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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

By Paul Johnson on Dec 27, 2021 in Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide

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

22+ luxury travel events to attend in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Dec 23, 2021 in Events, Featured, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

2021 has been another long and difficult year for the travel industry. If you turn the clock back to the start of the year, I don’t think it would be unreasonable to assume that travel would have made a significant recovery by the Summer, what with the roll-out of vaccines, and so on. However, all

The safest places to visit in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Dec 15, 2021 in Asia, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Worldwide

In conjunction with the upcoming 65th anniversary of its first publication in 1957, Frommer’s has revealed a special list of elite destinations: the Safest Places to Go in the coming year. Using what they claim is a host of internationally respected measures including the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

New to Spain: Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Sebastián

By Paul Johnson on Dec 14, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, announces its fourth Spanish hotel and restaurant – Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Sebastián. With a strong focus on cuisine, local culture, and architectural design combined with an air of celebrity, Nobu may have met its match in San

Jungle Bubble Lodge for families at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand

In 2019, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Northern Thailand introduced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for travellers to spend the night observing majestic elephants in their natural habitat while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. Now the luxury resort is giving families and small groups of friends the inimitable opportunity to revel in this

Santa-inspired suites from IHG Hotels & Resorts and Coca-Cola

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2021 in Accommodation, Georgia, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with the real magic of Coca-Cola to give the ultimate gift this holiday season: travel and togetherness. Starting on Monday, travelers and locals alike will have a chance to stay in a one-of-a-kind, Santa-inspired suite that brings all the magic of the holiday season at InterContinental New York

20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas – US & Canada edition

By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

Buying a special gift for someone at Christmas can be quite challenging sometimes, especially if you’re treating someone who already seems to have everything they want. But don’t despair – we have some great gifts for the lady in your life with this round-up of festive gift ideas. Spoil her this Christmas with one of

20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas – US & Canada edition

By Paul Johnson on Dec 08, 2021 in Accessories, Books, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Christmas is upon us once again! Whether you’re a regular visitor to our Christmas gift guides, or in need of a little inspiration and some ideas for what to buy him this year, we’re hope you’ll find this post useful. There’s are some really useful and practical items in this round-up – everything from a

20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas – US & Canada edition

By Paul Johnson on Dec 07, 2021 in Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

Christmas is a time to celebrate with friends and/or family, a time of fun, often interspersed with a little over-indulgence. But it is Christmas after all! Whatever your Christmas dinner consists of this year, here are some treats to enjoy over the festive period. For our other Christmas gift guides, please visit the following links:

One-of-a-kind experiences you can have in Nova Scotia

By Paul Johnson on Dec 05, 2021 in Canada, North America, Regions

The gateway to Atlantic Canada and only a 6-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, rich heritage, and warm, friendly people. The province is home to some of the most authentic, exclusive and extraordinary coastal experiences in North America – here are some of

20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas - UK & Europe edition

By Paul Johnson on Dec 02, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

Finding her the perfect Christmas gift can be a little daunting sometimes. Our round-up of luxury gift ideas will hopefully give you some much-needed inspiration with some great suggestions that any lady who is regularly on the move will be sure to love. We have everything from fashion accessories to gadgets, and a lot more

Hyatt Place Kathmandu - Hyatt's second hotel in Nepal

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Nepal, Regions

Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, has opened, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. It is located in the lively city of Kathmandu, set in a valley surrounded by the beautifully scenic Himalayan mountains. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal,

Silver Dawn - the latest addition to the Silversea Cruises fleet

By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri this month attended an intimate delivery ceremony to welcome the 10th ship to the cruise line’s fleet. An evolution of ultra-luxury cruise travel The third ship in the

20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas - UK & Europe edition

By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s that time of year again… is it just me or does Christmas come around more quickly each year?! And even though this year hasn’t been great for travel, there’s still plenty of inspiration out there for travel gifts, not to mention plenty of optimism for a new year of fun-filled travel ahead. Treat him

New to Hungary: Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Regions

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the addition of Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel to its portfolio, a debut in Hungary and a continuation of the brand’s European expansion. Situated in the heart of Budapest, one of the most unique and fascinating capital cities of Europe, the opulent property is an architectural ode

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