GREECE & CYPRUS UPSELLING DESTINATIONS
to swap dinner for lunch. And Ikos Olivia and Ikos Oceania in Halkidiki have their novel Dine Out all-inclusive concept, enabling guests to eat at a local restaurant at no extra cost – meaning those who might otherwise forgo all-inclusive in favour of local eateries could just be swayed. Aldemar Royal Mare, meanwhile,
offers its ‘Elements’ all-inclusive package, providing gourmet menus and branded drinks at several of its restaurants alongside spa treatments, yoga, pilates, water sports and more, all for one prepaid price tag – worth suggesting to clients who plan on indulging in these activities anyway.
w SUITE DEAL And why stop at the food? Upgrading to a superior room can put the cherry on the cake, and it doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank, according to Dudley der Parthog, director of Sunvil Greece. “Accommodation in Greece is very reasonably priced,” he says. “Self-catering guests, for example, can upgrade from a studio to a one- bedroom apartment for very little more while benefiting from twice the space.” Don’t discount club rooms either,
says Sovereign Luxury Travel product manager Helen Howard, with plenty of hotels in the region offering added amenities and services that provide excellent value for money.
Many of Crete’s luxury hotels offer suites with private pools, especially popular with honeymooners
For the best upgrade opportunities, though, Lauren Ross recommends looking to Crete. “Many of the luxury hotels offer rooms and suites with private pools,” she says. “These are especially popular with honeymooners and travellers looking to upgrade when celebrating special occasions.” And highlight the extras those
upgrades bring. Domes of Elounda, for example, offers its ‘Haute Living Section’ for clients booking a Private Residence (new for 2018), Luxury Residence or Luxury Villa, giving guests an in-villa open bar on arrival alongside a dedicated villa manager, pre-bookable seafront lounges on the private beach and plenty more. Daios Cove, also in Crete, provides
guests with free access to the new premium all-inclusive Residents’ Club when they book certain suites and villas at given times of the year, with lunch and dinner at any of the
restaurants included in the deal. In Halkidiki, Porto Sani and
ABOVE: Aldemar Royal Mare, Crete
BELOW: Daios Cove, Crete
Sani Asterias offer four hours’ complimentary babysitting for clients staying in one of their three-bedroom family suites, making a decent selling point for parents wanting a bit of alone- time. Those staying in a deluxe one or two-bedroom family suite at Sani Beach get a dedicated concierge check-in – reason enough to upgrade if they’re keen to get straight to the beach.
w THE EXTRAS You needn’t limit the touches to just the hotel stay, of course. For clients after something a little special, suggest opting for some glitzy extras on the journey out. Olympic Holidays’ Gold Collection provides private taxis to and from the hotel and UK airport lounge access, alongside a concierge service in resort and a UK team to help with travel arrangements. Sunvil and GIC The Villa Collection,
meanwhile, offer clients the chance to pre-book extra-legroom seats on their flights for a supplement, while Classic Collection has options including a VIP meet-and-greet service – where, on the return flight, clients are met at the aircraft door – alongside business-class upgrades on short-haul flights, lounge passes and chauffeur services to the airport. “When one considers the costs associated with airport parking, particularly during peak periods, the latter can be remarkably
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