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Asia's top 7 alternative suites

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Booking a Presidential suite is the ultimate in luxury, for those that can afford it. But suites at a level or two below the Presidential suite often offer a staggering array of luxuries, from oversized space to private terraces to personalised service, at a (relative) fraction of the Presidential suite cost. Check out these alternative

Home of the gaucho: Argentina’s best estancias

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Regions, South America

Argentina is famous for many things: great wine; spectacular landscapes; the tango; Maradona… but for a truly authentic taste of this South American giant spend some time at one of the country’s beautiful estancias. Home to rugged gauchos – or cowboys – estancias are places where you can get your hands dirty with activities such

Top 10 tips for your first trip to London

By Ceri Tinley on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Planning your first trip to London can be a daunting prospect. With so many things to see and do, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start, especially if you are only in town for a few days. They say that when you are tired of London, you are tired of life. Well let

The world's smallest luxury hotel

By Madeleine Hann on Apr 28, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

After hearing that a new luxury hotel had opened on the rural outskirts of Jaipur, I was already very much intrigued. However, after learning that the resort was built in Anopura; a tiny, untouched, rural Indian village which my husband hails from, I simply had to experience it for myself. Anopura is quite possibly the

Special feature: Flying Butler apartments by Deep Blue, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Less than an hour west of London lies Kingston-upon-Thames – a thriving suburb of the capital, with a relaxed but vibrant feel to it. There we enjoyed a leisurely stay in one of the brand new Flying Butler apartments by Deep Blue, close to Kingston Bridge and overlooking the River Thames. Once we located the apartment

7 dos and don'ts for booking hotels online

By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Hotels

The advantages of booking your hotel accommodation online are well known. You can do it any time, from the comfort of your own home or your smartphone. You can take time to research the best options, check hotel locations on Google Maps and ensure you get the best rate. In short, it’s just more convenient;

Experience Lisbon in 7 easy steps

By Bruno Pires on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Lisbon is one of the oldest and grandest cities in the world. Facing the sea, visitors can travel on the iconic yellow trams climbing up the seven hills to get a better view of the Atlantic Ocean, or wander among the historic narrow backstreets and listen to Fado in quaint bars over an espresso and

Pamper the kids in Paris

By Magali Déchelette on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Every young girl’s dream is to become a princess as they gaze at their reflection in the mirror for long hours at a time. Even if they are too young for make-up and beauty treatments, there are still plenty of places in Paris specially designed for kids to get them started in the magical world

4 ways to find luxury for less

By Paul Johnson on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Hotels, Travel Miscellany

If you’re not lucky enough to have your own superyacht and your travel splurges tend to overstretch your budget more than you would like, maybe you need to re-think your whole approach to luxury travel. Even on modest budgets, it’s still possible to travel in considerable comfort. You just need to know how, so here

Why Westchester is the new New York City

By Anna Macsai on Apr 24, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

When you hear the name ‘New York City’ you immediately think of the skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan, the busy streets, gourmet restaurants, elegant boutiques and yellow cabs, right? Did you know there was a destination just steps away from Manhattan offering all of the above but in a much more relaxed and personalized setting? A

Million dollar views: 6 of the world's best resort views

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 23, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following on from our previous series where we looked at the world’s best city hotel views, we now turn our attention to the world’s most jaw dropping resort views. While city views are entirely dependent on mankind’s ability to build structures and turn buildings into art and entire cityscapes into neon-lit bright reflections of a

5 things to do in Lisbon, Portugal

By Liz Schaffer on Apr 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

A city of trams, tiles and iron funiculars, Lisbon remains a glorious European gem. It is one of the world’s oldest (and coincidentally friendliest) cities and has the honour of being the oldest capital in Western Europe. And this sense of history is ever-present. Positively buzzing and regularly drenched in sunlight, there is much to

The 3 best places to stay in Marrakech and Essaouira

By Judith Reitman on Apr 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

Among Morocco’s many seductions are a panoply of luxurious riads and resorts with lush courtyards, sensual hammans, and “the best tagine in North Africa”. The defining variable is quality of service which, despite Morocco’s claim to warm hospitality, varies significantly. Here are three of best places to stay in Marrakesh and Essaouira that offer seamless

3 European cities in 5 fabulous days

By Dana Rebmann on Apr 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Belgium, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Netherlands, Rail Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The sun hadn’t even come up when I realized it was going to be one of those days. During the hour drive from home to the airport, my flight had gone from being 20 minutes late, to delayed many hours, to no seat but a supposed ticket on another airline. In the end, it all

4 top luxury film sets for your next visit to the UK

By Nicole Harley on Apr 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ancient forests, sparkling lakes and haunted castles – it should come as no surprise that filmmakers flock to Britain. As well as breathtaking landscapes, Britain is peppered with fabulous historic architecture – from castles to stately homes – whose fabled walls have provided the backdrop for many a classic film or cult TV drama. With

Top 10 getaways in Europe to visit this Easter

By Paul Johnson on Apr 15, 2014 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

With the Easter weekend fast approaching you’ll no doubt be weighing up your travel options for this year’s holiday treat. The hours of research needed to find the perfect destination and the right accommodation can be more than a little overwhelming. Hardly seems worth it for yet another tourist trap experience. What if you could

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