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Fusion Escapes: The Luxury Alternative for Solo Travellers

“Cue Fusion Escapes, a company that offers short, hosted breaks for solo travellers unwilling to   compromise on quality by being allocated cramped single rooms or the duff restaurant table by the lavatories. Combining an extensive knowledge of travel with the obsessive planning habits gleaned from time in event management, Rachel Harvey, managing director of Fusion Escapes, has created a small and select portfolio of trips to diverse destinations from Dubai to Croatia.” Gabriella Le Breton, The Sunday Telegraph

“I have had a fantastic experience which I will not forget, with great people and a wonderful location. 
The choice of hotel, restaurants and organised events I can only describe as first class with the added bonus of me not having to lift a finger to arrange anything.”J Foley, Hosham (Fusion Discovery guest, Rome)

 

Fusion Escapes is a specialist tour operator tailored to independent travellers who want luxurious holidays in some of the most glamorous and inspirational destinations in the world. Whether it’s a desert safari in Dubai, wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, zipping around the streets of Rome on a vespa tour or perhaps sipping cocktails watching the sunset at one of the hottest beach clubs in Europe, Fusion Escapes has its finger firmly on the style pulse.

“Nothing interfered with the R&R theme of the holiday and with everything being so well taken care of for me, I was able to switch off from work from the moment I arrived in Santorini and that feeling remained for the entire trip. Working in a high-pressure job, the R&R itinerary had the perfect balance of calm and activity for me; and all without me having to do any of the planning or organisation! Fantastic! “ S Lawson, York (Fusion R&R guest, Santorini)

 Each trip is handpicked and carefully designed to include the very best 5* experiences and destination highlights, maximum luxury, combined with relaxation. All trips are hosted by a Fusion Escapes Professional Host who acts as a central contact, an onsite concierge and accompanies guests throughout the week when required. Group sizes of no more than 12 guests ensure exclusivity, and guests can enjoy the peace of mind that they will be spending their holiday time with like-minded professionals who share common ground.

 “I know from experience that there’s a fine balance between company and solitude when you’re travelling, We take care of the planning aspects of a holiday and guarantee quality by using hotels, restaurants and operators we know inside out. Yes, we bring like-minded people together in a relaxed environment, but the last thing we want is contrived socialising or matchmaking.” Rachel Harvery, Managing Director of Fusion Escapes

 

” Finally a travel company for solo travellers that breaks the mould of tacky ‘singles’ holidays and makes traveling alone luxurious, stylish and stress free! The attention to detail of all activities and locations was second to none without feeling rigidly imposed or contrived. It was fantastic to spend time with a group of like-minded people, with the option of being able escape and be alone when I wanted to be.” S Staves, Manchester (Fusion Discovery guest, Rome)

 

“Like me, everyone – hard-working professionals with either too many coupled-up friends or too little time to arrange a city break – was looking for the same thing from their trip: less sex and the City, more Friends. Which is exactly what we got” Zoe Beaty, features writer, Grazia Magazine.


“The trips’ lack of set itineraries and excessive hand-holding, allowing clients space while relieving them of travel’s hassles, strike the perfect balance. While many Fusion Escapes guests are single, others are in relationships but have different interests or conflicting commitments to their partner. This situation is becoming so common, it has recently acquired acronym status: HIS, or Holiday Incompatibility Syndrome.” Gabriella Le Breton, The Sunday Telegraph

 A snippet of what Fusion Escapes have to offer:

Fusion Active

Perfect for thrill seekers and lovers of the great outdoors who prefer a break that is action packed. Guests indulge in anything from a picturesque walking holiday in some of Switzerland’s most spectacular and varied scenery –  including wining, dining and bar-hopping in the medieval old town & UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bern – OR take an adrenalin packed journey through Dubai’s attractions such as Desert jeep safari, Dune bashing, sand surfing, camel riding, water parks, shopping, golfing, - including highlights such as a BBQ dinner and sundowner drinks with falcon show, City tour and dining on 124th floor of the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, PLUS a visit to the Dubai Rugby 7’s tournament!

 Fusion Discovery

Fancy a feast of discovery exploring the charms of some of the most beautiful cities in the world?  – Take a culture packed tour of magical Marrakech, including a private orientation tour of the Medina and Souks, a bespoke visit to a Berber Village for home-brewed mint tea, a jeep tour in the Atlas Mountains and a stay in Richard Branson’s Five Star Mountain retreat.  Spend your days wandering the architectural & historical wonders of Prague –dine like the Kings of Bohemia, sampling the City’s finest cuisine and soaking in the ambience of Prague’s buzzing nightlife, or recreate your own Roman Holiday – feel like Gregory Peck or Audrey Hepburn, discovering the treasures of Rome in style with a Vespa Tour of all the best sights. Alternatively, indulge in an east-meets-west experience in exotic Istanbul – with expert guided tours of the City’s historical and cultural hotspots, a  private cocktail cruise on the Bosphorous, and a relaxing afternoon of traditional Turkish Tea, watching the world go by with a Hubbly Bubbly pipe.

Fusion Gastro

Our mouth-watering gastro packages offer fully escorted culinary tours of the tastes and smells of Tuscany and Sicily. Perfect for foodies and wine lovers with a taste for indulgence!  Staying in the most lavish 5 star hotels with private infinity pool, you’ll enjoy dining and wine pairing in the most revered restaurants as well as exploring local produce and learning the secrets to local cuisine in your very own cookery classes. Take a private 4X4 trip to Mount Etna for wine tasting at the renowned Gambino Estate and choose between an exciting range of day trips to one of Sicily’s many vibrant food markets OR explore the luscious Tuscan countryside on the Chianti Trail to the Castello di Vicchiomaggio for morning pasta cooking course following by lunch on the terrace, tour of the estate and, naturally, some Chianti tasting!

Fusion Nights   

Created for those who enjoy letting their hair down in some of the world’s most vibrant party places. Fusion escapes offer lively packages to destinations such as New York, the Island of Hvar in Croatia and coming soon….Ibiza for 2013! Surrounded by enchanting medieval backdrop, Venetian architecture & cobbled streets, sparkling emerald waters & the scent of lavender fields, spend your days sailing the calm, clear waters of the Adriatic in Hvar.  Imagine yourself lounging on a private cabana surrounded by beautiful people on one of the hottest Beach Clubs in Europe, indulge your wild side with evenings bar hopping and cocktails in the town’s most exclusive nightclubs. OR join us in the City tat never sleeps – New York -  with highlights from  live jazz in Greenwich Village and an evening on Broadway with pre-show dinner,  to horse and carriage ride through Central Park and Brooklyn Waking Tour.

Fusion R&R

For those in need of some well deserved pampering and rejuvenation, Fusion Escapes offer getaways to the charming and glamorous Greek Island of Santorini. Picture miles of dark sandy beaches, idyllic white-washed villages & some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets. Sensational pampering treatments, sundowner drinks watching mesmerising sunsets, lazy days on the beach, afternoons wandering local wineries, evenings dining in the finest seafood restaurants, boat trips, volcanic hot springs and more! By popular request, we will also be bringing you new dedicated spa breaks to an exciting range of destinations for 2013!

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·       Visit our blog to find out about the hottest new luxury travel destinations and to view photos, videos, guests’ stories and reviews of our latest trips: http://www.luxurysingleholidays.com/

 

·       Find out what you can expect from a Fusion Escape by watching videos of our trips on our You Tube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/FusionEscapesChannel

 

·       To see what our clients are saying, visit: http://www.fusionescapes.com/our-guests

·       Any questions? Want to find out more? Just email us hello@fusionescapes.com  or give us a call (0845 519 2655).  We’re happy to help!

        “Wonderful company, delicious food, beautiful city… I loved every minute of it. A perfect way for solo       travellers to explore new places with like minded people” C Smith, Manchester (Fusion Discovery guest, Prague)

 

 

 

A Taste Of Taormina, Sicily: Fusion Gastro

A video of our latest Gastro extravaganza to the town of Taormina, Sicily.  Perched high on Monte Tauro, this idyllic village and favourite holiday hotspot to Hollywood stars and celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, DH Lawrence,Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote and Woody Allen, boasts panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Teatro Greco. Home to some of Sicily’s best beaches, including the Lido Mazzarò—a favourite of Hollywood celebrities in the 40s and 50s - and nearby Giardini-Naxos, where the beautiful Ionian waterfront is dotted with resort hotels and chic restaurants. You’ll be staying in the 5 star Hotel Imperiale, a perfect blend of elegant contemporary style and a rich tradition of Sicilian hospitality with panoramic pool and volcanic stone jacuzzi set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Etna. Enjoy dining and wine pairing in Sicily’s most revered restaurants as well as exploring local produce and learning the secrets to Sicilian cuisine in your very own cookery classes. Take a private 4X4 jeep trip to Mount Etna for wine tasting at the renowned Gambino Estate and choose between an exciting range of day trips to one of Sicily’s many vibrant food markets.

Join us on our next Escape to Taormina, 11th-16th September… http://www.fusionescapes.com/fusion-gastro/sicily

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One of our guests, Sarah, made a video diary of her holiday to Prague on an 8mm app on her iphone! We loved it so much, we edited her diaries and photos into a little video documenting a Fusion Discovery Escape!

Fancy a feast of discovery exploring the charms of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Dine like the Kings of Bohemia in the heart of Prague’s Old Town at the lively U Prince Restaurant, followed by local beers & cocktails at the 1930s Black Angel bar. Spend your days wandering the architectural & historical wonders of the Old Town, Mala Strana & Prague Castle, guided by a dedicated & knowledgeable local expert. Perfect for foodies, we’ll indulge you in regular coffee & cake stops in some of Prague’s most charming and atmospheric cafes, as well as treating you to a gourmet evening of wine pairing at the elegant Mlynec Restaurant with a tasting menu of Bohemian Czech cuisine cooked by the three-time Michelin Bibendum award winning chef, Marek Purkart. For those with energy left, there’s time to soak in the ambience of Prague’s buzzing nightlife, with cocktails and dining at the legendary & exquisite Buddha Bar Restaurant: http://www.fusionescapes.com/fusion-discovery/prague

Also check out the trip highlights at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150638571363398.409988.173643473397&type=3

(Source: youtube.com)

Fusion Nights: Hvar, Croatia

Picture yourself surrounded by an enchanting medieval backdrop, Venetian architecture & cobbled streets, sparkling emerald waters & the scent of lavender fields. Days sailing the calm, clear waters of the Adriatic & lounging on a private cabana surrounded by beautiful people on one of the hottest Beach Clubs in Europe. Evenings dining in stylish restaurants, bar hopping & cocktails in the town’s most exclusive nightclubs. If all this is sounding tempting, then a Fuison Nights Escape to Hvar is for you! Book yourself onto the next Escape to Hvar (23rd-27th August) before 20th July and enjoy a FREE full body massage at the exclusive Bonj des Bains Beachclub overlooking the sparkling clear waters of the Adriatic! 

Destination Info

Located on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, with an enchanting medieval backdrop, Venetian architecture, a myriad of old town cobbled streets, traditional Croatian hospitality, stylish restaurants and bars, and surrounded by clear, sparkling waters, it is clear to see why so much praise is lavished on this charming little island and why the celebrities and international yachting crowd are flocking to her shores.

Hvar is famed throughout Europe for its friendly, vibrant nightlife offering guests varied dining choices from traditional eateries in the old town to stylish waterfront restaurants. Move on after dinner to one of the many bars in the cobbled street where tourists and locals alike relax and mix with passers-by, before partygoers hit the the lively Carpe Diem club or the Top Bar at the Adriana for cocktails - and to see and be seen!

Accommodation

Stay in the 4 star deluxe, Riva Yacht Harbour Hotel, a Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

http://www.suncanihvar.com/riva

The Riva Yacht Harbour Hotel is a welcoming boutique hotel offering guests an ideal location hovering on the waterfront promenade and only a few minutes walk from the old town. Contemporary in style with state of the art luxury and complimented with a dash of 1950’s movie style glamour, the Riva was completely reconstructed in 2006 incorporating a beautiful 100-year-old building. As guests at the Suncani Riva Hotel, you are welcome to use the facilities at other Suncani Hotels in Hvar. Facilities include pool areas, spa and sun terraces.

Trip Highlights

Highlights are based on a 5 night trip
  • Welcome Drinks & Dinner at the Riva BB Club Bar & Restaurant, overlooking Hvar Marina
  • Full day of sailing on the calm, clear waters of the Adriatic, with an island hop onto Palmizana for a sumptuous lunch
  • Lunch and private pontoon, cabana and sun bed hire at Bonj des Bains - voted as one of the top 20 hottest Beach Clubs in Europe
  • Bar hopping in the medieval old town
  • Drinks and dining at the exclusive Top Bar & Val Marina Restaurant at the Adriana Hotel
  • Cocktails at the buzzing Carpe Diem nightclub
  • Optional Beach club and marine activities to include sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, wakeboarding, water skiing, parasailing and scuba diving in crystal clear waters

What is included?

  • 5 nights bed & breakfast at the Riva Hotel
  • Return airport transfers from Split to Hvar and return
  • Night 1 - 1 hour welcome drinks reception at BB Club at Riva Hotel (cocktails, wines, beers, soft drinks)
  • Night 1 - Dining at BB Club at Riva Hotel including wine, beer, coffee, water
  • Day 2 – Full day of sailing with crew including drinks on board and lunch at Palmizana Island including wine, beer, coffee, water
  • Night 2 - Dining at Luna Restaurant including wine, beer, coffee, water
  • Day 3 - Bonj de Bains Beachclub private pontoon, sun bed and cabana hire (solely for Fusion guests)
  • Day 3 - Set lunch menu at Bonj de Bains Beachclub with soft drinks only (alcohol can be purchased separately)
  • Night 5 - 1 hour drinks and canapé reception at Top Bar Adriana Hotel (cocktails, wines, beers, soft drinks)
  • Night 5 - Dining at Val Marina Restaurant including wine, beer, coffee, water
  • Professional Fusion Host available at your service for the duration of your stay to host dining and book additional activities, excursions etc

http://www.fusionescapes.com/fusion-nights/hvar

Eastern Exposure: Hvar: Condé Nast Traveller

Forget St-Tropez. This is the next Riviera—fueled by petrodollars, post-Communist tycoons, and more than a little of the local rosé. Along the booming coasts of Turkey, Croatia, and Montenegro, Julia Chaplin finds glamour, barefoot chic, and stunning natural beauty. Go now: The yachting set is sailing in…

A tanned woman with a party-thin body prances past for the third time in less than an hour in yet another bathing suit. Instead of the Pucci one-piece, this time it’s a pink bikini with retro ruffles that recalls 1960s Capri. The noise of blenders whirling up fresh watermelon spiked with vodka competes with the voice of a bald man in dark glasses on his cell phone (“The princess of Kuwait? She’s coming here? The Ferragamos, too?”). And ironically, or perhaps not, another note joins the ambient soundscape—the call to prayer begins to waft from loudspeakers affixed to the village mosques nearby.

I’m on a slab of wood pier at the edge of the saturated-blue Aegean Sea—a perch akin to Monopoly’s Boardwalk in terms of prime sun-bathing real estate—on the Bodrum peninsula in Turkey, hailed for five years and running as the next St-Tropez. My white terry-cloth lounge cushion and the pier belong to the Maçakizi, a small hotel in the chic resort town of Türkbükü. A system of sails that expand and retract electrically cleverly shades the outdoor bar, where a genetically impressive crowd speaking internationally accented English have gathered, gossiping about the latest mega real-estate deals on the Turkish coast. No one but me seems to notice the paparazzi with telescopic lenses on a little Zodiac just beyond the buoys of the swimming area, who are at this moment being shooed away by hotel security.

“You have Russians, Germans, and Turkish companies with venture capital from the Middle East buying up land here,” says Alican Ayanlar, a handsome Boston University graduate from Istanbul who recently moved to Kiev to launch a TV station. He is sipping local rosé with an entourage that flew in to celebrate his wedding. “The energy of the world is here now. Can’t you feel it?”

Looking out to sea at the mega-yachts with tinted windows and foreign flags, anchored like so many floating billionaire fortresses, I can indeed. In the last few years, the yachting set (including Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich), which coronates vacation spots like fashion editors endorse hot young designers, have begun to show up in peak weeks of summer. Investors from petrol nations such as Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan and the emerging markets of Dubai and Turkey have been jetting around the eastern Mediterranean coast, from Turkey all the way up to Croatia, checkbooks open, hoping to stake out a patch of this commutable frontier. (How the current economic crisis will affect development remains to be seen.) They have been fashioning lavish resorts with Italian marble, padded vodka bars, and cliff-spilling infinity pools, their own Riviera closer to home. Meanwhile, other prospectors have laid claim to a different aesthetic: corners of natural beauty—increasingly rare within reasonable reach of a major airport—that can provide barefoot chic to the luxury fatigued.

Tipping point: Hvar, Croatia, is still relatively undiscovered, but Ivanka Trump has hung out at its Bonj les Bains, built in the 1930s and the country’s most expensive beach club. A cabana rents for forty-two dollars a day.
I’ve come to witness the coming-of-age of this vast coastline, free so far of diesel slicks and Costa del Sol–type concrete high-rises, in July in its peak season. It’s a fascinating moment—the area feels as if it’s in a sort of leisure puberty, testing its beauty and power, trying on new clothes and fancy imports, all with the music cranked up. There are a few garish spots with too many condos and disco infernos, but mostly I discover places that are stunning in their natural beauty, with the only late-night sound the lapping of a sailboat bow against the current. From Turkey, the country where I find the most varieties of this nouveau leisure, I fly to coast-blessed Croatia—a country that is attempting to upgrade the bargain-seeking backpackers who descended after the end of the Yugoslav wars—and then drive down to two-year-old Montenegro, a little nation of tax havens and lush mountains worthy of Switzerland, construction cranes filling the sky, all overlooking a translucent blue sea. Pressed for time, I skip over Greece, a democracy since the 1970s and a member of the EU, with a leisure life already as developed as Europe’s; and Albania, still too poor and lacking in infrastructure to attract much luxury investment.

The Bodrum peninsula is chunky, about 250 square miles, and cinched to the mainland by the town of Bodrum, founded by the Dorian Greeks in the seventh century b.c. The south is clogged with concrete hotels, cheap Chinese restaurants, and Irish pubs, mainly leftovers from the first tourist boom in the 1970s and ’80s, but the rest of the landmass that nudges west into the Adriatic toward the Greek isles is largely as it always was, covered with fir trees, citrus groves, and rocks, with little fishing villages nestled into protected coves. When my taxi from the airport finally pulls off a narrow lane into the Maçakizi hotel’s overgrown driveway, the sight of disorganized bougainvillea bushes and an uneven stone footpath reassure me I’m on the right track. Or at least my track. Glamour exists in Bodrum. It’s just not visible from the road.

But it is visible by sea. I am traveling with my friend Ipek Irgit, a Turkish woman who, like me, lives in New York City, and we discovered that the Maçakizi’s pier possesses miraculous social powers. Strangers easily become friends: One afternoon, we meet a Turkish man who takes us for a tour in his little outboard. From the water, the bungalows of the Maçakizi stand matte against the shrub-covered hillside on the outer edge of the crescent-shaped bay. The hotel tells the story of the peninsula itself. First opened in downtown Bodrum in the 1970s by Ayla Emiroğlu as a pensione for her bohemian friends, it hopscotched three more times to different bays to avoid the growing crowds until, nine years ago, it settled in its current perch in Türkbükü. Already, you can see trendy new neighbors muscling in. We speed past a weird Flintstone-esque hotel, Kuum, which had just opened a few days before, its rounded and slightly lopsided concrete buildings punctuated by primitive logs that stick out over the balconies for some sort of conceptual shade. A white daybed-covered dock leads to Bianca, a beach and nightclub, which has thumping body-packed sunset parties, with many of its tipsy revelers zooming back and forth from the hotel via water shuttle. Up in the distant hills we can see the EV Hotel, designed by hyper-contemporary Turkish architect Eren Talu: eight giant white cubes that look like a minimalist art installation by Donald Judd if he’d had a handful of Adderall and a bigger budget. It seems the perfect moment to be in Türkbükü—just enough texture to be interesting but not enough to overwhelm.

We are also invited to Alican’s wedding up in the hills, which we happily attend until five a.m. Sometime amid the twelve hours of excessive alcohol, dancing, and feasting on Turkish delicacies, I meet an earthy but fashionable Istanbuli. “You have not been to Gümüşlük?” she says, tossing her unruly hair. “Well, that is the real Bodrum.” She describes an unspoiled village that is “like Bodrum thirty years ago.” After getting her social dose at the Maçakizi, that’s where she goes to rent a villa by the sea for her real vacation.

Ayla Emiroğlu’s son, Sahir Erozen, is now running the Maçakizi. He is a classic Dean Martin character, chronically telling jokes while holding court under the sail tarp on the sun pier, attended by a pile of blinking cell phones, girls in bikinis, and buckets of rosé. Ipek and I easily convince him to take us to dinner in Gümüşlük. We pick up our fourth—a friend of Sahir’s, a Swedish Turk who is spearheading a project with the architect Richard Meier—and then drive past cows and goats lounging in the shade of olive trees and palms, old stone farmhouses among big rocks and stray lilacs. Legend has it that Antony and Cleopatra came ashore in Gümüşlük on their sail to Rome, and even though it’s dark when we get there, I can still see why. A few pocket-sized bars have their doors open, spilling light that seems to have been refracted through ambers and reds. We wander alongside the small protected harbor, down a narrow sand path, past tangerine trees and several seafood restaurants, till we reach the restaurant Mimoza. Classical Turkish opera from the 1930s is playing, and the owner, an eccentric Kurd, seats us at a table so close to the sea that if I lean too far to the side I might fall in. The only light comes from beacons on the top of sailboats’ masts, the phosphorescence, and the gourd lanterns hanging from the trees.

The conversation turns, as most do in Bodrum these days, to the changing face of the peninsula. “Modern Turkey is only eighty-five years old,” says Sahir, referring to when Atatürk abolished the sultanate and remade the faltering country into a secular society. “Being a young nation, Turkey hasn’t appreciated the value of its past. It hasn’t paid attention to future damages. But now that is changing. Bodrum is no longer an unfound secret with people on donkeys. It has arrived and it is expensive, thank God. You can’t build Lego-like houses that sell for thirty or forty thousand dollars anymore.” Sahir and his friend run through the laundry list of sexy projects: Singapore-based Banyan Tree is opening a resort in Bodrum; Amanresorts is said to have bought land off a patch of sea between Golkoy and Torba. One of the most ambitious plans is by a Kazakh investment consortium for the seaside between the airport and the fourth-century capital of Milas: Called Kaplankaya, it’s a $1.5 billion mixed-use development with a Mandarin Oriental and Ritz-Carlton and high-profile architects including Norman Foster. (When I later see the glossy prospectus, I notice the map shows flying time to Bodrum: four hours from Moscow and five from London.) As we wrap up the evening with glasses of sweet almond liqueur, Sahir muses on this increasing luxury. “It’s a hard balance. You don’t want to lose the bohemian vibe, but you have to upgrade and add fancy furniture because that’s what guests want.”

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Picture a sun drenched Greek island with miles of dark sandy beaches, idyllic white-washed villages & some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets. Sensational pampering treatments, sundowner drinks watching mesmerising sunsets, lazy days on the beach, afternoons wandering local wineries, evenings dining in the finest seafood restaurants, boat trips & volcanic hot springs… If all this is sounding tempting, then Fusion R&R is for you!

(Source: fusionescapes.com)

Book your space on our relaxing escape to Santorini before 31st July and enjoy a £200 saving AND a complimenary sunset caldera boat cruise!

Picture a sun drenched Greek island with miles of dark sandy beaches, idyllic white-washed villages & some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets. Sensational pampering treatments, sundowner drinks watching mesmerising sunsets, lazy days on the beach, afternoons wandering local wineries, evenings dining in the finest seafood restaurants, boat trips & volcanic hot springs… If all this is sounding tempting, then Fusion R&R is for you!

Destination Info

Amidst the dreamy southern Cyclades sits one of the most revered Greek Islands, Santorini. The island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world. What remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera over which thousands of eager visitors throughout the year come to witness the heavenly and entrancing sunsets – regarded by some as the best in the world!

As well as the breathtaking views of the volcano and neighbouring islands, this destination of contrasts invites visitors to relax on her eastern shore with the miles of dark sandy or pebbled beaches, or explore the cobbled streets of the villages, small domed churches and remnants of days gone by.

Accommodation

You will be staying in the 4 star deluxe, La Mer Hotel & Spa:

http://www.lamer-santorini.com/

Newly opened in 2011, this deluxe hotel is located in Kamari Village on the east side of the Island and only 50 metres from the island’s most cosmopolitan beach. The hotel is a boutique property, contemporary and chic in style whilst remaining true to the traditional character and architecture of the Cycladic Islands.

With individually stylised rooms, offering all the creature comforts you would wish for, two inviting outdoor pools, a roof terrace and plenty of private spaces to relax and unwind, La Mer Hotel & Spa truly is one of the most prestigious hotels on the island.

A comprehensive list of facilities include:

  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Gourmet restaurant
  • American Buffet Breakfast
  • Lounge Bar
  • 2 outdoor swimming pools
  • Pool bar and restaurant
  • 24 hour room service
  • Hairdresser
  • WI-FI internet access throughout
  • Squash Court and mini golf
  • Roof Garden
  • Activities room with TV, table tennis, pool table
  • Full equipped gym
  • Spa beauty centre with indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and Hammam

Trip Highlights:

  • Welcome Champagne and Canapés at La Mer Hotel Pool Bar
  • A full range of pampering treatments in the spa
  • Sundowner drinks watching the mesmerising caldera sunset at Azur – one of the best lounge bars on the island
  • Dining highlights include Koukoumavlos Restaurant in Fira, Nichteri Restaurant on Kamari Beach and of course a trip to the famous village of Oia for tempting gourmet cuisine at Ambrosia Restaurant
  • Lazy days on cosmopolitan Kamari Beach, only steps from the hotel with a vast selection of eateries and popular bars
  • Visit one of the many local wineries - one of the major producers of quality white wine in Greece
  • Take a boat trip into the caldera to trek up to the volcano and have a dip in the hot springs

NEXT TRIP: 

*3rd July 2012 - 10th July 2012 (Spaces limited)

*4th September 2012 - 11th September 2012

http://www.fusionescapes.com/fusion-rr



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According to a recent survey, over 3.5 million Brits will ditch their friends and travel solo this year. Even though a quarter of first-time travellers admit to finding it ‘nerve-racking’, it’s a trend that’s catching on, with Watchdog ABTA reporting an increase in holidays catering specifically for solo travellers. And about time too. Gone are the days when all there was on offer was drystone-walling in the Outer Hebridies. Holiday companies have improved their selections, with many not penalising with single supplements…We asked four single-girl Grazia staffers to try out solo-travelling…
Grazia, 11 June 2012 (pages 120-122)

(Source: graziadaily.co.uk)

Fusion Escapes makes the Cover Story in this week’s Grazia Magazine! 

“Single Girls’ Holidays”: Fusion Escapes’ Discovery break to Prague makes the hotlist for the best breaks for solo travellers! Features writer Zoe Beaty is travel matched on a group weekend City break to Prague with Fusion Escapes and discovers why travelling solo is much less scary and more fun than she imagined! 

Video Diary of a guest’s Fusion Discovery Escape to Prague

One of our guests, Sarah, made a video diary of her trip to Prague on an 8mm app on her iphone! We loved it so much, we made her diaries and photos into a little video documenting a Fusion Discovery Escape! Here’s the draft version…look out for the edited version coming soon!

Fancy a feast of discovery exploring the charms of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Dine like the Kings of Bohemia in the heart of Prague’s Old Town at the lively U Prince Restaurant, followed by local beers & cocktails at the 1930s Black Angel bar. Spend your days wandering the architectural & historical wonders of the Old Town, Mala Strana & Prague Castle, guided by a dedicated & knowledgeable local expert. Perfect for foodies, we’ll indulge you in regular coffee & cake stops in some of Prague’s most charming and atmospheric cafes, as well as treating you to a gourmet evening of wine pairing at the elegant Mlynec Restaurant with a tasting menu of Bohemian Czech cuisine cooked by the three-time Michelin Bibendum award winning chef, Marek Purkart. For those with energy left, there’s time to soak in the ambience of Prague’s buzzing nightlife, with cocktails and dining at the legendary & exquisite Buddha Bar Restaurant:

http://www.fusionescapes.com/fusion-discovery/prague

Also check out the trip highlights at: 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150638571363398.409988.1736434733…

(Source: youtube.com)