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What's new in Mississippi

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Mississippi, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

No other place embodies the heart and soul of the true South like Mississippi: From the Gulf Coast to the Delta, Mississippi has produced many of the world’s most renowned musical artists of all time. Tupelo, in the northeast, is where Elvis Presley was born and raised, and Meridian, the current home of Peavey Electronics

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2022 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Which luxury island escape is right for you? Six new trips for 2022 Given we’ve been cooped up for months,

Win a luxury 5-star family holiday to Turkey!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2022 in Accommodation, Family Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Want to be in with a chance of bagging an amazing 7-night All Inclusive holiday to Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa in Dalaman, Turkey? This dreamy destination is not to be missed. Experience a world of pure indulgence with the breathtaking architecture and opulent interior of this beachfront hotel. You will enjoy an extensive

Win an all-inclusive luxury holiday to Cyprus!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2022 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts

Fringed with tropical gardens and twisted towards the sun-soaked Cypriot coast, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa in Limassol, is a smart expression of the classic Mediterranean escape. Fresh, contemporary interiors serve as an elevated yet simple backdrop for that breezy, top-notch service we’ve been longing for in lockdown, and a large terrace and

Top 10 best passports for quality of life

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2022 in Europe, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe, Worldwide

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!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Western Europe

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?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2022 in Air Travel, Speciality 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

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2022 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts

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

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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

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