Category: North America

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 1375 times

New York is the world’s most cosmopolitan city, bursting with stylish bars, fashionable restaurants, exclusive art galleries, renowned museums, world-class shops and iconic sights on every corner. From the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square, to the leafy streets of SoHo and the verdant landscape of Central Park, New York City is buzzing with [...]

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 [...]

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Featured, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4447 times

Here we’ve compiled a round-up of 10 of the most popular official tourist board videos to be found on YouTube.  We won’t claim to have identified them all, but hopefully we’ve picked out most of them. If you know of others, please let us know in the comments and perhaps we can do a follow-up [...]

New York’s top 5 ‘All American’ music festivals this Summer

New York’s top 5 ‘All American’ music festivals this Summer

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Events, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 1682 times

Thinking of hitting a music festival abroad this summer? Then look no further than New York state’s amazing line-up of the biggest and best music festivals. Discover the hidden gems in a music scene beyond Manhattan’s hot and humid city walls. Follow the hipsters in-the-know and head upstate to sample some authentic American festival life… Taste of [...]

3 stops on a road trip from Boston to NYC

3 stops on a road trip from Boston to NYC

By on Jun 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, USA   - Read 1403 times

Early October is a great time for a trip to Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and New York.  The weather is likely to be all over the place – so it isn’t a busy time of year for tourists.  We had half our trip high 20s and above, a hurricane, some cooler days and then more [...]

5 of the world’s top sports experiences

5 of the world’s top sports experiences

By on Jun 04, 2013 in Europe, Events, Georgia, Leisure Travel, Monaco, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1889 times

Are you a sports enthusiast? Here we’ve compiled 5 of the ultimate sports experiences to be enjoyed from across the globe. In the multi-billion dollar sports industry, these sporting events are the world’s greatest. Imagine the envy of your friends when you tell them you’re experiencing these sports events from the stands… The Master’s PGA [...]

14 vineyards worth visiting

14 vineyards worth visiting

By on Jun 03, 2013 in Africa, Europe, Food and Drink, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2674 times

A few years ago South African friends of ours introduced us to some rather lovely South African wines, thankfully just before we re-visited the country for our honeymoon.  It has rather started a habit of seeking out a vineyard to visit whenever we’re on holiday.  We’ve been nicely surprised with some UK ones too!  We [...]

Live like The Great Gatsby: the world’s best Art Deco hotels

Live like The Great Gatsby: the world’s best Art Deco hotels

By on May 31, 2013 in Europe, Florida, France, New York, North America, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2075 times

Thanks to the recent release of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, we’re currently suffering from 1920s fever. From its exuberant glamour to eclectic style, the roaring ’20s was one of the most influential decades in terms of fashion and design. Art Deco became the dominating trend, influencing architecture such as the Chrysler Building in New York [...]

Top 3 luxury bistros of San Diego’s Little Italy

Top 3 luxury bistros of San Diego’s Little Italy

By on May 31, 2013 in California, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 1651 times

A coastal city of Southern California, San Diego is known for its relaxed attitude, friendly people and—despite its modest size—a rather diverse selection of gastronomical delights.  Adjacent to the downtown city center is the beautiful neighborhood of Little Italy.  As one would expect, the area is home to the most authentic Italian food in town.  [...]

The top 10 most photographed locations on Instagram

The top 10 most photographed locations on Instagram

By on May 30, 2013 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Europe, France, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 8230 times

With over 100 million monthly users and 40 million pictures posted daily, it’s fair to say that Instagram is a pretty powerful social media tool. So for those working in the luxury travel industry, it’s important to take note of Instagram’s trends. With that in mind, it’s time for a drumroll… The top 10 most [...]

Family thrills aplenty in Florida

Family thrills aplenty in Florida

By on May 29, 2013 in Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 1562 times

Florida is famous around the world as a hotspot for family tourism and 2013 is the year when things go up a notch. No doubt if you’re planning a holiday to Florida then you already know about the beaches, the weather and the great attractions. The theme parks in Florida never stop improving and there are [...]

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming   - Read 3297 times

Even the newest members of the family can enjoy the art of fine travel in exotic locations. Baby can enjoy such pleasures as freshly prepared organic baby food, plush crib linens, Maclaren strollers and GUND teddy bears. Mom and Dad will appreciate diaper services, bottle warmers, childproof kits and even a personal butler to help [...]

3 new affordable luxury hotels in LA

3 new affordable luxury hotels in LA

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 2054 times

Los Angeles has some exciting developments coming both this year and next. Among them will be the new, world class $1.7-billion Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX that opens this Summer and will solidify LA’s role as an international gateway.  Coupled with this, here we highlight three affordable luxury hotels that coming to the city. The [...]

11 unforgettable dining experiences

11 unforgettable dining experiences

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2263 times

Something we always do on holiday is find a special place to dine and we’ve been jotting them down in Evernote for a long while now! Staying in a self-catering or a more basic boutique hotel away from the hum drum is quite a good way to save some pennies but still enjoy the finer [...]

New York’s newest attraction: the world’s biggest Lego model

New York’s newest attraction: the world’s biggest Lego model

By on May 24, 2013 in Attractions, California, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 2885 times

The world’s biggest Lego model has been unveiled in New York’s Times Square. Made with more than 5 million Lego bricks (beating the previous biggest model by 2 million), the life-size replica of the LEGO® Star Wars™ X-Wing starfighter celebrates the upcoming premiere of The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network. The model weighs over 20 kilos [...]

5 beautiful hot springs from around the world

5 beautiful hot springs from around the world

By on May 23, 2013 in Attractions, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 3011 times

Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au naturel? Uncover the secrets of a luxurious hot [...]

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