Fleewinter adds Dar Jaguar to Marrakech portfolio

February 26th, 2010

Fleewinter has added the spectacular riad Dar Jaguar, owned by internationally acclaimed designer Lucia Silver, to its portfolio of top-notch properties in Marrakech.

Completely renovated, the ancient property is a perfect example of a traditional Moroccan guesthouse.  Conveniently located in the heart of the Old Medina in Marrakech, it neighbours the exotic Place des Epices (spice market) and is under a five-minute stroll from the famous Jemma el Fna Square, which bursts into life at dusk every evening when the food stalls, musicians and snake charmers arrive to ply their trade.

 

The riad has a slightly unusual blend of traditional North African Moorish architecture with a touch of the Orient. Built around a central courtyard, there are palm trees inter twined with bougainvillea which drape onto an antique marble fountain.

Dar Jaguar offers four spacious en suites and one Royal Suite, as well as three different salons and a large sundrenched roof terrace with a magnificent view over the city. There is also a plunge pool set under the ancient carved woodwork and huge Syrian chandelier designed by the owner.

The Riad has a full complement of staff including a talented chef (Fatiha), chauffeurs, masseurs, beauty technicians and tour guides; personal shoppers can also be arranged as requested.

 

Fleewinter has a special introductory price of £110 per room per night (with the exception of the Royal Suite which is £180 per night). Based on two sharing.

 

Fleewinter can organise flights on request and recommends that private taxi transfers are booked through them before leaving the UK. This is not only cheaper (contrary to guidebook advice) but more reliable and ensures a hassle-free start to the holiday.

 

Fleewinter can also organise trips to the coast, treks in the Atlas Mountains (with private guide plus mules), and personal shoppers in Marrakech.

 

For further information call 020 7112 0019 (www.fleewinter.com).

 

Lucia Silver’s boutique opens inside Dar Jaguar after Easter bringing the best of her exquisite loungewear, kaftans and jewellery from the London business, State of Grace. Fleewinter guests can enjoy a 15% discount in both London and Marrakesh. www.thestateofgrace.com.

 

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Sex in the City on the Beach in Morocco!

February 26th, 2010

February 2010: Alisdair Luxmoore, the owner of tour operator Fleewinter was bemused last month when visiting the new Rebali riad complex near Essaouira to discover a huge crew from Hollywood filming Sex in the City with the famous female actors right on the beach in front of the riads.

 

Re-creating a Miami Beach scene, the crew realised they had overlooked the requirement of sun beds.

 

Alisdair came to the rescue, cannily ‘hiring’ out the entire collection of sun beds that are located at the six Riads making a few extra and most welcome Dirham so that Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Carrie (Sarah-Jessica Parker), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) had somewhere to park their derrieres to chat!     

 

Rebali is a unique complex of 6 luxurious Riads, located in the village of Sidi Kaouki on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, 20 minutes south of Essaouira and 100 metres from the beach. 

 

The 6 properties, which have from 2–4 bedrooms, have been built in a traditional Riad style, with a central courtyard but with high tech functionality such as remote controlled sliding glass roofs and all the properties have private gardens, roof terraces and balconies.  Other touches include large double showers and four poster beds.

 

There is a large, communal swimming pool and the complex also has a private hammam (with steam room and massage), tennis courts and an on-site kitchen who will deliver meals to the Riads.  The larger riads have private pools.

 

Comments Alisdair Luxmoore who managed the project: “What we have tried to do is combine the very best aspects of the exclusivity and privacy of a villa – which we specialise in with the service and intimacy of a boutique hotel.

 

“This has probably been one of the most rewarding projects that I have ever been involved with and our vision for the finished product kept us going through the many challenges we encountered along the way.”

 

The Riads can be taken over for exclusive use by families or small groups, or individual rooms in the larger properties can be rented by couples.

 

There is a current introductory offer with rooms from just £20 per person per night including breakfast (two sharing a room), prepared by the on-site cooks.   

 

Call 020 7112 0019 (www.rebaliriads.com)

 

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Walk to watch England in the World Cup in Cape Town with Fleewinter

December 4th, 2009

Tonight, the World Cup draw was finally made and Fleewinter, the UK tour operator with over 100 properties within walking distance of the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, where England will play Algeria on 18 June, expects a rush of enquiries from England’s die-hard fans.

 

Following the group stage, Cape Town will also play host to a Round of 16 match on 29 June, a quarter final on 3 July and a semi-final on 6 July.

 

For example 7-nights staying at 511 Mutual Heights or Piazza Church Apt at any time during the World Cup costs £1480 – which works out to just £370 pp based on four people sharing the smart, two bedroomed apartments.

 

Both apartments are located in the City Bowl area which is just a 15 minute walk from Green Point stadium.

 

At the other end of the scale, celebrity football fans like Russell Brand or Ray Winstone might like to consider Palgrave 005.  The smart three-bedroomed apartment, located on the trendy V&A Waterfront, will cost a tidy £22,060 for a week during the World Cup (around £3670 pp when 6 people share).

 

Expensive, but at least celebrity fans won’t be pestered by autograph hunters as they would in a hotel!  The V&A Waterfront is around a 10 minute walk from Green Point Stadium.

 

For further information on accommodation in Cape Town during the FIFA World Cup call Fleewinter on 020 7112 0019 (www.fleewinter.com).    

 

Fleewinter specialises in offering a concierge-style service with international and regional flights, car-hire, private chauffeurs, restaurant/concert/sporting bookings and baby sitting all available on request.  Booking through Fleewinter is the same price (or cheaper) than booking direct and its AITO membership means 100% financial protection.

 

In addition to Cape Town and the Garden Route Fleewinter also offers holidays to  Brazil, Bali, Barbados, the Maldives, Morocco, Norway, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Thailand and Tobago.

 

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For further press information contact Mick Thompson or Jane Parritt at Media Contacts PR on 01367 820 766 or email mick@mediacontactspr.co.uk  

 

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New Morocco activity breaks launched for 2010

November 25th, 2009

Fleewinter, the UK’s leading operator to Morocco has introduced a range of pre bookable activities including water-rafting, quad biking and ballooning.

Comments Alisdair Luxmoore, Managing Director of Fleewinter: “Most people think trekking, city breaks or coastal holidays when it comes to Morocco but there is so much more to do.  We now provide the option for our guests to indulge in a range of activities that will add an extra dimension to their break.  They are all bookable through us in the UK and, at the same price that people would find booking direct but without the hassle.”

White-water rafting: A half day’s rafting adventure in the Atlas Mountains from £55 per person including return transfers

Ballooning:  The rugged terrain of Morocco looks awesome from the air and the crystal clear conditions means you can see for miles.  From £220 pp for a half day’s excursion including breakfast and transfers.

Quad biking:  Spend half a day bombing around on a quad bike at Lake Tallala; from £80 pp including transfers.

Mule trekking: Trek the easy way with mules doing the donkey work!  Your faithful mule will carry you whilst you explore the Atlas Mountains with a Berber guide; from just £40 pp for half a day including transfers.

Fleewinter offers a huge variety of accommodation in Morocco; in Marrakech, in the mountains, the countryside and on the coast.  Accommodation is in Riads, Mountain Gîtes and lodges, Boutique Hotels or smart Relais & Châteaux properties.  Prices start at just £30 per person per night.

    

Fleewinter specialises in offering a concierge-style service with international and regional flights, car-hire, private chauffeurs, restaurant/concert/sporting bookings and baby sitting all available on request.  Booking through Fleewinter is the same price (or cheaper) than booking direct and its AITO membership means 100% financial protection.

In addition to Cape Town and the Garden Route Fleewinter also offers holidays to  Brazil, Bali, Barbados, the Maldives, Morocco, Norway, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Thailand and Tobago.

 

For further press information contact Mick Thompson or Jane Parritt at Media Contacts PR on 01367 820 766 or email mick@mediacontactspr.co.uk   

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Why the guidebooks are wrong re taxis in Marrakech!

October 27th, 2009

Fleewinter is warning customers of the urban myth which frequently appears in UK guidebooks to Morocco, which is that it is better to book a taxi in situ rather than through a tour operator or your hotel - it is not.  Fleewinter utilises a family-owned and run company for all its airport transfers in Marrakech which not only costs the same or even less than by trying to organise it yourselves, but it also means the driver knows exactly where he is going (something which is not always easily communicated!). 

 

Comments Alisdair Luxmoore of Fleewinter: “Only last week I was sitting next to a guy on a flight to Marrakech who was unable to find his taxi at the airport.  He ended up calling his Riad from his UK mobile which probably added £8 - £10 to his taxi fare.  Most drivers can’t speak English or French so giving directions is impossible (plus there are over 500 Riads in Marrakech and they won’t know where they all are).  The metres are often broken making the fare something of a lottery and after they drop you close to the Riad – which are located down very narrow alleyways – you have to negotiate a second fare with a barrow boy to drop your bags at the accommodation (with us it is included); all in all, not a relaxing way to start a holiday.”

 

This free service (other than the cost of the taxi ride which is from £3.50 each way) is just one of the many advantages of booking a holiday through Fleewinter, which guarantees that all its prices are the same as, or cheaper than, booking direct.  Call 020 7112 0019 (www.fleewinter.com).

 

Fleewinter specialises in offering a concierge-style service with international and regional flights, car-hire, private chauffeurs, restaurant/concert/sporting bookings and baby sitting all available on request.  Booking through Fleewinter is the same price (or cheaper) than booking direct and its AITO membership means 100% financial protection.

 

In addition to Cape Town and the Garden Route Fleewinter also offers holidays to  Brazil, Bali, Barbados, the Maldives, Morocco, Norway, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Thailand and Tobago.

 

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For further press information contact Mick Thompson or Jane Parritt at Media Contacts PR on 01367 820 766 or email mick@mediacontactspr.co.uk   

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