Category: North America

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 4942 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 [...]

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 2997 times

Some of the most fulfilling and enriching experiences that we can have in our lives are when we help others, the environment or species which share the earth with us. Here are three luxury holidays where you can make a difference and you can enjoy experiences that will touch your heart. Baby sea turtle rescue [...]

Table for four? That’ll be $28,000 thank you

Table for four? That’ll be $28,000 thank you

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Hong Kong, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 2372 times

Although Spanish chef extraordinaire Ferran Adria closed his El Bulli restaurant in Catalonia after maintaining three Michelin stars for more than a decade, many still consider him the world’s finest and most innovative chef. However, the price tag on a private dinner for four at an auction in Hong Kong this week is a bit [...]

Sliding Rock at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Sliding Rock at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

By on Apr 04, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos   - Read 3325 times

The water is said to be icy cold and the rocks very slippery, but if you happen to be at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, this is an experience you might not want to miss! Close to Asheville, this natural slide has become something of a tourist attraction and offers a 60-foot long adrenaline rush. [...]

The most easterly point of North America

The most easterly point of North America

By on Apr 01, 2013 in Canada, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 2551 times

Newfoundland and Labrador is an exotic, one-of-a-kind destination. Unlike any other place in North America, this is as far east as you can possibly go – without getting wet. It’s the only place where you can see the continent’s first sunrise. A place, they say, that has the ability to make a morning person out [...]

Chocolate frenzy in Kissimmee

Chocolate frenzy in Kissimmee

By on Mar 31, 2013 in Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 1518 times

The sweetest attraction has just opened in Kissimmee, Florida. The Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour is a chocolate retailer, museum and factory that demonstrates how chocolate is made from bean to bar.  Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, [...]

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 4085 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 [...]

Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best city hotel views

Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best city hotel views

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 27696 times

There are many reasons to pay “over the top” for a hotel. Some pay for the service, some for the brand name associated with it, some for the dining options at hand, while others to be a part of history in iconic hotels. But there are a select few who are willing to shell out [...]

8 great reasons to visit the Great Lakes region this Summer

8 great reasons to visit the Great Lakes region this Summer

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North America, Ohio, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wisconsin   - Read 3116 times

This year is set to be an exciting year for the Great Lakes region. From major anniversaries that will firmly put the region on the map, to some weird and wonderful attractions and exhibitions that will appeal to many an inner fandom. There really is something for everyone… here are 10 events to put in [...]

The world’s best islands

The world’s best islands

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Greece, Madagascar, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5961 times

Remember National Geographic’s top 10 islands to visit last October? It caused quite a stir as there were some that made the list that you perhaps wouldn’t expect. Now Tripadvisor has produced a similar top 10 islands list, and interestingly not a single island makes both lists! I’m not sure what this tells us – [...]

A date with a legend you won’t forget – Crazy Horse

A date with a legend you won’t forget – Crazy Horse

By on Mar 27, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2823 times

The warm, fresh, early morning air at Kissimmee airport is broken momentarily, by the sound of aircraft engines as they warm up and take off into the perfect central Florida blue sky. Birdsong dominates the silent gaps that emerge from the tidy hangar spaces and ramps that line the airport’s apron. Welcome to Crazy Horse’s gleaming [...]

Ski resorts become the latest addition to Google Maps

Ski resorts become the latest addition to Google Maps

By on Mar 26, 2013 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 11872 times

It seems as though there are no limits for Google Maps.  Recently we reported that Google Maps had extended to the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google’s Street View technology and that Japan’s cherry blossoms had also been captured.  Now – just in time for the tail end of the ski season – Google has [...]

5 of the best luxury trips for young couples and groups

5 of the best luxury trips for young couples and groups

By on Mar 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, California, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Malaysia, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA   - Read 6157 times

Although there are an abundance of luxury resorts for both couples and groups around the world, it can sometimes be difficult to find locations which will also offer culture, and plenty of activities.  Below are the top five trips for young couples and groups looking for something out of the ordinary, but in luxurious surroundings. [...]

A Mini break in New York… literally!

A Mini break in New York… literally!

By on Mar 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 4520 times

One hotel in New York has come up with a quirky way to attract high end customers through its doors. If you book a Suite at The Peninsula New York, you’ll have access to a chauffeur driven Mini Cooper S Clubman as a complimentary amenity! It might feel like a scene from The Italian Job as you [...]

A luxury itinerary for Carlsbad, California

A luxury itinerary for Carlsbad, California

By on Mar 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 2807 times

For those looking for a luxury beach getaway, the coastal city of Carlsbad, right outside of San Diego, can provide exactly what you need. From upscale restaurants to opulent boutique hotels to world-class spas, this city has much to offer the traveler who wants to experience the finer things in life as well as local [...]

Photograph of the week: Monument Rocks, Kansas

Photograph of the week: Monument Rocks, Kansas

By on Mar 20, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, Kansas, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 2249 times

In the middle a field in a remote area of Kansas, a series of large chalk formations rise from the ground. Surrounded by miles of flat farmland, Monument Rocks provide a striking contrast. On a hot summer day, the air lies still and heavy over the rocks. Low lying wildflowers provide occasional bursts of colour and [...]

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