Greenford News (Middlesex, United Kingdom)

There are different types of stones that are used in everyday kitchen and sometimes for other commercial uses, granite worktops being the most common and famous one.

Whatley Manor, the luxurious and elegant grade II listed manor house in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, offers the ultimate destination for a romantic, private wedding.

On 20th May 2012, the five-star Hotel Okura Tokyo, flagship property for Japanese hotel company Hotel Okura Co. Ltd, will proudly celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Sardatur Holidays (0208 973 2290 www.sardinia-holidays.co.uk ) celebrates its 25th birthday this year, and unveiled a brand new brochure of holidays to Sardinia for 2012 with a NEW weekly flight from Manchester to Olbia in Northern Sardinia.

Titan Travel (0800 988 5800, www.titantravel.co.uk) has expanded its programme of small ship cruise itineraries with the launch of a new brochure in partnership with ‘Voyages to Antiquity’.

In a bid to offer an even wider choice of cruise products Titan Travel (0800 988 5824, www.titantravel.co.uk) has released a brand new ‘Classic Cruise Collection’ brochure offering all the itineraries on the SAGA RUBY.

Titan Travel (0800 988 5846, www.titantravel.co.uk) has launched the second edition of its ‘Quest for Adventure’ brochure featuring all the itineraries for 2012

Titan Travel (0800 988 5867, www.titantravel.co.uk/elegantrivercruises) has unveiled the third edition of its 2012 programme of award-winning river cruises for independent travellers.

Whatley Manor (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com), the privately owned 23 bedroom boutique hotel tucked away in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside is the perfect romantic hideaway for St. Valentine’s day.

Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, is the ‘natural’ family friendly escape for those who want the best of a beach resort with the luxury of ‘home comforts’, situated on Portugal's unspoiled Western Algarve coast.

The 5 star Hotel Okura Amsterdam’s culinary team at the award winning Serre Restaurant and the hotel’s two star Michelin star French restaurant, Ciel Bleu will be preparing their favourite recipes over the festive season.

Tailor Made Travel (0845 456 8050, www.tailor-made.co.uk), has unveiled its programme of holidays to Canada and Alaska for 2012 covering British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, Yukon and the US state of Alaska.

Get Christmas off to a flying start with an Italian weekend break to one of the country’s traditional Christmas markets? Italian specialist, Sardatur Holidays, have put together their selection of the best in Rome, Milan and Verona.

Wrap up warm for a winter walk in the rolling Wiltshire countryside then curling up in front of a crackling log fire on a Christmas or New Year break at Whatley Manor (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com).

From 31st October 2011 until 31st March 2012, guests staying at the family friendly Polurrian Bay Hotel (www.polurrianhotel.com) on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, can enjoy a range of added benefits with a selection of enticing winter offers.

A brand new ITV1 series starts this Thursday and sees Billy Connolly travelling the world’s most famous highway ‘Route 66’. Travellers have the chance to follow in his footsteps with Titan Travel’s 17 day ‘Historic Route 66’ tour.

Bunzl vending services blazed a trail in aid of the British Heart Foundation

Titan Travel (0800 988 5858, www.titantravel.co.uk), the award-winning tour operator, has revealed its latest Worldwide brochure with a completely new look and feel.

Shirai Yayoi has been a Japanese tea ceremony master for 50 years. Shirai can now be found performing the ancient ritual at the 5 star Hotel Okura Macau - the first hotel in Macau to have a tea ceremony room.

Titan Travel (0800 988 5867, www.titantravel.co.uk/elegantrivercruises) has unveiled its 2012 programme of award-winning river cruises for independent travellers with three brand new itineraries in a brochure that has a fresh, new pictorial style.

For adrenaline junkies and those in search of an action packed winter break in Mallorca, Hotel L’Avenida (www.avenida-hotel.com), is remaining open from November to February to offer rental of the mansion for groups of friends or family.

Fine Individual Hotels’ (www.fihotels.com) offers a collection of privately owned luxury hotels across the UK, some offering luxurious spas guaranteed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Here is a round-up of some of the spas they have to offer.

Japanese company Hotel Okura Co., Ltd and JAL Hotels Co., Ltd have opened a new sales office in London with Marilieke Elings as Regional Director of Sales. The development follows the news in April that the companies were reorganising and expanding.

Fine Individual Hotels’ (www.fihotels.com) offers a collection of almost 60 privately owned hotels in the UK. Many are set in areas of natural beauty from Devon to the Lake District. Some even have rooms with private gardens attached.

To celebrate the successful opening of Hotel Okura Macau over 100 VIP guests from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the region attended a glittering ceremony on 2nd July 2011 at which they were treated to a spectacular display of lion dancing.

Lakeside Hotel is one of the finest four star hotels on Lake Windermere. The hotel has become renowned to repeat guests and visitors for its annual Lawn Art designs and the beautiful gardens with year round interest.

Renowned for its elegance, Mallorca’s boutique Hotel L’Avenida is remaining open this winter for the first time to offer rental of the mansion for friends or family and has created a special three-day package for these groups to explore.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have started their tour of Canada and the USA. Follow in their footsteps with the escorted tours specialist Titan HiTours who offer tours to Canada and the USA including locations on the Royal itinerary.

Providing inspiration for some of Britain’s greatest romantic poets, the Lake District remains one of the most beautiful areas in England; evoking images of lush fells, expansive lake views and grand country houses.

Summer in Sardinia is not just a great place to soak up the sun on pristine beaches it’s also the best time of year to join in a huge range of traditional island events and festivals, some dating back many hundreds of years.

At this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011, West London based garden designer Antonia Young has created an innovative private outdoor cinema to showcase the versatility of using technology within a beautifully planted garden.

Book before 30th June 2011 and save up to £1,450 with Titan HiTours Elegant River Cruises (0800 988 5873 www.titanhitours.co.uk/elegantrivercruises).

Combining the relaxed intimacy of a private mansion with a full service hotel, L’Avenida is the perfect venue for special events such as weddings, celebrations and parties.

Sardatur Holidays, specialist operator to Sardinia and Italy, has released its Italia Collection brochure for 2011, with 30 properties that have been added for the first time, plus Calabria and a new flight into Olbia

If you’re looking for somewhere for sporting dads to enjoy Father’s Day weekend and they like nothing better than the great outdoors and adrenalin sports; why not book a weekend break with Fine Individual Hotels www.fihotels.com.

Lakeside Hotel & Spa www.LakesideHotel.co.uk is one of the finest four star hotels on Lake Windermere, situated on the water’s edge with breathtaking views of the lake and the fells beyond.

On 15th May 2011, Okura Hotels and Resorts will be starting its first venture in Macau when the doors of the Hotel Okura Macau open for the first time.

Titan HiTours (0800 988 5858, www.titanhitours.co.uk), the escorted tours specialist, has unveiled its much-anticipated selection of group holidays to USA and Canada for 2011/2012.

Whilst the ‘Isle of Wight’ tops the choice for Titan HiTours (0800 988 5858, www.titanhitours.co.uk) clients for a UK short break, the escorted tours specialist, has updated its 2011 stand-alone brochure of the UK with three new tours.

Sardatur Holidays (0208 940 8399, www.sardinia-holidays.co.uk), the specialist tour operator to Sardinia and the rest of Italy, has introduced an enticing pair of packages to its high-end holiday programme for summer 2011.

Save up to £1,450 with some spectacular ‘No Single Supplements’ offers on selected European River Cruises.

Working in conjunction with Uniworld, Titan HiTours 2011 Elegant River Cruises brochure (0800 988 5873 www.titanhitours.co.uk/rivercruises) features the new ‘Super Ship’ SS Antoinette for its 8 day ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ itinerary.

Titan HiTours (0800 988 5858, www.titanhitours.co.uk), the escorted tours specialist, has released a brochure of enticing cruise itineraries aboard a single small ship, the MV Spirit of Adventure, for 2011/2012.

-Keukenhof Flower Garden, the Van Gogh Museum and the NEW Grachtenhuis Museum-

The award winning Linthwaite House Hotel www.linthwaite.com, set within 14 acres of spectacular wooded hilltop gardens and 400 feet above Lake Windermere in the Lake District, is the perfect retreat to relax, walk and soak up the views.

Lakeside Hotel is one of the finest four star hotels in the Lake District, situated on the water’s edge of Lake Windermere with breathtaking views of the lake and the fells beyond.

Entering this contest is "free of purchase" and consumers will be notified of the electronic draw results by April 30th, 2011. The FA cup finals is on 14th May, 2011 and will be held at Wembley stadium, London, United Kingdom

Overlooking a divine stretch of beach on Portugal’s sun-kissed Western Algarve with just 38 exquisitely appointed rooms, the five star Hotel Martinhal, offers a honeymoon haven far away from the madding crowds.

Tailor Made Travel, Official Sub-Agent of Adventure World Travel, and a leader in luxury holidays to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, has unveiled a selection of travel packages to Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand.