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Author: Paul Johnson

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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 Telegraph.
Luxury Dubai experiences that go beyond the ordinary

Luxury Dubai experiences that go beyond the ordinary

ByPaul Johnson July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Dubai is a city that is seemingly synonymous with luxury. It’s a city where even the police force owns…

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5 UK luxury countryside destinations to visit in Holland Cooper style

5 UK luxury countryside destinations to visit in Holland Cooper style

ByPaul Johnson July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

The UK countryside is much-loved by both residents and visitors alike. Famed for its beauty, the rural landscape of…

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Review: Starks Lark, Llangollen Canal, UK

Review: Starks Lark, Llangollen Canal, UK

ByPaul Johnson June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

A narrowboat holiday might not be everyone’s idea of luxury. But approach with an open-mind and you might be…

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5 iconic UK gardens to visit and the new Holland Cooper range redefining garden luxury

5 iconic UK gardens to visit and the new Holland Cooper range redefining garden luxury

ByPaul Johnson June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

With Summer now officially underway (it starts on 1st June each year according to the Met Office), there’s no…

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A new chapter for Thornybush: The reimagining of Kubili House

A new chapter for Thornybush: The reimagining of Kubili House

ByPaul Johnson June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Kubili House is tucked into a seriously wild corner of South Africa’s Thornybush Private Game Reserve in the Greater…

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All aboard Mexico’s only luxury train: The Chepe Express

All aboard Mexico’s only luxury train: The Chepe Express

ByPaul Johnson June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Travelling by train is very different to other forms of transport. You could even say it’s a luxury of…

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Review: Radisson Blu Durham, UK

Review: Radisson Blu Durham, UK

ByPaul Johnson May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Durham is a city of sharp contrasts. You’ve got this towering, dramatic Norman architecture that sits alongside a chaotic,…

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Before you order tap water abroad: It might not be free

Before you order tap water abroad: It might not be free

ByPaul Johnson May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

You could be forgiven for thinking that a simple request for a glass of tap water in a luxury…

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Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK

Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK

ByPaul Johnson May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s deeply rooted in the…

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The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials

The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials

ByPaul Johnson April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out in the British countryside….

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Spring Spa Trail Escape returns to Gilpin Lake House, Lake District

Spring Spa Trail Escape returns to Gilpin Lake House, Lake District

ByPaul Johnson April 13, 2026April 23, 2026

This Spring, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House – soon to be reviewed on A Luxury Travel Blog – has…

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10 luxury travel gifts for Easter (UK & Europe edition)

10 luxury travel gifts for Easter (UK & Europe edition)

ByPaul Johnson March 31, 2026April 17, 2026

With the Easter bank holiday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about that first…

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Review: Catgill Farm Glamping, Bolton Abbey, UK

Review: Catgill Farm Glamping, Bolton Abbey, UK

ByPaul Johnson March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

The story of Catgill is one of profound diversification and family legacy. Since 2014, husband-and-wife team Oliver and Cat…

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Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother’s Day 2026 (UK edition)

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother’s Day 2026 (UK edition)

ByPaul Johnson March 10, 2026March 27, 2026

There’s no better opportunity in the year to tell your Mum how much you care than Mothering Sunday. And…

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Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

ByPaul Johnson March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims heading to venerate relics…

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What to wear at the Races

What to wear at the Races

ByPaul Johnson February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

With the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away, you might well be looking ahead at the Flat racing…

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