A Luxury Travel Blog http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/17/interview-with-lynn-crawford-owner-and-head-chef-of-ruby-watchco/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/17/interview-with-lynn-crawford-owner-and-head-chef-of-ruby-watchco/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:40 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20934 Celebrity chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience, winning international awards as the Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and New York City. She is one of the most high-profile chefs in Canada and has been invited to cook, speak, and mentor chefs and food lovers across North America. Lynn opened Ruby [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/17/recipe-of-the-week-home-made-vanilla-ice-cream-gelato-alla-vaniglia/feed/ 0 The Exumas: 3 suggestions for a luxurious Bahamas getaway http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/17/the-exumas-3-suggestions-for-a-luxurious-bahamas-getaway/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/17/the-exumas-3-suggestions-for-a-luxurious-bahamas-getaway/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 07:56:41 +0000 Jessica Festa http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20886 For those wanting a luxurious Caribbean getaway, the Exumas Cays in the Bahamas have it all. Known for having some of the clearest blue waters in the Caribbean, the islands feature everything from grand resorts to yacht clubs to opulent yet intimate boutique properties. To help you plan a luxury getaway to the Exumas, here [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/16/one-shameful-top-tip-to-beat-the-queues-at-disney-worl/feed/ 1 The wealthiest cities in the world http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/the-wealthiest-cities-in-the-world/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/the-wealthiest-cities-in-the-world/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:57:00 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20954 According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in the world, followed by New York and London. But interestingly, a different pattern emerges if you look at the cities with the most multi-millionaires or billionaires. Dubai, often associated with extreme wealth and opulence, only [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/southern-hospitality-where-to-stay-in-the-deep-south/feed/ 0 Istanbul: 5 luxury local boutiques in Galata http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/istanbul-5-luxury-local-boutiques-in-galata/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/istanbul-5-luxury-local-boutiques-in-galata/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:24 +0000 Renée Lodens http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20843 Galata is home to a number of super cool local boutiques and concept stores. This local precinct is filled with little hole-in-the-wall stores and more elaborate boutiques. One little street, Serdar-ı Ekrem, is quite possibly the most popular street in the area, and a must-see for any budding traveler in search of a truly the local [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/istanbul-5-luxury-local-boutiques-in-galata/feed/ 0 5 stand-out hotel spas in cities around the world http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/5-stand-out-hotel-spas-in-cities-around-the-world/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/5-stand-out-hotel-spas-in-cities-around-the-world/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:17 +0000 Jennifer Garcia-Alonso http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20880 Traveling to sprawling, bustling world cities like London and Paris is unquestionably exciting, but even for the most energetic traveler, urban journeys can be sensory overload. Thank goodness for lavish spas that transport you from pounding the pavement to the ultimate in pampering. Not surprisingly, many of the best ones can be found at luxurious [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/5-of-the-best-luxury-algarve-resorts-for-couples/feed/ 0 Photograph of the week: the Colosseum http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/photograph-of-the-week-the-colosseum/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/15/photograph-of-the-week-the-colosseum/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 08:44:11 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20242 The Colosseum in Rome is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. This particular shot of the famous landmark was a thirty second exposure, which allowed the clouds to travel and give a sense of movement to the image.  It also makes the colours really stand out. Thank you to [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/14/top-10-activities-in-south-australia/feed/ 0 Welcome to quiet luxury at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/14/welcome-to-quiet-luxury-at-the-jw-marriott-marquis-hotel-dubai/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/14/welcome-to-quiet-luxury-at-the-jw-marriott-marquis-hotel-dubai/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 23:15:15 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20870 Welcome to quiet luxury. At JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, guest rooms, meeting rooms, event spaces including 2 ballrooms are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology. 9 restaurants, 3 bars and two lounges offer a myriad of taste sensations. Saray Spa, a world class luxury spa, offers that seamlessly blends the best of Arabic rituals and [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/14/welcome-to-quiet-luxury-at-the-jw-marriott-marquis-hotel-dubai/feed/ 0 World’s second ugliest building turned into luxury hotel http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/13/worlds-second-ugliest-building-turned-into-luxury-hotel/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/13/worlds-second-ugliest-building-turned-into-luxury-hotel/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:57 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=20862 An old communist TV tower in Prague – the Zizkov TV tower – which was voted the world’s second ugliest building, has been transformed into a (self-proclaimed) six star one-room hotel with dramatic views. At 216 metres tall, Tower Park Praha already housed a restaurant and observation deck. This latest addition of a one-bedroom hotel [...]

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]]> http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/13/worlds-second-ugliest-building-turned-into-luxury-hotel/feed/ 0 The 10th Noosa Food & Wine Festival, Queensland, Australia http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/13/the-10th-noosa-food-wine-festival-queensland-australia/ http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/13/the-10th-noosa-food-wine-festival-queensland-australia/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 16:11:14 +0000 Paul Johnson http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=17804 This year sees Noosa celebrating its 10th annual Food & Wine Festival, and to mark the anniversary they have lined up ten Guest Chefs from the 2012 San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list. The Queensland Virtuosi Orchestra will open the event which runs from 16th to 19th May 2013 with a line up of over 200 [...]

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