Category: Hotels

Interview with Alexander Coles, Owner of Bespoke Yacht Charter

Interview with Alexander Coles, Owner of Bespoke Yacht Charter

By on Oct 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alexander is the Owner and Senior Yacht Charter Broker at Bespoke Yacht Charter, a company he founded in 2014 after 13 years’ experience arranging luxury yacht charters in the south of France, throughout the Mediterranean and worldwide. More than half of his bookings are repeat clients or referrals from existing clients that include ultra high […]

4 vegan friendly luxury hotels in Saigon

4 vegan friendly luxury hotels in Saigon

By on Oct 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is known as the Southern capital of Vietnam and is a ‘must visit’ location when exploring South East Asia. It’s a fast growing, bustling and energetic hub of activity with shops, restaurants, iconic sights and some of the country’s busiest traffic that will leave you transfixed. Development is happening […]

Urso Hotel

The 10 best boutique hotels in Spain

By on Oct 09, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Historical and architectural preservation and city building codes play a big role in the level of creativity needed to design boutique hotels in cities that date back hundreds and thousands of years. Designing a contemporary hotel in old but beautiful buildings can be a challenge not only in design but also delivering a great experience […]

4 of the best luxury hotels in Vancouver

4 of the best luxury hotels in Vancouver

By on Oct 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions

Vancouver, British Columbia is known as the City of Glass and it’s an apt moniker for such a gorgeous sparkling, modern metropolis. All those glass buildings give the city a futuristic look. Clean and glamorous, Vancouver’s setting, amid mountains and sea, keeps it all down to earth. When you are near the waterfront, it looks […]

Rooms with a view: 6 of the best in Canada

Rooms with a view: 6 of the best in Canada

By on Sep 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions

If, like me, you love water, you will always choose a hotel near a lake, river or the ocean. But that is only the beginning. Then you have to choose the right room. You need to get a room overlooking the water. Yes, it costs a few pounds more than looking over the city or, […]

Top 5 hotels in Chicago

Top 5 hotels in Chicago

By on Sep 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, USA

Chicago is a trendy, diverse city, renowned for its lively atmosphere and good food. The Windy City draws in an eclectic crowd, from hipsters to budding entrepreneurs, who all need somewhere to stay. Over the years, Chicago has seen countless hotels spring up, each one as chic and quirky as the next, all trying to […]

3 new South East Asian luxury experiences for your bucket list

3 new South East Asian luxury experiences for your bucket list

By on Sep 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

With new hotels, resorts and luxury travel opportunities opening all of the time, there’s a risk that your bucket list becomes so long that you’ll need to give up your 9-5 and hit the road full time just to work your way through it. This may be possible for some but for those who can’t […]

Javea El Arenal beach sunrise

Secrets of Spain: Javea the jewel of the Costa Blanca

By on Sep 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Regarded by many as the jewel of the Costa Blanca, Jávea is a port town with an exclusive feel, set on a beautiful coastline, yet overlooked by an amazing mountain. Jávea has undeniably embraced tourism, yet in a far more classy way than some other towns on Spain’s famous Costas. Did you know that according […]

5 top tips for a perfect weekend in Moscow, Russia

5 top tips for a perfect weekend in Moscow, Russia

By on Sep 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Moscow, Russia is sometimes skipped by visitors focused on the European charm of St. Petersburg. But that would be a mistake. Even if you only have a couple of days, don’t miss the vibrant blend of the old and new in Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, home to nearly 12 million. Here are my tips for a […]

5 of the most beautiful ryokan in Japan

5 of the most beautiful ryokan in Japan

By on Sep 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Japan, Regions

Ryokan, or Japanese-style inns, epitomise Japan’s traditional minimalist aesthetic. Japanese architecture and interior design is intimately connected with Zen principles, eschewing unnecessary features in favour of exquisite simplicity. Flashy is not a word in the Japanese vocabulary. Given this, it should not be surprising that the set of criteria by which a ryokan’s quality is […]

Song Saa Private Island Resort

10 of the best luxury eco retreats in Asia

By on Sep 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Asia is a fantastic place to enjoy luxury and is also home to some of the best eco retreats in the world. If you’re looking for a dream break that lets you rest your weary body in a sustainable way then we’ve put together ten of the very best places to sit back, relax and […]

Backstage Spa in Zermatt

The top 3 spa retreats in the Alps

By on Sep 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

When you think about it, water, the giver of life, is the skiers best friend, in many ways. When it’s frozen or in snow form it gives joy to millions of them. After a day on the mountain many of those skiers will wallow in water’s heated and vapourised version, in hot tubs, jacuzzi’s, heated […]

5 of the best Ecuadorian eco-lodge experiences

5 of the best Ecuadorian eco-lodge experiences

By on Sep 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, South America

The very notion of luxury travel is being re-worked. Old-fashioned, ostentatious “luxury” hotels are clearly outmoded, as today’s high-end travelers are searching for experiential adventure. They are looking to “get inside” a destination – connecting with the indigenous culture, sampling the local food, and appreciating local designs. These modern-day explorers pursue not just vacations, but […]

4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself

4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself

By on Sep 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Montana, New York, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For almost 30 years Elegant Resorts has been crafting luxury travel itineraries, pioneering the way with a focus on personal, private experiences through the expert knowledge of a team of more than 100 travel experts. And the company’s commitment to service has been reflected in a series of top awards, including Best Small Luxury Tour […]

3 classically luxurious hotels in the Caribbean

3 classically luxurious hotels in the Caribbean

By on Sep 04, 2015 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Grenada, Hotels, Jamaica

Our selection of ultimate luxury hotels in the Caribbean features three of the Caribbeans timeless classics. From an iconic luxury hotel in Jamaica, a premium all inclusive property in Antigua and a family owned boutique in Grenada our ultimate luxury hotels are classically luxurious with fine dining, spacious accommodation and most importantly… outstanding service. These […]

4 of the best luxury spas in Phuket to nurture your inner bliss

4 of the best luxury spas in Phuket to nurture your inner bliss

By on Aug 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Talking about Phuket, 80% of people you talk to relate the city with beautiful beaches and the endless entertaining nightlife. Not everybody knows about Phuket’s more hidden peaceful side, which offers a genuinely luxurious lifestyle with world-class spa treatments and wellness centres. These are our picks for the very best Phuket spas, along with some […]