Category: Accommodation

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 547 times

Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, originally from Italy, moved to London in 2000, after working in Belgium and Germany. After 13 years as Direct Marketing Manager for international publishing and news companies, most recently for Bloomberg LP, Paola decided to launch Passepartout Homes in 2011. This is her first experience as an entrepreneur. Paola graduated from the Catholic University [...]

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 1418 times

New York is the world’s most cosmopolitan city, bursting with stylish bars, fashionable restaurants, exclusive art galleries, renowned museums, world-class shops and iconic sights on every corner. From the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square, to the leafy streets of SoHo and the verdant landscape of Central Park, New York City is buzzing with [...]

Re-discovering my Cornish roots and 8 top tips for a Cornwall trip of your own

Re-discovering my Cornish roots and 8 top tips for a Cornwall trip of your own

By on Jun 17, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1066 times

Being half Cornish it would be fair to say I spent a fair amount of my childhood holidays in Cornwall, but only in the past few days have I really discovered it.  My parents have said it was clearly a waste of time to take a young child to all the beautiful places that I’ve visited [...]

Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

By on Jun 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1975 times

As you pass through its doors to the lobby and gaze upon the view through the ceiling-high windows at the distance, there is no doubt what the main attraction at the Intercontinental Hong Kong is. Sitting on a protruding promenade in Kowloon, the hotel is in a prime position to view Hong Kong Island as it [...]

3 of the top villa and boat combinations to get the best out of the Greek islands

3 of the top villa and boat combinations to get the best out of the Greek islands

By on Jun 13, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1600 times

The Greek islands have long been a popular destination; here many people opt for either a villa or boat, but our suggestion is that you try combining the two, to enable you to get the most out of your Greek island experience. Here are our top 3 choices for a combined villa and boat holiday [...]

A perfect romantic break in the center of Amsterdam

A perfect romantic break in the center of Amsterdam

By on Jun 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1867 times

With its serpentine canals, sprawling parks and artist’s heart, Amsterdam provides an effortless backdrop to romance. The city’s Conservatorium Hotel is just the spot to cocoon in sensory splendor, while remaining mere steps from the city’s famed museums, designer shops, and bohemian cafes. Built in the 19th Century, with incarnations as both a bank and [...]

3 romantic, historic Irish castle hotels

3 romantic, historic Irish castle hotels

By on Jun 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 1927 times

In Ireland we have a saying, which translates into English as: “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” – Céad Mile Fáilte! This is a saying that is an integral part of the personality of many Irish people; we love to welcome visitors, to know that you have a good time and enjoy the offerings of our small, [...]

Top 10 luxury hideaways in South East Asia

Top 10 luxury hideaways in South East Asia

By on Jun 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam   - Read 2332 times

Southeast Asia is one of the few regions in the world that appeals to travellers at both ends of the budget scale. And while these countries often attract a backpacker crowd, they also serve equally well those looking for all out luxury. But what if you’re looking for a little bit of indulgence away from [...]

Top 10 spots for after-dark decadence in Toronto

Top 10 spots for after-dark decadence in Toronto

By on Jun 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Canada, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants   - Read 1903 times

As North America’s fourth largest city, Toronto is fast becoming a world class destination, and with that it has seen the birth of several world class establishments. Both the quantity and quality of upscale spots to eat and drink has seen vast growth over recent years. But here are the top ten luxury bars and [...]

Escape to Estepona: legacy luxury on the Costa del Sol

Escape to Estepona: legacy luxury on the Costa del Sol

By on Jun 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 1892 times

Ah… wonderful Spain.  My affinity with this country runs deep, with part of my soul residing in beloved Madrilenian haunts, the wilds of the rich Andalusian hills and the chatter of evenings with olives. With the eyes of the world on Spain’s economic crisis, the strength (and importance) in its own identity continues to resound.  Even [...]

Family fun at Desroches Island: kayaking, fishing and even tortoise feeding

Family fun at Desroches Island: kayaking, fishing and even tortoise feeding

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel   - Read 1265 times

Desroches Island, the luxurious remote island in the Seychelles, is set to launch Kids’ Haven, to provide its younger guests with inspiring, exciting and unusual experiences and activities. Kids’ Haven launches on 1st June 2013 with a selection of stimulating and exhilarating activities for children and teens including fishing, kayaking, skills learning and tortoise feeding. [...]

3 stops on a road trip from Boston to NYC

3 stops on a road trip from Boston to NYC

By on Jun 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, USA   - Read 1407 times

Early October is a great time for a trip to Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and New York.  The weather is likely to be all over the place – so it isn’t a busy time of year for tourists.  We had half our trip high 20s and above, a hurricane, some cooler days and then more [...]

Shop and stop in style in Palma de Mallorca

Shop and stop in style in Palma de Mallorca

By on Jun 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1977 times

Island capital Palma de Mallorca is renowned for its luxurious shops, with top international brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Cartier, Loewe, Carolina Herrera, and Pinko all having stores here. Mulberry and Michal Negrin also recently opened their first boutiques in Spain in this elegant waterfront capital. Shop… The best shopping streets are the [...]

A luxury hotel room in a 20-foot container

A luxury hotel room in a 20-foot container

By on Jun 03, 2013 in Accommodation, Belgium, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 2972 times

Over in Antwerp there’s a unique pop-up luxury hotel using 20-foot containers. Currently based at the Rijnkaai, Sleeping Around‘s four hotel rooms are housed in containers next to the Schelde, along with a breakfast/lounge container and a sauna container. Each ‘room’ comes complete with floating box-spring bed with high quality linen, XXL Hansgrohe raindance shower [...]

Shhhh… community-owned luxury in Kenya

Shhhh… community-owned luxury in Kenya

By on May 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1426 times

One of my favourite camps in Africa is up in northern Kenya in a massive wildlife conservancy called Namunyak.  You can be forgiven for never having heard of it – not many people have.  It’s north of Mount Kenya, and not too far from Samburu Game Reserve. The camp in question is called Sarara Camp. [...]

5 reasons not to miss Ibiza’s Summer party season

5 reasons not to miss Ibiza’s Summer party season

By on May 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 2727 times

There are few places in the world that epitomize sea, sex and sun (or is that ‘sin’) better than the stunning Balearic island of Ibiza. The official birthplace of the ‘rave’, it is not surprising that it has the reputation of being the quintessential clubbing island of the Mediterranean. Ibiza has the beautiful people, the [...]

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