Category: Hotels

8 fun things for families to do when visiting Gstaad

8 fun things for families to do when visiting Gstaad

By on Sep 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

We all know that Alpine resorts can be a huge draw for visitors during the winter months, attracting skiers and snowboarders, but did you know that in Switzerland – unlike in France where the tendency is to choose the mountains in Winter and the coast in Summer – the Alps continue to lure tourists? The […]

Luxury travel news of the week

Luxury travel news of the week

By on Sep 29, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Monaco, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Short stay: The Alpina Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland

Short stay: The Alpina Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland

By on Sep 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On completion of its construction in 2012, The Alpina Gstaad was the first five star hotel to be opened in Gstaad for over a century. Set in five acres in the Bernese Oberland, the hotel blends traditional Swiss architecture with contemporary flair – both inside and out. This 56-room luxury hotel is co-owned by Jean […]

7 fun things for families to do when visiting Lausanne

7 fun things for families to do when visiting Lausanne

By on Sep 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With its rich and diverse tourism offering, its privileged position within the heart of Europe and its incredible location on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, the Olympic capital of Lausanne is not just a famous sporting city but also a cultural one that springs to life during the Summer months. The Summer is also […]

Short stay: Lausanne Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

Short stay: Lausanne Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

By on Sep 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Built over a century ago, in 1915, the historic 140-room Lausanne Palace is a 5-star hotel in the Olympic city of Lausanne. A member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels and Leading Hotels of the World, this Belle Epoque hotel faces out towards the city at the front and enjoys Alpine vistas across Lake Geneva (which goes […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Websites

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

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17 things to do in Sri Lanka

By on Sep 21, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

Over the last decade, Sri Lanka has seen a deserving rise in tourism, becoming the place to go for holidaymakers and travel bloggers alike. The revered Tear Drop island of the Indian Ocean is a beautifully spirited nation; its flag is the only one of its kind in the world to recognise three religious’ beliefs: […]

Top 5 most haunted cities in Europe to visit by private jet

Top 5 most haunted cities in Europe to visit by private jet

By on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Halloween is a haunting tradition celebrated by people all over the world. Every year on the 31st October revellers participate in lots of fun activities and events. These include guising (also known as trick or treating), watching horror movies and carving pumpkins. The tradition is believed to have originated in Ireland, where the Celtics celebrated […]

A guide to Africa's top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

A guide to Africa’s top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

By on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Staying at an African Safari Lodge is like no other hospitality experience in the world. Even the most basic of “fly in” safari camps offer an something completely different to any other kind of holiday. The intimacy of safari camps, with usually only 12 or so rooms, means that the attention to detail and personalised […]

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

By on Sep 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Playing at the Home of Golf is a bucket list item for most golfers. The Old Course at St. Andrews is a club with a storied past, and crossing the Swilcan Bridge is a dream for any player. But knowing where to stay while you’re visiting the Scottish town of St. Andrews can take a […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Arctic, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Resorts, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong

Vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong

By on Sep 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

We have always loved Hong Kong but now we love it a whole lot more as the vegan scene is growing at an exponential rate. These vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong serve up a fine selection of creative plant based options to their discerning customers; make sure to check them out when you […]

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6 outstanding eco-lodges in South Africa

By on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

As travellers we are all more aware than ever of our environmental impact and want to make choices that will help preserve and protect the places we visit. Safari lodges and nature camps are essentially very eco-friendly, and without them (and tourists they attract) far less land would be set aside for conservation and the […]

5 of India’s top luxury experiences

5 of India’s top luxury experiences

By on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, India, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve been to India – or even if you haven’t – it’ll come as no revelation that the country is jam-packed full of unforgettable and luxury experiences, the likes of royal palaces and luxury lodges forming the base for everything from spotting tigers to exploring world-famous monuments. See below for our selection of the […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

5 must-visit boutique hotels in Miami

5 must-visit boutique hotels in Miami

By on Sep 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

There is certainly no shortage of hotels in the oceanside city of Miami. Between rich history, fine dining, designer storefronts, and world-class beaches, it’s no surprise tourists flock here during all seasons of the year. Why not take a refreshing break from the global hospitality groups and stay somewhere with some character like these unique […]