NEWS
The bar on The Britannic Explorer
Belmond’s new Britannic Explorer
train to operate UK itineraries Belmond has released details of its new sleeper train set to launch in the UK next July. The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, will depart from London, offering three-
night journeys across three routes through Cornwall, the Lake District and Wales. The itineraries are scheduled so travellers can combine two regional journeys in one trip, with the Cornwall and Lake District routes running from Friday to Monday and the Wales route from Monday to Thursday. Each itinerary will include guided excursions, such as visits to galleries and
national parks, escorted hikes and wild swimming. For guests travelling through the Cotswolds on the Lake District route, The Britannic Explorer will offer a stop at two-Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, in Oxfordshire. All routes will feature afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, overseen by restaurateur Simon Rogan. The Britannic Explorer will have 18 cabins, including three Grand Suites, as well as a spa, bar and restaurant. During the daytime, beds in double and twin suites will be transformed into sofas. Trips on board The Britannic Explorer start from £11,000 based on a double
cabin on a three-night itinerary including excursions, meals and alcoholic beverages.
belmond.com
Oku Bodrum
Oku Hotels is to double its portfolio with the opening of two new properties ahead of the 2025 summer season. Oku Andalusia will mark the launch of the brand’s family concept, while Oku Bodrum will be a boutique, adult-only property and the brand’s wÀÃÌ voÀ>Þ in /ÕÀkiÞ° /hi new Spanish property will offer 255 rooms, including a private four-bedroom villa, and four restaurants, and is located between Sotogrande, San Roque and the Los Alcornocales nature reserve. Its family-friendly areas will cater to babies through to 12-year-olds, with a kids’ club, adventure playground, wet splash âoni >n` Ãh>lloÜ «ool° /hi /ÕÀkiÃh hoÌil] loV>Ìi` on Bodrum’s northern coastline, will feature 58 rooms and suites. It will have
three dining venues.
okuhotels.com
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