Category: Europe

Special feature: Congham Hall, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Special feature: Congham Hall, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By on Apr 13, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4624 times

If you are looking for somewhere to totally relax and unwind, then you’d be hard-pressed to find somewhere more peaceful than Congham Hall where we have just spent the past week. Recently named as winner of the Best UK Small Hotel at the International Hotel Awards, this Georgian country house is home to a hotel, [...]

A fun commercial from Visit Norway

A fun commercial from Visit Norway

By on Apr 11, 2013 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 2663 times

Join the longest Scream in the world and win a trip courtesy of Visit Norway. Watch the ad below or learn more by going to www.visitnorway.com/the-scream. Learn more about Edvard Munch himself, discover where you can see his art or submit your own ‘scream’ to be in with a chance of winning a trip to [...]

Europe’s highest festival

Europe’s highest festival

By on Apr 11, 2013 in Europe, Events, Germany, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1770 times

Frankfurt’s many high-rises combine to form one of Europe’s most impressive skylines. No other place on the continent has so many skyscrapers nestled together in such a small space. And on 25th and 26th May 2013, visitors of the famous Skyscraper Festival will have the chance to get a closer look at these behemoths of [...]

Top 5 places you can enjoy luxury in London

Top 5 places you can enjoy luxury in London

By on Apr 11, 2013 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4566 times

Beautiful London is the perfect getaway for a luxury vacation. A vibrant city packed with gorgeous architecture, award-winning bars and restaurants and world-famous attractions. If it’s glamour you’re looking for, then this is the place to be. Here’s our hit list of the Big Smoke’s most luxurious destinations. 1. Harrods, Knightsbridge The world famous department [...]

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

By on Apr 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe   - Read 6047 times

With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the right family holiday can be an overwhelming task, particularly if you are looking for a range of engaging activities to occupy your children. Here are some inspirational ideas to help you narrow down the right [...]

Northern Lights of Tromso, Norway

Northern Lights of Tromso, Norway

By on Apr 09, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2939 times

The perfect flakes of snow wandered past the hotel window, descending gracefully, almost reluctantly. They were things of beauty but they did not bode well for the night ahead. It is simply not possible to see the glory of the Northern Lights with snow spilling out of the sky, and we were due to hunt [...]

Savour the sound of silence at Mallorca’s Castell Son Claret

Savour the sound of silence at Mallorca’s Castell Son Claret

By on Apr 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2991 times

Magaluf’s infamous reputation as a party-hard resort should not put you off discovering what the rest of the beautiful island of Mallorca has to offer. The luxury market is a growing (and lucrative) one on Mallorca - which boasts hotels under the Jumeirah, St Regis, and Marriott brands, and will have a Park Hyatt from 2015. But there has [...]

A free night in the Tuscan hills

A free night in the Tuscan hills

By on Apr 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 3154 times

During April and May Villa Mangiacane, a 15th Century wine and olive grove estate in the Tuscan hills, is offering a free night for those booking four and five nights. Situated just seven miles and a 20-minute drive from the historic city centre of Florence, the Villa is both a perfect base for cultural exploring [...]

3 of our favourite markets in which to mingle with the locals

3 of our favourite markets in which to mingle with the locals

By on Apr 06, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4336 times

Who doesn’t like a spot of shopping when on holiday? And what better way to feel the pulse of a city and get under the skin of a destination than to mingle in the markets with the locals. A visit to a Parisian antiques fair or a wander through a colourful handicrafts market in India [...]

Conrad Algarve hosts Cristina Bergoglio exhibition

Conrad Algarve hosts Cristina Bergoglio exhibition

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1976 times

Whilst the Algarve is renowned for golden sandy beaches and premier golf courses, the area has plenty of culture on offer too.  The ArtCatto Gallery in Loulé is currently presenting the work of the painter and architect Cristina Bergoglio at the Conrad Algarve Hotel in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. Argentine artist Cristina creates mixed media cityscapes, that [...]

When in Rome… a luxury trip crafted by insiders

When in Rome… a luxury trip crafted by insiders

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3853 times

It may have first been uttered in 387AD, but never could the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” have been so apt as during my recent stay at the Regina Hotel Baglioni, where attentive staff are only too happy to share insider tips on where to go and what to see. The hotel [...]

Reasons why your next holiday should be in Puglia

Reasons why your next holiday should be in Puglia

By on Apr 04, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 4236 times

Puglia has something for everyone. If your dream holiday involves total relaxation on a white sand beach, or by the side of a sparkling pool, stylish surroundings and total pampering then you can choose from an ever growing selection of 5 star hotels or luxurious private villas. Every small town has its own character but, [...]

Gastronomy in Copenhagen

Gastronomy in Copenhagen

By on Apr 03, 2013 in Denmark, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 2963 times

Copenhagen has become something of a global food Mecca over the last few years and the new 2013 Michelin guide, which was published in March, bestowed a total of 15 Michelin stars on 13 restaurants in Copenhagen – more than any other Scandinavian city. Restaurant noma, the pioneer of New Nordic Cuisine, has retained its [...]

Suite of the week: The Tudor Suite at the Milestone Hotel, London, UK

Suite of the week: The Tudor Suite at the Milestone Hotel, London, UK

By on Apr 02, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Suite of the Week, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4516 times

Suite name: The Tudor Suite Hotel name: The Milestone Hotel Location: London, UK Size of accommodation: 585 sq ft Cost per night: £1,100 What makes it special: Decadence personified, the Tudor Suite not only offers 24-hour butler service and a private Bentley on demand, it has its very own minstrels gallery above a separate sitting room. A 3.3m-high ceiling is adorned [...]

How about Switzerland this Summer?

How about Switzerland this Summer?

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Europe, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 3578 times

Here’s a fun ad from MySwitzerland. Not only is Switzerland known for its skiing in Winter and its 7,000 lakes, waterfalls and rivers that can be enjoyed in the Summer, but it also has a reputation for efficiency and cleanliness. See how the Swiss are smartening up their country ready for you to visit this [...]

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Greece, Hotels, India, New York, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 3922 times

From chic city hotels to secluded wilderness lodges, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world’s finest independent hotels. An expert team from the luxury hotel brand has been searching the world over and seeking out the best-kept secrets in luxury accommodation, and so far this year [...]

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