Upload
hot-media
View
233
Download
4
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
A guide to IHG hotels
Citation preview
Untitled-3 1 4/29/2010 7:13:32 PM
Untitled-3 1 4/28/2010 11:45:33 AM
1
Family holidaysstart here...With a fantastic special offer on rooms and a huge spread of destinations, now is the time to book a break with IHG.
2 BahrainAn island of culture and fun.
3 KuwaitCool souks and designer- label shopping.
4 OmanTake a trip round the fjords.
6 QatarIslamic art and Oryx farms.
8 Saudi ArabiaJeddah’s best watersports.
10 The UAESkiing, shopping and more.
12 EgyptAncient wonders revealed.
14 JordanWadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
16 LebanonBeaches and ancient sites.
18 KenyaMasai markets and hot air balloon rides.
20 MauritiusTop sailing, diving and golf.
22 South AfricaWhale-watching and rollercoasters.
24 Choose your hotelGreat accommodation galore.
The summer’s almost here, and it’s time to plan a wonderful holiday for you and your family. But where to start? Happily, InterContinental Hotels Group have made it easy for you – not only do they have hotels in all of the region’s most exciting holiday spots, but they are also offering a special deal this summer which gets you extra time on vacation by giving you seven nights’ stay for the price of five. So what sort of things will you be doing with your week’s
break? How about going on safari in South Africa, cheering on a Roman chariot race in Jordan, enjoying snorkelling in the turquoise seas of Mauritius or going to the world-famous Baalbeck festival in Lebanon? In order to help you along your way, we’ve compiled the need-to-know recommendations of activities, sights, restaurants and more – just flick inside and start dreaming. And when you’ve come up with your perfect holiday, turn to p24 to pick the perfect hotel…
Produced by HOT Media hotmediapublishing.com
1
IHG final document.indd 1 4/29/2010 6:53:42 PM
2
Day 5
BahrainYour perfect week in...
It’s all about tranquility and relaxation today.
Start off in the morning with a trip out into the
desert to see the Tree of Life. It’s so unusual
because it stands completely on its own – a
great, green, centuries-old tree with not a single
other living plant for miles around. Next it’s time
to soak up the sun by the pool of the Crowne
Plaza Bahrain – once you’ve caught some rays,
leave the kids at the children’s pool and grab a
Jacuzzi session at the hotel’s health club.
Best for kids
Days 6 and 7: The BonusBahrain is a small island surrounded by the warm waters
of the Gulf –over your two extra days, why not make the very
most of all the ocean has to offer, at the Bahrain Yacht Club
(www.thebahrainyachtclub.com)? Book in advance and you and
your family (they’ll teach kids from the age of seven) can take
an RYA Sailing course which will give you basic proficiency and
the ability to take to the water with confidence. You can also
take a PADI diving course, get instruction in windsurfing or
learn to drive a powerboat: terrific fun.
‘You’ll love chilling in the therapeutic spa pool while your kids hit the Rain Fortress, where they can barrel down water slides.’
Day 1
Start your trip off with a day at The Lost Paradise
of Dilmun (www.lpodwaterpark.com), a huge
waterpark. You’ll love chilling in the therapeutic
spa pool while your kids dash about in the Rain
Fortress, where they can soak each other with
hoses and barrel down slides.
Best for
adults
It’s time for some retail therapy. If you’ve got
teenagers with you, they’ll love the charming and
old-fashioned Manama Souk – a great place to
spend a leisurely morning browsing the stalls and
picking up trinkets (girls will adore the beautiful
silver jewellery) and authentic knick-knacks.
Day 2
Spend the day in high speed-style with a visit to the state-
of-the-art Gulf Speed One, a go-kart track in Manama
(www.gulfspeedone.com) where you can hire out turbo-
charged single or twin-engine machines to zip around the
track at up to 65kph, trying to shave seconds off your time
and keep up with your kids.
Day 3
Manama’s Bahrain National Museum is an
excellent place for you and your kids to get an insight into
this ancient nation, and it covers over six millenia of history.
Here you can learn about Dilmun, the ancient civilisation of
legend thought to have been based in Bahrain, as well as
Bahrain’s more recent history.
Day 4
The Tree of Life
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun
2
IHG final document.indd 2 4/29/2010 6:53:50 PM
3
Pay a visit to the Zoological Park on Airport Road, home to 129
bird species plus tigers, lions, giraffes, zebras and other exotic
creatures. And in the evening, head to Il Centro at the Holiday Inn
Downtown Kuwait (00 965 1 841 000) for fantastic pizzas, pastas
and creamy risottos.
Day 1
Day 5
Start your trip off by taking your family for an overview of
Kuwait City. Head to the iconic Kuwait Towers in Sharq and
climb up to the Viewing Sphere in the first tower, where you
can get 400-foot-high vistas of the city and have a cold drink
as the platform rotates around, giving you a 360-degree
perspective on this hyper-modern city.
The Rib Eye Steakhouse
Centro
Days 6 and 7: The BonusHead into the great outdoors with a trip into the Kuwaiti desert (your concierge or www.nuzhatours.com can help you
to organise a guide, which is essential). You’ll visit the most attractive part of the dunes, where you can see both the
mountains and the sea, and you’ll meet locals as well as other visitors by the fireside after a day of 4x4ing, buggying,
camel and horse-riding and sand-boarding. They’ll even lay on volleyball and other competitions as well as a barbecue
dinner under the stars: it’s a lovely contrast to the city-based part of your holiday.
‘Head to the iconic Kuwait Towers where you can get 400 foot-high vistas of the city.’
Best for kids
KuwaitYour perfect week in...
For some serious outdoor action to get you and your family’s
hearts racing, sign up for a game or two of paintball at Kuwait
Aqua Park (www.aquaparkkuwait.com). When it comes to
evening time, take your family to The Rib Eye Steakhouse (00
965 2 576 0000) in the Holiday Inn Kuwait for thick, juicy steaks.
Day 4
Kuwait boasts a first-class shopping scene, with lavish malls
where families can immerse themselves in some serious
browsing. Marina Mall and Souk Sharq, both on the Gulf Road,
are good starting points. Follow up with a trip to The Avenues
(www.the-avenues.com), Kuwait’s biggest mall.
Day 3
Day 2The Scientific Centre in Salmiya (www.tsck.org.kw) is a
wonderful place to take kids. There’s an extensive aquarium
with a 1.5-million-litre tank filled with exotic sealife – don’t
miss the regular shark-feeding sessions – and an IMAX
cinema showing kid-centric films like Under The Sea, Fly
Me To The Moon and 3D Bugs.
Best for
adults
Kuwait Towers
The observation deck at Kuwait Towers
Heading into the Kuwaiti desert
3
IHG final document.indd 3 4/29/2010 6:53:58 PM
4
Day 3
OmanYour perfect week in...
Take an hour’s drive out of Muscat to Nizwa
Fort, which is often cited as the Sultanate’s
finest historic destination. It was built over 500
years ago to protect Oman’s coastline from
potential invaders but these days it attracts only
tourists, keen to see a building renowned for its
architectural ingenuity. In the afternoon, take
the kids to the Musandam, hop aboard a dhow
and ask the captain to take you out to where
wild dolphins leap in and out of the ocean. It’s a
fantastic spectacle and one that everyone in the
family will enjoy.
It’s time for some adventure, and happily the list of outdoor
pursuits on offer in Oman reads as long as your arm.
If you like your activities to be more adventurous, spend the
day out in Snake Canyon where you can tip-toe across hair-
raisingly high wires which hang 100ft above the ground, or
have a go at canyoning – a mixture of trekking, climbing and
quite often swimming: see www.holiday-in-oman.com for
booking details. Through the same website you can also book
to go quad-biking, sailing or – one of our personal favourites
– sand-boarding amid huge dunes. Mountain biking is also
popular in Oman, thanks to ever-changing under-tyre terrain.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Best for kids
‘Take the kids to the Musandam, hop aboard a dhow and ask the captain to take you out to see the wild dolphins leap out of the ocean.’
Day 1
Your break begins in Muscat, the lovely old Omani
capital. Take a tour of Muttrah Souk, which is
particularly known for its silver goods, and where
Frankincense, the nation’s signature scent, is
still sold from open sacks. Afterwards, visit the
visually stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque,
the real gem in the capital city’s crown. In the
evening it’s time for superb traditional food and a
warm Iranian welcome at the ever-popular Siraz
Persian restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Muscat
(00 968 2466 0660). Wise families will grab
themselves a table on the lovely terrace where
they can while away a relaxed evening.Day 2
Best for
adults
The Musandam coastline
A canyoning trip
4
IHG final document.indd 4 4/29/2010 6:54:16 PM
5
Oman is filled with awe-inspiring scenery: to check it out from the
coast, book a day cruising the country’s fjords. Muscat Diving and
Adventure Centre (www.holiday-in-oman.com) has fully crewed,
soft-carpeted dhows available for private hire so you can sail off on
a big family adventure, guided by professional local sailors. Your
route will be flanked by the mountains that make up the Musandam
Peninsula – arguably nature’s finest offering to the Gulf region. And
if you make it back to town in time for dinner, make reservations
at Señor Pico at the InterContinental Muscat (00 968 2468 0000), a
lively Mexican restaurant that’s fantastic fun for families.
Day 4
Day 5‘Dine at Senor Pico at the InterContinental Muscat, a lively Mexican restaurant that’s fantastic for families.’
Back in Muscat, pay a visit to Xtreme Sports (www.
xtremesportsoman.com), where you’ll find a
state-of-the-art paintball ground. In the afternoon,
once you’ve washed off the paint, take a trip out to
the foot of the Jabal Shams – the highest point in
the whole of Eastern Arabia – where you’ll find the
must-see Al Hoota Cave, a spooky spot that the kids
will love. After a day’s excitement, relax with a big
family dinner at China Mood at Al Bustan Palace
InterContinental Muscat (00 968 2479 9666), which
offers delicious food, with a particularly good line
in gourmet dim sum.
Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat
Days 6 and 7: The BonusUse your extra days to do some scuba-diving and snorkelling. Oman
has some super dive spots for you to enjoy, not least in the unspoiled
Musandam area where underwater visibility is good and there are
countless little bays where the water is current-free and clear. You may
well find yourself sharing your dive with beautiful turtles – a breathtaking
sight. Check out www.musandamdiving.com for further details.
Señor Pico
Scuba-diving in the Musandam
5First-class scuba-
diving awaits...
IHG final document.indd 5 4/29/2010 6:54:25 PM
6
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
QatarTo get your bearings, take a stroll along Doha’s
Corniche until you arrive at a cluster of dhow boats
by the Balhambar building. You can cruise across
the bay on one of these dhows before hopping off for
a seaside shisha. In the afternoon, it’s time for some
retail therapy at the designer-label-driven Villaggio
Mall, followed by some no-holds-barred fun for the
kids. Take them to Circusland (00 974 487 6333),
which offers rides, games and an activity area, or
Jungle Zone (00 974 469 4848), an indoor theme
park with enough rides to keep them at fever pitch
for hours. In the evening, head to the renowned
Fish Market at the InterContinental Doha (00 974
484 4444), where you can dine al fresco.
Your perfect week in...
‘In the evening, head to the renowned Fish Market at the InterContinental Doha, where you can dine al fresco.’
Doha is home to the most fascinating and content-rich
museum in Arabia, The Museum of Islamic Art (www.mia.
org.qa). The building’s exterior alone is enough to have you
reaching for your camera – the multi-angular creation was
dreamt up by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei – but the
real gems are inside, where over three centuries’ worth of
Islamic art is housed. Expect to see wonderful woodwork,
ceramics, ancient manuscripts, ivory, textiles and precious
stones: entrance and guided tours are free. For a rustic Italian
family dinner with plenty of charm, pay a visit to Za Moda at the
InterContinental Doha (00 974 484 4444), a guaranteed hit.
Given its abundance of open water there are family adventures
aplenty to be had in Qatar. Head out in a boat hired from the
Regatta Sailing Academy (www.regattasailingacademy.com
– you can either sail yourself or go out with an expert) and you
can hook yourself a whopper – the deep sea fishing is excellent
– or simply meander your way across Doha’s West Bay. When
it comes to evening, head out with Gulf Adventures (www.gulf-
adventures.com) for a Night Dhow Cruise along the glittering
Corniche, which gives you wonderful views out over the uplit
city as you cruise the waters and enjoy an onboard dinner.A night dhow cruise
Za Moda
Best for
adults
Fish Market
IHG final document.indd 6 4/29/2010 6:54:30 PM
7
Spend the morning browsing the wares and bartering hard at
the atmospheric Souq Waqif, where you’ll find lots of Indian and
Arabian trinkets including beautiful presentation boxes of Oriental
spice. It’s the perfect place to pick up some presents for your
friends back home. Take your lunch in one of the delightful souq
coffee shops – which also do a great line in flavourful shishas.
Then in the afternoon it’s time to work on your swing at the highly
prestigious Championship Course at the Doha Golf Club (www.
dohagolfclub.com) – home of the Qatar Masters.
Day 4
Day 5
‘The Souq Waqif is the perfect place to pick up some presents for your friends back home.’
Today sees you and your kids getting to know Qatar’s
national animal, the Arabian Oryx. This bi-horned creature
was once hunted to the point of extinction, but having been
rescued by international protection agencies, the Oryx found
favour in Qatar, which became the first country to set up
breeding farms to manage its population. In the morning,
take a family visit to the sanctuaries where these graceful
animals live by booking through Net Tours (www.nettours.
com.qa). In the afternoon, Net Tours will take you to one of
the many camel farms outside Doha where you can meet
dozens of camels before heading back to Paloma at the
InterContinental Doha (00 974 484 4444) for sizzling steaks
and flavoursome fajitas.
Paloma
Arabian trinkets
Days 6 and 7: The BonusYour extra days give you the chance to take
a trip out of town to see one of the country’s
most striking natural features. Khor el
Daid, or The Inland Sea, is a huge expanse
of eerily still water surrounded by nothing
but gargantuan sand dunes. As such, it’s a
terrific spot to throw down a blanket for a
big family picnic and then camp overnight.
Because of its location there are no roads
leading to The Inland Sea, so your best bet
is to book a private tour through one of the
many operators who offer trips there: try Gulf
Adventures (www.gulf-adventures.com).The Inland Sea
Best for kids
The souq’s wares...
7
IHG final document.indd 7 4/29/2010 6:54:36 PM
8
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Jeddah, the seaside second city of Saudi Arabia, is the
nicest place in the country to head on holiday. Blessed
with excellent weather even in summer thanks to
cooling sea breezes, it’s known for its welcoming and
friendly people. Acquaint yourself with the city on
the sweeping Corniche, which is filled with activity
throughout the week. It offers glorious views out
over the Red Sea, and a prime position to check out
the majestic King Fahd’s Fountain, the tallest in the
world, which reaches a height of over 800 feet.
Spend the day getting a real flavour of the ‘old’,
pre-oil Saudi Arabia in the Balad souk, where
haggling is the name of the game and eye
candy comes in the form of lovely historic
buildings fashioned from coral. In the evening,
swing by the Fish Market at the InterContinental
Jeddah (00 966 2 661 1800) where your family
will enjoy super-fresh seafood cooked in myriad
different styles.
It’s not just about the souks in Jeddah – there
are lots of other modern shopping areas to walk
round too (this is a city which takes its shopping
very seriously). For a session of the best retail
therapy in town, head over to Tahlia Street, a
boulevard at the heart of the city that’s filled with
big designer stores including Versace, Prada and
Giorgio Armani.
‘In the Balad souk in Jeddah, haggling is the name of the game and eye candy comes in the form of lovely old buildings fashioned from coral.’
Saudi ArabiaYour perfect week in...
A view from the Corniche
A family shopping trip
Best for
adults
Souk shopping
IHG final document.indd 8 4/29/2010 6:54:41 PM
9
Diving and snorkelling are also particularly
popular off the coast of Jeddah, thanks to the
unpolluted waters and the extraordinary coral and
exotic fish. Get kitted out with flippers, masks and
tanks at a dive centre and then take your family
out to do some underwater exploring...
Day 4
‘This is the place for sailing, banana-boating, jet-skiing, paragliding, kayaking and more in the lovely warm and clean waters of the Red Sea.’
Today it’s time for Jeddah’s biggest family
attraction – its watersports. This is the
place for sailing, banana-boating, jet-skiing,
paragliding, windsurfing, fishing, kayaking,
water-skiing and more in the lovely warm
and clean waters of the Red Sea. To get
started, check in with the leisure team at the
InterContinental Jeddah who can help you
enjoy any watersport you like.
Jet-skiing
Days 6 and 7: The BonusYour bonus two days of holiday in Jeddah
will allow you to get stuck in to the area’s
first-class golf scene. Your first port of call is
Durrat Al Arus, just 40 kilometres north of the
city, where you’ll find the Durrah Golf Course,
a nine-hole beauty that’s been designed as an
oasis. Don’t worry if you haven’t brought your
clubs – there’s a fully stocked pro shop, and you
can also organise a caddy service if needed. If
you’d like something a little more unusual, try
the Sand and Oil course near King Abdulaziz
International Airport: playing on sand is a fun
and unusual challenge. Brushing up on your golf skills
Day 5
Best for kids
Snorkelling for kids
9
IHG final document.indd 9 4/29/2010 6:54:49 PM
10
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
The UAEStart your family trip off with a bird’s eye view of
the country, courtesy of a fun and fascinating hot
air balloon ride. You and your kids will be collected
from your city base by Balloon Adventures (www.
ballooning.ae) and taken into the desert first thing in
the morning, before sunrise. As you rise into the air
the astounding beauty of the surroundings will take
your breath away as your kids compete to spot the
camels and gazelles that leap about the terracotta
dunes. In the afternoon, head to a Dubai beach –
there are numerous excellent beach clubs (including
several on the Palm Jumeirah island) which are
geared up to cater for families, and where you’ll find
great watersports. Your kids will get involved with
banana-boating, kayaking and more while you soak
up the sunshine with a nice cold drink at your side...
Your perfect week in...
‘Your kids will compete to spot the camels and gazelles who leap about the terracotta dunes.’
As well as the myriad beaches on the tranquil coastline, there are two fantastic
water parks in Dubai. Aquaventure is best for older kids, with a near-vertical
slide which plunges through a shark-infested lagoon, while Wild Wadi offers
plenty for tots and tweens. If snow’s your family’s bag, head to Ski Dubai
(www.skidxb.com), which boasts the world’s first indoor black run as well as
tobogganing. Finish the day with dinner at the InterContinental Dubai Festival
City (00 971 4 701 1111). If your family likes French food, try the laid-back
Bistrot Madeleine, but if you all like different cuisines, head to international
restaurant Anise where kids aged four-11 get 50% off their meals.
Get your family out onto the ocean and survey the City of Gold
from the luxury of a yacht: there are plenty of operators but
we can recommend Dusail (www.dusail.com), a husband-
and-wife venture with just a few immaculate boats. They set
off from Dubai Marina and take visitors on a tour around the
Palm Jumeirah, an exhilarating, splash-happy trip which
your children will love. If you feel in need of some sporting
activity, head for a soothing round of golf at Al Badia Golf
Club at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City (www.
albadiagolfclub.ae), a magnificent course by the Creek.
Ski Dubai
Wild WadiBest for kids
Balloon Adventures
IHG final document.indd 10 4/29/2010 6:55:05 PM
11
In the morning, take your family out to explore Abu Dhabi’s
natural side from the perspective of a kayak. The land
surrounding the UAE capital is riddled with mangroves
which play host to crabs, fish and birds, and Noukhada
Adventure Company (www.noukhada.ae) will take you out
on a fun guided tour as well as loaning fishing equipment if
you want to land some dinner. In the afternoon, it’s time for
a round of golf at the wonderful Abu Dhabi Golf Club, before
a family dinner at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island’s
pan-Asian restaurant Jing Asia.
Day 4
Day 5
‘At Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort your kids will come face to face with indigenous species from across the Gulf.’
Head to Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (www.awpr.ae), a
nature reserve where your kids will come face to face with
indigenous species from across the Gulf as well as animals
from further afield, including the white lions of Sambona.
And while you’re in Al Ain, don’t miss a trip to Hili Fun City,
a heritage-focused theme park with a carnival atmosphere
where your kids will race around enjoying the rollercoaster,
laser dome and fairground-style rides. In the evening, make
reservations at Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria (00 971 2 666
6888) at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, which dishes up
delicious barbecued food – perfect for families.
Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria
Al Ain Zoo
Enjoy a spot of golf
Best for
adults
Days 6 and 7: The BonusWith your two extra days, make
your way out to Fujairah, on
the UAE’s east coast, and go
canyoning in Wadi Wurrayah.
Hire a guide to show your family
the best and most entertaining
route (try www.adventure.ae).
Water levels in the wadi will vary
depending on the time of year but
if there has been recent rainfall,
your kids will love wading waist-
deep through pools, scrambling
up rocky ridges and checking
out the local wildlife. If you’ve all
still got energy at the end, stop in
Fujairah and do some snorkelling
off Snoopy Rock.
11
IHG final document.indd 11 4/29/2010 6:55:11 PM
12
Day 1
Day 2
EgyptYour perfect week in...
The Red Sea is known throughout the world for its
fantastic snorkelling and diving. Take your family to
the beautiful resort of Sharm El Sheikh and you’ll
experience crystal-clear waters, powdery white
sands and vibrant coral reefs bursting with tropical
fish, turtles and sometimes even dolphins. Be sure
to get rash vests for the kids as it will stop their
backs from getting burned in the intense sun.
This resort is a great place to take PADI diving
lessons if you’re a novice – take a pool-based lesson
in the morning and you can head out to sea with an
instructor in the afternoon.
If your family loves adventure and the great outdoors,
you’ve probably already been on snowboarding and
wakeboarding trips. But have you ever enjoyed the
special thrill of sandboarding? We’re not talking
going down a little hill on a tray – this is serious
business: take your family out to the dunes in the
Western Desert, some of the biggest in the world
at up to 300 metres high, and get them fully kitted
out with boards and boots. You can then spend a
day zipping down the dunes, stopping only to enjoy
a barbecue dinner. Given the lack of chair lifts, it’s
pretty exhausting, but also brilliant fun.
The InterContinental Abu Soma You’ve just flown in and you’re feeling a little weary, so
ease into your Egyptian trip with a relaxing day at the
InterContinental Abu Soma resort in Hurghada (00 20 65
326 0700). This charming property is set on the idyllic Red
Sea coastline, where hundreds of palm trees are dotted
around the surrounding twin bays and the enormous
free-form swimming pool, complete with cave shelters,
is perfect for a spot of wallowing if your family can’t quite
muster the energy to walk to the private beach. For true
indulgence, the adults in your party should book up a
treatment or two at the hotel’s spa while the children
make new friends at the kids’ club. In the evening, head
to Il Portico for family-pleasing trattoria-style antipasti
and pizzas from the brick oven.
Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
Day 3
SandboardingBest for kids
12
IHG final document.indd 12 4/29/2010 6:55:17 PM
13
Start off a day in Cairo with a visit to the excellent Egyptian
Museum where your kids will take ghoulish glee in checking out
the display of ancient royal mummies. After seeing a sample of
the museum’s 120,000 other exhibits, take a trip to the Citadel,
an ancient fortress dating from the 1100s, where you can get
wonderful views across the city. Shopaholic members of your
family will love a couple of hours in the Khan Ali-Kalili, a huge
open-air market which sells excellent souvenirs, jewellery and
spice. Round the day off with a trip to the sound and light show
at the pyramids.
Day 4
Day 5
‘Shopaholic members of your family will love the Khan Ali-Kalili, a huge open-air market which sells souvenirs, jewellery and spices.’
You can’t leave Egypt without spending a day in the Valley
of the Kings and drinking in the power and achievements
of the ancient pharaohs. Located opposite Luxor, on
the banks of the Nile, this valley is home to millenia-old
constructions, with around 12 tombs open for view on any
given day. The most famous, thanks to its extraordinary
furnishings and decoration, is the tomb of Tutankhamun,
which your kids will love exploring. You should also check
out the tombs of Ramses III and Merneptah if they are
open when you visit. For an extra thrill you can organise
to be transported to the Valley of the Kings by donkey.
Days 6 and 7: The BonusTo experience something more off-the-
beaten track in your extra days, why not
head to the Sahara’s Western Desert
where you can witness the majesty of an
oasis with your family, a memory you will
cherish forever. There are four main oases
to check out: Siwa, Baharia, Farafra and
Dakhla. The 80km-long Siwa is dotted with
limestone outcrops, mineral springs and
two salt lakes, and its abundant date and
olive trees make it feel like a real haven.
Dakhla is so verdant you could almost
forget you’re in the desert; tranquil Farafra
is ideal for couples seeking solitude; and
Baharia is accessible by road so it’s ideal
if you don’t want to have to make a major
excursion of it.
The Valley of the Kings
The majestic pyramids
Best for
adults
13
IHG final document.indd 13 4/29/2010 6:55:22 PM
14
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Spend your first day in the Jordanian capital of Amman:
as well as being an excellent base from which to
explore the northwestern parts of the country, the city
is filled with glorious sights in the form of the Roman
amphitheatre and the citadel. Shop-loving families will be
in their element – as well as the souks and street stalls
of the central downtown area (Balad), there are malls
galore (our top recommendation is the excellent City
Mall). In the evening, head for a wonderful family dinner
at Indu at the InterContinental Amman (00 962 6 464
1361) which features dishes from different Indian
regions each month.
It’s time to get out of the city and find a truly unique way
to keep the kids entertained, in the form of a real live
chariot race. Head to the hippodrome at Jerash (about 50
minutes’ drive from Amman) and you can wander around
the 6,500-year-old Greco-Roman site, where toga-clad
legionnaires roam the walkways and mingle with the
tourists. A trumpet blare proclaims the beginning of the
pre-race fight, and Roman soldiers emerge and battle it
out in gladiatorial contests, hurling spears and crossing
swords in a scarily convincing manner. Next, decide which
team to support and watch from the edge of your seat as
four horse-drawn chariots zoom through their seven laps.
Unmissable – see www.jerashchariots.com for details.
What could be more relaxing than bobbing around in the sea
without even having to tread water? Head to the Dead Sea,
the lowest point on Earth, and you and your family can do just
that, due to the exceedingly high salt content of the water.
It’s a bizarre sensation and a hilarious one – your kids will
love trying to dive beneath the surface, and bobbing along
on top. When evening falls it’s time to indulge yourselves
with a carnivorous family meal – Below 393 at the Holiday
Inn Resort Dead Sea (00 962 5 349 5555) does a great line in
high-quality steak.
Balloon Adventures
Best for kids
‘Wander around the 6,500-year-old Greco-Roman site, where toga-clad legionnaires roam the walkways.’
JordanYour perfect week in...
The Dead Sea
A chariot race
Amman
14
IHG final document.indd 14 4/29/2010 6:55:33 PM
15
Jordan’s best diving is found in Aqaba, where a well-
preserved reef makes for excellent scuba action, alongside
other water sports. Your kids will love snorkelling their
way over the multicoloured banks of coral, where brightly
coloured fish dart about in schools – once they’re tired
out, take them on a sunset cuise or a glass-bottomed
boat ride. And when it comes to dining you’re spoilt for
choice – at the InterContinental Aqaba (00 962 3 209 2222)
you can eat at a marvellous, welcoming Lebanese spot,
Burj Al Hamam, enjoy international food at the Corniche
restaurant or grilled meats at Côte D’Or.
Day 4
Day 5
‘Petra was entirely carved into the stone of the red-rocked mountains in 100BC and remained undiscovered until 1812.’
You haven’t seen a wadi until you’ve seen Wadi Rum.
Soaring dramatically above the desert sands, the vast
sandstone and granite ridges that flank the valley have
been eroded over thousands of years by fresh water
springs, leading to it becoming a handy meeting point
for caravans and Bedouin tribes, some of whom inhabit
the wadi to this day. The breathtaking beauty of sunset
and sunrise at Wadi Rum has to be seen to be believed,
so make the most of your trip by camping overnight
(www.wadirumsunset.com offers good overnight trips) –
then you can also lie beneath more stars than you would
have thought could possibly exist in one sky.
Wadi Rum
InterContinental Aqaba
Days 6 and 7: The BonusOne of the new seven wonders of the world,
Petra is absolutely spectacular; a trip to Jordan
would be incomplete without seeing it. Best
recognised for its role in Indiana Jones, Petra was
entirely carved into the stone of the red-rocked
mountains in 100BC and remained undiscovered
by the western world until 1812. Its fortress-like
construction was a smart move, as it was built on a
major trade route passed through by those travelling
between Gaza, Damascus, Aqaba and Leuce Come
on the Red Sea, and the area contained a perennial
stream which essentially turned the city into an
artificial oasis. It’s an enormous area to explore so
make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes.Petra
Best for
adults
PBIHG final document.indd 15 4/29/2010 6:55:39 PM
16
LebanonYour perfect week in...
Ski Dubai
Byblos
Downtown
Top 21
Pigeon Rocks
Day 1
Your trip begins in Beirut, where you and your
family will have a great time wandering around
the different neighbourhoods – check out Verdun,
Hamra and Achrafieh in particular. The new heart is
the Downtown area, where you can saunter around
admiring the wonderful 19th-century, French-inspired
architecture, and popping in and out of the dozens
of boutique and big name stores which line the
boulevards. The real joy, though, is in snagging a seat
at one of the roadside cafés on the pedestrianised
Maarad Street, and settling in for an afternoon of
people-watching. In the evening, make reservations
for a family dinner at Top 21 at the Crowne Plaza
Beirut (00 961 1 754 755) which offers bird’s eye views
and delicious Lebanese food.
Day 2
Spend the morning at the palace at Beiteddine to the south of Beirut, a
beautiful 18th-century mix of Arabic and Italian architectural styles. Then
in the afternoon, make your way to the ancient town of Byblos, just along
the coast from Beirut, where you and your family can spend the afternon
marvelling at the wonderfully intact Roman ruins, before heading down
to the shorefront for some barbecued fish, freshly caught just a stone’s
throw away. Alternatively, spend the afternoon at the extraordinary Jeita
Grotto, 15 miles outside of Beirut, an underground network of caves filled
with stalactites and stalagmites and beautifully lit throughout. Your family
will love taking a boating cruise through these ancient caverns.
Back in Beirut, head out in the morning for a trip on the Beirut Balloon,
based on Allenby Street – up to 30 passengers at a time go up in this
sky-scraping beauty which takes you 300 metres up in the air for
fantastic vistas over the city. If your family know how to dive, take them
out under the water in the afternon with a scuba session courtesy of
Lebanon Divers (www.lebanondivers.com). The shores off Beirut have
an incredible number of shipwrecks – including freighters, submarines
and flagships – as well as ancient Roman and Phoenician ruins. Finish
the day with a sunset coffee at an al fresco café at Pigeon Rocks in the
Rawcheh district, overlooking the waterfront.
Best for
adults
Day 3
IHG final document.indd 16 4/29/2010 6:55:48 PM
17
It’s time to make the most of Lebanon’s excellent weather
with a day at the beach. There are a few beach clubs in
Beirut, but they tend not to be that good – you’re better off
getting out of the city and exploring the coastline. Your kids
will love the beautiful Damour, where the beach tapers down
from banana groves to the sea, or Tyre, where there are also
ancient sites with mosaic-lined streets. Kids will also love
Waves Aqua Park in Mar Roukoz (www.wavespark.net) with
its wave pools and its two kilometres of flumes (including
a four lane racing slide). Another big family favourite
is Mansourieh’s Splash Mountain Water park (www.
splashmountainlb.com), with its hair-raising water slides
and multiple pools featuring wave-makers and tube rides.
Day 5
Day 4
Today starts off with a road trip through the attractive
Lebanese countryside – hire a car and point it in the direction
of the Bekaa Valley, where you’ll find the ancient city of
Baalbeck. It’s a great place to visit with kids, who can race
around the movie-set-like ancient temples and monuments
to their hearts’ content. And if you happen to be in the country
during the Baalbeck festival (www.baalbeck.org.lb) in the
summertime (usually in July-August) then you’ll be in for fun,
as hundreds of big-name singers, dancers and artists from
across the globe descend on the town to perform.
Best for kids
Days 6 and 7: The BonusHaving two extra days gives you a chance
to make the most of the country’s
myriad adventure activities with your
family. Why not go offroad in an ATV
(All Terrain Vehicle) in Faraya or take a
biplane over the countryside (both can be
arranged through www.guidetolebanon.
com)? Another great option if you have
teenaged children is to take an easy
trip from Beirut to Hermel to go rafting
on the Orontes river: join up with a
group of six or seven people, put on
your lifejackets and helmets and head
10 kilometres downstream through
rapids and waterfalls – when the pace
slows down you’ll be able to take in the
attractive countryside all around.
‘It’s a great place to visit with kids, who can race around the movie set-like ancient temples and monuments.’
A family rafting trip
Baalbeck
The beach at Tyre
17
IHG final document.indd 17 4/29/2010 6:55:57 PM
18
KenyaYour perfect week in...
Ski Dubai
Bhandini, InterContinental Nairobi
Meeting giraffes
Exploring tribal life
Best for kids
‘Be at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust between 11am and 12 noon when the orphan elephants are on view - if your kids really fall for them they can adopt one!’
Day 1
Your family will adore the Giraffe Centre
(www.giraffecenter.org) in Nairobi. At this
extraordinary place, kids can hand-feed or even
kiss the placid Rothschild giraffes from special
giraffe-sized towers, as well as finding out more
about Africa’s natural heritage. While you’re in
town, give the kids a dose of local culture at The
National Museum of Kenya, which is chockful of
interesting artefacts, and the delightful Watatu
Art Gallery, where you’ll find traditional Kenyan
art. In the afternoon, work up an appetite for
dinner with an energetic walk in the Ngong Hills,
southwest of the city.
Day 2
Head out to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, (www.sheldrickwildlife
trust.org) where you can find out all about their black rhino and
elephant conservation programme (they are pioneers in hand-rearing
orphaned Black Rhino calves) and meet beautiful baby rhinos and
elephants. Make sure to be there between 11am and 12 noon, when the
orphan elephants are on view – if your kids really fall for them they can
adopt one! When evening falls, make your way to the InterContinental
Nairobi (00 254 20 320 0000) whose Bhandini restaurant is a big family
favourite, offering hearty North Indian feasts.
Day 3Pay a visit to Ngomongo Villages (www.ngomongo.com), a cultural
park where you and your family can explore the culture of nine different
rural Kenyan tribes. Each of the nine different authentic homesteads
at the park showcases the way of life of a different tribe, showing the
crops they cultivate, the animals they keep (including crocodiles in
some cases) and the food they eat (which you will be offered to try). You
can interact with the tribespeople, asking them questions about their
traditions and getting involved in their tribe-specific activities, including
hook-fishing, pounding maize, rafting, archery and forest-walking.
An eye-opening experience.
IHG final document.indd 18 4/29/2010 6:56:04 PM
19
It’s time to pick up some souvenirs – head out to The
Village Market in Nairobi, a huge entertainment complex
which has in excess of 150 stores, plus nine water slides,
a 12-lane bowling alley and a raft of restaurants, plus
regular art exhibitions from local artists. Haggling is the
order of the day here, particularly if you visit on a Friday
when there’s an al fresco Masai market with art and
crafts from hundreds of traditional Masai tribespeople.
For a really authentic souvenir, get one of the local
tailors to make you a ‘kikoy’ (a traditional cotton wrap
that’s perfect for the beach) to take home.
Day 5
Day 4
Take a road trip out from Nairobi in the direction of
Naivasha and you’ll come face to face with some of
the world’s most imposing views in the form of vistas
of the Great Rift Valley, where two-kilometre-high
walls descend to a volcano-dotted, highly fertile valley
floor. It’s a breathtaking sight: if you’ve brought a
guide with you, you can strike off into the countryside
for a hike. When you get back in the evening, make
a reservation for a family dinner at The Signature
Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Nairobi (00 254 20
274 6000), which specialises in excellent grills, with
both steak and seafood.
Days 6 and 7: The BonusYour extra days give you time to get to grips with Kenya’s tremendous natural heritage at the Masai Mara National
Reserve. Start off your extra time with a hot air balloon journey over the park, watching the lush green wilderness
unfold beneath you. Then take your family on a safari – you’ll see ostriches, hyenas, zebras, leopards, lions,
giraffes, elephants and more. If you happen to get really lucky, you might even be in the park in time to see the world-
famous Wildebeest Migration, in which tens of thousands of the animals charge across the plains in search of water.
It’s absolutely breathtaking.
‘Visit The Village Market on a Friday when there’s an al fresco Masai market with art and crafts from Masai tribespeople.’
Wildebeest in the Masai MaraMasai Tribespeople
Best for
adults
The Great Rift Valley
19
IHG final document.indd 19 4/29/2010 6:56:11 PM
20
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
MauritiusMauritius is a wonderful place for a family holiday,
especially if you share a love for the great outdoors.
Start out at the Casela Nature Park (www.casela
yemen.mu), where you can watch or even touch lion
and cheetah cubs in their enclosure, before hitting
the super chutes at Le Waterpark (www.maurinet.
com/waterpark), a small but always fun affair where,
chutes aside, adults can squeeze themselves into
rubber rings and bob along a lazy river while kids
can clamber aboard a pirate ship complete with
water-firing cannons. When evening falls, enjoy
a brilliant family dinner in the garden-side Indian
restaurant Veda at the InterContinental Mauritius
Resort Balaclava Fort (00 230 261 1200).
Your perfect week in...
‘Squeeze yourself into a rubber ring and bob along a lazy river - or clamber aboard a pirate ship...’
In the morning, take a bird’s eye view of Mauritius via a
helicopter tour for up to four people. The tour takes only 15
minutes, but in that time you’ll see mountains, jungles and
beautiful swathes of coastline. If that isn’t enough to satisfy
your head for heights, how about a heart-racing walk along
a cable-thin wire, which is suspended 30 feet above a river?
You can book both of these adventures through White Sand
Tours (www.whitesandtours.com). To keep your adrenaline up
in the afternoon, climb onto a quad bike and speed through
the mountains at Domaine de l’Etoile, also with White Sands:
expect to see deer, wild boar and monkeys.
This tropical island offers postcard-perfect views around
every corner and the best place for you and your family to
drink in its charms is from the deck of an outsized catamaran.
You can hire one of these from White Sand Tours (www.
whitesandtours.com), crew included, for a private cruise
across the island’s colourful waters, gliding past striking
mountain ranges and jungle terrain. If you’re looking for
a really eye-opening experience make sure you book your
cruise to depart just before sunset, so you can watch the sun
slip into the ocean as its rays take a last dance atop the water.
Catamaran cruising
Quad biking
Best for kids
Best for
adults
Relaxing on the lazy river
20
IHG final document.indd 20 4/29/2010 6:56:19 PM
21
Mauritius is awash with excellent golf courses. Head to the fine,
mountain-flanked fairways at the Tamarina Golf Estate
(www.tamarina.mu) – the first course on the island unattached
to a hotel – which is wonderfully welcoming to visitors and a real
joy to play. And when you’ve got your round in you might like to
take a ten-minute drive to Flic en Flac, and kick back on what’s
arguably the best public beach on the island. In the evening,
indulge in some fine Asian fusion food at Noble House at the
InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort (00 230 261
1200) in a modern space that looks out to a beautiful beach.
Day 4
Day 5
‘Sample truly fantastic seafood at Segala at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort.’
It’s time to show the kids a little bit of the island’s history
at L’Aventure Du Sucre (www.aventuredusucre.com), a
museum devoted to sugar, the island’s chief export. You’ll
learn of epidemics and refineries, slavery and sugar booms
in a well-thought-out and surprisingly entertaining museum
for kids and adults alike. Another attraction providing an
overview of the island’s past – largely through old maps,
paintings, etchings and the like – is The Blue Penny Stamp
Museum. You’ll find it next to Le Caudan Waterfront in Port
Louis, and it houses two of the most famous and expensive
stamps in the world, the Penny Stamps. The stamps were
originally issued in Mauritius then bought back after they
had left the island’s shores for the princely sum of $2
million. In the evening, sample truly fantastic seafood at
Segala at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava
Fort (00 230 261 1200).
Segala
Days 6 and 7: The BonusWith your extra two days, you’ve got the time
to explore some of the intriguing satellite
islands which ring Mauritius, which can be
visited as part of a wider fishing, diving or
pleasure-cruising trip. Off the north coast
you’ll find Coin de Mire, which is an amazing
spot for diving and snorkelling – even better
than the mainland because there’s so much
less development. Off the east coast there’s
Ile Aux Cerfs, home to the legendary Le
Touessrok golf course and some impressive
waterfalls. Also off the east coast is Ile
Aux Aigrettes, an unspoilt island which is
becoming popular with eco tourists for its
incredible birdlife, including several nearly
extinct species including the Mauritius kestrel
and the uniquely lovely pink pigeon, a relative
of the dodo.
Noble House
Ile Aux Cerfs
21
IHG final document.indd 21 4/29/2010 6:56:30 PM
22
South AfricaYour perfect week in...
Ski Dubai
Ratanga Junction
Abseiling at Table Mountain
Best for kids
‘At Cape Town’s Ratanga Junction you’ll spend the day jumping on and off the thirty-plus rides and rollercoasters.’
Day 1
Start your trip off with a kid-pleasing trip to one of South
Africa’s best theme parks, Cape Town’s Ratanga Junction
(www.ratanga.co.za) where you’ll spend the day jumping
on and off the thirty-plus rides and rollercoasters.
Particular favourites include ‘Crocodile Gorge’, a wild
water journey through the jungle which is guaranteed
to leave you both thrilled and soaked, and ‘The Slingshot’,
a bungee-style freefall attraction which the three most
intrepid members of your family can ride at the same
time. Then there are bumper cars, mini-golf, paintball
and more…
Day 2
Few natural sights have such power to awe both parents and kids
as that of whales cruising through the ocean. Happily, South Africa’s
Western Cape is the perfect place for some serious whale-spotting.
As well as humpback whales, best known for their spectacular out-
of-water leaping, it’s possible to see the elusive, majestic southern
rights. The peak period during which to look for these incredible
creatures is between July and October, although smaller species
populate the water year-round – try viatour.com, who will get you and
your family out on the ocean in search of the big beasts. Do not under
any circumstances forget to bring your camera..
After a chilled-out day of whale-watching it’s time to step
things back up a notch. If you’ve got adventurous teenaged
kids, they’ll love The Long Drop, the second highest
commercial abseiling point in the world. It offers a 112m
descent from Table Mountain, with stunning views of the
city thrown in along the way. Alternatively, you could head
to Magaliesberg, 90 minutes from Johannesburg and
Pretoria, where Tarzan-type teenagers can swing through
treetop canopies along zip wires, hopping from one platform
to another in the company of trained tour guides, seeing
wonderful wildlife and waterfalls en route (see www.
canopytour.co.za for booking details).
Day 3
A whale-watching cruise
IHG final document.indd 22 4/29/2010 6:56:38 PM
23
Take your family to the Gold Reef City theme
park outside of Johannesburg (www.goldreefcity.
co.za), a historically themed attraction based on
a 19th-century gold mine. As well as taking a trip
through a real gold mine, you’ll have huge fun
with the dozens of adventure rides, (don’t miss the
‘Runaway Train’), the Giant Wheel and 4D cinema.
Day 5
Day 4
The kids have had plenty of high-adrenaline fun and now
it’s time to soak up the beauty of Africa with a nice relaxing
day in the northern city of Pretoria. You’ll find it’s awash
with beautiful green spots, including the Pretoria National
Botanical Garden, a 76-hectare urban oasis divided into two
parts – a frosty south-facing section and warmer north-facing
area – by a 50-metre-high quartzite outcrop. Between
May and September you can head there and enjoy a Garden
Picnic Concert, a magical experience. There are also some
lovely family walks on offer in the National Zoological Gardens
and nearby Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Days 6 and 7: The BonusTwo bonus days on the continent mean that you can get involved in Africa’s most eye-opening experience – a safari.
South Africa is the best place for your family to tick off the Big Five – elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos and lions.
There are game reserves dotted throughout the country but Kruger National Park (www.krugerpark.co.za) is generally
acknowledged as the best, boasting vast expanses of unspoilt wilderness. When you’re not wildlife-watching, you
can indulge in elephant rides, hot air balloon trips and a visit to local villages and the Cheetah Breeding Project. A
wonderful end to your trip.
‘There are game reserves dotted throughout the country but Kruger National Park is generally acknowledged as the best.’
Spotted on safari
Bhandini
Best for
adultsWalking in the Rietvlei Nature Reserve
More theme park fun...
Seek out the Big Five on safari
23
IHG final document.indd 23 4/29/2010 6:56:45 PM
24
BAHRAIN (80000 880)
InterContinental Regency Bahrain
Crowne Plaza Bahrain
EGYPT (0800 44 333 220)
InterContinental Abu Soma
InterContinental Cairo Citystars
InterContinental The Palace Port
Ghalib Resort
InterContinental Taba Heights Resort
Semiramis InterContinental Cairo
InterContinental Residence Suites
Cairo Citystars
Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port
Ghalib Resort
Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port
Ghalib Resort
Holiday Inn Citystars Cairo
Holiday Inn Resort Safaga Palace
Staybridge Suites Cairo CityStars
GHANA (0800 999 136)
Holiday Inn Accra
JORDAN (0800 22 666)
InterContinental Aqaba
InterContinental Jordan
Crowne Plaza Resort Petra
Crowne Plaza Amman
Holiday Inn Amman
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea, Jordan
KENYA (0800 999 136)
InterContinental Nairobi
Crowne Plaza Nairobi
Holiday Inn Nairobi
KUWAIT (2473 2100 EXT. 6233)
Crowne Plaza Kuwait
Holiday Inn Downtown Kuwait
Holiday Inn Kuwait
LEBANON (01) 426 801 ASK AT&T
OPERATOR TO CONNECT 866 866 7556)
InterContinental Le Vendôme Beirut
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon
Mountain Resort & Spa
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut
InterContinental Residence
Suites Beirut
Crowne Plaza Beirut
Holiday Inn - Dunes
MAURITIUS (0800 999 136)
InterContinental Mauritius Resort
Balacalava Fort
OMAN (0800 97 1234)
Al Bustan Palace
InterContinental Muscat
InterContinental Muscat
Crowne Plaza Muscat
Crowne Plaza Sohar
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
QATAR (0800 97 1234)
InterContinental Doha
SAUDI ARABIA (800 89 71 465)
Al Ahsa InterContinental
Dar Al Hijra
InterContinental Madinah
Dar Al Iman
InterContinental Madinah
InterContinental Abha
InterContinental Al Jubail
InterContinental Al Khobar
InterContinental Jeddah
InterContinental Riyadh
InterContinental Taif
Crowne Plaza Al Khobar
Crowne Plaza Jeddah
Holiday Inn Riyadh-Airport Road
Minhal Holiday Inn Riyadh
Najran Holiday Inn
Olaya Holiday Inn Riyadh
Radhwa Holiday Inn Yanbu
Hafr Al Batin Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Riyadh-Izdihar
Airport Road
Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr
Holiday Inn Al Khobar
Half Moon Bay Holiday Inn Resort
Jeddah-Al Salam Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Al Khobar - Corniche
SOUTH AFRICA (0800 999 136)
Holiday Inn Sandton-Rivonia Road
InterContinental Johannesburg
InterContinental Johannesburg
Sandton Towers
Crowne Plaza Jo’burg - The Rosebank
Holiday Inn Jo’burg-Rosebank
Holiday Inn Express Durban-Umhlanga
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town
Holiday Inn Express Jo’burg-Roodeport
Holiday Inn Express Sandton -
Woodmead
Holiday Inn Express Pretoria -
Sunny Park
TANZANIA (0800 999 136)
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam
UAE (800 4642)
InterContinental Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Al Ain Resort
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
InterContinental Residence Suites
Dubai Festival City
Crowne Plaza Dubai
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha
Holiday Inn Downtown Dubai
Holiday Inn Sharjah
Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi - Al Dana
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport
Holiday Inn Express DIC
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Safa Park
Holiday Inn Express Dubai-Jumeirah
Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
YEMEN (0800 999 136)
Holiday Inn Mukalla
ZAMBIA (0800 999 136)
InterContinental Lusaka
ZIMBABWE (0800 999 136)
Crowne Plaza Harare Monomotapa
Holiday Inn Bulawayo
Holiday Inn Harare
Holiday Inn Mutare
Holiday Inn Express Beitbridge
Choose your hotel...
24
IHG final document.indd 24 4/29/2010 6:56:48 PM
THER E’S NO SUCH THI NG AS F R EE R EN T…
Unless you come home to the InterContinental Residence Suites. For a limited period only, book one of our luxurious serviced apartments for six months or more and enjoy one month rent-free!*
Make yourself at home in one of our stylish one, two, or three bedroom suites from AED 13,000 per month, and enjoy the following 5 star services:
• High speed broadband internet, plasma screen TV and fully-equipped kitchen• MezzaLuna, our authentic Italian restaurant with 24 hour room service• 25m indoor pool and health club• Licensed Level 17 lounge with panoramic views• 20% discount across all restaurants within the InterContinental Hotels Group
at Dubai Festival City
* Shorter lease terms are available. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you live an InterContinental life?
For more information contact [email protected]: +971 (4) 701 3333 www.residencesuites.intercontinental.com
540 ICRS KWT ad 148x210.indd 1 28/4/10 15:25:00
Untitled-2 1 4/28/2010 11:43:28 AM