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A Luxury Travel Blog’s ‘best of the best’ 2007

A Luxury Travel Blog’s ‘best of the best’ 2007

By on Nov 29, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide   - Read 353 times

It’s around this time of year that both Condé Nast and Travel+Leisure  publish their annual  awards (see CondéNast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2007 and Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2007). Among other categories, both awards churn out a top 100 hotels/resorts list and I’m often intrigued by the distinct lack of repetition between the two top [...]

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

By on Nov 28, 2007 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Europe, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 160 times

The key winners from this year’s Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards are recognised by ‘Crystal Awards’. These are the crème de la crème of the innumerable winners, limited to just one from each continent. The five (there aren’t many to choose from in Antarctica!) to shine through this year are as follows: Favorite Spa of [...]

Sofitel Legend and So by Sofitel

By on Nov 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide   - Read 100 times

Sofitel Luxury Hotels  is to  broaden its luxury offering with the creation of two sister brands to address niche segments in the luxury market. Sofitel Legend will be  a collection of unique legendary properties with exclusive services, destined for travellers seeking the ultimate luxury experience; and So by Sofitel is billed  ”a creative, edgy and [...]

60 Spas We Love

60 Spas We Love

By on Nov 19, 2007 in Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide   - Read 64 times

Luxury SpaFinder has created an interactive map of 60 Spas We Love as a fun way to scan the globe, pick a destination, and learn more about it.   Using the latest version of Microsoft ® Virtual Earthâ„¢ technology, readers will be able to instantly learn details about the spa that is perfect for them. [...]

Best islands from National Geographic Traveler

Best islands from National Geographic Traveler

By on Nov 17, 2007 in Regions, Worldwide   - Read 118 times

The current November/December  issue of National Geographic Traveler has the habitual ‘best islands’ column, but with a bit of a difference.   Their list is based on votes from 522 experts and islands that are prone to tourism overkill don’t feature quite as highly as they might in other lists.   The upshot of this? [...]

Find some winter sun with these wallet-friendly luxury beach vacations

Find some winter sun with these wallet-friendly luxury beach vacations

By on Nov 13, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Florida, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, USA, Worldwide   - Read 213 times

In an article published today, Forbes gives the nod to South Africa, Mexico and a number of other destinations, saying they offer affordable opportunities to get some winter sun.   In true Forbes online style, they provide us with a list: Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico One-bedroom suites start at $265 [...]

Top 10 resorts for crowd-free skiing

Top 10 resorts for crowd-free skiing

By on Nov 12, 2007 in Argentina, Austria, Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming   - Read 228 times

Want to go on a skiing holiday but avoid the hordes of people with similar intentions? Then The Guardian has just the article for you. They identify the following locations as the best places to take to the slopes  if you want to avoid the crowds: Alta, Utah, USA Big Sky, Montana, USA Cortina, Italy [...]

Sunshine on Sale at Hyatt Resorts

Sunshine on Sale at Hyatt Resorts

By on Oct 27, 2007 in Accommodation, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide   - Read 79 times

Hyatt Resorts are hot this Autumn! So hot you can enjoy a free night when you stay at a participating Hyatt resort on their Sunshine on Sale package between now and 19th December 2007. Plus if you pay with any American Express card, you’ll  receive a $50 resort credit. See the special offers section of [...]

Is service at luxury hotels in decline?

By on Oct 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide   - Read 67 times

A Hospitality Index survey by Market Matrix LLC  for the second quarter of 2007 suggests that luxury hotels are suffering a decline when compared with the same period last year, claiming Mandarin Oriental has posted the biggest drop. The study is based on 35,000 customer interviews.   Do you share the view of their findings [...]

Golf Hyatt Giveaway

By on Oct 25, 2007 in Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide   - Read 68 times

Between now and 30th November 2007, visit  Golf Hyatt Giveaway  for the chance to win one of eight luxury golf vacation packages from Hyatt.

The Private Travel Company

The Private Travel Company

By on Oct 21, 2007 in Asia, Brazil, Malaysia, New York, North America, Regions, South America, USA, Worldwide   - Read 134 times

Whale watching in Brazil.   Indulging your senses at a Malaysian spa resort.   Or just going with the flow at a hip hotel in New York.   Whatever your idea of the perfect escape, The Private Travel Company‘s acclaimed concierge services are dedicated to helping you find the most luxurious and rewarding holidays in [...]

Miles promotions with Radisson

Miles promotions with Radisson

By on Oct 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Worldwide   - Read 116 times

In the past week, Radisson Hotels & Resorts have announced  new incentives for those of you that like to clock up the air miles.  They have  teamed up with four major airlines, enabling members of the United Airlines Mileage Plus ® program, the American Airlines‘ AAdvantage ® program, Northwest Airlines‘ WorldPerks ® program and Air [...]

New in-room entertainment from Sheraton

By on Oct 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide   - Read 148 times

Scene @ Sheraton  is a  new in-room entertainment initiative from Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.  It will offer guests special access to a wide variety of entertainment content, and represents one component of a comprehensive effort to enhance the guest experience at Sheraton’s 398 hotels across 75 countries, currently rolling out in key cities nationwide.   [...]

Distinctive Holiday Homes

Distinctive Holiday Homes

By on Oct 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Worldwide   - Read 105 times

A new private luxury holiday home club is set to be  launched in Australia this month by a Kiwi entrepreneur, offering members access to exclusive homes in locations such as Paris, Lake Tahoe, and Corsanico. Distinctive Holiday Homes (DHH) created by Nickwood, co-founder of Internet service provider iHug, aims to give its customers access to [...]

Rare Retreats

Rare Retreats

By on Oct 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Worldwide   - Read 191 times

Treat yourself to a night in an igloo… the ultimate ‘castaway’ experience on a secluded island… wonder at the countryside panoramas from your own windmill… observe the beauty and power of the ocean from the comfort of your own lighthouse… or simply relax in a Bedouin style tent and gaze at the spectacular susnsets over [...]

Live large on a budget

Live large on a budget

By on Oct 05, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide   - Read 99 times

ABC News has today run an article entitled “Suite Deals: Luxury Hotel Stays on a Budget” – and it’s worth a read.   It tells you about bargains to be found among even some of the most pricey hotel chains.   So long as you don’t mind travelling out of season, and if you can [...]

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