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Nicola Benedetti at Gleneagles Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Virtuoso violinist and BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2004, Nicola Benedetti, is to give a private recital at Gleneagles on Sunday, 19th March 2006. The evening includes a Champagne and canapé reception, gourmet dinner with wine, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Price is £620 per room, per night, based on two people sharing

Playacar Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Mexico, Regions, Resorts

The lates addition to Palace Resorts‘ line of all-inclusive luxury properties is Playacar Palace which lies along the white sandy beaches of the Riviera Maya in Mexico. The resort, which opened only last month, offers luxurious accommodation set in a peaceful tropical paradise that is steeped in deep-rooted Mexican culture. It is located just steps

Special offers at Sandals for those who plan ahead

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Honeymoons, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

Currently, if you book a vacation at any Sandals or Beaches resort for 2007, you can enjoy special savings. By booking a three-night minimum stay (four nights for Sandals Royal Bahamian & Offshore Island) now, you can take advantage of 2006 rates, offering savings of up to 25 percent off on all published rack rates.

Little Good Harbour, Barbados

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

One of the last family-run oceanfront hotels on the fashionable west coast of Barbados, Little Good Harbour is located in a tranquil fishing village just north of Port St. Charles. The accommodation consists of a cluster of luxury cottages, nestled around a central swimming pool and lush tropical gardens. This charming island hideaway is home

Le Franschhoek, Western Cape

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa

One of the Western Cape’s latest luxury boutique hotels, Le Franschhoek has 63 rooms, and its own Camelot Spa and Le Verger restaurant. Capturing the essence of four star luxury, this impeccably appointed hotel offers unparalleled views of the spectacular Franschhoek Mountains. It is easily accessible, being just 50 kms from Cape Town International

Falaza game park, South Africa

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

Three hours’ drive from Durban, the four-star Falaza resort consists of 15 luxury tents costing around R1500 per night per person. This game park is in Hluhluwe which is in the north of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is the heart of Zululand. Tents are not locked here; the only intruders you can expert are

Dining at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Adored by everyone, the elegant restaurant at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof at Kitzbühel is under the direction of chef Thomas Ritzer, one of the best in Austria. Ritzer’s cuisine is based on classic Austrian cooking with a light Mediterranean-Asian accent. Menu includes a Brennessel (nettle) cream soup with sheep-cheese croutons, duck-liver tart with caramelized red-wine

Al Raha Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Vacation Rentals

Al Raha Beach Hotel – developed by the Abu Dhabi based Aldar Properties – in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi on the Dubai highway will not only be a landmark for the capital of UAE but also Dubai, the real estate hub of UAE. The hotel was opened last month with 110 rooms and 24

Wildly romantic at Bushmans Kloof

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Escape with your partner for a romantic 2 night getaway to the most heavenly and romantic hideaway of Bushmans Kloof, nestled and secluded in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains. Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness reserve and is world renowned for its 130 rock art sites. In recognition of its rich cultural,

Be a Montana cowboy!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

The ultimate Montana “cowboy” experience is a four-night package at Triple Creek Ranch in Darby, Montana. This Relais & Château hideaway consists of luxurious log and cedar cabins. For $3,870.80 per couple, you will get a luxury cabin (including taxes), meals, drinks and all on-ranch activities. You will also be taken on an all-day

Luxury hotels in Tokyo

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions

The “Big Three” in Tokyo (the Imperial Hotel, Hotel New Otani and Hotel Okura) are facing increasing competition. Last summer, Hilton’s Conrad Hotel brand introduce Conrad Tokyo to the newly developed Shiodome business district in Minato Ward. This was followed by Mandarin Oriental’s Tokyo hotel in Nihonbashi (in Chuo Ward). The spring and summer

Washington DC's most expensive hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA, Washington DC

Just months after the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown snagged its coveted fifth Mobil star, the hotel known for hosting many a celebrity, is for sale at nearly $170 million. That’s the highest price tag ever for a Washington DC hotel and equates to approximately $800,000 per room. The hotel is currently owned by New

Ballantyne Resort partners with Foreign Cars Italia

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, NC has forged an exclusive partnership with Foreign Cars Italia to offer a Speed and Luxury Package. Within the package, guests will be chauffeured around throughout their stay in a Maserati Quattroporte, one of Italy’s most powerful exports. After cruising around town in a gorgeous car, guests will enjoy the elegant

Special offer at The Legian, Bali

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

The Legian is set in lush tropical gardens in front of fashionable Seminyak Beach, Indonesia, offering extraordinary views of the Indian Ocean. Each suite is adorned with rich woods and marble and features modern amenities that redefine luxurious resort living. All suites are equipped with the latest Bose hi-fi system and Apple iPods. Book a

Libya's first and only five star hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Libya, Regions

In a city that is prone to awarding itself top achievement for what is often, by western standards, not of the very highest quality, Libya’s first and only five star hotel doesn’t disappoint. The Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel is a stunning twin-tower property in the heart of Tripoli’s business district, 5 minutes from Green Square.

Starwood completes Le Méridien acquisition

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has acquired the Le Méridien brand and the related management and franchise business for the portfolio of 130 hotels and resorts globally for approximately $225 million, roughly equal to the amount of Starwood’s current investment, including accrued interest, in the debt of Le Méridien. This acquisition will significantly increase the

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