December 2008
Happy Holidays
From Paris to Prague, Costa Rica to the Canary Islands, we've found smart urban hotels and stunning beach retreats for your Christmas break. Or ring in the New Year in India's royal region of Rajasthan. Plus our top shopping hotels in the UK and pick of the season's special offers.
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Boutique City Breaks
Find your inner elegant European and spend a sophisticated Christmas in these swish hotels.
 The Five Hotel: romantic townhouse with arty modern decor in Paris's Latin Quarter
39 Steps: live like the locals in this mucho chic apartment in central Barcelona
Maximilian Hotel: sleek Art Deco conversion in Prague's historic centre
Hotel V Frederiksplein: hip, helpful team run this striking hotel near Amsterdam's museums and markets |
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Brilliant Beach Escapes
Flee the winter chill and soak up the sun at these fantastic coastal hideaways.
JapaMala Resort: deluxe villas by picture-perfect beach on rainforest island in Malaysia
Casa do Dean: funky, chunky Brazilian beach house just a stroll from the sea (sleeps 4)
Arenas del Mar: beautiful eco-suites in Costa Rican jungle resort by blissful beach
Casa Tomaren: self-catering in the Canaries: rustic boho houses for couples or families with sunken swimming pool |
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Regal Rajasthan
Some of our favourite places to stay in India's magnificent northern state - where you can sip cocktails on palace rooftops, ride horses in the desert and share camps with jungle cats.
Or book a personally customised tour with a/c car and courteous driver with our recommended tour operator, Destination Indus.
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Samode Palace
nr Jaipur
new rooftop infinity pool at this opulent fairytale palace nestled in ancient hills |
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Wilderness Camp
nr Jodhpur
enjoy the wild beauty of the desert in these luxurious tents with sundowner decks |
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Khem Villas
Ranthambhore
eco-friendly cottages and tents on tranquil grasslands near tiger nature reserve |
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| Christmas at a French chateau and other special offers for the festive season |
Shoppers' Delight
After a session of 'what recession?' retail therapy or last-minute Christmas shopping, we love coming home to these stylish hotels.
The Halkin: shop with a friend: 2 rooms for just £350 at this ultra-classy London hotel
The Soho Hotel: dramatic designer hotel in the heart of London has great weekend deal
Staying Cool Apartments: funky flats make a great base for shopping in hip downtown Manchester
Holm House: splurge on a post-shopping spa at this boutique hotel just outside Cardiff - in January, free spa treatment for i-escape guests! |
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by the recent events in Mumbai.
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