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TOWIE sparks 111% increase in travel searches after first Ibiza spin-off show premieres

Hotels.com reports a surge in interest for island overnight following show Reality show has previously influenced a rise in holidays to Marbella Party season on the Spanish island ended over a week ago

By Andrea Magrath for MailOnline

Published: 05:54 EST, 10 October 2014 | Updated: 10:02 EST, 10 October 2014

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Ibiza holidaymakers can expect to see an increase in fake tans and hair extensions on the beach next summer.

Following this week's premiere of TOWIE spin-off The Only Way Is Ibiza, web searches for the Balearic island increased by 111 per cent, Hotels.com reports.

Fans of the Essex-based show hoping to holiday like their onscreen heroes flooded the website, which saw a sudden surge in interest for accommodation in Ibiza, despite the summer party season ending a week ago.

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Top 10: romantic Maldives hotels

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The second property in the uber-luxurious Cheval Blanc brand (the other is in Courchevel with a third to open in the Caribbean later this month) is a 40-minute ride from Mal on the resorts private seaplane and has a touch of old-school glamour about it. There are 45 villas, some on a private man-made island, some overwater with a private jetty and infinity pool and lots of sumptuous extras including complimentary massages to relieve jet-lag, toiletries created exclusively for the resort by Dior, and four restaurants overseen by Yannick Allno, three-Michelin-starred chef. A Guerlain spa on its own island got the Royal seal of approval the resort is where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose to check in on their first holiday sans George.

Seven nights b&b from 5,695.

To book: 301 6000; chevalblanc.com

Cheval Blanc Randheli

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Most hotels in the Maldives are romantic, but this private island, 15 minutes by speedboat from Mal, is on another level. Its all about dreamy days where you dont have to lift a finger, such as the Exotica Experience, which kicks off with a champagne breakfast anywhere of your choosing on the island, followed by a 45-minute massage for two at the Jiva Grande Spa, a dhoni sunset cruise and a bottle of Dom Prignon to accompany dinner beneath the stars. Or Love in the Ocean, a floating pavilion for two reached only by boat, which couples can book for a day and enjoy massages, cocktails at sunset and candlelit dinner.

Seven nights b&b from 4,230.

664 2200; tajhotels.com/maldives

Taj Exotica Resort and Spa

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Thomson Expands Youth Brand Thomson Scene

Integrates range with 2wentys for Summer 2015

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Thomson's collection of Scene hotels, launched for summer 2014 as the perfect choice for sun seekers looking for a smart holiday base in some of the coolest party destinations, has significantly increased with the integration of the '2wentys' youth brand into the range. The new look Thomson Scene will provide holidaymakers aged 18-35 with the perfect break in 86 hotels in 34 resorts in 20 destinations, combining chilled pool days with lively nights out.

Re-launching and expanding for 2015, Thomson Scene now offers a broader youth proposition than previously available, with the range of bespoke holidays including dynamic yet great value bases and celeb style, luxury hangouts.

Thomson Scene customers will choose a hotel from Scene Hub, designed to appeal to existing 2wentys customers, or Scene Style. When price and central location are top of a customer's wish list, Scene Hub is on hand to offer lively, affordable hotels that are close to the action, whilst Scene Style is the ideal choice for those who enjoy the finer things in life, offering a selection of the most stylish hotels in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Destinations include the big hitting, party islands of Ibiza and Corfu and the chic hotspots of Santorini and Mykonos whilst festival lovers can jet off to Croatia, home of the legendary Soundwave festival. A tailored excursion programme will meet the needs of both Scene Hub and Scene Style customers with everything from party boats in Cyprus, scuba diving in Zante and visits to the famous Turkish mud baths.

Customers will also have the opportunity to let their hair down in some of the best long haul spots, with a hotel on Mexico's Pacific coast as well as in America's holiday playground and infamous spring break haven, Cancun. Once in a lifetime holidays are also available to exotic destinations Goa and Thailand, where customers can enjoy excursions including an elephant ride in Goa or a Tiger Safari in Thailand before dancing the night away enjoying Phuket's memorable nightlife.

Thomson knows that flexibility in holiday duration is key when looking for a lively break, therefore over the coming months Scene customers will be able to take advantage of flights on selected routes with third party carriers as well as Thomson Airways. This means that sun-seekers will be able to travel to more party hot spots from their local airport, take advantage of varying holiday durations including three and four night weekend breaks with more choice on the flying dates and times to best suit their needs.

Mark Hall, Director of Product for Thomson, said: "We are really excited to bring together our two youth brands, 2wentys and Scene, to deliver an even wider range of holidays for customers looking for chilled days and lively nights. For the first time, we are able to offer destinations such as Thailand, Dominican Republic, Goa, Malta and Croatia in a more youth focused brand - bringing the best of both worlds to customers who are looking for a vibrant nightlife but also want to relax and experience the culture of the country they are visiting."

Party lovers attending this year's 2wentys Naughty Reunion (14- 16th November) in Butlins, Skegness will enjoy a sneak preview of what Thomson Scene has to offer, as well as being treated to show stopping performances by British rapper Professor Green and hit singer-songwriter Example.

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Thomson Scene ditches booze cruises to offer new classy holidays for young travellers

Thomson Scene offers trendy hotels instead of regular all-inclusive styles They aim to appeal to young, adventurous travellers just out of university New destinations include Santorini and Mykonos in Greece, and Croatia Long-haul destinations include Goa in India, Thailand and Cancun in Mexico

By Michael Gadd for MailOnline

Published: 03:47 EST, 23 September 2014 | Updated: 08:15 EST, 23 September 2014

Superclubs and fishbowls are being phased out by holiday company Thomson as it launches a new range of holidays aimed at young travellers who want a more classy trip abroad.

Thomson Scene is aimed at 18-35-year-olds keen something more sophisticated than boozing up and baking on the beach, and will eventually replace their current 2wenty concept.

'We are aiming at a young person who is, typically about two years into a new job, perhaps working in London and enthusiastic about trendy hotels,' said David Burling, UK and Ireland managing director for Thomson's parent company Tui UK.

Thomson has launched a new brand that offers holidays to young travellers who want more than Magluf

New destinations include Goa in India and Santorini in Greece, though regular party locales will still be offered

The portfolio will be separated into 'Scene Hub' for the younger end of the spectrum with more affordable hotels in popular destinations, and 'Scene Style', for the more cashed-up travellers who want more trendy accommodation.

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Doctor claims Spanish police were ‘choking’ tragic rugby player Luke Rhoden

A doctor claims he pleaded with a Spanish police officer to stop choking ex-Rugby League player Luke Rhoden before he died.

Luke, from Ince, in Wigan, is understood to have been running around before plunging from a hotel balcony on the party island of Ibiza last month.

The 25-year-old survived the first floor fall but police officers reportedly restrained him as they put him into an ambulance near the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in the resort of San Antonio. He died a short time later, possibly from a heart attack.

There are claims that Luke, who played rugby as a junior for Wigan Warriors, Oldham Roughyeds and Englands under-17 side, may have been held down by police officers.

Santiago Akoskin, a doctor who was one of the first at the scene, has claimed that he had to ask a civil guard officer three times to remove his baton from Lukes neck before he withdrew it.

Spanish police say they had to restrain Luke for his own safety after he started ranting at guests and refused medical treatment.

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An investigation into the death is ongoing. But Dr Akoskin claimed local police used excessive force. He said: I told the police officer who was choking him three times to withdraw his baton from the tourists neck and he only removed it at my third time of asking.

When I told him Youre choking him the first time he replied in a bad way by saying: I know what Im doing.

The doctor, who works for hotels in Ibiza, claims police also put clamps around Lukes legs after he started kicking officers.

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