Category: Bars

5 of the best places in London to enjoy a fine beer

5 of the best places in London to enjoy a fine beer

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1336 times

Beer, or real ale, is inextricably tied up with English history. While many these days prefer to stick to continental lagers, there is still a huge contingent which is serious about their beers. In fact, the 13th to 17th August 2013 sees the Great British Beer Festival land at London’s Olympia exhibition hall. If you’ll [...]

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 1947 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 [...]

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 1844 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 [...]

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 1902 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 [...]

3 days to see Singapore and 10 things to fit in

3 days to see Singapore and 10 things to fit in

By on May 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore   - Read 3236 times

I visited Singapore last February to latch on to the end of my husband being over there with work.  For the first 2 days I did next to nothing – jet lag and humidity were enough to deal with that – I just parked myself at “Privé” in Keppel Marina while my husband worked nearby.  [...]

Top 5 high-end nightlife destinations in Ibiza

Top 5 high-end nightlife destinations in Ibiza

By on May 23, 2013 in Bars, Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2154 times

With a reputation as one of the world’s foremost party destinations, it’s no wonder that Ibiza boasts some of the most fantastic, talked-about nightclubs around. In fact, some of the island’s most popular clubs have won awards and attract not just international party-goers, but celebrity party-goers as well – not to mention some of the [...]

Welcome to quiet luxury at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Welcome to quiet luxury at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

By on May 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 2183 times

Welcome to quiet luxury. At JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, guest rooms, meeting rooms, event spaces including 2 ballrooms are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology. 9 restaurants, 3 bars and two lounges offer a myriad of taste sensations. Saray Spa, a world class luxury spa, offers that seamlessly blends the best of Arabic rituals and [...]

Explore Milan’s canal district and welcome the arrival of Summer at the Festa dei Navigli

Explore Milan’s canal district and welcome the arrival of Summer at the Festa dei Navigli

By on May 12, 2013 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 2718 times

While walking around the centre of Milan, it is hard to believe that the city was, in Medieval times, an important port, with a whole network of canals used to transport goods in and out of the city and the surrounding region of Lombardy.  As canals became less important as a method of transport, many [...]

3 stops to see Jamaica – no problem

3 stops to see Jamaica – no problem

By on May 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Caribbean, Going Out, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts   - Read 2291 times

Picking Jamaica for a holiday was the best un-researched flight selection I’ve made so far – we had set travel dates in between work deadlines and availability for business class flights made the decision for us. This country thankfully doesn’t seem to be fully discovered however that means that there aren’t a great deal of [...]

5 of the best luxury cocktail bars in Moscow

5 of the best luxury cocktail bars in Moscow

By on Apr 29, 2013 in Bars, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Russia   - Read 2845 times

With a national drink like vodka, Russia is certainly well-known for its alcohol, however it is often overlooked as a chic going-out destination. Moscow has hundreds of bars throughout the city – some stylish, some not. We have put together this list to introduce you to just a handful of establishments on the luxurious end [...]

Boutique style in Manchester

Boutique style in Manchester

By on Apr 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2436 times

The vibrant city of Manchester offers all the show-stopping theatre performances, shopping experiences, fascinating history and buzzing nightlife a visitor needs for a memorable weekend break, and the Macdonald Townhouse Hotel was the ideal spot for our recent family city break in which we also visited the Palace Theatre to see The Lion King. Those [...]

A Venetian giro d’ombra and the top 5 bacari (wine bars)

A Venetian giro d’ombra and the top 5 bacari (wine bars)

By on Apr 27, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 3007 times

On any trip to Venice, food lovers must treat themselves to a visit of Venice’s famed Rialto market. Cross the famous bridge, and enter first into the multitude of fresh produce stands, displaying a stunning variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Right next to the vegetable stands are the butcher and cheese shops, in permanent [...]

New bars to visit in London

New bars to visit in London

By on Apr 26, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 6560 times

If you’re heading to London this Spring, here are my tips on where to visit for a drink – whether you want a rooftop bar near Trafalgar Square with sublime views or a decadent Champagne bar in the form of the historic The Grill Room or a hidden bar with a detectives’ agency as a [...]

Italian aperitivo: a 5 star interpretation

Italian aperitivo: a 5 star interpretation

By on Apr 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3908 times

While aperitivo has been a longstanding tradition in Italy, it is relatively new in London and other major cities.  A number of bars have opened in the UK capital to reinforce this trend including Il Tempo near Charing Cross and Banca in Mayfair. But you know aperitivo has really arrived now that an establishment like the [...]

3 of the best luxury hotels in Rome

3 of the best luxury hotels in Rome

By on Apr 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe   - Read 4909 times

We wanted to find 3 top luxury hotels for our fellow luxury travellers to enjoy in Rome and here is the shortlist. This beautiful city has a lot of choice to offer tourists but we picked la crème de la crème for you. The most central location for luxury is Spanish Steps (Piazza de Spagna) and [...]

6 unusual things you must do in Paris

6 unusual things you must do in Paris

By on Apr 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 17981 times

Spring is a time when Paris resembles all of its most flattering cliches. The city is suddenly awash with cherry and apple blossoms, acting as umbrellas to the streets below them. The air lingers with uncertainty, because both sunshine and showers are definitely expected to feature throughout the day. Tourism is at its hilt and [...]

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