Category: Restaurants

Michelin-starred Faventia

Michelin-starred Faventia

By on May 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 73 times

Keeping up the reputation for fantastic French cuisine is the Four Seasons Provence at Terre Blanche. For those wishing to enjoy fine dining, the hotel is home to the Michelin-starred Faventia. Under the guidance of executive chef Philippe Jourdin, the menu focuses on quality, local produce and an eclectic mix of old and new. With [...]

Interview with Michael Groux of justLUXE Magazine and The Privileged Collection

Interview with Michael Groux of justLUXE Magazine and The Privileged Collection

By on May 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Brazil, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 363 times

Michael Groux is CEO and President of justLUXE Magazine and Founder and CEO of The Privileged Collection brand. justLUXE was launched in the summer of 2004. It resides under the parent company, LUXEmont, a luxury lifestyle publication. justLUXE focuses on the affluent lifestyle of world travelers. The magazine covers, luxury air travel, mega-yachts, fine real [...]

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Picture Perfect Package from Eldorado Hotel & Spa

By on May 08, 2008 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, New Mexico, North America, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 117 times

Here’s another of those packages where you wonder if it’s truly just for media consumption rather than with the expectation of a likely buyer. Eldorado Hotel & Spa is offering a Picture Perfect Package for $100,000. Whilst that might sound a lot for a 3-night stay, the reason is that the guests are [...]

Being frivolous in Paris

Being frivolous in Paris

By on May 07, 2008 in Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 49 times

If you’re in Paris and want to do something frivolous, then look up Le Grand Véfour. It’s one of the city’s oldest restaurants, dating from the late 18th Century, and still has a stunning interior. Expect to burn a hole in your pocket at this haunt for many famous faces, but be assured [...]

Decoding Ferran Adrià

By on May 03, 2008 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 45 times

Ferran Adrià, of El Bulli fame, takes you on a mouth-watering journey.

See your Michelin-starred meal being cooked at five-star Celtic Manor

See your Michelin-starred meal being cooked at five-star Celtic Manor

By on May 01, 2008 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 87 times

Luxury hotel Celtic Manor Resort is now giving guests the opportunity to watch their Michelin-starred meal being cooked via a plasma screen at the head of chef’s table for ten! The five-star Celtic Manor Resort, located in the Usk Valley, Wales, has teamed up with The Crown at Whitebrook, Monmouthshire, and its Michelin star Chef [...]

Which came first? The ice cream or the egg?

Which came first? The ice cream or the egg?

By on Apr 26, 2008 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 43 times

To the untrained eye, this is just an ordinary egg. But actually this is the creation of Michelin-starred Ferran Adrià of El Bulli, and it’s not an egg at all. It is, in fact, coconut ice cream topped with mango purée. Do you enjoy seeing chefs experiment like this? Do you see [...]

Exclusive summer special at the Affinia Chicago‏

Exclusive summer special at the Affinia Chicago‏

By on Apr 25, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 141 times

Starting from now until 31st August 2008, you can stay at the stylish Affinia Chicago hotel and receive 20% off the best available rate! The recently renovated property is located just steps from Michigan Avenue and will soon be home to the highly anticipated C-House restaurant. Opening in mid-May, C-House is the creation of [...]

Inopia, Barcelona

By on Apr 22, 2008 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 54 times

Barcelona is well known for having great restaurants with great design. When you’re next there, try Inopia. It’s owned by Albert Adrià, the brother of chef Ferran Adrià from El Bulli. Great for tapas and has a huge menu, including fresh salt cod with tomato salad, and confit of tuna belly and [...]

Culinary vacations and spa specials from JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Culinary vacations and spa specials from JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

By on Apr 15, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany   - Read 67 times

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has two great packages on offer. Their Thai Delights Experience requires a 4-night minimum stay and promises deluxe accommodation, airport transfers by limo, a one-hour massage for two, breakfast each morning and a full day at the Ginja restaurant’s cooking school, with prices starting from just over $1,000. [...]

One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

By on Apr 15, 2008 in Accommodation, Family Travel, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 57 times

The timeless splendour of Arabia and hospitality on a regal scale are captured at One&Only Royal Mirage, comprising three distinctive properties; The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa. All rooms are beautifully appointed with ocean views and are designed to reflect the ‘Magic of Arabia’. The spectacular Health & Beauty Institute features an Oriental [...]

Thanos Hotels, Cyprus: Anassa & Almyra

Thanos Hotels, Cyprus: Anassa & Almyra

By on Apr 15, 2008 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel   - Read 185 times

The Thanos Hotels in Cyprus are individual in style, but share a commitment to make every guest feel at home. Surround yourself with acres of cool marble in the palatial Anassa or enjoy the simple, elegant comfort at the Almyra. You can luxuriate all day long, or visit some of the many heritage sites [...]

Roman Skyline Package from Hassler Roma

Roman Skyline Package from Hassler Roma

By on Apr 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 373 times

Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck saw Rome from the seat of a Vespa. Now you can see that and more, touring the Eternal City via helicopter with the Hassler Roma‘s Roman Skyline Package. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Rome’s most famous sights as your chopper circles over the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica, [...]

Four Seasons Langkawi, Malaysia

Four Seasons Langkawi, Malaysia

By on Apr 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 111 times

The tropical beaches and colourful marine life of Langkawi provide a wonderful setting for a soothing Malaysian getaway. With beautiful surroundings, the Four Seasons Langkawi is a peaceful haven that offers every modern comfort. Just as the exquisite architecture has been influenced by Malay and Mughal culture, the pampering treatments provided in the [...]

A moment you’ll never forget

By on Apr 10, 2008 in Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe   - Read 164 times

An email just in from the Norwegian Tourist Board has reminded me that it’s almost 20 years since I last went to Norway: The first time you see the fjords is a moment you will never forget. Visit Norway and your senses will literally come alive – you’ll return to nature with the most breathtaking [...]

Digital Detox

Digital Detox

By on Apr 10, 2008 in Accessories, Accommodation, Anguilla, Caribbean, Gadgets, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, USA   - Read 697 times

Truth be told, 83% of us check email at least once a day while on vacation. Stress levels plummet when guests find the courage to pull the plug on their self-inflicted wireless leashes. So much so that savvy destinations are now encouraging guests to disconnect with special promotions like BlackBerry Detox and Isolation [...]

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