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5 of the best off-season luxury rental destinations

5 of the best off-season luxury rental destinations

By on Nov 20, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, Europe, Italy, Mauritius, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 5715 times

Saying farewell to the holiday season always leaves travelers feeling a little blue. The warmth turns to cold and you long for a vacation after your vacation. But keep your chin up; there are plenty of go-to places for off-season stays that will warm the cockles of your heart and save you a few pennies [...]

The magical burning waterfall that is Eternal Flame Falls

The magical burning waterfall that is Eternal Flame Falls

By on Nov 15, 2012 in Attractions, Featured, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 4862 times

I was surrpised not to have stumbled upon this one before and apologise to those readers that already know about it, but whilst recently browsing the Web I came across the magical Eternal Flame Falls.  This is a double dose of nature in all its glory… a waterfall that happens to pass over a slight natural [...]

10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

By on Nov 12, 2012 in Accommodation, California, Canada, Europe, Featured, France, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Idaho, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 22122 times

Hotel rooms can be expensive, especially while on a city break – aiming to take in more sights than your balcony or window has to offer. Some of these suites offer more than just a stunning view. From quirky exteriors, underground caverns and tree top orbs, this post will take you through an alternate look on some of [...]

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

By on Oct 28, 2012 in Alaska, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Netherlands, New York, North America, North Korea, Portugal, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4960 times

I stumbled upon this video recently, and thought it was rather interesting, so am sharing it here even though there’s no obvious luxury angle. Since even Nevada’s much-talked about Area 51 can be found on Google Maps (though admittedly, much of the operations there probably take place underground), it’s interesting to see what places are hidden. [...]

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

By on Oct 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 11296 times

If you believe that a luxurious hotel is just a place to stay for a night, you are wrong. Luxurious hotels offer much more than fashionable interior and unusual exterior to attract visitors. A wish to amaze guests has no limits. Nowadays hotels offer exclusive services for the most sophisticated visitors: from unique spa-procedures to [...]

Highlights of the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Highlights of the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

By on Oct 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Hotels, Illinois, India, Mexico, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 4368 times

The results are in for the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards rank the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. A record 46,476 readers participated, rating 370 hotels, resorts, and cruise lines above a score of 90! (To put this in perspective, the first list in 1988 [...]

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

By on Sep 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Malaysia, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 914 times

What do you do if you’ve hunted high and low for a decent wine bar but there’s none to be found in your home town? For Chef Tommes and his wife Louise, the answer was simple – they opened their own! That Little Wine Bar in Georgetown, Penang, has attracted rave reviews (including on this [...]

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

By on Aug 15, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Italy, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1313 times

For travellers in search of the beautiful, the pursuit of innovative design is an exhilarating experience. While some of the top design destinations in the world are well-known to even novice design seekers, there are some that may surprise you. To start planning your next holiday, take a look at some of these cutting-edge design [...]

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

By on Jul 15, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, France, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Middle East, Monaco, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, South America, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1819 times

Awww… the life of luxury. It’s tough to beat a Thai massage, sipping mimosas by the poolside, dining on only the best Parisian cuisine and living the luxurious life. Whether you’re looking for the perfect weekend get-a-way or want to rub sholders with the rich and famous, these nine luxury destinations will point you in [...]

Backwoods luxury – New England glamping

Backwoods luxury – New England glamping

By on Mar 07, 2012 in Accommodation, California, New Hampshire, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 1264 times

Deep in the woods in the northeastern corners of the U.S., you may wonder what types of accommodations you would find, luxury or otherwise. With nonexistent cell service, few roads, and an almost zero human population, it’s hard to imagine you’d find anything besides trees…lots and lots of trees. But hidden within these miles upon [...]

Top 10 city break hotels

Top 10 city break hotels

By on Feb 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1289 times

The Dorchester, London A visit to The Dorchester on Park Lane will pay homage to a truly classic British hotel whose reputation has been built over 80 illustrious years. The 3 Michelin starred Alain Ducasse Restaurant is a highlight, as is the magnificent and thoroughly English afternoon tea which can be taken daily in The [...]

The Cinnamon Club goes to Manhattan

The Cinnamon Club goes to Manhattan

By on Dec 21, 2011 in Europe, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 495 times

Vivek Singh, executive chef and CEO of The Cinnamon Club in London, is bringing his culinary prowess to New York’s Upper East Side in February with a pop-up restaurant at Desmond’s NYC. Owned by David Hart, formerly of Soho House and Claridge’s, the Manhattan must-eat has become a firm favourite with society types since its [...]

Top 10 cities for theatre lovers

Top 10 cities for theatre lovers

By on Dec 07, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Austria, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Oceania, Russia, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1497 times

Whether you’re an opera addict or a ballet buff, visiting a theatre district can be the perfect way to enrich your city break or holiday. We take a look at some of the world’s cultural nerve centres to find the best destinations for fans of all things theatrical. Milan Stylish and refined, this chic city [...]

The Sheffield Suite at the Red Coach Inn, Niagara Falls

The Sheffield Suite at the Red Coach Inn, Niagara Falls

By on Nov 26, 2011 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 706 times

It was the huge Jacuzzi tub that captivated me. Everything else about this completely fabulous suite at the Red Coach Inn in Niagara Falls was overwhelmingly wonderful, but after a long day of travel, envisioning that luxuriant Jacuzzi tub filled with hot water and bubbles absolutely made my day. After a friendly welcome at the [...]

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 2517 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 [...]

$16 for a muffin?! That’s a bargain… welcome to the $107,000 cupcake!

$16 for a muffin?! That’s a bargain… welcome to the $107,000 cupcake!

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Food and Drink, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 281 times

There’s been a lot of media uproar recently surrounding the $16 cupcakes ordered by the US Justice Department. We’d like to take a moment therefore to put this in perspective and introduce you to the $107,000 cupcake.  And yep… you did just read that right. Back in January of last year, Since1910 – in honour [...]

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