Monday, January 10, 2011

Gay travellers go Further Afield in 2011

The founders and owners of Further Afield, Simon Forrester and Andrew Craven, launched Further Afield just over a year ago out of a frustration with the lack of places to stay which were genuinely gay welcoming and good quality.
 
Further Afield’s places to stay have been hand-picked for quality and personality, and above all else, a genuine welcome for you. So discover and explore with confidence whether you are looking for a city break or want to get off the beaten track.
 
‘Finding the right place to stay with personality and a warm welcome can be hard. The Internet provides a wealth of choice but there is often little attempt to distinguish real quality, style and character from the rest and all too often the term ‘gay friendly’ is overused and meaningless.’
 
Now, Europe’s only boutique collection of places to stay for gay and lesbian travelers bursts into the New Year with six new fabulous places in England, France, Portugal, Spain, Scotland and Wales. 
  • London: Myhotel Bloomsbury: A distinctive boutique hotel with a fusion of Eastern and Western style in a central London location at affordable prices.  Comfort, great value and a hop, skip and jump to London's gay village in Soho. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=120
  • France, Languedoc:15 Grand Rue: Elegant, informal and luxurious B&B suites in the heart of medieval France. Explore and discover stunning mountains and coast, sites of amazing antiquity and markets galore. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=70  
  • Lisbon, Portugal: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel: Kick back and relax at this beautiful ‘nature’ inspired contemporary hotel with spa in the heart of cosmopolitan gay friendly Lisbon.  State of the art technology meets Feng Sui and sustainability. Perfect for a guilt free indulgence. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=110
  • Scotland: Rock House: Contemporary award winning architecture forms the core of this wonderfully stylish place to stay either as a B&B guest in the main house or self catering in one of two cottages. Whichever you choose, breathtaking views abound. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=65
  • Barcelona: Spain: 39 Steps: Stunning ultra modern design perfectly blended with traditional Barcelona style. Perfect for those who like the luxury of a well-located small hotel but want the independence of an apartment with personality. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=43
  • Wales: Escape Boutique:Within this handsome Victorian villa hides a 21st century ‘wow factor’ Boutique B&B. Original stained glass windows and oak wood panelling off set stunning ultra modern features including LED crystal wallpaper and floating Italian beds. http://www.furtherafield.com/properties?itemid=68