Category: Hotels

5 of Cape Town's most outstanding boutique hotels

5 of Cape Town's most outstanding boutique hotels

By on Aug 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Cape Town is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with over 4 million international arrivals coming through Cape Town International Airport each year. Yet even with the amount of travellers exploring the city, you won’t find yourself lost in massive crowds of camera-clicking tourists. Cape Town is a creative, friendly, and diverse city
Victoria Falls dining - for those in the know

Victoria Falls dining - for those in the know

By on Aug 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Are you looking for exciting dining options at the Victoria Falls which will offer you nothing but the real deal, perhaps with a touch of luxury added in? The spectacular grandeur of the Zambezi rushing over the Earth’s edge attracts huge crowds on both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, many in search of adventure or a once-in-a-lifetime
Amsterdam daytrip: discovering Delft

Amsterdam daytrip: discovering Delft

By on Aug 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Western Europe
With meandering canals that never seem to end and a population of bikes that outnumber the population of people, Amsterdam’s magnetic appeal is easy to understand. But city life isn’t for everyone, Holland included, and that’s where Delft comes in. Just a little more than a half-hour away by car, Delft could be described as
Saturday in St Petersburg: the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

Saturday in St Petersburg: the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

By on Aug 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Russia
The cold was abrupt and biting as we disembarked the Moscow train. It was 10.30am in Saturday’s St Petersburg, and loud, nationalistic fanfares blared out through metallic speakers at the station. Wrapped in cashmere sweaters, suede boots and thick, bright scarves, we marched out into the dry, cold weekend. St Petersburg, Peter the Great’s ‘Venice
Summer fun in Lake Tahoe

Summer fun in Lake Tahoe

By on Aug 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
It was the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley that introduced the world to Lake Tahoe. Snow is big here. The more of it the better. From skiing to snowboarding to tubing; if it requires snow, there’s a stretch of mountainside here where you can do it on. But as winter comes and goes, so
A resort for the honeymoon of your dreams: The Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Crete

A resort for the honeymoon of your dreams: The Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Crete

By on Aug 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Thinking and planning where to spend one’s honeymoon can make for an incredibly difficult decision. Thus it is important to find the right destination, the right package and special offer that best fits your individual needs. With a variety of honeymoon offers provided the Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Crete, may just be a
For the best food, festivals and fun, head to Montreal, Canada

For the best food, festivals and fun, head to Montreal, Canada

By on Aug 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Just like the United States postal service’s motto, “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail” shall prevent Montrealers from throwing a fabulous festival. Be it musical, comedy, fashion, dance, circus, film or food & wine based, they’ve got it covered, and leave it to those crazy/generous Canadians to throw many a bash for free-particularly
Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays

Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays

By on Aug 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Celebrities, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Kat Judge, along with her husband Al, runs the chalet company AliKats Mountain Holidays based in Morzine, France. They offer truly exceptional catered Alpine chalet holidays to their guests. Ever since Al and Kat met at a fancy dress party in Stoke Newington in 2006, they talked about moving from London to the Alps to
Top 5 luxury hotels in Colombia

Top 5 luxury hotels in Colombia

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Colombia, Hotels, Regions, South America
A country still in its infancy somewhat where tourism is concerned, Colombia may not jump out as a luxurious destination when compared to other areas of the world. But don’t let this fool you into thinking luxury can’t be found here. The cities of Bogota and Cartagena in particular are home to some wonderful properties,
6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer

6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Mallorca has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently but – outside the raucous party resort of Magaluf – discerning travellers will find plenty to love about the Spanish island this Summer. British chef Jamie Oliver and his family, racing driver Freddie Hunt (son of the late James Hunt), and former ‘Baywatch’
5 of the best ski chalets for a Summer holiday

5 of the best ski chalets for a Summer holiday

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
When the snow melts, revealing a lush green world and totally transforming the vistas that had skiers giddy with excitement, a whole new world awaits the summer visitor as the mountains metamorphose into a playground for activities of a different kind, which don’t all have to be energetic, the roof of the world is a
6 of the best hotels for art

6 of the best hotels for art

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
There is a definitive synergy between art and travel and, increasingly, we are finding that hotels are embracing this superlative relationship to offer guests an enriching and thought-provoking experience. Challenging the norm, art is becoming the new hotel accessory, serving to accentuate the concept that people do not want culture in prescribed pockets. Whether it
The best luxury hotels in Hawaii

The best luxury hotels in Hawaii

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
The best luxury hotels in Hawaii command high premiums, and for good reason: each has a loyal following that returns year after year, in addition to the many couples visiting for the first time on a special honeymoon or anniversary trip, or families splurging on a very special Hawaiian vacation. As a Virtuoso luxury travel
The top 5 luxury experiences in Barcelona

The top 5 luxury experiences in Barcelona

By on Jul 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage stretching back over 2,000 years. Set on the sea against a backdrop of rolling hills, Barcelona has a wonderful Mediterranean climate and is a perfect location for a luxury visitor. This vibrant city is the heartbeat of Catalan culture. Home to Picasso, Barcelona is
Short stay: Three Glens, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

Short stay: Three Glens, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

By on Jul 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
At the start of our mountain bike / island hop adventure in Scotland, we stayed at the Three Glens – an eco-getaway in unspoiled Dumfriesshire, overlooking the village of Moniaive and with beautiful 360-degree views of rolling green hills. This luxury eco house benefits from ground source and solar thermal heating, with an air heat
Party at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai

Party at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai

By on Jul 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Events, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany
As mentioned in previous posts, I was honoured last month to be invited to ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) Asia 2014, held in Shanghai. This is an exclusive invitation-only event and this year the official party for the event was hosted by FRHI Hotels & Resorts and held at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on Shanghai’s