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5 of the best sunsets in the world

By Rajul Chande on Oct 09, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Florida, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, North America, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spain, USA, Western Europe

One of the most magical moments of any holiday is watching the sun set over stunning scenery. The sunset becomes part of the daily routine, as you sip a cold cocktail or crisp glass of wine while watching the sky become a canvas of crimson, orange and pink. Here are some of my favourite spots

6 ultimate romantic luxury experiences

By Rajul Chande on Aug 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you’re travelling with that special someone, then you deserve to stay somewhere exceptional. Whether honeymooning or a new couple, time away together provides a way to cement your relationship, pamper your partner and create memories which will last a lifetime. Romance does though mean different things to different people. Here’s my pick of the

Top 10 luxury picnic spots and shops in London

By Rajul Chande on Aug 03, 2013 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The trouble with living in Britain is that when we do finally get a bit of sunshine, we don’t know what to do with it! But one thing we Brits certainly do well is picnics. And London has parks in abundance. So picnics in the park are a combination made in heaven if you know the

The 5 most highly-rated hotels in London

By Rajul Chande on Jul 03, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

When it comes to London hotels, it seems good things really do come in small packages. When I checked TripAdvisor this morning to advise a friend who asked me to suggest “the best” London hotel, I discovered that each of the UK capital’s five top hotels on TripAdvisor is a small boutique establishment. Numbers one and

Top 10 luxury London freebies

By Rajul Chande on Jun 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Finding luxury without paying full whack is a bit of an art in an expensive city like London. This list should help, whether it’s views, booze or loos you wish to luxuriate in. It helps to have a hardy constitution and be willing to blag a little (or at least to dress up and look

Top 5 decadent Great Gatsby London experiences

By Rajul Chande on May 28, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The decadence, the opulence, the romance, the fashions of the roaring 20s – Baz Luhrmann’s new production of The Great Gatsby has brought a whole new audience to F.Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel. Now you can imagine yourself as a guest at one of Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties with The Great Gatsby-style offers available at

Top 5 secret London concierge tips

By Rajul Chande on May 02, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

These tips are from Jose Pauco, Head Concierge at the luxury Milestone Hotel and a member of the Golden Keys. As well as being a 5 star hotel concierge, Jose is also a proud Londoner who writes his own newsletter about things to do in the city which he circulates to friends and guests. Here

Italian aperitivo: a 5 star interpretation

By Rajul Chande on Apr 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

While aperitivo has been a longstanding tradition in Italy, it is relatively new in London and other major cities. A number of bars have opened in the UK capital to reinforce this trend including Il Tempo near Charing Cross and Banca in Mayfair. But you know aperitivo has really arrived now that an establishment like the

When in Rome... a luxury trip crafted by insiders

By Rajul Chande on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

It may have first been uttered in 387AD, but never could the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” have been so apt as during my recent stay at the Regina Hotel Baglioni, where attentive staff are only too happy to share insider tips on where to go and what to see. The hotel

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