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5 tips for a perfect weekend in St. Petersburg, Russia

By Hilary Stockton on Oct 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia is a romantic destination, especially during the White Nights of May-June, when it never gets completely dark. It’s no wonder this former capital of Russia built by Peter the Great has been nicknamed the “Venice of the North” for its many canals and the beautiful European facades that line its main street, […]

5 of the best hacienda/hotels in the Ecuadorian Andes

By Alfonso Tandazo on Oct 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, South America

In the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands you can discover the rustic charm of Andean haciendas filled with Spanish colonial history and natural splendor. Yet, a closer look will reveal that these one-time mountain hacienda/hotels have been converted into stylish boutique hideaways. These chic oases retain their wood and brick rooms, working fireplaces, antique […]

Discover Carmel-by-the-Sea’s hidden gems with a walkabout

By Janice Nieder on Oct 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Living proof that “smaller is better”, Carmel-by-the-Sea consists of one square mile, fabulously jam-packed with 45 cozy to elegant inns, 60 scrumptious eateries, about 80 unique art galleries and even a doggie therapist! For geographically challenged tourists like myself, it’s a dream come true since once you make the scenic 120 mile drive down from […]

3 of the most awe-inspiring water villas in the Maldives

By Emily Wilson on Oct 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

Everyone has that bucket list dream… you know the one. A once in a lifetime trip to the Maldives where you can walk barefoot along the beach, snorkel before breakfast and admire the sunset with a cold glass of white. For many of us this dream includes staying in a water villa where panoramic views, […]

5 of the best exclusive experiences in Burma

By Alastair Donnelly on Oct 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel

Burma may be decades behind the rest of the world in many respects (and therein lies its charm), but there is one area in which no traveller to Burma need compromise, and that is luxury travel. Though the market is in its infancy, there are some truly spectacular hotels and experiences already available in Burma […]

Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Oct 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

From the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea to the white peaks of the Alps, there’s no such thing as too much luxury when it comes to holiday rentals. The most exclusive properties in the world have one thing in common: their uniqueness, which reveals itself in every detail, in their styles, in the grandness […]

Top 5 things to do in Kos for a luxury romantic stay

By Olivier Templar-James on Oct 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece, The Island of Kos became notorious for its beautiful natural sights and beaches, as well as for its sense of hospitality, and ability to cater to even the most discerning travelers. One of the world’s havens for sailing enthusiasts, Kos will definitely spoil you with […]

Interview with Alexander Coles, Owner of Bespoke Yacht Charter

By Paul Johnson on Oct 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alexander is the Owner and Senior Yacht Charter Broker at Bespoke Yacht Charter, a company he founded in 2014 after 13 years’ experience arranging luxury yacht charters in the south of France, throughout the Mediterranean and worldwide. More than half of his bookings are repeat clients or referrals from existing clients that include ultra high […]

4 vegan friendly luxury hotels in Saigon

By Paul Eyers on Oct 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is known as the Southern capital of Vietnam and is a ‘must visit’ location when exploring South East Asia. It’s a fast growing, bustling and energetic hub of activity with shops, restaurants, iconic sights and some of the country’s busiest traffic that will leave you transfixed. Development is happening […]

The 10 best boutique hotels in Spain

By Ron Otto on Oct 09, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Historical and architectural preservation and city building codes play a big role in the level of creativity needed to design boutique hotels in cities that date back hundreds and thousands of years. Designing a contemporary hotel in old but beautiful buildings can be a challenge not only in design but also delivering a great experience […]

4 of the best luxury hotels in Vancouver

By Leah DeAngelis on Oct 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions

Vancouver, British Columbia is known as the City of Glass and it’s an apt moniker for such a gorgeous sparkling, modern metropolis. All those glass buildings give the city a futuristic look. Clean and glamorous, Vancouver’s setting, amid mountains and sea, keeps it all down to earth. When you are near the waterfront, it looks […]

Special feature: Trisara, Phuket, Thailand

By Chinmoy Lad on Oct 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

There are many faces to Phuket. What started off as a backpacker hippy heaven now offers much more. Trisara is one of the island’s best exponents of the very opposite end of this scale – ultimate luxury, where privacy and minimalist elegance are complemented by a spectacular location. The resorted was opened in 2006 by one […]

Rooms with a view: 6 of the best in Canada

By Sandra Potter on Sep 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions

If, like me, you love water, you will always choose a hotel near a lake, river or the ocean. But that is only the beginning. Then you have to choose the right room. You need to get a room overlooking the water. Yes, it costs a few pounds more than looking over the city or, […]

Special feature: Seasides, Weymouth, Dorset, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The seaside town of Weymouth has one of the best weather records in the UK with low rainfall and over 1,800 sunshine hours per year, so when the opportunity arose for our sons to take part in a national sailing competition there, we of course jumped at the opportunity. We stayed at Seasides, a self-catering […]

Top 5 hotels in Chicago

By Matthew Coe on Sep 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, USA

Chicago is a trendy, diverse city, renowned for its lively atmosphere and good food. The Windy City draws in an eclectic crowd, from hipsters to budding entrepreneurs, who all need somewhere to stay. Over the years, Chicago has seen countless hotels spring up, each one as chic and quirky as the next, all trying to […]

3 new South East Asian luxury experiences for your bucket list

By Paul Eyers on Sep 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

With new hotels, resorts and luxury travel opportunities opening all of the time, there’s a risk that your bucket list becomes so long that you’ll need to give up your 9-5 and hit the road full time just to work your way through it. This may be possible for some but for those who can’t […]

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