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A luxury par 3 in Scotland

By Bruno Pires on Sep 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Whether an independent country or part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has plenty to offer the luxury traveller. It has breathtaking scenery, rugged coastlines, a proud culture, centuries of heritage and this year is the Year of the Homecoming – a year long programme of events and activities that shows off all that Scotland has

The Atlas Mountains boutique hotel - Domaine Malika

By Cristian Martinus on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

A charming hotel at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco is a rare sight. And if you are on a private tour of Morocco, you should at least spend a night here. The first thing that strikes you is that the owner has chosen not to use wool sofas, wood beams or stuffed

10 of the most intimate boutique hotels in South East Asia

By Carmen Anderson on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Thailand

There’s nothing quite like enjoying the exclusivity of being in a hotel that caters to just a select few – hotels that are small and intimate. The advantages are many – the best of them being that you are almost family during your stay. More often than not, you will find that the hotel staff

5 Las Vegas experiences you won't want to miss

By Andy McNulty on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Nevada, North America, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Viva Las Vegas! What a city. I’ve been once in my life. Some would say that’s once too many, but no doubt they’re imagining scenes from The Hangover! Are they right though? Is Vegas really that one dimensional? I decided to consult with one of our insiders, a lady by the name of Amy Firmani.

A luxury ski chalet built for Royalty

By Rebecca Taylor on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Klosters has long been a favoured retreat for the aristocracy, movers and shakers and major movie stars and the uber luxurious Chalet Eugenia is one of the reasons why. When Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist, Rolf Theiler first laid eyes on Chalet Eugenia it was love at first sight, he pursued his interest in the property

The top 4 historical hotels in Paris

By Didier Moinel Delalande on Sep 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Many hotels are established in buildings originally conceived for different purposes: private mansions, conference centres, apartment blocks, etc. One such example is the Shangri-La, the five-star palace that used to be the private mansion of Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon III’s nephew. Yet Parisian hotels are often rebuked for the small rooms they offer their guests. This

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By Tom Marchant on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning

Explore Lake Charles, Louisiana in luxurious style!

By Janice Nieder on Sep 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

When most people travel to Louisiana it usually goes something like this: 1. head straight to New Orleans; 2. eat (at overpriced, touristy spots) and drink (way too many watered-down Hurricane cocktails) alongside swarms of other tourists on Bourbon Street; 3. stay wherever you can get reservations in the French Quarter and never leave the area. However,

Blogging, Berlin and the BMW X4

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

I had the honour of being invited to Berlin by BMW recently and they arranged for me to be shown the city by Christine Neder, a famous German travel blogger and author of Lilies Diary, as part of their #BMWstories campaign. Christine, herself a resident of Berlin for 4 years, had been given the task

Short stay: Kinloch Lodge, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Owned by cookery writer Lady Claire MacDonald and home to the first Michelin star on Skye, Kinloch Lodge is easily accessible via both the Mallaig-Armadale ferry and the bridge across to Skye. Impressively voted one of the world’s best small hotels in CondéNast Traveller magazine, the entranceway to Kinloch Lodge is littered with some of

Visiting the Isle of Raasay, Scotland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 06, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Just a short drive from Portree is the village of Sconser from where you can take the CalMac ferry, MV Coruisk, to the island of Raasay. Raasay is just 14 miles long and 4 miles wide, with a population of around 200 people. Taking her name from the freshwater Loch Coruisk on the Isle of

Short stay: Arisaig House, Invernessshire, Scotland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Arisaig House is very much a family operation (led by Peter and Sarah Winnington-Ingham), perfectly situated for exploring the West Highlands. From here, you can also easily reach the islands of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, explore Knoydart, or venture north towards Skye. The house dates back to 1864 but was transformed in the 1930s.

Short stay: Isle of Eriska Hotel, Scotland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In 1973 Robin Buchanan-Smith, a Church of Scotland minister, bought the Isle of Eriska with his wife Sheena and, more than 40 years on, it remains in the family to this day, with elder son Beppo now at the helm and very much involved in the day-to-day running of the hotel. Over those four decades, the property

The top 5 hotels in Abu Dhabi

By Giselle Whiteaker on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi may not be a flashy and over-the-top as Dubai, but it has emulated Dubai’s success in building itself into a booming city that has risen from the desert sands. It may not shout about it, but there’s plenty to explore in the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, and these are the top

The 4 most luxurious chalets in Courchevel 1850

By Celine Renaud on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Courchevel is known as ‘the millionaire’s playground’ but what can you really get for your money? I have been holidaying in Courchevel since I was a child, and now, selling it as a ‘go to destination’ for my high net worth clients, I have seen it evolve over the past 20 years, today, you can

9 intimate, luxurious hideaways fit for Royalty and celebrities

By Jackie de Burca on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Caribbean, Fiji, Hotels, Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide

Does the phrase “fit for Royalty” sound good to you? Or maybe these days we judge the beauty and exclusivity of a luxury getaway by the celebrities who have visited it. Here are 9 intimate, luxurious hideaways that are fit for Royalty and celebrities – some of which have already been visited by them. 1.

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