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One of the most luxurious Yoga experiences in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The new Chirawan Yoga Retreat, located in Marbella, Spain, now offers one of the most luxurious Yoga experiences in Europe. Set within beautifully landscaped tropical gardens complete with breath-taking panoramic views of the Andalusian Mountains, this luxurious yoga retreat promises to be an experience that you will never forget. Places on the next Chirawan Yoga […]

Top 10 luxury fashion items for her this Spring

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2015 in Clothing, Featured, Travel Equipment

In a new, regular series, we’re going to be doing quarterly fashion round-ups, both for him and for her. According to the catwalks, the fashions of the 1970s are back with a modern twist this Spring, and suede and statement denim are also ‘in’. Here are are just some ideas for your wardrobe as the […]

Suite of the week: Locker Cottage, Argentario Golf Resort & Spa, Porto Ercole, Tuscany

By Paul Johnson on Mar 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week, Western Europe

Suite name: Locker Cottage Location: Argentario Golf Resort & Spa, Porto Ercole, Tuscany, Italy Size of accommodation: 220 sq m / 2368 sq ft Cost per night: From 1,800 euros What makes it special: It’s a cottage that innovates the idea of Tuscan country house with a glamorous and eclectic touch, offering a panoramic location between the sea villages of […]

Photograph of the week: Cherry blossom in Japan

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2015 in Asia, Japan, Regions

The Meguro River flows through Tokyo, Japan, and is a popular destination for cherry blossom viewers in the Spring. About 800 cherry trees line both sides of the Meguro River to create a beautiful sight for tourists. While this is one of the more famous locations, many people travel all over Japan to look at […]

6 far-flung business class flights from under £1,700 return

By Paul Johnson on Mar 24, 2015 in Africa, Asia, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, Middle East, Regions, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

If you sometimes find yourself struggling to justify the extra expenditure of a business class flight, which can often amount to several thousand £s, then you are in luck as right now as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is having a sale on its KLM World Business Class flights, with prices starting from as little £1,249 return and many […]

6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By Paul Johnson on Mar 24, 2015 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

As many of you will have already seen, I had an amazing time on my last trip to Tokyo and Singapore. I was able to pack so much into the week, which was great, but also able to trial a few more travel-related items which I share with you here in my latest ‘tried and […]

So you think you’ve flown a long way? The 10 longest flights in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2015 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel

So, you think you’ve flown a long way? Spare a thought for frequent fliers on these routes who invariably spend over half a day in the air at a time when they board, without so much as touching down for a layover. Qantas’ Sydney to Dallas/Forth Worth A380 service currently takes the top spot as […]

Suite of the week: Palace Suite, Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Palace Suite Location: Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan Size of accommodation: 210-250 sq m / 2,260-2,690 sq ft Cost per night: JPY 1,000,000 Who’s stayed here: The suite has been home to, among others, globally recognisable titans of industry (including fashion, finance, business and entertainment) as well as some very high profile diplomatic guests. What makes it special: Palace Hotel […]

The solar eclipse over Europe (and where to see the next total solar eclipse)

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2015 in Europe, Events, Faroe Islands, Ireland, Norway, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Cloud cover meant that a number of people – myself included – missed the recent solar eclipse over Europe whilst others who were more fortunate with the weather were treated to an amazing display. In case you missed it, here is footage from various places across the continent for you to watch at your leisure. […]

Transforming your luxury travel memories into a stylish photo book

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2015 in Books, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

There are many photo book printing services out there. Competition is quite fierce and buyers are often led by price. But don’t forget the old adage of ‘you get what you pay for’ and you’ll quickly avoid the cheapest, with the realisation that, to cut costs, there must be some compromise on quality. Step aside […]

Recipe of the week: Crab and mango salad with wasabi yoghurt

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2015 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

This is a simple little starter. It is really fresh and clean. The sweetness of the mango helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the crab. Use extra large locally caught cock (male) crabs which have huge claws which give a high yield of delicious white meat. If you don’t want to serve this […]

Photograph of the week: Full moon in Death Valley

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2015 in California, North America, Regions, USA

A full moon rises over the Badwater Basin salt flats in Death Valley National Park, California. At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater is the lowest point in North America. The vast, surreal crust of hexagonal shapes change constantly as salt crystals form, expand and then become eroded with wind blown dust and passing rain […]

Taking better travel photographs: 9 great composition tips

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2015 in Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Photography is an art that few of us will every truly master. In the words of photographer Martin Parr, “Photography is the simplest thing in the world, but it is incredibly complicated to make it really work.” That said, we can always aspire to better things and these 9 top tips to achieve better composition […]

Short stay: Raffles Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Raffles is an iconic, colonial style all suite hotel – with 103 suites in total – and was declared a national monument in 1987; in 1989 it was restored to how it looked in 1915 – renovations that took two and a half years to complete. Re-opened on 16th September 1991, today this historic hotel […]

Short stay: Fairmont Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1986 between Marina Bay and the downtown core of Singapore, Fairmont Singapore stands at the crossroads of this colourful, complex nation. Conveniently situated for business, world-class shopping and entertainment, it is just 20 minutes’ drive from Singapore Changi Airport. The welcome I am not sure how they did […]

Suite of the week: Romantic Honeymoon Suite, Villa Fiorentino Positano, Campania, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Italy, Regions, Suite of the Week, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Suite name: Romantic Honeymoon Suite Location: Villa Fiorentino Positano, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy Size of accommodation: 120 sq m internal, 100 sq m external Cost per night: From €650 Who’s stayed here: Gilberto Gil What makes it special: It’s one of the best suites for a romantic honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast and is the top of the range apartment at […]

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