by author on July 9, 2010
A recent tailor-made dance holiday to Cairo gave the participants a chance to take classes with local teachers, explore Coptic Cairo, visit the pyramids at Giza, take a camel ride and much more. Here are just some of their comments:
The Cairo Dance Holiday was an amazing experience. The belly dancing classes gave me an opportunity to be taught by a variety of different teachers and I think improved my dancing skills. The group were lovely and made the trip great fun. However for me the best part was the fascinating trips and experiences. During our time there we cruised down the Nile, rode on camels, learnt to haggle and even managed to cross the road! However the most incredible thing was to see and travel inside a pyramid, which is something I have always wanted to do. The trip was very well organised and a marvellous experience and I wish that I could go back and do it all again.
This trip to Egypt was a great mix of activities and provided a real insight into Cairo, modern and ancient, with all the luxury of a 5 star, air conditioned hotel with swimming pool to return to and recover from the heat and chaos that is Cairo! I think the bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in – with real Egyptian cotton sheets, like silk. The pyramids and the museum with the ancient Egyptians and King Tut’s gold casket and mask are amazing to see, when you’ve seen so many images in books. The markets are such a contrast illustrating the bustle and bartering of modern Cairo. The food was delicious and I particularly liked the fresh lemon juice drink, their speciality, which is so refreshing in their climate. As for the belly dancing lessons, these were a real treat, to have workshops with such a variety of talent and good fun too. Thanks for a great trip! Sonia, Wimbledon
by author on April 16, 2010
Honeymooners who chose the romantic cities of Verona, Venice, Rome or Florence are in for a treat as we can arrange 6 night packages to be spent in a 2 week period at any of the Baglioni hotels. Private transfer, champagne and strawberries, rose petal bath all this and cities of love and romance! email info@lavenderbluetravel.com quoting Luna for details.
by author on January 25, 2010
Staying a minimum of two nights in each hotel, experience the easy luxury of Baglioni hotels in your choice of 3 or more destinaions – Florence, Rome, Verona, Venice, PuntaAla or Bologna. Unique to the group, you check in just once and have a discreet VIP welcome in each property. Perks include a 30 euro credit redeemable against the hotel restaurant or spa treatments, a gift on departure and home-made cake! See the treasures of Italy at your leisure. Contact us with reference ‘Baglioni ‘
tour for more information.
by author on September 1, 2009
Oman, the heart of Arabia with a stunning coastline, mountains, exotic flora and fauna, deserts and salt flats contrasting with lush pomegranate groves and frankincense trees. Design your own trip or let us suggest a tour combining desert camping, turtle watching, chilling in the Souk and exploring the mountains and dunes of a country as yet off the tourist trail but rich in beauty and hospitality.
Oman has a fine selection of hotels offering excellent facilities and the charming welcome one finds throughout the region.
by author on August 27, 2009
Dance days, lazy days, music days, wine days… in Verona the night sky and music divine is Italy’s gift to you.
Treat yourself to a fabulous 2 night stay in the charming 5 star Due Torri Hotel Baglioni – package includes luxury accommodation for two, limousine airport tranfers, welcome drink, pre-opera Gala Dinner, second sector stalls Tickets to the OPERA of your choice. From 500 euros per person. Contact us for details and bookings
Our bespoke packages in Italy mean you can include private wine tastings, recitals with maestri from the Arena di Verona, dining in the heart of the famous wine-producing hills of Valpolicella from carefully selected local produce, go behind the scenes with fresco restorers and pasta makers.
by admin on July 24, 2009
JORDAN – a country so rich in history and natural beauty that the choices are so very enticing. Renowned of course for the Nabatean city of Petra, the Holy sites of Mount Nebo and Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan, the Roman cities of Jerash and Umm Quais, visitors also delight in diving, trekking and adventure tours. Whilst here, why not take part in volunteer work -we can arrange for you to help out for an afternoon or days at a time on conservation schemes or other useful projects.