Essential Escapes is delighted to bring you our “Essential News” page. We will update you each month with the latest developments in the industry which we think may be of interest to you. 

First Emirates Northeast Long Haul Service Emirates has just launched a new direct flight from Newcastle to Dubai,  This new non-stop service will run daily from Newcastle and gives clients based in the Northeast direct access to one of the most popular resorts in the Middle East and further more opens up better options for access to the tropical beaches of the Maldives.

New dining experience at One&Only Le St Géran with a spicy twist

One&Only Le St Géran are delighted to announce that Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, will be opening a new dining concept in October, offering tantalising Indian inspired flavours in the tropical waterside location formerly known as Paul & Virginie. Rasoi by Vineet joins Alain Ducasse's Spoon des Ilses to form the culinary epicentre of Mauritius at One&Only Le Saint Géran.

Shanti Ananda Maurice

Advanced Thai Massage and Body Work with Brunhild Masled 01 to 21 March 2008

Tibetan Acupressure/Thai Foot Massage/Meridien Massage 01 to 15 May 2008

ANMA Body Work and Specialised Face Massage with Terry Liew September 2008

Travelling with kids?.......our new program; Tots Too has launched......

There have been some new additions to essential escapes in the past two years.....three members of the essential escapes team have had children and this naturally led to our latest development on family spa holidays. the essence is taking the kids to your favourite spa resort without compromise. Our search of family friendly spa hotels has taken us half way around the world and we have delivered the best ones to you....these can be found at www.totstoo.com For enquiries, please call the essential escapes team on 020 7284 3344