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Which luxury island escape is right for you? Six new trips for 2022
Given we’ve been cooped up for months, now’s the time to start thinking about that trip of a lifetime you’ve been dreaming about. And as the world tentatively opens up, so do the chances of a seriously memorable getaway. An island trip, where beaches feel all yours and hideaways provide a true sense of escape, can be truly special. Here, we look at some of the greatest island destinations… [read more]
Mercedes-Benz’s vision for the future is an ultra-efficient, luxury EV with 620-mile range
Mercedes-Benz revealed Monday the Vision EQXX, a concept vehicle that is meant to showcase what the automaker’s electric future will look like. The upshot? An eye-popping design coupled with advanced engineering that squeezes in power, efficiency and range into a compact and sporty package… [read more]
Incredible moment a private jet roars through a narrow pass in California‘s ‘Star Wars Canyon’
Incredible footage has emerged of a private jet roaring through a narrow pass in California’s so-called Star Wars Canyon. Aviation photographer Christopher McGreevy captured the breathtaking flight of a Dassault Falcon 8X private jet thundering through the canyon that crosses Riverside and San Diego County in Death Valley National Park… [read more]
Holiday bookings soar as international travel starts recovery, says holiday boss
Demand for foreign holidays is recovering towards pre-pandemic levels following the relaxation of coronavirus travel rules, according to travel firms. Steve Heapy, chief executive of tour operator Jet2holidays and leisure airline Jet2.com, said bookings soared… [read more]
The 10 most beautiful luxury hotels in the world, according to Instagram data
If there’s one thing Instagram has gifted us throughout the pandemic, it’s the gift of escapism. Through isolations, quarantines, and lockdowns, Instagram has reminded us that there is indeed a big, beautiful world out there waiting for us to explore. Odds are, in the last two years, you found yourself exercising your swiping thumb, scrolling through an endless array of stunning images, dreaming up your next escape… [read more]
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Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.
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This feels like a very significant post. The first Travel News for a very long time on A Luxury Travel Blog. Is this a sign of hope? A sign that the travel industry is beginning to get back to normal.
Yes, I used to do these posts regularly but they became rather too heavily dominated by COVID stories. I think the tide is slowly turning and it feels like a fitting time to bring this part of A Luxury Travel Blog back. 😊
Keep an eye out for similar posts every Sunday!
That’s what we need for a Monday morning pick-up. Pictures of tropical islands in blue seas and a row of palms. Though without having to commute and just walking into the study, Monday morning isn’t as depressing as it used to be.
Yes, it certainly seems to be the future. Whilst I haven’t yet made the switch to an EV, I expect our next car to be one.
It doesn’t really come as a surprise that the Burj Al Arab is so admired. Though I can remember the days, before the Burj’s construction, when the wave shape of the Jumeirah Beach hotel was seen as ground-breaking.
I’ve been fortunate to visit the Burj Al Arab on two occasions – once for a function celebrating their new chefs, and another time for a short stay. It is luxury on another level.
Way back in another century, in fact in another millennium, I came remember driving the road out to where the Burj nows is and seeing camels by the road side. It’s a very different situation now with the traffic congestion.
Going back just 50 years and Dubai’s population was just over 50,000. Today it’s more like 3.5 million. That’s some transformation.
Which luxury island escape is right for you? Six new trips for 2022
Given we’ve been cooped up for months, now’s the time to start thinking about that trip of a lifetime you’ve been dreaming about. And as the world tentatively opens up, so do the chances of a seriously memorable getaway. An island trip, where beaches feel all yours and hideaways provide a true sense of escape, can be truly special. Here, we look at some of the greatest island destinations… [read more]
Which luxury island escape is right for you? Six new trips for 2022
Given we’ve been cooped up for months, now’s the time to start thinking about that trip of a lifetime you’ve been dreaming about. And as the world tentatively opens up, so do the chances of a seriously memorable getaway. An island trip, where beaches feel all yours and hideaways provide a true sense of escape, can be truly special. Here, we look at some of the greatest island destinations… [read more]
Mercedes-Benz’s vision for the future is an ultra-efficient, luxury EV with 620-mile range
Mercedes-Benz revealed Monday the Vision EQXX, a concept vehicle that is meant to showcase what the automaker’s electric future will look like. The upshot? An eye-popping design coupled with advanced engineering that squeezes in power, efficiency and range into a compact and sporty package… [read more]
Incredible moment a private jet roars through a narrow pass in California‘s ‘Star Wars Canyon’
Incredible footage has emerged of a private jet roaring through a narrow pass in California’s so-called Star Wars Canyon. Aviation photographer Christopher McGreevy captured the breathtaking flight of a Dassault Falcon 8X private jet thundering through the canyon that crosses Riverside and San Diego County in Death Valley National Park… [read more]
Holiday bookings soar as international travel starts recovery, says holiday boss
Demand for foreign holidays is recovering towards pre-pandemic levels following the relaxation of coronavirus travel rules, according to travel firms. Steve Heapy, chief executive of tour operator Jet2holidays and leisure airline Jet2.com, said bookings soared… [read more]
The 10 most beautiful luxury hotels in the world, according to Instagram data
If there’s one thing Instagram has gifted us throughout the pandemic, it’s the gift of escapism. Through isolations, quarantines, and lockdowns, Instagram has reminded us that there is indeed a big, beautiful world out there waiting for us to explore. Odds are, in the last two years, you found yourself exercising your swiping thumb, scrolling through an endless array of stunning images, dreaming up your next escape… [read more]
We really enjoy hearing from our readers and would love to hear your views on any of these stories! Please click on the comments below and share your thoughts. Thank you.
Have a story you’d like to share? Please contact us for details.
This feels like a very significant post. The first Travel News for a very long time on A Luxury Travel Blog. Is this a sign of hope? A sign that the travel industry is beginning to get back to normal.
Yes, I used to do these posts regularly but they became rather too heavily dominated by COVID stories. I think the tide is slowly turning and it feels like a fitting time to bring this part of A Luxury Travel Blog back. 😊
Keep an eye out for similar posts every Sunday!
That’s what we need for a Monday morning pick-up. Pictures of tropical islands in blue seas and a row of palms. Though without having to commute and just walking into the study, Monday morning isn’t as depressing as it used to be.
That picture is of Mnemba Island, just off Zanzibar – a place very close to my heart as it formed part of our honeymoon almost 20 years ago now.
Having almost got through one crisis it’s encouraging to see companies seriously thinking about the next challenge, a climate crisis.
That BMW has serious range. Yesterday, I pulled into a car park where all 6 charging posts were in operation. Good news.
Yes, it certainly seems to be the future. Whilst I haven’t yet made the switch to an EV, I expect our next car to be one.
It doesn’t really come as a surprise that the Burj Al Arab is so admired. Though I can remember the days, before the Burj’s construction, when the wave shape of the Jumeirah Beach hotel was seen as ground-breaking.
I’ve been fortunate to visit the Burj Al Arab on two occasions – once for a function celebrating their new chefs, and another time for a short stay. It is luxury on another level.
Way back in another century, in fact in another millennium, I came remember driving the road out to where the Burj nows is and seeing camels by the road side. It’s a very different situation now with the traffic congestion.
Going back just 50 years and Dubai’s population was just over 50,000. Today it’s more like 3.5 million. That’s some transformation.