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Top 3 luxury, boutique and eco-chic hotels in The Gambia

The Gambia in West Africa has been a popular destination for many years for seekers of winter sunshine. It is the smallest country on mainland Africa and is surrounded on three sides by its big brother, Senegal, with a small strip of coastline along which a thriving tourist industry has developed. Justifiably known as �the smiling [...]

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Gourmet food on cruise ships

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 [...]

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Top 10 new luxury hotels for 2012

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 furnished [...]

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12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island, Australia in 2012

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, kayaking, target [...]

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Gourmet Bliss at Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius

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 [...]

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Do you think 11,000 euros is adequate compensation for Costa Concordia passengers?

An agreement has been signed between Italian consumer groups and Costa Cruises, offering passengers of the sticken Costa Concordia a compensation deal of 11,000 euros (in addition to refunding medical and transport expenses, as well as the cost of the cruise).�Codacons, however, is one consumer group that did not sign the agreement, and they are [...]

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5 ways to apr�s ski in Park City, Utah

Arguably as enjoyable as time on the slopes, apr�s ski is an essential part of a luxury mountain getaway.�Park City, Utah features apr�s options of every nature, from sophisticated lounges to lively social hot�spots. Here are five unique ways to unwind after a day on the slopes in Park City: High West Distillery The ski-in High West [...]

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Top 5 up and coming destinations

Croatia We�re seeing a real rise in bookings for Croatia, and this must be due in no small part to the emerging presence of impressive design hotels like the dramatic Monte Mulini in Rovinj and the stunning Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik. I visited Pula many years ago when it was part of Yugoslavia, and you could [...]

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Where to find luxury accommodation in England

2012 is an important year for England as the capital city of London hosts the Olympic�Games. There�s so much to see and discover, and if you are looking for an affluent area�to buy a house, there are plenty to be found in the capital as well as other parts of the UK. In these�areas there [...]

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The top 5 luxury travel destinations for families

The world is filled with wonderful places to go as a family, but a few really stand out � some for their cultural offerings, some for their activities, some for their wildlife, and some for a combination of the above. 1. Argentina This trip really had it all � lots of outdoor activities, a taste of local [...]

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Are all-inclusive luxury holidays the way forward in austere 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, [...]

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Win a luxury holiday on Lanzarote!

A Luxury Travel Blog has teamed up adults-only-holidays.com, the first professional website dedicated to the sale of children free hotels, to offer you a the opportunity to win a 7 night stay at the B&B for 2 adults at the five star Hotel Villa Vik on the island of Lanzarote. This beautiful hotel [...]

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Aruba’s oldest hotel gets a $30 million makeover

Aruba’s oldest hotel, the award-winning Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, has now completed an extensive, US$30 million renovation of its three towers. Built in the 1950s, Radisson Aruba was the very first high-rise hotel to open on the island. The renovation took nearly two years and included refurbishing all 355 guest rooms and suites [...]

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3 reasons why Turkey is a luxurious travel destination

What comes into your mind when thinking of a holiday to Turkey? A cheap and cheerful resort by the sea, complete with neon lighted night spots similar to those found throughout the continent in places like Spain and Greece? Or a hot and sweaty experience in the streets of Istanbul? It is not clear why [...]

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Ruaha National Park � one of Tanzania�s best kept secrets

The Ruaha National Park is one of Tanzania�s most remote and least visited safari parks.� It covers a large area and consists of a dynamic mix of vegetation and wild life that sets it apart from the other Tanzania safari reserves.� The park stretches for thousands of miles from the icy snow capped peaks of [...]

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The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

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 del Rector – Almagro, [...]

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World Travel Awards � The Grand Final

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 [...]

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The perfect hotel in Paradise: Jericoacoara, Brazil

Nestled in the most northern part of Brazil, is a hidden paradise, named Jericocaoara yet to be discovered by many. The village of Jeri, nickname for the destination, is nestled amongst white sand dunes, crystal clear blue water, and a very strong breeze. Located on a slight hill behind the village, is the The Chili [...]

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Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti

The first reports came in last week from the guides in the Serengeti; the Great Migration has started calving!�Is now the very best time to be in the Serengeti? Many experts believe this is the finest time to witness the herds. Travel now and the Serengeti is lush and green, alive with wildlife and pumping [...]

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Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition in Denver

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 [...]

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