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The sophistication of Sotogrande: the very best of Andalusian style

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Clubs, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Hidden away in eight square miles of Andalucia is arguably the most exclusive resort in the whole of Spain – Sotogrande. This upscale destination on the Costa del Sol is a haven for the rich and famous and ten times the size of Monaco. Development of the resort began in the 1960s when Filipino-American entrepreneur […]

The 5 best UK cities to be an Airbnb host

By Paul Johnson on Jul 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Analysis reveals that Bradford offers the best combination of low house prices and high Airbnb revenue. According to research by international payment experts RationalFX, it would take nine years of Airbnb income to pay off a property purchase in Bradford compared to 42 years in Luton. The study of just 27 major British cities analysed […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jun 02, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Monaco, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Your own UK luxury holiday home on a stunning, private estate

By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Luxury bespoke homes on a private Somerset estate form a new development which offers the perfect lifestyle and getaway among an ancient landscape. Set around an idyllic mineral lake with man-made beaches, you’d be forgiven for thinking this quiet, woodland setting was miles from anywhere. Yet Cookswood is only 90 minutes from London Heathrow and […]

6 ways to experience India in London

By James Jayasundera on Jul 16, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, India, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

One need not travel across the world to experience India’s exceptional treasures. London is bursting with some of the finest ancient sculptures, Mughal jewellery, gemstones, textiles, food, fashion and events. To showcase these wonderful Indian links in our capital, we have compiled our own guide of the best and most enticing places to eat, drink, […]

7 luxurious things to do on the French Riviera

By Tim Swannie on Mar 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From the chic beaches in Cannes to the glamorous jet-set fishing village of Saint Tropez, the French Riviera is home to some of the most popular holiday resorts in the world. With a particularly magical ambiance that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world, 11 million visitors flock to the Côte d’Azur each year. […]

Andalusian insights: Nerja

By Alan Hazel on Jan 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Andalusian capitals such as Seville, Granada, Cadiz, Cordoba and Malaga all have a certain mystique about them, well known and well loved. But one of the most endearing things about Andalusia, inspiring that wonderful sense of wanderlust in adventurous travelers, is the proliferation of lesser known towns and villages across the region. The buzzy little […]

5 of the best luxury camps and lodges in Tanzania

By Craig Burkinshaw on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

With some of Africa’s biggest parks and reserves filled with all manner of game and birdlife, a rich Maasai culture, and landscapes that change from great bulky mountains to deep calderas and vast stretches of grassland, Tanzania is everything you’d imagine an African safari destination to be. But experiencing these things doesn’t have to mean […]

The most expensive chalet in the Alps

By Rebecca Taylor on Oct 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Real Estate, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

I’ve come across some wonderful interiors in my time, indeed part of my remit is to find luxurious chalets for discerning guests, so I’m always ready to be blown away when I enter a ski chalet. Some are absolute wolves in sheep’s clothing and you could never guess on entering what wonders you are about […]

5 reasons why you should take a closer look at Itz’ana Resort & Residences

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Real Estate, Regions, Vacation Rentals

In a country filled with beaches, jungles, ancient Mayan ruins and crowned with the most beautiful set of islands that the Western hemisphere has to offer, imagine a luxurious, tropical getaway resort, where old-school British civilization meets inspired luxury and well-being. The country is Belize, possibly Mother Nature’s best kept secret. The resort is Itz’ana, […]

5 luxury vacation homes you could exchange with your own

By Paul Johnson on Aug 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, California, Caribbean, Europe, Idaho, Jamaica, Kenya, North America, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Here’s a luxury travel secret that owners of luxury second homes need to know. Anyone who has a rental property and has looked into the possibility of swapping their home with other like-minded owners will be aware that there’s a plethora of home exchange sites out there. House swapping has seen increasing popularity over the […]

4 amazing castles in France

By Campbell Bevan on Jun 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury holiday, you simply can’t beat a trip to France. And to push the envelope even further, book some accommodation in a genuine castle. Living like royalty for a weekend will be an experience you will never forget. Awe inspiring castles around the world are favourites among photographers and […]

New luxury villas project unveiled in Tuscany

By Paul Johnson on Jun 01, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Argentario Golf Resort & Spa, a 5-star design resort located on Tuscany’s Silver Coast, has announced the launch of an all-new luxury residential project called Argentario Golf Residences. Up to 20 new villas will be built on the panoramic hills overlooking the eco-friendly Argentario golf course and Orbetello Lagoon, a WWF protected reserve. This peaceful […]

Introducing Indonesia’s new 5-star beach club and villa resort

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Indonesia, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts

With the introduction of BASK Resort, a new luxe beach club and villa resort development debuting in early 2016, the unspoiled island of Gili Meno is soon to become the go-to destination to visit in Indonesia for in-the-know jetsetters. A welcome alternative to the now overdeveloped island of neighbouring Bali, Gili Meno’s natural beauty is […]

The Ritz-Carlton Residences blend old world tradition with modern city living in Montreal

By Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions

On 31st December 1911, at exactly 11.15 pm, right before New Year’s Eve, the Ritz-Carlton Montreal first opened its doors. Heralded into the world with an old-fashioned ball attended by the city’s elite, the hotel had an illustrious start that made it a headliner from the get go. Since then, it has hosted everyone from […]

Luxury real estate in Mallorca: increasing sales figures

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Real Estate, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

For decades, the Spanish island of Mallorca has attracted tourists and ex-patriate residents seeking sunshine, hospitality and beautiful surroundings. From the bustling streets and elegant Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, to the peaceful beaches around Cala Ratjada, the island is incredibly diverse, and has enchanted millions of visitors. This diversity is reflected in the island’s […]

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