Claire Powell, Author at A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Top 5 cities that merge the old with the new

By Claire Powell on May 12, 2018 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, India, Japan, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, South America, USA

We love places where history thumps through the streets like a heartbeat, but some of the world’s greatest cities are even greater thanks to contemporary influences. Here’s our collection of our favourites that manage to perfectly marry the very old and the very, very new. Brooklyn & Manhattan, New York In the city that never […]

Top 5 wilderness and splendid isolation holidays

By Claire Powell on Apr 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, Argentina, Canada, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, USA

It’s not that you’re not sociable, you just want to get away from it all. Us too. For those off-the-grid moments that we all crave, here’s our pick of the five best remote places for when silence is golden. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Colombia, Canada An intimate retreat in the picture-postcard backwaters of Clayoquot Sound in […]

Top 5 family trips and holidays

By Claire Powell on Mar 21, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Egypt, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

Getting away with the kids is never a chore when you have the whole world as your playground. Choose from one of our top five family escapes and jet off for an adventure of a lifetime. Make some noise in Thailand The sizzle of stir-fries, the lap of turquoise waves, the chirruping of the jungle, […]

Top 5 self-drive holidays

By Claire Powell on Feb 13, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Italy, Namibia, North America, Oceania, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One of the best ways to get under the skin of a country is to get behind the wheel. Whether it’s a 4×4 with all the bells and whistles or a classic that’s older than you, cars are still one of the best ways to see the sights. Here are our top five self-drive trips […]

Top 5 island escapes

By Claire Powell on Feb 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Featured, Hotels, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South America

Getting away from it all is harder than ever thanks to Wi-Fi, constant connectivity and more iDevices than you can shake a charger at. Still, we’ve managed to pick our top five island escapes where you can adopt a ‘no shoes, no news’ ethos from the moment you arrive. Peter Island Resort & Spa, British […]

5 of the best places to see wildlife in Canada

By Claire Powell on Dec 02, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

It’s no secret that Canada is a destination for all types of traveller. It’s got cosmopolitan cities, towering mountains, verdant forests, crystal-clear lakes and more opportunities for adventure than you could imagine. But another string to Canada’s bow, and one that’s sometimes overlooked, is its wildlife. From orca whale off the coast of British Columbia […]

5 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

By Claire Powell on Aug 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Hotels, Japan, Kenya, Regions, South America, Sweden, Western Europe

These properties will make you rethink how you view hotels. They are cool, they are quirky, that have broken the mould. Stay at one of these amazing places and you’ll have dinner party conversation sorted for years to come… Benesse House, Naoshima, Japan Restaurants with rooms are de rigueur these days. For something a bit […]

Top 5 wine tours in Italy

By Claire Powell on Sep 30, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Some of the best things to come from Italy: Leonardo da Vinci, the Fiat 500, pizza, limoncello, Dolce & Gabbana and wine, lots of wine. What better time to travel to this delicious destination than in the Autumn for grape harvesting – you never know it could be a vintage year! Grape harvesting (by hand) is […]

No kids allowed – holidaying in Europe after the school holidays

By Claire Powell on Aug 30, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

We come to the end of yet another peak holiday season and, as school term-time starts again, it’s finally time for the adults to plan their own great escape. But, with so many options to choose from, where should you go? Follow our top tips for some utterly blissful holiday escapes – without the children. […]

Summer luxury in the Alps

By Claire Powell on Jul 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Are you still yet to decide where to go this Summer? For a luxury family Summer holiday with a difference, head to the Alps. With everything from sporting activities and spas to Michelin star restaurants and sumptuous chalets, there’s plenty of great reasons to visit this amazing region outside of the peak winter season. Head […]

4 of the world’s best dining tables with great views (and great food!)

By Claire Powell on Jul 22, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Travel is a sensation for all of the senses and combines our greatest passions that leave us with memories to last a lifetime. We rarely remember the soggy sandwich we raced to eat before the 2pm meeting but the fresh taste of the reef fish we caught and barbecued on the beach is a flavour […]

Get active in Europe

By Claire Powell on May 23, 2013 in Europe, France, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Start your European sporting holiday with a visit to the annual International Extreme Sports Festival. Held in Montpellier, the event is free and sees amateurs compete at wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. The event takes place in the town centre and draws in quite a crowd. After watching this spectacle head to the French Alps, home […]

5 travel recommendations for the Amalfi coast

By Claire Powell on Jan 08, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

When it comes to glitz and glamour no one does it quite with the finesse of the Italians and Italy’s Amalfi Coast is no exception. From winding roads, perfect for a James Bond style driving adventure, to stunning views out to Capri and designer shopping in Positano, a visit to Italy’s amazing Amalfi Coast should […]

New luxury just waiting to be discovered in Megeve

By Claire Powell on Oct 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

As the leaves start to fall from the trees in an abundance of autumnal colour and the alarm rings out to a darkened room (is it really morning already?) we’re starting to see the first signs of winter. It’s not all dark mornings, bare trees and chilly evenings however, with winter comes something altogether more […]

Create the perfect intimate Italian wedding

By Claire Powell on Jul 26, 2012 in Accommodation, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

If you’ve dreamt about a white wedding drenched in Italian sunshine but your budget doesn’t stretch to renting a small island then a luxury villa wedding may be an option. With many Italian villas enjoying perfectly landscaped grounds and enough room to host a party (and share the cost!) you could be enjoying your dream […]

4 top tips for the perfect babymoon vacation

By Claire Powell on Jul 05, 2012 in Speciality Travel

If we needed another excuse to get away from it all and take a relaxing break then here it is – the baby moon! Take one couple and one ‘soon to be born’ baby and you have the recipe for a holiday. Aimed at allowing couples to enjoy their final moments together before their life […]

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