TRAVEL NOTES
MandarinVegas to open
Opening in Vegas on 4 December, those who want to play it safe will appreciate the fact that this is the only non-gaming hotel on the Strip. Better yet, the launch deal means that if you stay one or more nights you get a night for free, valid until 31 March. From £343 per night; www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas
or call +1 88 881-9578.
Four Seasons App
Need to book on the hoof? Now you can with an iPhone app that works as a booking portal for the group’s universally excellent hotels. There are “find a room” and “plan to relax” features, as well as image libraries for sussing out just which palace of pleasure you want to visit. Download free from App Store.
BA flies to Mauritius
British Airways is to launch direct flights to the Maldives at the end of October, flying from Gatwick to Male from £629 return. Cocoa Island is offering seven nights plus breakfast in one of its over-water bungalows facing the ocean from £2,450 per person. Through Black Tomato; www.blacktomato.co.uk or call 020 7426 9888.