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The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

By on Jan 14, 2013 in Africa, Australia, Austria, Brazil, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Oregon, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11336 times

France is not going to be happy. Remember our ’5 best wine destinations’ post a few months back?  Well, France – often regarded as one of the best wine producers in the world – was excluded from that TripAdvisor list.  And now they’ve been snubbed again, this time by Wine Enthusiast, who have declared the [...]

The best luxury nightclubs in the world

The best luxury nightclubs in the world

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Clubs, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 10418 times

Those who like music, movement and emotions! Those who enjoy being energetic and feeling the taste of luxury! Those who prefer the hottest atmosphere, we have prepared a list of the world’s top luxury nightclubs for your partying pleasure. Have a great escape from daily life! Read on for more… 1. Pacha – Ibiza, Spain Ibizais [...]

Mauian hospitality at Kapalua Spa

Mauian hospitality at Kapalua Spa

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Hawaii, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2629 times

If you’re staying in West Maui, don’t neglect the welcoming, refined experience at Kapalua Spa, World Luxury Spa’s 2012 Winner of Best Luxury Destination Spa in USA. Kapalua has all of the trappings of a fine spa: many options for a heat, cold, rest circuit, an assortment of beauty and relaxation services, fine locker room [...]

10 restaurants worth travelling for

10 restaurants worth travelling for

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Africa, Asia, California, Caribbean, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide   - Read 21101 times

For many people, food is one of the defining features of a holiday. It can make or break a vacation, depending on what experience you have. But with only a limited amount of time to choose, it can often be a daunting task trying to decide where to eat. We’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants worth [...]

Photograph of the week: Arrival of the Blues Brothers

Photograph of the week: Arrival of the Blues Brothers

By on Dec 19, 2012 in Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 4236 times

With a hefty catalogue of big screen musicals, Universal Studios deserves to be heard. And inside their Orlando theme park, heard they will be! Outside a mock New York store front, people begin to congregate, patiently anticipating an arrival. A thumping jazz beat in the distance elates the crowd before a cop car cruises around [...]

Photograph of the week: Lighthouse at Anacapa

Photograph of the week: Lighthouse at Anacapa

By on Nov 28, 2012 in California, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 4270 times

In the summer of 2012, Josh McNair finally got the chance to take a boat out to the Channel Islands National Park and visit Anacapa. This island has a stark beauty that is very out of place in the industrial hodge-podge that is Southern California. After walking around the island, he started an approach to [...]

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 5829 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 5120 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 24002 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 [...]

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

By on Nov 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2745 times

Michael Frye, founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours, is one of those lucky people who has been able to enjoy two vastly different professions. For twenty years he was one of the principals of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he had the honour of meeting Stravinsky, and performing with musicians as diverse as Herbert Von [...]

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 5065 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 11926 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 [...]

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, Florida, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11544 times

Following one of the wettest summers on record, Britons are in much need of some rest and recuperation in a dry, warm and sunny climate. But where can you go for almost guaranteed winter sunshine? What are the best beaches to eat your Christmas dinner on? Where are the perfect spots of winter paradise? Don’t fret, we’ve thrown [...]

The 5 best wine destinations in the world

The 5 best wine destinations in the world

By on Oct 19, 2012 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 11885 times

Love wine?  Love to incorporate some great wines in your next trip?  Then take a look at this list from TripAdvisor. According to the popular travel review site, these are currently the five best wine destinations in the world. I don’t suppose the French will be happy at not making the list, whilst California’s Napa Valley [...]

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 4484 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 [...]

The world’s top 10 islands to visit

The world’s top 10 islands to visit

By on Oct 16, 2012 in Asia, California, Caribbean, Europe, Italy, Massachusetts, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 15396 times

National Geographic has come up with a top 10 islands to visit. Now you might expect to see the islands of the Maldives or maybe one or two of the Greek islands, but no… this list is quite different. There’s no Fiji, no Seychelles, and it seems that even the Galapagos don’t make the grade [...]

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