Category: Caribbean

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

By on Jan 23, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5011 times

Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012.   The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena – Soto del Barco, Spain 4. La Casa [...]

World Travel Awards – The Grand Final

World Travel Awards – The Grand Final

By on Jan 20, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Family Travel, Honeymoons, Jamaica, Mauritius, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide   - Read 1283 times

Doha in Qatar was host of the Grand Final of the 2011 World Travel Awards last week, which saw the best of the best throughout the world of travel awarded for their services to the industry.  The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed the awards as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, and it’s not hard [...]

In profile: the island of Barbados

In profile: the island of Barbados

By on Dec 20, 2011 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 740 times

Thousands of visitors enter Barbados every year through Bridgetown Port, one of the island’s most recognisable landmarks and a visually impressive docking point that seems to beckon you in. With a number of restaurants, bars and duty-free shops located directly at the port you can begin your adventures almost immediately. It’s well documented that Barbados [...]

Paradisus Punta Cana: a lush tropical getaway

By on Dec 17, 2011 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Resorts   - Read 594 times

When you think about the Caribbean, luxury may not always be the first thing that comes to mind, particularly if you’ve had a bad experience in the past.  But if you’re looking for a unique and luxurious Caribbean getaway, look no further than the Paradisus Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. Let me first [...]

The 5 most luxurious family friendly holiday resorts

The 5 most luxurious family friendly holiday resorts

By on Dec 14, 2011 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe   - Read 5855 times

When planning a luxury holiday for the family, one of the key things parents want to know is how well the destination resort caters for children and teenagers. A 5 star hotel in a peaceful, tranquil and sun soaked destination may be the minimum requirement for adults, however, that much needed peace and quiet could [...]

More top tips on 6 honeymoon destinations

More top tips on 6 honeymoon destinations

By on Dec 06, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mauritius, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 2564 times

I blogged a few weeks ago offering tips on 5 leading honeymoon destinations, so I thought I’d continue the theme and share my thoughts on 6 further resorts with you. Mauritius A colleague of mine has recently returned from Mauritius, where she hired a car and saw most of the country’s key highlights like Chamarel, [...]

Aruba’s historical centre returning to its former glory

By on Dec 06, 2011 in Aruba, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 583 times

Aruba’s capital Oranjestad is in the process of urban renewal, with extensive work being done to restore the island’s historical centre to its former glory. Aruba was conquered by the Dutch in 1636 and this heritage can be seen everywhere on the island, particularly in Oranjestad, which is known for its pastel-coloured, gingerbread-house style architecture. [...]

Top travel tips for 5 fantastic honeymoon destinations

Top travel tips for 5 fantastic honeymoon destinations

By on Nov 25, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 1734 times

Maldives Much has been said about the beauty of the Maldives and it’s true that by air, the islands offer a truly dramatic sight, so if you can, choose a seaplane transfer to get the most impressive views. An underwater camera is also recommended as you really shouldn’t pass up the chance to go snorkelling [...]

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

By on Nov 16, 2011 in Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands   - Read 676 times

In an email just in, Tripadvisor tell me that their top 10 Caribbean dream escapes are as listed below. Grand Cayman tops the pile, whilst many others are notable in their absence (eg. Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, etc.) What do you make of the list? 1. Grand Cayman 2. Aruba [...]

Interview with Jean-Christophe Nager, General Manager, The Pavilions, Phuket

Interview with Jean-Christophe Nager, General Manager, The Pavilions, Phuket

By on Oct 15, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Caribbean, Europe, Interviews, Italy, Maldives, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1205 times

Jean-Christophe Nager is the General Manager of The Pavilions, Phuket, a 5-star luxury resort built on a hill-top on the delightful island of Phuket. A Swiss national with more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Christophe (JC) graduated from Collège St-Michel, Fribourg, in Switzerland in 1978 and studied photography in Montreal, Canada for a [...]

The results of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 are in…

The results of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 are in…

By on Oct 11, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Illinois, Japan, Magazines, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2284 times

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. The awards appear in the November issue (on newsstands from 18th October 2011) and are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey. This year, a record 28,876 readers [...]

Disappear to a warmer climate

Disappear to a warmer climate

By on Oct 11, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Egypt, Indonesia, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Thailand   - Read 605 times

This is a strange time of year, isn’t it? The weather doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind what to do, we’ve had a combination of 29 degree temperatures swiftly followed by howling gales, pouring rain and hail storms in the last five days here in the North West of the UK. [...]

5 must-see cruise port destinations

5 must-see cruise port destinations

By on Oct 03, 2011 in Australia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2534 times

There is no doubt about it, cruise holidays appeal to a much wider audience today than it has done in recent years. Some still hold preconceptions that it is an expensive form of travel, or that cruise ships have strict dress codes, but these are simply not true. Cruising is a fantastic method of seeing [...]

10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget

By on Sep 24, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Singapore, South America, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 700 times

Tripadvisor recently published ’10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget’.  Strangely, it’s just a list – albeit with pictures – but with no explanation as to what, precisely, makes each one memorable.  For what it’s worth, though, I’ve reproduced their list below. Please post a comment and tell us what hotels you think are unforgettable… [...]

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Arizona, British Virgin Islands, California, Canada, Caribbean, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Wyoming   - Read 1000 times

For many people fall and winter vacations aren’t so much about money, they are about time and escaping the eternal screech of the smart phone ringer. Some of the best fall and winter luxury vacation spots will let you trade in the phone for a pair of skis, hiking shoes or scuba gear and come back renewed and [...]

The top 10 honeymoon destinations for couples in a muddle

The top 10 honeymoon destinations for couples in a muddle

By on Sep 03, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Barbados, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1618 times

Choosing where to go on honeymoon for many seems an enviable task but the reality can be really rather more taxing. With so many options available to the modern couple the novelty of being spoilt for choice can become quite bewildering. With this in mind I have taken a closer look at the top 10 [...]

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