The American Colony Hotel

The American Colony Hotel, a landmark fairytale get-away in the heart of Jerusalem, has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites, this elegant boutique hotel prides itself in offering guests an enchanting 'east-meets-west' experience in a distinctively tranquil and romantic setting. With state-of-the-art amenities for business and leisure travelers and the bygone grandeur of royalty in the Pasha's suite, the American Colony's ambience and splendour enchants its guests with the ultimate blend of modern conveniences and old world charm. Its lush gardens, world-class restaurants, rich theme-night entertainment offerings and quintessential style, have earned the American Colony its distinguished reputation as an 'oasis' where timeless elegance meets contemporary facilities to provide new and returning guests of all ages with an extraordinary experience.

The American Colony hotel has hosted many renowned guests from all walks of life- Sir Winston Churchill, Laurence of Arabia, Sir John Gielgud, Lauren Bacall Peter O'Toole, Marc Chagall, Alec Guiness, Richard Widmark, Joan Baez, Richard Gere, Leon Uris, Donald Pleasance, John le Carre, Graham Greene and the Empress of Ethiopia, among many other celebrities and dignitaries, have all made the Colony their home away from home.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv Tel Aviv, Israel



The David InterContinental Tel Aviv is a World-Class Hotel in the Heart of Israel. David InterContinental Tel Aviv is the newest luxury hotel in Tel Aviv city center, on the beachfront promenade, just a short drive from Ben Gurion International Airport. The hotel combines the magic of Israel's Mediterranean coast, a perfect metropolitan setting and the comforts that make any trip, business or pleasure, a remarkable experience. The hotel rises above the winding streets of Neve Tzedek, Israel's charming "Soho," near the central business district and picturesque Old Jaffa. Tel Avivs many shopping and entertainment attractions are just minutes away. In David InterContinental Tel Aviv, guests delight in the best of all worlds. Beautiful spacious rooms and suites overlook the city center and the sea. Various dining options such as Aubergine, a gourmet restaurant serving fine international cuisine, offer delicacies to please any palate. And of course the cordial personal service and facilities of an InterContinental await you, including a modern gym, spa and outdoor pool. David InterContinental Tel Aviv is a WiFi HotSpot offering high-speed Internet access and also boasts the largest hotel convention center in Israel, ideal for any corporate or festive gala event. As one of Israel's finest hotels, David InterContinental proudly welcomes visitors from around the world to a unique hospitality experience.

A city hotel in a resort

A city hotel in a resort setting. A shoreline lapped by the blue Mediterranean, the urban sophistication of Tel Aviv - the Dan Tel Aviv is in the center of everything yet away from it all. Perfect for a sun and fun vacation, a high-pressure business trip, or a bit of both, the luxurious Dan Tel Aviv will meet your every expectation.

Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem Inbal Hotel,

The Inbal Hotel located within walking distance of Jerusalem's historic and religious sites. The Inbal is centrally located in an elegant neighborhood next to Liberty Bell Park. The hotel's design uniquely incorporates Jerusalem stone in both its interior and exterior. The Inbal offers a high level of comfort and service.

Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
Facilities
278 elegantly furnished rooms equipped with mini-bar, air-conditioning, direct dial phone and cable TV.

The Inbal Hotel features 16 luxury suites designed to meet the varied personal needs of its guests. The Inbal Hotel has 6 Penthouse Suites each consisting of a bedroom, living room, dining area for 4, Jacuzzi, balcony with Old City view and an additional TV.

The Inbal Spa features a fully equipped fitness room, exercise classes, wet and dry saunas, massage and a complete beauty parlor. The heated, chlorine-free pool, covered during the winter is available to guests year-round.

The American Colony Hotel

The American Colony Hotel, a landmark fairytale get-away in the heart of Jerusalem, has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites, this elegant boutique hotel prides itself in offering guests an enchanting 'east-meets-west' experience in a distinctively tranquil and romantic setting. With state-of-the-art amenities for business and leisure travelers and the bygone grandeur of royalty in the Pasha's suite, the American Colony's ambience and splendour enchants its guests with the ultimate blend of modern conveniences and old world charm. Its lush gardens, world-class restaurants, rich theme-night entertainment offerings and quintessential style, have earned the American Colony its distinguished reputation as an 'oasis' where timeless elegance meets contemporary facilities to provide new and returning guests of all ages with an extraordinary experience.

The American Colony hotel has hosted many renowned guests from all walks of life- Sir Winston Churchill, Laurence of Arabia, Sir John Gielgud, Lauren Bacall Peter O'Toole, Marc Chagall, Alec Guiness, Richard Widmark, Joan Baez, Richard Gere, Leon Uris, Donald Pleasance, John le Carre, Graham Greene and the Empress of Ethiopia, among many other celebrities and dignitaries, have all made the Colony their home away from home.

Sicily Holidays & Hotels


Let us put together your perfect itinerary. With time on your hands you may enjoy a totally relaxing holiday in just one hotel or you may prefer to discover the diversity of Sicily and stay a couple of nights in several different hotels. If you don't have the luxury of time you can enjoy a short break and just book a couple of nights away.

Set high on Sicily's Monte Tauro in picturesque natural beauty and commanding breathtaking views over two rugged bays below, Taormina has captured the imagination of great travellers and writers for many decades. It is widely considered the most beautiful town in Sicily with its semi-tropical palms, bougainvillea and orange trees. With its charming pedestrianised streets and small piazzas, it enjoys stunning views of the coast with Mount Etna rising in the distance.

CEFALÙ

Cefalù is a captivating seaside town with a tangle of tempting medieval streets and golden sandy beaches, some of the best in Sicily. Explore the majestic Duomo and its glorious mosaics, the pretty churches and the ancient Temple of Diana that commands spectacular views from the mountain that overlooks the area.

AGRIGENTO

Medieval streets form the historic core of the city of Agrigento, while to the south, the Valley of the Temples is home to the most impressive ancient Greek temples outside Greece.

PALERMO

The capital of Sicily, Palermo is a cosmopolitan city of artistic and cultural life, bristling with Norman, Arab and Spanish influences and atmosphere. Its inspirational monuments draw visitors, as does the vibrant street market in Vucciria. With the mildness of its climate and splendour of its buildings, majestic Palermo always enchants.

SYRACUSE

Nestling between two natural harbours, the port of Syracuse was originally a Greek settlement. Today the peninsula Ortigia retains the maze of medieval streets of the old city, crowned by a Baroque Duomo.

a small fishing port that flourished under Arabic rule, the influences of its past and people inherent in the old town quarter. An area of outstanding natural beauty, which includes the Marsala wine region, surrounds it.
VULCANO

According to legend, the Greek god Vulcan had his workshop at the towering peak of the island's volcano. Volcanic activity may have ceased, but visitors take the two-hour walk to the top, for a godlike view over the glittering sea. Back on the beach, the waterside caves make for some excellent swimming, whilst the volcanic mud in Vulcano's thermal springs is said to be therapeutic for skin and back problems.

Hotel A La Commedia, Venice

About Hotel A La Commedia

Having been carefully restored, this elegant property is situated in front of the Teatro Goldoni, just a few minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge and in a southeasterly direction, the famed Piazza San Marco.

Located in the heart of Venice's historical centre, the A La Commedia is comprised of stylish décor and furnishings that echo a fresh and contemporary feel throughout. The modern guestrooms are decorated to a high standard, with a Venetian flair and state of the art facilities. The excellent service compliments the sophisticated yet comfortable surroundings, and there is a lovely rooftop terrace where guests are able to unwind before and after having discovered the great selection of sights, bars and restaurants that lie near the hotel.

This excellent 4* hotel in the heart of Venice is an ideal base from which to discover the numerous Venetian treasures hidden amongst narrow streets and lively squares.

Accommodation:

Rooms are furnished in luxurious cream colours which give the room a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Features include a bath and shower, adjustable air conditioning, television, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, safe and internet access (payable locally). The spacious marble and mosaic bathroom includes a bathtub and shower, soft towels and complimentary toiletries. Interconnecting rooms are available on request and it is possible to add a single bed to the room for a third guest.

Junior Suite
These spacious suites have a separate seating area with work desk and a large bathroom with shower and bath. It is possible to add two single beds for a third and fourth person.

Supplements (from):

Junior Suite £12. Double for Sole Use £25. Weekend (Fri-Sat) £5. Suite £68.

Facilities:

  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Solarium

Please Note:

Waterbus stop: Rialto.

Information:

The hotel has 35 air-conditioned rooms. Transfer time from Marco Polo airport: 40 mins. Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Official Rating 4 Star

About Venice

Built on stilts and forming an archipelago of 117 small islands, Venice reposes on a liquid tapestry of calm canals and lazy lagoons 2,5 miles (4km) from Venice's mainland. The city's luminous quality is glimpsed from gliding gondolas and explored on foot through narrow calli, linked to one another by ornate stone bridges. Painted palazzi, Byzantine basilicas and Baroque domes compete with the dove-flocked piazzas that reach the ultramarine waters.
The wealth of Venice is evident in Piazza San Marco and alludes to when the Venetian republic was a dominant mercantile power, trading silks, spices and gemstones carried overland by Bedouin caravans and shipped to Mediterranean ports. Nowadays, modern craft navigate between six ancient sestieri, bearing carefree stowaways to St Mark's Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale and on up the Grand Canal to the Rialto, where palazzi lining unhurried channels display architectural styles spanning five centuries.
Become tempted by Venice's food market below the Rialto Bridge and after having enjoyed a meal head to the shopaholic joys of the Mercerie, which runs between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cross the short stretch of water that leads to the glass-making island of Murano and the lace and linen enclave of Burano.
Venice Lido is the largest island here and benefits from an 8 mile (13km) long beach, which at the turn of the 19th century, created a premier resort for international aristocrats. Regular vaporetti, exclusive motor launches and public water buses transport visitor to another world in the time it takes to drink a cappuccino. Venice is a permanent carnival, rejoicing in a masked ball in February that swirls visitors into a sensual atmosphere peopled by gallant heroes and bewitching courtesans.

Venice Hotels & City Breaks

About Venice

Built on stilts and forming an archipelago of 117 small islands, Venice reposes on a liquid tapestry of calm canals and lazy lagoons 2,5 miles (4km) from Venice's mainland. The city's luminous quality is glimpsed from gliding gondolas and explored on foot through narrow calli, linked to one another by ornate stone bridges. Painted palazzi, Byzantine basilicas and Baroque domes compete with the dove-flocked piazzas that reach the ultramarine waters.
The wealth of Venice is evident in Piazza San Marco and alludes to when the Venetian republic was a dominant mercantile power, trading silks, spices and gemstones carried overland by Bedouin caravans and shipped to Mediterranean ports. Nowadays, modern craft navigate between six ancient sestieri, bearing carefree stowaways to St Mark's Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale and on up the Grand Canal to the Rialto, where palazzi lining unhurried channels display architectural styles spanning five centuries.
Become tempted by Venice's food market below the Rialto Bridge and after having enjoyed a meal head to the shopaholic joys of the Mercerie, which runs between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cross the short stretch of water that leads to the glass-making island of Murano and the lace and linen enclave of Burano.
Venice Lido is the largest island here and benefits from an 8 mile (13km) long beach, which at the turn of the 19th century, created a premier resort for international aristocrats. Regular vaporetti, exclusive motor launches and public water buses transport visitor to another world in the time it takes to drink a cappuccino. Venice is a permanent carnival, rejoicing in a masked ball in February that swirls visitors into a sensual atmosphere peopled by gallant heroes and bewitching courtesans.

Rome Hotels & City Breaks

About Rome

The Eternal City of Rome has a timeless magic. Magnificent and overwhelming, Rome comprises of ancient monuments and artistic wonders including the mighty Colosseum, St Peter's Basilica and the celebrated Sistine Chapel ceiling. Rome's flower-filled piazzas are enclosed by imposing Baroque architecture and are adorned with renowned statues and fountains, each cloaked in legend. In addition to the fountain-splashed piazzas that stand as monuments to its great artists, distinguished by Bernini's Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, visitors are drawn in vast numbers to St Peter's Basilica and proceed to gather in the Vatican Museum with its celebrated Sistine Chapel. Rome's contemporary flair is reflected in its sophisticated café society and designer boutiques. In keeping with its reputation for dramatic contrasts, Rome is a city where you can enjoy a city break that beautifully blends culture, gastronomy and shopping.
Discover the Rome of Julius Caesar and Borgia popes, with ancient voices echoing in its Pantheon and past gladiatorial combats still ringing in Vespasian's Colosseum. To live in Rome is to enter into the spirit of Alberto Moravia's novels and participate in Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita. It is to share the excitement of Via Veneto and its sophisticated café society. Diverse and lyrical, Rome is united by the love of food, fashion and football! A stroll along Lungotevere leads across the river linked by monumental bridges to Castel Sant'Angelo. Follow the Tiber south to the medieval quarter of Trastevere, where in its narrow streets you can breathe the authentic popular mood exalted by poets like Belli and Trilussi, and explore the many pizzarie, trattorie and restaurants. Return to Palazzo Poli and admire the Trevi Fountain - and don't forget to throw in a coin to ensure your return! Linger on Campo dei Fiori, once a flowery meadow and now a lively piazza with a delightful flower and vegetable market.

The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel New York, NY, United States

A timeless classic, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, has been called home by leaders in world affairs, business, society, entertainment and the arts since its debut in 1930. Brilliantly positioned on Madison Avenue, it is a true New York landmark -- a showcase of great art, a purveyor of privacy and a sanctuary of refined taste. Guests feel truly ensconced in an elegant private residential atmosphere, which includes a discreet and polished staff as well as world-class dining and entertainment. Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Carlyle offers sweeping views of Central Park and easy access to the encircling Upper East Side galleries and boutiques, as well as the nearby "Museum Mile." Each of the Carlyle's 180 rooms and suites have been individually decorated and appointed with the finest fabrics, rugs, boudoir chairs and Frette linens. The walls are adorned with original Audubon prints, architectural renderings by Piranesi and English country scenes by Kips. Some accommodations feature private terraces, grand pianos and spectacular views of the city's skyline. Suites, priced by size, space and exposure, offer separate sitting rooms with powder room.