Intelligent Travel blog from National Geographic Traveler
If, like me, you have admired the amazing photographs in National Geographic ever since your childhood, you might be…
The world’s tallest building
Dubai will soon be home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Dubai (which is currently about 480 metres…
The Fairmont Monte Carlo’s package for The Grace Kelly Years exhibition
If you’re a fan of Grace Kelly, Monaco royalty, or the casinos of Monte Carlo, here’s a chance to…
Napa Valley’s newest luxury hotel
Solage Calistoga opens today in California’s beautiful wine country. This rustic Napa Valley resort has 89 guest rooms and…
The Regent Maldives to open at Maalefushi Island in 2008
Regent Hotels & Resorts will open a new luxury resort in the Maldives in 2008. The Regent Maldives will…
Indulge at Changi
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), widely regarded as one of the best airports in the world, is holding a food…
The Wonder Bar, London
Selfridges London, the famous department store on Oxford Street, has opened The Wonder Bar â a two-story wine bar…
Keith Floyd’s Cookery Theatre Masterclass
Calling all budding gastronauts! Help is at hand as the original celebrity chef Keith Floyd, announces his Autumn 2007…
New spa at Four Seasons Austin Hotel
The 291-room Four Seasons Austin Hotel has a new, 5,500 sq ft spa. Signature treatments include a ‘lavender lemongrass…
Women demanding female Pamplona
Last weekend saw the start of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona. This 9-day long event controversially centres upon…
Seven New Wonders of the World
The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu…
Suite of the week: The Infinity Suite at The Langham, London
Suite name: The Infinity Suite Hotel: The Langham, London, UK Size of accommodation: 326 sq m Cost per night:…
Luxury travel links of the week
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Discover why Korea makes the heart grow fonder Absolute…
Airlines adding regional jets with luxury features
According to the Associated Press, airlines are currently rushing to add new regional jets with first class seats and…
ALTM to become an annual event
Further to the successful staging of the inaugural Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM) at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre last…
Blackstone Group takes over Hilton
The $26 billion takeover of Hilton Hotels Corporation by the giant Blackstone Group probably hasn’t escaped you this week….
