​Deep in the Thai jungle, Paresa Resort Phuket is now taking guests to the first and only elephant sanctuary in Phuket to experience a day in the life of an elephant.
 
Translated as ‘Heaven of all Heavens’ in Sanskrit, Paresa Resort Phuket comprises 48 elegantly appointed pool villas and magnificent suites hidden way by a canopy of banyan trees on Phuket’s west coast. Central to the resort’s ethos is to offer experiences that are in harmony with nature and in keeping with this philosophy, Paresa has added a day at Phuket’s new Elephant Sanctuary to its stable of authentic, local experiences.

​Aquarias Spa at Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa (01666 822 888; whatleymanor.com) is delighted to announce the opening of its new Polishing Room, a relaxing space dedicated to manicure and pedicure treatments.

* 16 New Tours * Save up to £500 per person * Small group tour of Nepal *
* Cultural tour of Thailand and Cambodia * Wilderness retreat in Ontario, Canada*
*Stay and explore in Cascais, Portugal *

Titan (0800 988 5873, www.titantravel.co.uk), the multi-award-winning travel company, has unveiled its new 2018 Worldwide brochure of escorted tours to kick off celebrations for its 40th anniversary in 2018. In total, there are 16 new tours in this 387-page brochure, including a new ‘small group’ tour of Nepal, an alternative adventure in Thailand and Cambodia, a ‘stay and explore’ tour of Cascais in Portugal and a great value South America itinerary as part of Titan’s ‘Essential’ collection. 

*New flights from Bristol and Manchester to Cagliari*
*New luxury villa programme*
Sardatur Holidays (0208 940 8399, www.sardatur-holidays.co.uk), the leading independent tour operator is celebrating 30 years as experts in travel to Sardinia, mainland Italy and Sicily.
 
To mark this milestone the company has released a new one-off ‘Italia - Premium Collection’ brochure featuring many of its best loved hotels and resorts in some of Italy's most desirable regions. From the spectacularly unspoilt beaches of Sardinia and the famous coastlines of the Amalfi Coast to the laid-back charms of Sicily and the lesser known region of Puglia, plus a brand-new collection of luxury villas in many exceptional locations.
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On Monday 12 July Sue Williams, General Manager at Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa, was honoured at the inaugural ‘Brit List’ awards as one of the 25 top hoteliers in the UK.
 
​The award, which was organised by Hotel Designs, the leading online news and analysis site for hoteliers and interior designers, is a celebration of the most influential and inspirational individuals in the hotel and design industries today and was revealed at a party attended by more than 200 of the industry’s biggest names at the M by Montcalm in Shoreditch.