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.
Regular readers may recall that when we went to the Maldives a couple of years ago, we stayed a few nights in Dubai on the way there. It’s a great way to break up the journey from the UK, allowing you to adjust your body clock more gradually and take in some of the ‘City […]
The luxury travel industry is booming, with surveys suggesting that travellers are keen to explore more and willing to pay a little extra when indulging on their travel experiences. This growing demand is reflected by a number of exciting new luxury hotel openings across the globe. Here are just 10 of the many to look […]
One of the biggest myths about luxury travel is that it’s only for the super-rich. Of course, what one person sees as affordable can be extravagant to another but, even with this aside, there are many ways to make luxury travel much more affordable than you might have possibly imagined. Here are 10 ways to […]
Banish the January blues with the help of Geneva Tourism! Europe’s leading city break destination is kicking off 2018 in style, and has unveiled a competition to win a 2,018 CHF voucher to spend on a once in a lifetime Geneva break next year. The voucher can be used towards anything in the city; from […]
Thanks to a partnership between national carrier British Airways and leading lifestyle brand The White Company, travellers on the airline’s flagship route between London Heathrow and New York JFK are enjoying exclusive luxury with a better-than-ever sound night’s sleep in the sky. (New York also happens to be where The White Company has opened its […]
Fuyoh Kobayashi is a master calligrapher and owner of the famed Shoraian restaurant in Japan. Located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Shoraian is perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking the Oi River and can only be reached by foot. To call Shoraian simply a restaurant sells it short. Visitors come as much for the celebrated […]
Travel and tourism is one industry that has continued to thrive in recent years, consistently out-performing the global economy, and 2018 looks to be no exception. We spoke to a number of experts in the industry to find out their opinions on the countries to visit in the year ahead. And so here are 18 […]
We live in a world of consumption. Before you buy your next item for your “man cave” or “she shed”, think again. Adventure and exploration is the best way to learn and expand your horizons. The idea here is simple and enlightening, that one should have a passport full of stamps rather than a house […]
Do you want to change your life? Travel Now. Don’t wait. If you want to travel the world, make it happen. It will be the best thing you ever do for yourself. It will motivate and inspire you in ways you could have never imagined. Travel is transformational. Travel is life.
OK, so this one’s an ad for Audio Quattro. But it’s quite a fun one. Candide Thovex is a French professional skier, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is notable for his creative movies to the sport of freestyle and this one – filmed in Megève, France – is no exception.
Whether you’re still looking for the perfect luxury gift for a loved one who loves to travel, or need some ideas for your own Christmas wishlist, then look no further. There’s no need to desperately scour the shops, though – just read on for our top 10 luxury travel gifts for her. Leather tote bag […]
Finding unique travel gifts is never easy, especially when you’re buying for someone who already seemingly has everything they need. Whether you’re looking for something to put a smile on his face, or a gift that pulls out all the stops, we hope you’ll find inspiration from our round-up of 10 luxury travel gift ideas […]
Buying her the perfect Christmas gift isn’t always easy. But, if she has a love for travel, it can be a little bit easier. Here we’ve collated some top ideas from retailers throughout the UK and Europe. We hope this gives you all the inspiration you need to find that elusive, perfect gift. Personalised suitcase […]
It’s that time of year again! If you’re tired of trawling the shops trying to find that perfect gift for him, look no further for Christmas inspiration than these top picks for the festive season. Finding him a thoughtful gift isn’t always easy but here are some great ideas for the man who has almost […]
We all know that reliable WiFi or a good mobile signal is sadly not always to hand, and sometimes this limits us in what we can do with devices we have become heavily dependent upon. Whether you’re a regular on the Underground, about to hit the skies for a family holiday or travelling somewhere off-the-beaten […]
Photographer Edgar Granados combined thousands of photos to create this time-lapse video showcasing Iceland’s natural beauty. Edgar filmed this with a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and Canon 6D.
