Category: Resorts

7 of the best luxury spas in Asia

7 of the best luxury spas in Asia

By on Jan 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Asia is home some of the best spas in the world. Whether you’re looking for romantic downtime, solitary pampering or to experience the practice of Ayurvedic medicine, a great spa for a relaxing holiday is crucial. For the spa lovers and those looking to rest their weary body, we’ve put together seven of the very […]

Interview with Marie Nadal-Sharma, Founder of Them You and Me

Interview with Marie Nadal-Sharma, Founder of Them You and Me

By on Jan 05, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, Japan, Resorts, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Marie Nadal-Sharma is the Founder and Director of Them You and Me Ltd., and is constantly looking for travel inspirations and for new destinations, while offering the best luxury travel experiences and hidden treasures to her clients. What is it that you do exactly? There are two sides to the business. My team and I […]

4 of the most romantic places to spend Valentine's Day in Central America

4 of the most romantic places to spend Valentine’s Day in Central America

By on Jan 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Panama, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Central America is the epitome of romance; with its secret beaches tucked away in an oasis of calm and tranquillity, exquisitely crafted lodges hidden deep in the tropical rainforest and vibrant cities overflowing with history and culture, the seven countries of Central America have a little something for everyone on Saint Valentine. Here are some […]

12 of the dreamiest pool villas on the planet

12 of the dreamiest pool villas on the planet

By on Dec 31, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Discerning travellers are becoming increasingly hard to impress; impeccable service, fancy bathroom toiletries and spacious rooms are all taken for granted when you stay at a 5-star hotel. But there’s one room type that even the most hard-to-please globetrotters still get excited about: the pool villa. There’s something about staying somewhere with your very own […]

5 perks of luxury safari lodging

5 perks of luxury safari lodging

By on Dec 29, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts

Truth be told, there are far more than five perks to staying in the best safari lodges and camps. Like at all top-end resorts, the beds will be plush and clad with the finest linens and the decor will be stunning. At top end safari camps, meals are paired with delectable wines and post-meal digestives are enjoyed […]

3 of the most historical hotels in the Caribbean

3 of the most historical hotels in the Caribbean

By on Nov 28, 2015 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Dominica, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Caribbean has a military and cultural history that spans many centuries and the remnants of buildings can still be seen today throughout the islands.  Here is a small selection of architectural gems which have been integrated into beautiful hotels. Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis The discovery and naming of the island of Nevis by […]

Amara Mountain Resort

10 of Burma’s most luxurious hotels (and boats)

By on Nov 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Myanmar, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Burma is a beautiful country which has long been off the map for tourists to come and go as they please. However, in recent years Burma has become much more accessible and the tourist trade has grown with it to a point where it can now offer luxurious accommodation to rival its Asian neighbours. Here […]

Where should you spend this Christmas?

Where should you spend this Christmas?

By on Nov 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, USA

That time of year is fast approaching! That’s right, Christmas is just around the corner and already shops are gearing up for the festive season. Wherever you look, reindeers and snowmen are looking right back at you. Perhaps you’re thinking about spending this Christmas somewhere other than home. Great! We have some great suggestions for […]

Tanzania's top 9 Indian Ocean getaways

Tanzania’s top 9 Indian Ocean getaways

By on Nov 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

East Africa’s coast is lined with turquoise waters, powder-soft beaches and some of the planet’s most beautiful tropical islands. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago. Here are our top 9 beach properties off Tanzania’s coast for the most perfect idyllic getaway. Mnemba Island No list of top Zanzibar properties would […]

Top 5 beachfront hotels in Central America

Top 5 beachfront hotels in Central America

By on Nov 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Attentive staff, fine dining, or pristine spas – what puts a luxury resort over the top? Experienced travelers will tell you that in the end, the most exceptional hotel is only as memorable as its surroundings. And where better than the beach? The following beachfront hotels make it possible for you to roll out of […]

4 luxury resorts in Vietnam where you can experience vegan luxury

4 luxury resorts in Vietnam where you can experience vegan luxury

By on Nov 02, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Vietnam, one of South East Asia’s premier travel destinations has something for everyone; pristine beaches, beautiful temples, culture, history, vibrant cities and breathtaking rural landscapes, not to mention a cuisine that holds it’s own on the world stage. What you may not know is that it’s also a haven for vegans and vegetarians. Every month, […]

£10,000 prize: vote to win a full set of luggage and a luxury 7-night stay in Phuket

£10,000 prize: vote to win a full set of luggage and a luxury 7-night stay in Phuket

By on Oct 24, 2015 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Luggage, Magazines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany

We are delighted to announce that A Luxury Travel Blog has been shortlisted for the category ‘Best Travel Influencer’ in awards led by the prestigious technology title ‘WIRED’ and the leading luggage and lifestyle brand ‘TUMI’. The TUMI x WIRED Innovation in Travel Awards celebrate the companies, destinations and services delivering unparalleled experiences in the […]

Suite of the week: The Lodge at Benguerra Island, &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Suite of the week: The Lodge at Benguerra Island, &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique

By on Oct 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Suite name: The Lodge at Benguerra Island Location: &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique Size of accommodation: Benguerra Island is 55 sq km, 11 km long x 5.5 km wide Cost per night: from $410 per night Who’s stayed there: Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart & Chantal Hochuli (Former Princess of Hanover) What makes it special: It is the location of &Beyond Benguerra Island […]

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

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

By 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, […]

Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent

Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent

By 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 […]

Trisara Beach

Special feature: Trisara, Phuket, Thailand

By 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 […]