Category: Travel Miscellany

12 of the most luxurious spots in Paris

12 of the most luxurious spots in Paris

By on Feb 28, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1652 times

Everyone who knows Paris associates it with luxury. In fact, the French do luxury better than almost any other culture. While its possible to enjoy Paris as a starving teenager camping out in youth hostels, if you are able to splurge, there is no finer place to do it than in the City of Light. [...]

Top 10 luxury hotels on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Top 10 luxury hotels on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

By on Feb 09, 2012 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1678 times

As the host of the recently announced 2018 Commonwealth Games, the world’s attention will turn towards Australia’s Gold Coast. It was the 42 kilometres of uninterrupted beach that first drew travellers to the region. However today, while the beach remains as a family favourite, it’s the theme parks, a 24-hour casino and a thriving nightlife [...]

Free iPad with Powder White March ski breaks

Free iPad with Powder White March ski breaks

By on Feb 09, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Gadgets, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 584 times

Longer, sunnier days and blissfully emptier slopes are no longer the only reasons to ski in March. Book a week in a selected chalet in one of the ‘big five’ ski resorts of Val d’Isere, Courchevel, Verbier, Meribel and St Anton through the independent ski holiday provider Powder White and you’ll receive a free iPad [...]

Gourmet food on cruise ships

Gourmet food on cruise ships

By on Feb 07, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1060 times

There is a common misconception that you’ll leave a cruise ship at least 5lbs heavier than you were when you boarded, and although this isn’t necessarily true, there is a very good reason for it. Most cruise ships have at least 10 different dining options, some up to 20, and what with one of them [...]

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island, Australia in 2012

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island, Australia in 2012

By on Jan 29, 2012 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1031 times

From prestigious events to world-class cultural encounters and fabulous natural attractions, here are 12 defining reasons to include Hamilton Island, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, in an Australian itinerary in 2012: JANUARY Visitors to Hamilton Island have over 60 activities to choose from including go-karting, bushwalking, scuba diving, parasailing, squash, tennis, fishing, sailing, [...]

Gourmet Bliss at Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius

Gourmet Bliss at Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius

By on Jan 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 931 times

Heritage Le Telfair in Domaine de Bel Ombre, south Mauritius has just launched an all new Gourmet Bliss offer for guests staying on a half board basis at the luxury golf and spa resort between February and September 2012. To the delight of foodies and gastro-holiday lovers, the offer can be used for dinner at [...]

Are all-inclusive luxury holidays the way forward in austere times?

Are all-inclusive luxury holidays the way forward in austere times?

By on Jan 26, 2012 in Travel Miscellany   - Read 1118 times

Make no mistake, Britain is suffering the aftermath of recession; unemployment continues to rise as more and more high street chains fall by the wayside.  Figures indicate that a recovery is underway, but is faltering, and painfully slow, the millions out of work certainly aren’t feeling the benefits. The outlook seems gloomy, but for many, [...]

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition in Denver

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition in Denver

By on Jan 19, 2012 in Attractions, Clothing, Colorado, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 534 times

The Denver Art Museum is the only venue in the United States for the internationally acclaimed exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective. It will be on show at the museum from 25th March to 8th July 2012.  This retrospective of the designer’s 40 years of creativity features a stunning selection of 200 haute couture outfits [...]

Valentine’s escape to a luxury château in Champagne

By on Jan 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 197 times

Where better to spend the most romantic day of the year than in one of Champagne’s stunning châteaux with a celebratory glass of fizz and a seven-course gourmet dinner. Specialist wine tour operator, Grape Escapes, is offering couples a two night château break from 13th-15th February 2012 with guided visits to the region’s top Champagne [...]

Great skiing, food and wine in Val Gardena, Italy

Great skiing, food and wine in Val Gardena, Italy

By on Jan 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1214 times

One of the many ski resorts located in the majestic Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Val Gardena, Italy is a must-visit during any ski holiday in the region. Val Gardena is best known in ski racing circles as home to the Saslong Classic, a men’s World Cup downhill race, and long considered [...]

Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Dragon!

Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Dragon!

By on Jan 14, 2012 in Asia, China, Events, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 618 times

Hong Kong is ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in spectacular style with stunning flower markets, a fantastic International Night Parade, dazzling fireworks, lively sporting events and much, much more. Chinese New Year is the most important celebration of the year and the lead up to the festival is a busy time for everyone. [...]

Recipe of the week: Amish chicken and jalapeno dumplings for two

By on Jan 06, 2012 in Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wisconsin   - Read 703 times

Ingredients: (serves 4-6 people) • 2 boneless, skinless Amish chicken breasts, dice into medium size chunks • 4 medium sized red pearl onions, quartered • 5 baby portabellas mushrooms, quartered • 2 cups of chicken stock • 1 clove of garlic, sliced into slivers • ½ cup of flour (to dust chicken) Dumplings • 1 cup flour • 1 egg • 1/8 [...]

Test cricket comes to the Middle East

Test cricket comes to the Middle East

By on Jan 05, 2012 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates   - Read 404 times

For the first time ever, the Middle East is to play host to an official ICC ranking Test series – and what’s more, it involves England who lock horns with Pakistan in the first Test beginning on 17th January 2012. So, if you’re planning to enjoy the average 24 degree temperatures of Dubai or Abu Dhabi [...]

Discover the Prosecco zone, home of Italy’s favorite sparkling wine

Discover the Prosecco zone, home of Italy’s favorite sparkling wine

By on Jan 05, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1431 times

Lying north of Venice in the province of Treviso, in the foothills of the Marco Trevigiana running from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano, is the Prosecco DOCG wine zone. Vineyards take up just about every square food of land, amongst picturesque towns with ancient churches and castles. Here is the source of the wonderful sparkling wine that [...]

A host of new experiences this year at The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

A host of new experiences this year at The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

By on Jan 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Egypt, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2378 times

The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay has a great line-up of experiences available this year. Here’s just some of what’s on offer: Learn a new skill – Arabic cooking lessons Banish Friday-night takeaways and boring beans on toast with a masterclass in authentic Arabic cuisine now available at the beautiful open-air Al Mar Restaurant. Guests will [...]

A Luxury Travel Blog on social media

A Luxury Travel Blog on social media

By on Dec 20, 2011 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2377 times

Much of this is already covered on the ‘Subscribe for updates’ page on this blog but, if you happen not to venture that far, here’s a quick summary of where to find A Luxury Travel Blog on various social media. First off, there’s a fan page on Facebook.  Secondly, you can join over 100,000 followers [...]

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