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Luxury Travel Dubai is for Newlyweds


Couples caught up in wedding planning often don’t have the time (or the budget) to immediately go on a honeymoon after the big day – hence the phenomenal rise in minimoons. Dubai, offering a unique mix of city, beach and desert, is becoming more and more popular as a minimoon destination.


 there’s usually a convenient departure point near the wedding venue, so within hours of saying “I do”, the happy couple can be relaxing on board.


Newlyweds wishing to unwind after the excitement of their wedding day need look no further than Dubai’s beachfront resorts. Golden beaches, sparkling pools, impeccable service, fabulous restaurants and beautiful guestrooms with sea views all create a very special atmosphere that guarantees a memorable stay - the perfect start to married life.


Sunset in the desert, a dinner cruise on the Creek or spectacular views from the world’s tallest building –  unforgettable minimoon.


Working with Dubai Tourism, we have produced a number of hints and tips on how newlyweds can make the most of a Dubai minimoon and we’ll also give you the chance to win an Apple Watch so visit agents.ifonly.net for more information.


We have some fantastic offers for couples looking to book their minmoon soon, including a 5 night, Half Board stay at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa from only £1,039pp – this 5 Star Jumeirah beachfront resort is perfect for relaxation and renowned for celebrity spotting!


Line-up grows for next month’s luxury seminar


NEW SPEAKERS have been announced for the ttgluxury Seminar, a unique conference set to take place in London next month. Now entering its seventh year, the


conference has a line-up of speakers and panellists which includes seasoned luxury tour operator Ian Neale, now chief executive of Quintessentially Lifestyle and Travel, Europe and US. The annual event will take place at


The Montcalm hotel on September 8 and will include a session with luxury travel advisors on how they are evolving their business. Panellists include Stuart McNair, founder of new business The Luxury Travel Advisors; Jessica Hargreaves, creative director and co-founder of The Beyond Travel Company; and Tiffany Woodley, director of Myriad Travel, a retail agency in Liverpool. Trends in luxury hospitality and the


challenges of starting a new luxury hotel will be discussed by Chris Ward, commercial director of the 50-acre Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds that is now home to Dormy House, Foxhill Manor and The Fish. Digital marketing will also be on


the agenda, when Amarath Sokhi, managing director of SEO agency Polaris, talks about how luxury travel


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Safari story Geoffrey Kent, the founder and chairman of Abercrombie & Kent, is to publish a book recounting his globetrotting exploits. Safari: A memoir of a worldwide travel pioneer is due out on September 10 (published by


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From left: Stuart McNair, Jessica Hargreaves and Amarath Sokhi


Harper Collins, £20) and documents Kent’s life from growing up in Kenya to creating A&K with his parents in 1962 and the growth of the firm since.


Thailand adventure The Sarojin in Khao Lak, Thailand has launched an “adventure-moon” with activities including jungle mountain biking, elephant safari, rock


climbing in Phang Nga Bay, rafting & ATV racing. The six-night package


hotels and brands need to understand the psychology of consumer search. The newly-announced speakers for


the afternoon conference will join two headline speakers, seen as innovators and risk-takers in how they approach life and business. Explorer Christina Franco is aiming


to be the first woman to walk solo to the North Pole and also heads up the


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