Category: Travel Miscellany

How to respond to a negative review… in style!

How to respond to a negative review… in style!

By on Jan 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Fun Stuff, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany   - Read 7445 times

Post-holiday reviews have become the be-all and end-all for many hotels and resorts nowadays, and it would appear there’s no escape whether you’re at the budget or luxury end of the market.  Now, those of you in the UK will no doubt already be familiar with ‘Jordan’, more latterly known as Katie Price. And those [...]

Luxury in the La Rioja region: drink, bathe and play in the finest Spanish wines

Luxury in the La Rioja region: drink, bathe and play in the finest Spanish wines

By on Jan 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 5320 times

When you think about it, Spain is a bit bonkers. They host the world’s largest annual tomato fight (La Tomatina), their national sport is bullfighting, they celebrate festivities by building human towers and every year, they release angry bulls into the narrow streets of Pamplona whilst willing participants run for their lives. It doesn’t sound [...]

BMW Polo Masters Tour brings glamour to the slopes in Courchevel

BMW Polo Masters Tour brings glamour to the slopes in Courchevel

By on Jan 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 2774 times

Expect to see glamour on the slopes when Polo enthusiasts will join together on 31st January – 1st February 2013 to witness teams from all over the world compete in the exciting snow polo tournament in Courchevel, BMW Polo Masters Tour. The highly skilled Courchevel Polo Masters is part of a three-stage tournament (Val d’sère, [...]

The top 5 new restaurants in London

The top 5 new restaurants in London

By on Jan 22, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 9174 times

London is one of the culinary capitals of the world with new restaurants opening every day. This article lists five of the latest must-visit restaurants that are causing a stir in the capital. Mari Vanna 116 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7PJ Mari Vanna is one of London’s best kept Russian secrets, located in the exclusive Knightsbridge [...]

Encounters with whales in Maui

Encounters with whales in Maui

By on Jan 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos   - Read 3480 times

The Cesere Brothers are accomplished fine art underwater photographers, and in the winters they donate their time to assist the Keiki Kohola Project with up-close whale research. The result is incredible whale footage and increased knowledge about mother whales and calves. For more information, click here for details on whale watching with Four Seasons Resort [...]

The House of Mutt – a new luxury hotel for your dog

The House of Mutt – a new luxury hotel for your dog

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 3884 times

The House of Mutt is a new luxury hotel… for your dog. Situated at Thetford and less than 2 hours from London, this is a place where conscientious pet owners who want to get away but can’t bear the thought of a beloved furry companion suffering in a cold concrete kennel can leave their dogs and [...]

3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Attractions, Books, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2382 times

Romance is created by many different things – landscapes, music, food and art can all spark the emotion of romance. Over the years artists, playwrights and authors have been inspired by the UK’s beautiful stunning landscapes, towns and villages to create some of the world’s most famous works. These same locations can provide a perfect [...]

The top 3 festivals to experience in India’s most colourful state

The top 3 festivals to experience in India’s most colourful state

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Events, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany   - Read 4157 times

Rajasthan is affectionately referred to as India’s ‘Colourful State’, and at no time are these colours more vivid and bright than during a festival. Majestic Rajasthan celebrates scores of festivals each year, yet there are three that stand out. From beautifully embellished saris during Diwali, to camel racing in Pushkar, Rajasthan is the ideal destination to [...]

A sneak peek at the new BlackBerry 10

A sneak peek at the new BlackBerry 10

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 2577 times

RIM‘s Jeff Gadway shows off the new features of a phone that could decide BlackBerry‘s fortunes in the cut-throat smartphone wars. There will be a global launch for the product on 30th January 2013 in which more details will be announced. Do you think this might spark a major comeback for the brand?  RIM does [...]

Experience 500 years of history in Florida

Experience 500 years of history in Florida

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Events, Florida, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 4663 times

Today, a countless number of different cultures thrive together in Florida – a lot has changed since Juan Ponce de Léon first set foot there in 1513. The impact of their stories, traditions and tastes have woven together to form the vibrant, exciting and energetic fabric of the state. Viva Florida 500 marks an important [...]

5 great ideas for your Burns Night celebrations

5 great ideas for your Burns Night celebrations

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3819 times

Whether you know every word to famous poet Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” or you’re yet to try the culinary delicacy that is haggis, chances are you’ve heard of Burns Night. It takes place every year on 25th January, Burns’ birthday, and commemorates the life of bard (poet) Robert Burns, who made a great contribution to [...]

Life is about the journey…

Life is about the journey…

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3226 times

This video from Trans Maldivian Airways shows the true beauty of the Maldives. The company pioneered the use of aircraft to transport tourists to island based resorts. In doing so, it has made a significant contribution to the development of tourism to the Maldives, which in turn has resulted in major benefits to the national economy. Founded in [...]

Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 3830 times

Transferring vehicles in the air by helicopter for promotional purposes is nothing new in the world of exotic luxury and sports car brands. When I was in St. Moritz last year, I recall looking down on a vehicle in a glass case half way up the mountains of Corviglia. Aston Martin, however, can lay claim [...]

Elephant gets more than it bargained for in Botswana

Elephant gets more than it bargained for in Botswana

By on Jan 19, 2013 in Africa, Botswana, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 5199 times

This dramatic footage was shot during an evening game cruise of the Chobe River in Botswana. A female elephant and her two babies enjoy a drink from the river… until a nasty surprise pops out of the water!  Of course, adult elephants are enormously strong and have trunks capable of tearing down trees – but [...]

The most romantic restaurants in the world

The most romantic restaurants in the world

By on Jan 19, 2013 in Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 11029 times

If the cliché dinner by candlelight is not enough for what you have in mind, then you might want to check out some of the most romantic restaurants in the world. For the guys, whether you are planning on the big proposal or you would like to give your woman a special date for her birthday, these are [...]

Luxury travel trends in 2013

Luxury travel trends in 2013

By on Jan 18, 2013 in Travel Miscellany   - Read 9014 times

With 2013 now well and truly underway, what can we expect the year to bring as far as luxury tourism is concerned? We got in touch with three members of the travel industry – all Directors at their respective travel businesses – and asked them what they each anticipated the year would bring. Here’s what [...]

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