Staycation bookings are anticipated to growth for summer season 2021 as journey companies throughout the UK see enquires soar. Considerably bucking the present development, is the unique journey and way of life administration firm Knightsbridge Circle who has seen 20 per cent of its members already enquiring about, or confirming, European journey this summer season relatively than limiting themselves to staycations.
Founding father of Knightsbridge Circle Stuart McNeill is optimistic too and inspired by the pliability that a lot of his hospitality companions are providing come Could, he expects to be arranging journey to locations throughout Europe as soon as once more. He feedback, “The journey and hospitality industries have been among the many hardest hit by the pandemic, they’re in pressing want of help. All of our companions have a ‘Ebook with Confidence1’ coverage, so members have peace of thoughts when planning with us.”
Knightsbridge Circle was the primary UK company to conduct at dwelling speedy outcomes testing, enabling members to scale back quarantine time to solely 5 days, utilizing the most recent Take a look at to Launch scheme when getting back from international locations on the quarantine listing. “Our purpose is to make journey so simple as potential” says Stuart, “not solely by caring for logistics but in addition by making Covid-19 testing simpler, simply accessible and hassle-free. Now greater than ever, the prosperous are on the lookout for around the clock help to navigate these troublesome occasions. By providing 24/7 entry to Private Managers, we’re in a position to supply our members one level of contact who can cater to all of their wants, saving them time and stress.”
This private method has proved common, because the pandemic started final yr, Knightsbridge Circle has retained 100 per cent of all members and reviews a 15 per cent progress in new members. After receiving an amazing variety of new consumer enquiries in London, attentions have now turned to the launch of their Monaco, Miami and Dubai workplaces. As we wait to listen to whether or not European vacation hotspots will confide in the UK, Knightsbridge Circle share their predictions for summer season 2021.
Athens Riviera, Greece
Greece has already instructed their borders shall be open to vacationers who’ve acquired an injection, when worldwide journey resumes once more. After years of travellers passing by means of Athens en path to the world-renowned Greek Islands, the Athens Riviera is now establishing itself as Europe’s latest nexus for modern meals and tradition. Astir Palace Lodge presents a seashore vacation, vacation spot spa and metropolis break in Athens rolled into one glamorous and genuine expertise – a agency favorite for Knightsbridge Circle members.
Sardinia, Italy
The island of Sardinia is certainly one of Italy’s most glamorous locations to spend a summer season, in excessive season there’s not an empty lodge room to be discovered. Beneficial by Knightsbridge Circle this hidden tranquil hideaway of Petra Segreta in Sardinia’s unspoilt countryside is conveniently positioned solely 20 minutes from Porto Cervo so visitors can take pleasure in peace and quiet in addition to the city’s subtle nightlife.
Ibiza, Spain
After having fun with a number of days in Ibiza final summer season, the Knightsbridge Circle group felt a particular atmosphere within the air. Because the tremendous golf equipment remained closed, Ibiza attracted a various crowd and loads of home vacationers. Situated on a clifftop with gorgeous sunsets, Knightsbridge Circle recommends 7Pines Kempinski. The resort additionally has a yacht which is ideal for day journeys to Formentera.
Saint Tropez, France
A quintessential movie star hideout, St Tropez was certainly one of Knightsbridge Circle’s prime locations for summer season 2020 and the group expects a repeat of final season for 2021. Not one to overlook, Cheval Blanc is a luxurious boutique lodge with distinctive service, positioned on a small non-public seashore. The lodge boasts a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, which presents “the very best lunch of the yr” in line with Knightsbridge Circle’s group.
