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.

Ta' Marija

Ta' Marija

Ta’ Marija has been crowned ‘Best Maltese Food Restaurant’ for the second year running.  In a  ceremony organized by The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Company, the award was presented by Malta’s Honorary Minister for Tourism, Dr Francis Zammit Dimech, who said: Visitors to our country, as well as Maltese regular ‘eaters out’ should be choosy when
Elton John on honeymoon

Elton John on honeymoon

Elton John and David Furnish – who are probably the world’s most famous honeymooners right now – are apparently spending the time in Venice.  They have a villa on Giudecca, one of the islands of Venice’s lagoon. They have ventured into St. Marks Square and been spotted having lunch at the famous  Harry’s Bar.
Condé Nast Traveller Gold List

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List

Condé Nast, the publishing company behind the up-market ‘Traveller’ magazine, has unveiled its ‘Gold List’ of the very best hotels for 2006. There are six categories – here’s a round-up: Best for Ambience/Design Devi Garh – Rajasthan, India (97.29%) Grand Hyatt Shanghai – Shanghai, China (97.15%) Singita Private Game Reserve – South Africa (96.49%) Huvafen
Welcome to A Luxury Travel Blog

Welcome to A Luxury Travel Blog

I would like to extend a warm welcome to readers of A Luxury Travel Blog. This blog is for those who love two things – travel and the finer things of life.  If you are looking for a  cheap backpackers’ hostel  then, I’m sorry, but this just isn’t the place.   Instead I shall keep