Author Archive for Paul Johnson
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.
Top 10 trending destinations in the world
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2023 in Travel Miscellany
To commence the 2023 travel and hospitality awards season, Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has revealed its Travelers' Choice® Best of the Best Destination Awards. 
The world's first digital cruise ship experience in the metaverse
Celebrity Cruises®, known for next generation ships at the intersection of architecture, technology and design, is sailing into the future with the launch of a new virtual experience dubbed, the ‘Wonderverse’.
The world's most ultra-luxury resort, Atlantis The Royal Dubai, is unveiled to the world
By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2023 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates
Last night saw the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s newest icon, Atlantis The Royal, dubbed the world’s most ultra-luxury resort, inaugurated by an unforgettable performance by the world’s most celebrated performer, the global icon Beyoncé. 
Luxury on hydrofoils: The Candela C-8 electric boat
The new Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is the first product from a partnership between Polestar and Candela.
Austria 2023: Dates for your diary
By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2023 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
What do Belvedere Palace, the Opera Ball and Europe's largest music festival have in common? A milestone birthday in 2023! 
Top 10 things to do in Baja
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos Chief Concierge and esteemed member of Les Clefs d’Or International Estefanía Cortez shares her top ten recommendations for an unforgettable East Cape adventure.
New Bangkok rail hub for Thailand's long distance trains
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the relocation – effective from today - of 52 long-distance, rapid, and express train services from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
£50 million of funding announced for the Eden Project North in Morecambe, UK
By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2023 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
More than 2.1 billion worth of levelling up funding has been set out by the UK government across more than 100 projects across the UK. The projects are designed to create jobs and spread opportunities throghout the UK. 
The 360 action cam that makes magic out of the action
Towards the end of last year, Insta360 announced X3, a camera that’s built for the social age. Millions of people around the world now consider themselves “creators”, and there’s no better device for capturing creative and unique content for social media than a 360 action camera.
12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023
By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2023 in Europe, Events, Finland, Fun Stuff, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country. 
Orient Express unveils the world's largest sailing ship
140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world's largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas.
Breaking down language barriers with the Fluentalk T1 Translator
Have you ever found yourself in a foreign country, struggling to communicate with the locals because of a language barrier? If so, you know first-hand how frustrating and isolating it can be to not be able to communicate effectively.
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort re-opens following 9 months of renovations
Offering a reimagined adult-only experience, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort reopened on 1 December 2022 following nine months of extensive renovations.
McLaren and Bowers & Wilkins launch the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones
The Px8 McLaren Edition is built on the reference-standard sound quality of the new Px8, while the premium design honours the partnership with the luxury supercar maker, which has generated ground-breaking innovations for in-car audio.
5 new short-haul services added to the British Airways London Gatwick network
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2023 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. 
