The Grand Hills hotel has opened in the mountain village of Broumana, Lebanon. The 164-room hotel, which offers views of the mountains and coast of Beirut, is the first in the country from The Luxury Collection. Spread across 35,000 square metres and home to more than 1,200 pieces of art, sculptures, antiques and handcrafted furniture, Grand Hills is near ski slopes and downtown Beirut. Its royal suite claims to be the largest in the world, at 4,131 square metres. Rooms cost from Dh955 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.grandhillshotel.com.
Extra benefits at the Shangri-La Dubai
The Shangri-La Dubai has a bonus for those who stay two nights or more in a one-bedroom suite or horizon club premier or executive room between September 21 and October 5. Each group will be given a Dh200 dining credit, 15 per cent off laundry services, access to the Horizon Club Lounge and the club's leisure facilities. Families who need a connecting room will get a 50 per cent discount. Rates at the Shangri-La Dubai start from Dh1,320 per room/suite per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.shangri-la.com/dubai.
Get things Dunn on Cyprus family break
The Anassa Hotel in western Cyprus, which overlooks the Akamas Peninsula and national park, is an attractive proposition for families thanks to a seven-night offer from the luxury tour operator Scott Dunn. Guests stay in connecting garden studio suites on a half-board basis, with flights from Dubai and private transfers included. The five-star hotel boasts sea views and offers a variety of watersports, tennis courts and golf courses, plus a kids' club. The package costs from Dh10,035 per person, including taxes, based on a family of four. For more information, visit www.scottdunn.com.
R&R with Abu Dhabi staycation deal
Rest and relaxation are the name of the game with this deal at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Guests who book a Rejuvenate You experience will stay in a deluxe room or one-bedroom villa, enjoy a one-hour massage of their choice, 15 per cent off spa treatments and products, plus lunch in the Giornotte restaurant. The package costs from Dh1,521 per room, per night, based on a two-night stay, including taxes. For more information, visit www.ritzcarlton.com.
A presidential stay for less in Malta
Stay at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa Malta before the end of October and get 30 per cent off your booking. The hotel is surrounded by gardens, and is right next to the President's Palace, in proximity to the villages of Attard, Balzan and Lija. The offer is available with accommodation only or bed-and-breakfast options. Rooms cost from Dh719 per night (room only), including taxes. For more information, visit www.corinthia.com.
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