Category: Hotels

8 reasons why you really need to visit Cascais in Portugal

8 reasons why you really need to visit Cascais in Portugal

By on Oct 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Portugal’s Cascais region is gaining a reputation as one of country’s best areas to visit. It is a place of wild coastlines, natural beauty, history, and Portugal’s famous cuisine and hospitality. And here are eight reasons why Cascais is becoming Portugal’s best region to visit: 1. It’s easy to get to Hugging mainland Europe’s most
A luxury weekend in Paris with Infiniti

A luxury weekend in Paris with Infiniti

By on Oct 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
What better way to visit the Paris Motor Show than to drive there. And to drive in the luxury of the Infiniti Q30 is about as comfortable as it gets. This is a car that offers comfort in abundance and is every bit as stylish as it looks. (Some of you may recall that I test
Short stay: Best Western Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Short stay: Best Western Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, Northumberland, UK

By on Oct 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
For a recent sailing weekend at Derwent Reservoir, we stayed at the Best Western Beaumont Hotel in the Northumberland market town of Hexham. We’d often passed Hexham travelling from Cumbria to the north-east along the A69, but rarely had much time to spend there. Previously awarded the title of ‘England’s favourite market town’ in Country
5 of the best eco-luxury lodges on the Florida coast

5 of the best eco-luxury lodges on the Florida coast

By on Oct 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
Luxury hotels and resorts are taking notice of the public’s demand for green practices and natural products. Not only are consumers looking to protect their health, but the environment as well. What is a gorgeous hotel on the beach without breathtaking views of pristine nature? Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach The Sandpearl is certainly the showstopper
6 things to do in Berlin for architecture and art lovers

6 things to do in Berlin for architecture and art lovers

By on Oct 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe
Germany is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world and one of the favorite places to visit is Berlin. Berlin is known for its rich history and it remains one of the top destinations for lovers of modern art. The most vibrant part of Berlin history happened in the 1920s when the world
Top 4 spa hotels in the Algarve

Top 4 spa hotels in the Algarve

By on Sep 27, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Renowned for its beaches, family holidays and of course, golf courses, the Algarve is now forging a reputation for being a centre of inclusive spa retreats. What better place to pamper oneself or seek solace from those irksome knots and dull aches than in the lap of luxury in one of the region’s superb five
Europe's top 6 luxury chalets

Europe's top 6 luxury chalets

By on Sep 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
As the first leaves turn red and yellow and the cooler breezes announce the arrival of the fall, it is time to start thinking about your winter holidays. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and relaxing in a stunning natural environment, the following chalets are perfect to unwind and have fun this coming winter. The Lodge,
5 perfect Asian hotels for an airport layover

5 perfect Asian hotels for an airport layover

By on Sep 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Thailand
You know how it is, no matter how hard you try to make your international travel plans as seamless as possible, you often end up in that situation where your flight arrives late and your next flight departs early the next day meaning you need a bed for the night; well, here we have 5 perfect
Short stay: Bette Davis Suite, Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian, Spain

Short stay: Bette Davis Suite, Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian, Spain

By on Sep 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe
The elegant Hotel Maria Cristina is a member of the Luxury Collection, has 136 rooms and was designed by Charles Mewès – a French architect who was also behind the Ritz hotels in both Paris and Madrid. Since its opening in 1912 it has been a firm favourite with celebrities and international high society and,
Top 8 luxury hotels in the Caribbean

Top 8 luxury hotels in the Caribbean

By on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Whether you’re looking for a secluded bolthole, crowd-free private island, iconic resorts with abundant facilities, a hip retreat or historic, understated elegance, the Caribbean is capable of delivering all types of luxury hotel. We’ve handpicked some of our very favourite places to stay on these colourful isles; read on to discover the reasons why we
Top 10 luxury beach hotels in Costa Rica

Top 10 luxury beach hotels in Costa Rica

By on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions
Costa Rica invites you to spend a luxury vacation next to the beach. All of these accommodations are walking distance from on of Costa Rica’s most popular playas. This list has something for a variety of travel styles. Pick a place that allows you to have total independence in your own villa, or book a
Africa's top 5 luxury sleep-outs

Africa's top 5 luxury sleep-outs

By on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
There are few more spectacular sights than the African night sky and sleeping outside under its blanket of millions of stars is a truly magical experience. The African bush has little light pollution, which makes star-gazing all the more spectacular – it seems that the African sky has several times more stars than the sky
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Undiscovered Burma... return to the Golden Land

By on Sep 14, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Myanmar, Speciality Travel
The hype for Burma has been irrefutable, overwhelming and international tourism has boomed. The well-trodden tourist trail of Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake has attracted discerning travellers from far and wide. But there is so much more to this bewitching and beautiful country, you cannot visit just once. So full of off-the-beaten-track discoveries it
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Top 3 luxury hotels in Trancoso, Brazil

By on Sep 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Brazil, Hotels, Regions, South America
Trancoso is perhaps the coolest beach destination in Brazil. It’s where national and international celebrities head to super chic hotels and private villas to live it up in luxury. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are regulars here along with Matthew McConaughey but the village still maintains a small town feel, despite the hype. Situated on the southern
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Top 5 luxury boutique hotel chains in Asia

By on Sep 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Regions, Thailand
Asia is home to some of the luxury hospitality and hotel industry’s most iconic names, from The Peninsula to Mandarin Oriental, Taj to Oberoi, and Shangri-La to Banyan Tree; you may even have heard of or stayed at some of the more boutique chains such as Alila, with their iconic pools, to Aman, with their
7 luxury experiences in Florence

7 luxury experiences in Florence

By on Sep 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Florence is perfect for a luxurious city break. Being surrounded by so much beauty is a luxury in itself, as you’ll discover when you take a stroll across the ancient Ponte Vecchio or enjoy a private tour of the Uffizi. Here are some ideas to make your trip even more indulgent. Book a room at