Category: Travel Miscellany

The world’s scariest footpath and motorbike trail

By on Mar 02, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 674 times

There’s nothing luxurious here, but I think anyone with a love of travel would find it interesting, so I’m sharing it regardless!  First up, a footpath that’s being billed on YouTube as the world’s scariest.  El camino del ray is a via ferrata that’s now fallen into a state of disrepair, located in the province [...]

The wonderful world of Venice, Italy

The wonderful world of Venice, Italy

By on Mar 02, 2011 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 312 times

Venice, a part of Italy that many Venetians consider a separate country, and it that is hard to argue with as it is much different than most other parts of Italy with the many canals and no personal vehicles allowed. Walking Venice is a wonderful and even romantic way to see the sites, as you [...]

Turkey with all the trimmings for Easter

By on Mar 01, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Turkey   - Read 537 times

Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes is opening its Kalkan programme for the Easter holidays, from 16th April 2011, including a range of hi spec private villas with pools and the Kalkan Regency boutique hotel. This news should appeal to hard working singles and parents, since as the Easter weekend is followed by the Royal Wedding and [...]

A good news story from an airline – well done, Monarch!

A good news story from an airline – well done, Monarch!

By on Feb 28, 2011 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Air Travel, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 324 times

A couple of weeks ago I was meant to be going on a press trip to Tenerife  with my family and reviewing a couple of hotels out there.  Shortly before we were due to depart, I was looking into travel insurance as I was aware that our annual policy had expired.  I contacted the travel [...]

5 fabulous experiences in Mexico

5 fabulous experiences in Mexico

By on Feb 28, 2011 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals   - Read 488 times

The 6,000 plus travel advisors surveyed for Virtuoso’s annual Lux Report have selected Mexico as the number five international travel destination for 2011 – and for good reason. Mexico has long delivered incredible value and rich luxury opportunities to travelers worldwide. Here are five lavish experiences in Mexico sure to surpass the expectations of even [...]

Lindt World of Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany

Lindt World of Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany

By on Feb 27, 2011 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 707 times

Cologne, Germany is a gorgeous and ancient city, snuggled right next to the Rhine River so, like most of the German river towns and cities, it is extremely accessible by river cruise ships. You can tour the lovely cathedral, stroll the cobblestone streets, have a coffee at one of the cafes or shop for beautiful [...]

Paint the town red with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

By on Feb 25, 2011 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1110 times

Shoe shopping, Champagne, an iconic five-star hotel, manicures and pedicures and lunch in one of London’s hottest restaurants. What more can a girl ask for? Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Christian Louboutin have joined forces to create the ‘Paint the Town Red’ package – the ultimate treat. Guests will be able to check in to [...]

Does luxury mean novelty or isolation?

Does luxury mean novelty or isolation?

By on Feb 24, 2011 in Travel Miscellany   - Read 675 times

What makes a holiday stand out from any other? It’s probably a question of timing, circumstance,travel companions and above all, taste. That’s never truer than in the luxury end of the market, but what luxury travellers increasingly seem to want is not just opulent suites, glamorous destinations and extravagant restaurants serving first-class food, but holidays [...]

Cheese tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Rooms in Amsterdam

By on Feb 22, 2011 in Europe, Food and Drink, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 493 times

We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside the scenic canal. Many-leveled warehouses with big windows which had been converted to homes and apartments overlooked the canal and hundreds of bikes – the transportation of choice in Amsterdam – lined the streets. But we didn’t [...]

How many hot chocolates can you drink?

How many hot chocolates can you drink?

By on Feb 17, 2011 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 532 times

With the promise of snow across the Alps, temperatures are plummeting, drawers are being ransacked for extra thermal layers and that all important question is on many a skier or snowboarder’s blue lips: ‘where shall we go for hot chocolate?’ Switzerland is the chocolate capital of the world, and Zermatt the best chocolate cliché of [...]

The most expensive bed in the world

The most expensive bed in the world

By on Feb 16, 2011 in Travel Miscellany   - Read 1364 times

The Baldacchino Supreme is being billed as the world’s most expensive bed. A collaboration between Stuart Hughes of Liverpool, UK and HEBANON by F.lli Basile Interiors of Nocera Superiore Italy Lacquered has resulted in a handmade bed inlaid with 107kg (236lb) of 24 karat gold, fashioned out of chestnut and ash wood with a cherry [...]

Shortlisted for LuXplosion 2010 luxury awards contest

Shortlisted for LuXplosion 2010 luxury awards contest

By on Feb 10, 2011 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Travel Miscellany   - Read 389 times

A very big ‘thank you’ to all those of you who nominated A Luxury Travel Blog for the “Blog > Bon Voyages” category of the Luxplosion 2010 luxury travel awards.  I’m pleased to report that we have been shortlisted for the award along with four others (Frommers, Grid Skipper, Everything Everywhere and Happy Hotelier).  If [...]

Chocolate cocktails at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Chocolate cocktails at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

By on Feb 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 162 times

The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has a sweet solution for the young-at-heart: adults-only hot chocolate at the posh Seasons Bar and Lounge. Made for sipping just like martinis, these “choctails” are made with the finest valhrona chocolate and spiked with your choice of raspberry, orange, vanilla or peppermint liqueur. The finishing touch? A fluffy-as-a-cloud house-made marshmallow [...]

Wine tasting experience as you cruise through Europe

Wine tasting experience as you cruise through Europe

By on Jan 28, 2011 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Leisure Travel, Netherlands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 959 times

If tasting fabulous wines, listening to knowledgeable wine experts, touring world-famous wineries and vineyards as you relax and cruise along the calm Rhine and Mosel Rivers in Europe sounds like the perfect vacation for you, I recommend you experience the same wine-tasting cruise from which I just returned. Boarding the luxurious yet wonderfully comfortable MS [...]

5 top tips for luxury travel on a budget

5 top tips for luxury travel on a budget

By on Jan 27, 2011 in Accommodation, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals   - Read 1399 times

Many travelers dream of a luxurious holiday but believe they simply can’t afford it. In fact, there are many easy ways to extend your vacation budget, enabling you to afford more luxury than you might think. Here are some insider tips to get you started. 1. Flexibility Be flexible with your travel plans. Consider traveling [...]

Travel like a celeb – just leave the Hawaiian shirt at home

Travel like a celeb – just leave the Hawaiian shirt at home

By on Jan 27, 2011 in Celebrities, Clothing, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 695 times

Even though most of us will never be ridiculously rich, we can travel and live like famous celebs with just a few tricks and tips. You don’t need to break the bank to rub elbows with the rich and mighty, just get rid of the Hawaiian shirt and other giveaways and get ready to live [...]

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