Hotel of the month

The Perfect Honeymoon offer from £1,535
With St. Valentines Day and that extra day for marriage proposals this month, our featured resort  - LUX* Maldives - is the epitomy of romance.

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Destination of the Month

Complete Mauritian Relaxation from £1,169

In typical Creole architecture, Preskil Beach Resort is a haven of peace with a variety of cuisines and activities, amazing water sports facilities, romantic wedding facilities and a Kids Club.

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Offer of the Month

Save over £600 on Sun Resorts elegant & chic retreat

From only £1,639 Le Touessrok is perfect for romantic retreats, relaxing golf or Spa breaks or for family holidays filled with activities.

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Latest News

If Only... highest climber in the SME300 Awards

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:37

If Only..., has been recognised as the biggest rank climber in Scotland’s SME300 on the back of a 10.7% rise in turnover according to Business Insider Magazine, moving up from 189th place to 83rd  in 2011.

 

Read more: If Only... highest climber in the SME300 Awards

   

Top award for Constance Moofushi

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 15:48

Constance Moofushi Resort, Maldives has been named overall winner in the Asian category in TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travellers’ Choice awards.

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Qatar opens Heathrow Lounge

Monday, 30 January 2012 12:06

Qatar Airways has opened its new premium lounge at Heathrow. The Terminal 4 lounge is the airline’s first dedicated lounge outside of Doha and will be available to first and business class passengers.

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Dubai All Inclusive resort named ‘World's Leading Family Resort’

Monday, 16 January 2012 12:14

One of our most popular All Inclusive resorts - Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa -  has won a prestigious World Travel Award in the category of ‘World’s Leading Family Resort’ at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards in Doha.

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World's Top Attraction

Monday, 09 January 2012 15:20

Sitting at the foot of the world’s tallest building and facing the world's tallest performing fountains, the Dubai Mall achieved a record-breaking year in 2011 to become the world's most visited shopping and leisure destination according to Travel Daily Middle East today.

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Hollywood's biggest star?

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:37

Stealing the show in the latest film in the Mission Impossible series - MI4:Ghost Protocol - the tallest bulding in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, provides the jaw-dropping backdrop for Tom Cruise's most astounding stunt yet.

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New Spa at Coco de Mer

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 15:57

Suspended under the pool terrace of the Black Parrot Suites and clad in glass, the new Waterfront Spa at the Coco de Mer, offers panoramic views of the ocean below and beyond...

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New look luxury resorts in Mauritius & the Maldives

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 15:47

LUX* Island Resorts is a collection of premium hotels where guests can celebrate island life and enjoy light living and is the new name for the luxury hotels previously operated under the “Naïade Luxury Resorts” umbrella.

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Thailand Flooding - Change to Travel Advice

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 09:28

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice for Bangkok shas changed and is no longer advising against travel to the Thailand which was recently affected by flooding. Click here for more information.

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Catch up with 40 winks at Dubai Airport

Thursday, 20 October 2011 16:31

Dubai International Airport has introduced state-of-the-art modular sleeping pods designed to offer travellers comfort, privacy, entertainment and connectivity.

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Win a Luxury Banyan Tree Holiday

Monday, 19 December 2011 14:07

In association with Fine Art Collector Magazine and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, If Only... invites you to enter our prize draw for a luxurious stay at Banyan Tree Bangkok.

Read more: Win a Luxury Banyan Tree Holiday

   

Diva wins more accolades

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 16:05

Regarded as the highest accolade within the luxury hotel industry, the “World Luxury Hotel Awards” (WLHA) 2011 has declared Diva Maldives as the Best Luxury Beach Resort –ahead of a selection of nominees from across the world.

Read more: Diva wins more accolades

   

Mauritius Award winners

Monday, 01 August 2011 09:52

Two of If Only's... most popular resorts in Mauritius have made the top 100 list in this year's Daily Telegraph Ultratravel Awards.

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Movie nights at Moofushi

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 12:32

Guests can now enjoy a private evening under the stars watching a film of their choice at Constance Moofushi in the Maldives.

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New arrivals keenly awaited

Monday, 25 July 2011 13:22

Visitors to Denis Private Island in the Seychelles are anticipating the summer peak nesting period of Green and Hawksbill Turtles with occurs between July and September.

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World's Best Business Class Seat

Thursday, 14 July 2011 14:47

Oman Air’s Business Class seat was confirmed as the best in the world at the World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show this month.

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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah wins top travel award

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 16:10

The readers of the United Kingdom based Ultratravel magazine have named Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Sultanate of Oman the overall winner in the resort category in the magazine’s 2011 annual reader survey.

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London's Ivy - in Dubai

Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:46

The Ivy, that hip Soho haunt beloved by London's "luvvies" is opening at Emirates Towers in Dubai.

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Affordable Dubai

Tuesday, 07 June 2011 15:24

For a number of years Dubai has acquired a reputation as being a playground for the rich and famous – and not without some justification.  Undeniably it can be an expensive place to visit, but with the benefit of a little insider knowledge this need not necessarily be the case.  

The If Only... Team visit Dubai on a regular basis and we are delighted to be able to share our experiences with you, providing invaluable hints and tips to enable you to thoroughly enjoy this truly unique and captivating destination without impacting too severely on your bank balance.  

Our intimacy with the destination will not only provide you with access to the extremely attractive accommodation rates that we have negotiated with our hotel partners, but also invaluable practical advice on when to go, where to visit, where to dine and so on.  We have selected six properties that do offer exceptional value without compromise on level of service or on standards of facilities.

However, we are not proposing any compromise in standards, indeed the majority of the accommodation featured in these pages is of a five star standard. Rather the accent is very much on offering our clients undisputed VALUE FOR MONEY.

Our new guide featuring superb offers at Atlantis the Palm,  Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Oasis Beach Tower Apartments, Traders Hotel and TheWestin Mina Seyhai will be available soon and can be pre ordered by clicking here.

   

More accolades for Oman Air

Monday, 07 November 2011 14:03

Oman Air has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East 2011 in the prestigious Business Destinations Travel Awards. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman triumphed despite stiff competition from some of the biggest names in the industry.

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Grímsvötn volcanic ash update

Thursday, 02 June 2011 08:45

Our latest information indicates that the GrÍmsvötn volcano is no longer emitting ash. There is currently no impact from volcanic ash on UK airspace. If the situation changes, updates can be found on the National Air Traffic Service web site or at the Met Office web site.

If you have any queries regarding flights booked through If Only... and are travelling in the next few days please call 0141 955 4032 or 0141 944 4041, alternatively you can contact your travel agent or visit our airline partner web sites for any current flight changes, listed here.

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Pimalai wins Best Luxury Resort Spa 2011

Thursday, 12 May 2011 09:44

Pimalai Resort & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the world, has just been voted  “Winner 2011 – Spa Country Winners – Best Luxury Resort Spa” at the World Luxury Spa Awards.

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Top travel agents visit AAA Maldives Resorts

Monday, 05 December 2011 16:25

If Only... invited their top travel agents to expereince the Maldives this month.

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Travel agents enjoy Maldives Luxury

Friday, 27 May 2011 10:43

If Only... invited their top travel agents to experience AAA Resorts in the Maldives this month.

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Golf Challenge in Mauritius

Monday, 11 April 2011 16:37

Rise to the challenge of a golf tournament with fellow guests at the Heritage Awali this summer where green fees are free of charge for groups of six or more

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Marriage made in Heaven

Thursday, 07 April 2011 14:09

Or at least near heaven, with the Bride & Groom, Registrar, Witness and pilot taking flight in a hot air ballon for a wedding with a difference - all organised by the Reef in Sri Lanka.

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High Tea was never higher

Wednesday, 06 April 2011 12:15

The world’s highest restaurant, At.mosphere, has opened has it's doors to guests at Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in Dubai.

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Kids 'cool' area at Beau Rivage, Mauritius

Wednesday, 23 March 2011 17:25

The new “Family” concept of Beau Rivage is developing very quickly and bringing very exciting changes to make the family holidays even more joyful.

Read more: Kids 'cool' area at Beau Rivage, Mauritius

   

More options to the Maldives this winter

Wednesday, 23 March 2011 13:23

Passengers flying from London and Manchester will have even more options for travel to the Maldives as Etihad Airways announces plans to start flights from Abu Dhabi to Male this winter.

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First and only Beach Club in Mauritius

Monday, 21 March 2011 12:51

The new sea, sun and sand experience of the Domaine de Bel Ombre in Mauritius has opened its doors!

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New flight options from Manchester

Thursday, 10 March 2011 16:57

In the last few days three major international airlines have announced increased flights from Manchester Airport, with Emirates, Etihad and Qatar all increasing their frequency of daily services.

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Family Easter holidays in Mauritius - with a difference!

Thursday, 03 March 2011 15:06

From chocolate cookery courses and Easter egg hunts to kid's designer fashion shows, great fun for all ages this Easter in Mauritius.

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Trip Advisor's favourite Dubai Hotel

Thursday, 03 March 2011 15:12

Independent reviewers on Trip Advisor have consistently rated the Grosvenor House  as the number 1 property in Dubai, giving it the top position of 402 hotels in Dubai reviewed.

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If Only... resorts make the 'Gold Standard'

Monday, 14 February 2011 10:16

Joining fabulously famous hotels such as Claridges, Sandy Lane and the Beverley Hills Hotel, 14 of the hotels and resorts featured in the If Only... portfolio have made it onto the exclusive Conde Nast Traveller Gold List for 2011.

Read more: If Only... resorts make the 'Gold Standard'

   

Kick Start Your New Year Resolutions

Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:23

Through the ‘Retreat For the Senses’ at the Banyan Tree, Phuket in Thailand. Four programmes combining accommodation, spa treatments, meals and excercises - all designed to suit your individual needs.

Read more: Kick Start Your New Year Resolutions

   

Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice

Wednesday, 02 February 2011 13:33

Congratulations to Le Touessrok, Mauritius for winning Conde Nast Traveller 'Best Hotel in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean".

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Stay longer for free!

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 09:43

By booking before 31st March make great savings that include free nights accommodation, room upgrades and up to a third off regular rates all exclusive to If Only...

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