Hotels Archives - Page 30 of 230 - A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Mount Everest Base Camp to get a luxury hotel, helipad, restaurants and a museum

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Conquering Mount Everest is at the top of most adventurers’ wish-list. But now even the less adventurous are flying into the base camp on day trips and even enjoying champagne breakfasts there. Although there are actually two base camps at Everest, it has traditionally been the one situated in the south, on the Nepalese side, […]

Gran Hotel Kempinksi La Havana pool at night

UNESCO old quarter Havana welcomes Cuba’s first 5-star hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jun 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Cuba, Hotels, Regions

Now you can experience redefined luxury in the historic, UNESCO protected heart of Havana’s old quarter. Perched atop a remaining section of Havana’s almost 350 year old colonial wall, is the new 5-star Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana. Cuba’s first 5-star hotel opened on 7th June 2017. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana […]

Short stay: The Angel Inn, Corbridge, Northumberland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jun 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Our latest weekend getaway was for a sailing event at Derwent Reservoir in Northumberland for which we chose to stay at The Angel Inn in Corbridge, a pretty town just a 20 minute drive away from the venue and 16 miles west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We opted to park on the street rather than in the […]

24 hours in Kyoto

By Hilary Stockton on Jun 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

If Tokyo is Japan’s business center, Kyoto is Japan’s cultural center, and a must for any first time visitor to Japan. It was Japan’s ancient capital for over 1000 years, until 1869, and its 2000 temples and shrines attract Japanese pilgrims as well as international visitors. While 4 days or more are ideal for a […]

Top 7 luxury Belize resorts

By Zach Smith on Jun 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Belize has luxury accommodations in some of its most remote areas. Pick from rooms that are deep in the jungle or on the white sands of the Caribbean shore. This list also includes some of the country’s top eco-friendly luxury resorts — they offer hospitality that’s in harmony with nature. Belize is a relatively small country, […]

5 top tips for picking the perfect Maldives resort

By Nooreen Ebrahim on Jun 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

The Maldives is one of the hottest destinations around, with a stream of top-end hotels entering the market and reimagining luxury resort design. Here you will find an ultra-luxe resort to suit even the most discerning traveller. Whether you are searching for a secluded castaway-style bungalow immersed in nature or a futuristic glass-walled villa with […]

5 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts that cater for vegan guests

By Paul Eyers on Jun 16, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts are regarded as one of the leading luxury hotel groups in the Asia Pacific region. Offering multiple properties throughout this region alongside locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East they have nearly 50 years experience in delivering the finest of accommodation and impeccable hospitality to their discerning guests. We […]

Where to stay in Arusha, Tanzania

By Javier Luque on Jun 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Tanzania

Arusha, Tanzania is often the first and/or last place people visit on their Serengeti safari. Many international flights land late in the evening and weary travelers are quickly ushered to their hotels in Arusha only to catch an early morning flight into the Serengeti. Some safaris give people to end their safari with several hours […]

5 spectacular, secluded and safe Red Sea hotels

By Candice Bain on Jun 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Regions

The Red Sea is one of the world’s top diving destinations as well as providing world class opportunities for other waters sports such as kite surfing and sailing. It’s also home to a host of top class hotels offering affordable luxury with fantastic spas and excellent dining. Soma Bay Peninsula is the perfect Red Sea […]

5 luxury hotel group personalities

By Sam Clark on Jun 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels

Whilst luxury hotels are all of an exceptionally high quality, each brand has their own twist on the concept. It’s this twist that can really enhance your travel experience, setting it apart from others. To help you choose your luxury brand, I’ve provided a quick summary of five of the most well-known hotel groups. 1. […]

5 of the most romantic hotels in Bruges

By Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande on Jun 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Belgium, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Bruges is out there with Venice, Paris, Florence or Prague to be elected as one of the most romantic cities in the world. With its canals, cobblestone alleyways, quaint medieval townhouses and windmills, Bruges will sweep you away into a fairy tale. For a romantic getaway, choose among these luxurious abodes. Hotel Pand A boutique […]

The 5 most beautiful hotel pools of the Côte d’Azur

By Benedikt Lüchinger on Jun 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Here at the Mediterranean coast between Cassis near Marseille and Menton near the Italian border there is a lot to explore. There’s no shame wanting to relax after shopping trips at famous promenades like the Promenade des Anglais in Nice or after charming yacht trips. Therefore, I would like to present some of the most […]

Delicious drives in Germany: Kurhaus Binz to Stralsund, via Middelhagen

By Milos Willing on May 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Rested and energised, I prepared for my third and final day with Hertz by the Baltic Sea. After breakfast at the hotel I headed off in my Ford Mustang hire car to the Villa mit Sonnenhof. On my way there, I discovered a small wood shop called Holzkunst nach Wunsch, and decided to stop for […]

St. Regis Bal Harbour presidential suite terrace

The world’s most expensive macaron, along with your own private butler

By Paul Johnson on May 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Florida, Food and Drink, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Temptation comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? St. Regis Hotels are especially talented at creating quirky, luxurious temptations. In Istanbul, St. Regis has a special Champagne Sabering Ceremony one evening each week, that kicks off with the manager opening Champagne with a saber. It’s flamboyant, fun and of course a top of the […]

Delicious drives in Germany: Heringsdorf to Kurhaus Binz, via Mellenthin

By Milos Willing on May 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The second day of my Delicious Drive road trip with Hertz started off with breakfast at the Strandhotel Heringsdorf. On offer was a lavish breakfast buffet with tasty homemade jams – the perfect refreshment to kick-start a new day by the Baltic Sea. I had a full schedule for the day, starting with a visit […]

Delicious drives in Germany: Dortmund to Heringsdorf, via Loddin

By Milos Willing on May 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A road trip is a unique kind of adventure I was lucky enough to experience recently in association with Hertz, the world’s largest car hire company for their First with Hertz campaign. The aim of the trip was to drive around Germany’s Baltic Sea, its islands of Usedom and Rügen, and the Hanseatic city of […]

Category: Hotels