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 best passports for quality of life
Global Citizen Solutions, an immigration investment company based in the UK and Portugal, has released its first-ever ‘Quality of Life Index’. They assessed several criteria using a quantitative scoring system to determine the overall standard of living that a nation can offer, focusing on the aspects that make a country ‘desirable’ for expats, international retirees,
Win a luxury two night stay in Madeira!
Win a stay at Quinta da Casa Branca, Madeira. The prize includes a 2-night stay in a Deluxe Suite, inclusive of breakfast with a special welcome upon arrival, a 3-course dinner (excluding drinks) for 2 at The Dining Room Restaurant and early check-in and late check-out. Subject to availability. Where vines once flourished, a banana
5 intimate properties from the Cheval Blanc collection
By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
Celebrating a delicate alchemy between tradition and innovation, local architecture and timeless elegance, the Cheval Blanc Maisons blend bold design and contemporary inspirations with local craftsmanship. Since the opening of its first Maison in 2006 to the most recent last September, Cheval Blanc has developed a collection of five unique properties with an unparalleled sense 
Are we entering a golden age for private jet travel?
LunaJets, a leading independent global provider of private jet charter solutions headquartered in Geneva with offices in London, Paris and Monaco, has exceeded $100M annual revenue in 2021 for the first time in its history. This represents 65% growth of flight volume vs 2020 and 40% vs 2019 for the private jet charter division of
Driving a supercar along the Croatian coast
By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2022 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel
Xanadu Luxury Group is offering supercar aficionados the chance to drive a car such as a Ferrari or Lamborghini along the stunning sun-drenched Adriatic Coast next Spring. The all-inclusive package, which takes place between Monday 24 April and Sunday 1 May 2022, will encompass scheduled stops at Michelin restaurants, wineries and vineyards, and overnight stays 
New luxury adults-only hotel in Jamaica
H10 Hotels has opened its second luxury hotel in Jamaica. The Ocean Eden Bay is a newly-built five-star resort in Jamaica for adults only luxury holidays. Located on the seafront at Coral Spring, with access to a spectacular white sand beach and turquoise water, it is adjacent to the Ocean Coral Spring resort that the
Are these the most luxurious treehouses in the UK?
By Paul Johnson on Jan 03, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, Resorts, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Whilst COVID has, without doubt, been a huge detriment to the travel industry, there are some businesses that have worked tirelessly during successive lockdowns to improve the quality of their existing offering. One such business is Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat, a luxurious adults-only resort with a difference. Mallinson’s in fact already lends itself extremely well to 
6 things to look out for in Okinawa in 2022
By Paul Johnson on Jan 03, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Events, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, comprises 160 subtropical islands boasting a year-round warm climate comparable to Hawaii, Miami and Cancun. Just 3 hours by air from Tokyo and blessed with incredible natural beauty, from lush forests to crystal blue waters with abundant coral and golden sands, Okinawa is perfect for beach lovers and sport enthusiasts alike 
New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022
By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas 
5 reasons to visit Tohoku once Japan re-opens for tourism
By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Tohoku, the historically-isolated northern Japanese region, will be among the best places for international travelers to visit, especially for spiritual and natural adventures, once Japan reopens for tourism. Written about by legendary haiku poet Matsuo Basho in his masterpiece travelogue “Oku no Hosomichi” in 1702, Tohoku has been known in Japan since ancient times for 
5 fab reasons to visit Anguilla in 2022
By Paul Johnson on Jan 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Anguilla, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Nestled in the northern Caribbean is the alluring island of Anguilla, a picture-perfect paradise with a relaxed pace and the warmest of welcomes. The under-the-radar Caribbean gem has been named one of the top 10 countries to visit next year, by global travel authority, Lonely Planet, but there are many other reasons for sunseekers to 
Are these the 22 best holiday destinations for 2022?
By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide
Some of you have already seen the clock strike midnight and welcomed in the New Year, but most of us aren’t quite there at the time of writing. But wherever you happen to be in the world, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers of A Luxury Travel Blog a very 
Wine, dine and discover: Seattle's best festivals for 2022
By Paul Johnson on Dec 30, 2021 in Events, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington
Each New Year brings new adventures and exciting events we may not yet have had the opportunity to experience. Known for its music scene and coffee culture, Seattle has a range of festivals and experiences that offer travellers exciting reasons to visit for a 2022 city break, in addition to its fantastic attractions, Pacific Northwest 
Where have you visited? The travel app that does it all for you
Like many people who love to travel, I’m sure at some point in time you have probably sat down and counted how many countries you have visited. But what you’ve possibly not been able to do so easily, is use this information – and more – to learn more about your past and future travel
