Since our 10 rudest nations on the planet post earlier this month proved to be so popular, and since Lonely Planet has just released a list of the 10 friendliest countries in the world, we’d thought we’d also post something a little more positive. You may recall that last month we also highlighted those nations [...]
The travel search site Skyscanner has run a survey with its users to identify the top 10 rudest nations on the planet as perceived by others travelling to those countries. If you’re worried that your country might make the top 10, look away now. Here’s the list: 1. France 2. Russia 3. United Kingdom 4. [...]
Spring has arrived which means warm weather, high temperatures and glorious sunshine. If you are looking to get away with your partner this season to de-stress after a hectic Christmas and New Year, then rest assured there are some fantastic locations for a luxury break away. Travelling at this time of year can reap its advantages because [...]
Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives Having opened in December 2011 Jumeirah Vittaveli is already gathering outstanding reviews and it’s little wonder with the Beach Villa lead-in room types spanning an interior of a whopping 184 sq m. It’s space, comfort and luxury all the way as each villa comes with its own private L-shaped swimming pool with [...]
Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012. The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena – Soto del Barco, Spain 4. La Casa [...]
Doha in Qatar was host of the Grand Final of the 2011 World Travel Awards last week, which saw the best of the best throughout the world of travel awarded for their services to the industry. The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed the awards as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, and it’s not hard [...]
A Luxury Travel Blog – in conjunction with Voyage Privé – is offering one lucky winner (and a person of their choice) the chance to win a luxury getaway worth £1,500. This could be the perfect surprise for Christmas or the New Year! Chose between any of their luxury four and five star hotels or [...]
In an email from Tripadvisor, here’s what they claim to be the 10 most glamourous ski destinations in the world. Do you agree with the choices, think some shouldn’t have made the list, or believe there are any glaring errors? Or have they got it about right? 1. St. Moritz, Switzerland 2. Aspen, US 3. Courchevel, [...]
Combining luxury and excitement the Lexus Experiences are the perfect Christmas gift and something you won’t forget in a hurry. To spoil the man in your life, the English Gentleman Experience offers two days of refined entertainment in the most stunning setting. Starting at The Grove Hotel, your personal Lexus chauffeur will pick you up [...]
The first-ever global Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards has been compiled by Fodor’s writers and editors who travel the globe. There are 8 categories, each with anything from 9 to 12 winners, but a total of 100 winners across them all. Here are the full results for each category: New & Noteworthy (the best new and [...]
Experiential travel is no new concept, though the term pops up with renewed significance and frequency of late. Backpackers and adventurers have long been exploring unchartered or little known destinations for the personal growth, satisfaction and self-realization that come with the profound impact of extraordinary experiences or overcoming internal and external obstacles. As globalization brought [...]
Dance forms an important part in many cultures around the world, and in some countries it can be almost a way of life, revolving around the most important events in life, like weddings, love, death and war. There are many kinds of dance around the world, so any choice is obviously subjective. Tahitian Dance The [...]
Are you keen on living in the lap of luxury, well who isn’t? Like most of us you may be tightening your belt so much that you don’t think you can afford a four or five star break. To show you that you still can enjoy that bit of luxury, we have put together a [...]
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. The awards appear in the November issue (on newsstands from 18th October 2011) and are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey. This year, a record 28,876 readers [...]
If money weren’t an issue, where would you be going on vacation? If you had to choose from the most expensive hotels in the world, a recent report released by Luxury-Hotels.com can help you make the decision. According to the survey, the most expensive hotel is the Maia Luxury Resort & Spa located in Anse [...]
Now then… before you jump straight to the list, have a think… which cities would you expect to make Tripadvisor’s top 10 list? And, only once you’ve decided, then scroll down to the rest of the post below and see how much or how little the two lists compare. I don’t think there are many [...]
