Category: Accommodation

The top 5 romantic boltholes in England

The top 5 romantic boltholes in England

By on Sep 23, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 439 times

From cool country houses to chic coaching inns and eccentric hideaways, we tell you our favourite English love nests – all within travelling distance from London. So read on for the best places to enjoy rest, relaxation and of course, romance. Babington House, Somerset When Babington House opened in 1999, it reinvented the country-house experience, [...]

Top 3 luxury hotels in Cusco

Top 3 luxury hotels in Cusco

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 753 times

Machu Picchu is one of the most spectacular sites in the worlds, so it is only fitting that your trip to the ancient Incan citadel should compare in class. Luckily, the city of Cusco, where many visitors base themselves before and after their Machu Picchu tours, is flush in 5-star accommodations. Here are some recommendations to help you [...]

Photograph of the week: Playa Vik Jose Ignacio

Photograph of the week: Playa Vik Jose Ignacio

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Uruguay   - Read 1055 times

This week’s image is of the pool at Playa Vik Jose Ignacio. It is a 75-foot cantilevered pool of Uruguayan black absolute nero granite with a fibre optic lit celestial map of the southern hemisphere that sits amidst the Lapacho, stretching out beyond the limit of the terrace and cantilevering 32 feet over the beach [...]

Interview with Guy Roger, President of Asiana Pearl Vision

Interview with Guy Roger, President of Asiana Pearl Vision

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 64571 times

Guy Louis Roger is President at Asiana Pearl Vision, a boutique travel designer based in Cebu city and operating exclusively in the Philippines, focusing on high end tailor made tours and bespoke travelling experiences. Guy has an hotelier background and he has been working on senior management positions for Accor, Dusit, Pan Pacific, Le Meridien, [...]

I wish I was… in the Maldives

I wish I was… in the Maldives

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 226 times

Winter is drawing in, the nights are getting darker, the temperature is starting to plummet, and I’m already starting to think about where I’d rather be, and where I can be planning my next holiday. To be honest, anywhere that has sunshine, blue skies and sand as far as I can see is a winner [...]

Top luxury hotels for holidays in Brazil

Top luxury hotels for holidays in Brazil

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Brazil, Hotels, Regions, South America   - Read 480 times

From stunning country haciendas to slick city hotels, Brazil today has a huge range of luxury hotels for you to enjoy on your Brazil holidays, whether you want to enjoy style and luxury throughout your holiday, or whether you’re just looking to upgrade for one particular night. The undoubted highlights of Brazil for most visitors [...]

The Presidential Suite at the Henderson Park Inn

The Presidential Suite at the Henderson Park Inn

By on Sep 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 675 times

When I first contacted the Henderson Park Inn about a press visit and they said they really wanted me to stay in the Presidential Suite, I was pretty impressed with myself. A suite is always nice and when you throw “Presidential” into the description, you know you are going to have a pretty nice room. [...]

Royal luxury in Morocco

Royal luxury in Morocco

By on Sep 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 349 times

It is no wonder that King Mohammed VI’s first hotel took over 1,000 craftsmen and artisans 3 years to complete the project and has already been voted one of the best hotels in the world in 2011. Since it opened in 2010, the hotel has established an exclusive clientele including royals, celebrities and politicians. Within [...]

Autumn offers from the Ragosta Hotels Collection

By on Sep 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 626 times

This Autumn the Ragosta Hotels Collection properties on the Amalifi Coast and in Sicily are offering great discounted off-season rates at up to 50% off the standard rack rates. Autumn is a great time to travel to Italy because it allows for a more authentic and less-touristy experience, cooler but still temperate weather, and high [...]

The future of luxury travel

The future of luxury travel

By on Sep 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Vacation Rentals   - Read 455 times

Although the recent financial crisis has certainly much affected the travel industry, the luxury traveler is alive and well. But according to the initial findings of a current global research project for the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), their tastes are changing. Based on the predictions and identified trends in “The Future of Luxury Travel, A Global Trends [...]

Africa’s world beater: The Saxon Boutique Hotel

Africa’s world beater: The Saxon Boutique Hotel

By on Sep 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 930 times

An anticipant crowd of tourism representatives from across Africa gathered in Egypt Hall, Sharm El Sheikh on Friday 16th September 2011 to attend the Africa and Indian Ocean heat of the World Travel Awards grand tour. Government ministers, tourism board officials and CEOs of a number of leading travel brands attended the event which celebrates [...]

Special feature: Lake Cottage, Middleton Hall, Belford, UK

Special feature: Lake Cottage, Middleton Hall, Belford, UK

By on Sep 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Regions, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1676 times

Last weekend we stayed at a lovely self-catering cottage in the north-east of England. Available through luxury holiday home specialists Crabtree & Crabtree, Lake Cottage at Middleton Hall in Northumberland provides the ideal retreat for families looking for a little peace and quiet. We arrived in the darkness of night, after a rather difficult journey [...]

How to holiday like a billionaire

How to holiday like a billionaire

By on Sep 16, 2011 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Clubs, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Travel Miscellany   - Read 558 times

Montenegro has just had the sort of publicity Max Clifford would give his Granny’s eye teeth for. Billionaire Nat Rothschild eschewed the usual suspects (Skibo Castle, South of France, Marrakesh)  and held his 40th-birthday party (three fun-filled days, 400 of his closest friends and one million of the Queen’s pounds) in this pristine corner of [...]

A challenge for luxury hotels

A challenge for luxury hotels

By on Sep 13, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels   - Read 752 times

The concept of a luxury hotel in an ever competitive travel industry is constantly evolving as standards and expectations become higher and higher. As consumers, we now look for very specific requirements from our hotels before booking, especially when we’re paying for the privilege. And why shouldn’t we? We are no longer satisfied with just [...]

3 new ways to seduce someone in Paris

3 new ways to seduce someone in Paris

By on Sep 09, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 554 times

Paris is really on top of its game right now and so makes the perfect autumn getaway. Iconic hotels such as the Bristol, George V, Plaza Athenée and Le Meurice have been spending millions to keep themselves preened to perfection and, consequently, are looking better than ever. They need to be as they face some [...]

The top 3 luxury hotels in London

The top 3 luxury hotels in London

By on Sep 08, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 835 times

London is one of the most famous and exciting cities in the world. Not only is the city home to the Royal Family, it is a playground of attractions from Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London and Tate Modern. The city provides a unique blend of history and culture yet combines [...]

Page 30 of 210« First...1020...2829303132...405060...Last »