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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.

Suite of the week: Presidential Suite, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

By Paul Johnson on May 16, 2022 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

The Presidential Suite at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun provides offers an opportunity to indulge in luxury.

The best stands at this year's Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2022 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Events, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

I was honoured to be on the judging panel for the best stands at this year's Arabian Travel Market where the SAUDIA stand was crowned as winner of the Best Stand Design.

Tomorrowland to open magical desert destination Terra Solis in Dubai

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, is set to open Terra Solis, a brand-new unique desert destination in Dubai.

SAUDIA launch brand new in-flight entertainment system

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which started today, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new IFE system will further transform SAUDIA’s onboard experience with over 5,000 hours of HD content, including, but not limited to, Western and Eastern films and

Suite of the week: Presidential Suite - Terrace Hot Tub, Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla, Spain

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Suite of the Week, Western Europe

This luxury suite features a stunning terrace, with a personal hot tub with magnificent views of Seville’s Magdalena Plaza.

Suite of the week: The Rainforest Suite, Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler BC, Canada

By Paul Johnson on May 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Canada, Featured, Hotels, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week

Overlooking Whistler Mountain, this 1,415 sq ft show-stopper pairs modern luxury with rustic alpine comfort on the shores of Nita Lake.

Review: Gusto Restaurant, Deansgate, Manchester, UK

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2022 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Our review of Gusto Restaurant, Deansgate, Manchester, UK

Short stay: Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, UK

By Paul Johnson on Apr 30, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Our review of the Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, UK

Suite of the week: Grand Riad, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Apr 25, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Suite of the Week

The Grand Riad is the ultimate immersion in Marrakech, where the guest is transported into a magical medina.

Short stay: Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, near Pwllheli, Llyn Peninsula, North Wales

By Paul Johnson on Apr 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Camping, Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If you've been following the BBC series 'Interior Design Masters', you may already inadvertantly know about the site of our latest short stay review.

Shangri-La celebrates Earth Day every day with sustainable culinary dishes 'Rooted in Nature'

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2022 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

Shangri-La celebrates Earth Day with an enhanced ‘Rooted in Nature’ programme championing sustainable culinary initiatives.

Alpine splendour and urban opulence: the Austria Hotel Collection

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

A curated group of premier hotels, the Austria Hotel Collection exemplifies the best in Austrian Hospitality.

Is Etihad Airways leading the way in terms of sustainable aviation?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is undertaking a week of intensive research to reduce carbon emissions.

Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Construction on Utopia of the Seas, the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean International’s revolutionary Oasis Class, is underway,

Suite of the week: Outlook Cabin, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, Canada

By Paul Johnson on Apr 18, 2022 in Accommodation, Canada, Featured, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Outlook Cabin includes six bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a full kitchen, two wood-burning fireplaces and a large private patio with a barbeque.

Latest news from A Luxury Travel Blog (Q2, 2022)

By Paul Johnson on Apr 12, 2022 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Travel Miscellany

Hello readers! I’m trying to get into a habit of providing quarterly updates from the blog, so here goes with the second instalment for this year… Reviews We have been doing more and more reviews lately, including – amongst others – this beautiful property in the Lake District. We have at least a dozen reviews