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.
Win a luxury holiday to Corfu!
By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
Here’s your chance to win a five-night luxury holiday for two, including return flights, five-nights in a Junior Suite Sea View room at Angsana Corfu, as well as two spa treatments. Angsana Corfu stands proudly as the first Banyan Tree property in Europe, and this impressive resort lives up to its prestigious name. With the 
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!
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
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 
