ every whim. From making restaurant bookings or organising an in-house spa treatment to collecting dive equipment from the resort’s PADI dive centre. Guests are given just one number on arrival, as a hotline to pure luxury and relaxation. Guests have the choice of dining under an open canopy of the stars in their house Sala, or in the comfort of the Living Room restaurant. Naladhu also offers many unique private dining, options perfect for couples, such as dining aboard a local dhoni (Maldivian boat) or on the Wave Breaker dining platform above the ocean.

www.naladhu.com

The House is located on St James beach on the prestigious west coast of Barbados. Its tranquil and relaxing ambience is complemented by the personal service provided by ‘ambassadors’, who are appointed to all guests upon arrival to anticipate and cater for any of their holiday needs.

Guests of The House are met at the airport and whisked away in a luxury car, compliments of the hotel. On arrival at the hotel, they are met by a personal service ambassador with a fruit cocktail, which signals the start of what has to be one of the most relaxing holiday experiences. Elegantly appointed rooms include 100% cotton linen, goose feather duvets and sumptuous feather beds while bathrooms are adorned with scented candles, bath oils and salts. Personalised service is not limited to facilities inside the resort. On the beautiful beach, expect to be treated to cold towels, Evian Spritzers, fruit and complimentary water sports including snorkeling and sailing.

Providing lunch and dinner daily, the hotel’s beachfront restaurant is Daphne’s – sister restaurant to the world-famous Daphne’s in Chelsea. The restaurant combines the fine Italian menu made famous by its London counterpart with a fabulous beachside location. Modern Italian food is perfectly matched to current trends in dining and cooking. Each dish featured combines a fresh approach to ingredients along with ease of preparation with inspired flavours to create simply delicious food.

Since opening in December 2001, Daphne’s remains the dining hotspot on Barbados with a celebrity following including the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Mariah Carey, Kevin Bacon and many more.

www.thehousebarbados.com

Summer Escapes*

Starting from only £289 per room, per night, these superb summer offers are the ideal excuse to sit back, relax and unwind and make the most of everything the stunning Westin Turnberry Resort has to offer.

This sizzling offer includes a luxurious overnight stay at the Westin Turnberry Resort from just £289 per room on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests can enjoy access to the award-winning spa, where they can relax by the 20 metre swimming pool, which boasts fabulous views over the Irish Sea, as well as soak up the atmosphere in the soothing bio-sauna and spa bath.

For those wishing to extend their stay, Turnberry offers three nights bed and breakfast accommodation for the price of two, from only £578 per room**. With a little longer to spare, guests may wish to take in a round of golf on one of the 18-hole Championship courses including the famous Ailsa course – host to the 2009 Open Championship. Alternatively, adrenalin lovers can choose an exhilarating activity from the Outdoor Activity Centre. Ranging from horse riding to archery and quad biking to salmon fishing there is something for every taste and ability.

Duel In The Sun***

With the 2009 Open fast approaching, Turnberry is offering all golfers the chance to test their skills and experience the links with the Duel In The Sun package, from only £940. This dream golfing package includes two nights accommodation on a bed and full Scottish Breakfast basis, dinner on both nights in The Tappie Toorie Grill, a round of golf on both the Ailsa and Kintyre Championship courses, unlimited golf on the 9-hole Arran course and use of the excellent practice facilities – the perfect package for all golfing enthusiasts.

Cottage Family Breaks****

For those looking for extra space, open the doors to your own Turnberry Cottage with a homely family break, from only £959 for three nights or from £1560 for five nights, including breakfast.

Staying in one of the delightful two-bedroom cottages just a short walk from the hotel, families can relax together in the spacious lounge whilst enjoying all the amenities of the hotel. The cottages have an en-suite master bedroom as well as a cosy lounge with television and complimentary family movies. Furthermore, children can eat for free in the family-friendly Tappie Toorie, which overlooks the famous Turnberry links courses.

For further information on any of these packages, please contact the Westin Turnberry Resort on 01655 333991 or visit www.westin.com/turnberry

Note:

*Includes full Scottish breakfast and use of the award-winning spa facilities. (Treatments extra) Rates are per room per night and based on two people sharing a twin/double classic room, valid until 30th September 2008 and subject to availability. A £50 deposit is required at time of booking.

**Includes two nights plus a third free in a twin or double room and a £100 deposit is required at time of booking.

***This package starts from £940 per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double classic room, valid until 30th September 2008 and subject to availability. The package includes two nights accommodation, breakfasts, dinner in The Tappie Toorie to the value of £26 per person, a round of golf on the Kintyre and Ailsa Championship courses as well as unlimited golf on the 9 hole Arran course and use of the practice facilities. Rates are subject to change. Please note a £100 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking.

****This package is from £959 per cottage for three nights (which includes one free movie) and from £1560 per cottage for five nights (which includes two free movies). Also included is use of the spa facilities (treatments extra), full Scottish breakfast each morning and children can eat for free in the Tappie Toorie. Children must be up to 12 years of age, dine from the children’s menu and be accompanied by two parents that enjoy a two course meal. This offer is subject to availability and valid until 30 September 2008. A non-refundable deposit of £100 per cottage is required at the time of booking.

For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com