Resorts Archives - Page 30 of 113 - A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Top 10 private island holidays for private jet travellers

By Jack Lockyer on Oct 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Caribbean, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Indonesia, Maine, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Turks and Caicos, USA

Whilst the super wealthy have always dabbled in private island ownership, most travellers are more than happy to simply spend their holidays visiting and enjoying a luxurious private paradise. Indeed, the trend of visiting remote, secluded locations is on the rise as decades of tourism take their toll on the more popular tourist spots and […]

5 great places to stay, close to UNESCO World Heritage sites

By Maxine Roberts on Oct 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Vietnam

Stay at some of the finest hotels in the world and visit captivating places, recognised by the World Heritage Organization for their natural or cultural importance. Explore the wilderness, uncover historic ruins and discover glorious buildings with captivating architecture – all sources of life and inspiration and all irreplaceable. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Saint […]

Top 10 luxury hotels in the Maldives

By Rooksana Hossenally on Oct 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The Maldives is one of those picture-perfect destinations that are completely true to the pictures on the front of the postcards. The extremely high standard of its luxury hotels and the spectacular diving aside, it’s hard to find a destination to rival its display of sharp and intense colour – the iridescent turquoise waters, the […]

Great reasons to visit Malawi

By Amanda Marks on Oct 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Malawi, Regions, Resorts

Malawi is possibly not the first African country you’d think of travelling to for a great wildlife experience. It has historically been better known for its lake-focussed activities, its links with local communities enabling visitors to get a real insight into the local culture, and walks and horse riding in the Nyika Plateau with its […]

Suite of the week: Amanoi Ocean Pool Pavilion at Amanoi Resort, Nha Trang, Vietnam

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Vietnam

Suite name: Amanoi Ocean Pool Pavilion, Amanoi Resort Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam Size of accommodation: Typically 125 sq m (including pool deck and pool areas) Cost per night: £1,005 per room, per night based on 2 sharing including taxes and service charge What makes it special: The resort’s name means peace place in Sanskrit and the suites have been designed […]

Why Selous is the ultimate luxury safari destination

By Rose Hipwood on Oct 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

It had been six long years since I was last in the Selous, Southern Tanzania, when I was very spoilt and spent a glorious weekend at Beho Beho. Returning after so long was incredibly exciting and this wondrous game reserve blew all my expectations out of the water. Each lodge I visited had a unique […]

Africa’s best walking safaris uncovered

By Rose Hipwood on Oct 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Walking safaris are the best way to explore the bush – this is why they quickly become the favourite occupation of qualified safari guides, such a natural way to explore and really feel as if you are part of Africa. Head out into some of the most inaccessible places in the world, only reachable on […]

The top 5 elite luxury resorts in the Maldives

By Jackie de Burca on Oct 13, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

Do you want to dine on exceptionally fresh lobster? Or maybe you fancy sipping cocktails in your luxury water villa as you listen to the waves gently lapping underneath? Perhaps you crave romance, peace and remarkable beauty – if this is the case the Maldives is the perfect luxury escape. Voted the world’s most romantic […]

Luxury by credit

By Mhairi Edwards on Oct 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany

Going on a luxury holiday was once something many of us could only dream of but now, instead of being reserved for the rich and wealthy, there are some other ways you can pay for a once in a lifetime holiday in the Maldives, and ones that might even earn you some cashback or air […]

Day 2 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Kathmandu to Pokhara #SilkTrail2013

By Paul Johnson on Oct 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Hotels, India, Nepal, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Speciality Travel

Today has been an eventful one. It began promptly with a 5.30am get up; not ideal since I only got to bed at 1.30am, frustrated by the internet connection, and still needing to catch up on sleep from the flight to Kathmandu, but there was no way I was about to miss what warranted such […]

Top 5 luxury private Caribbean properties

By Tom Marchant on Sep 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia

Considering a relaxing holiday in the Caribbean? Looking for somewhere luxurious and yet secluded, too? The Caribbean offers an excellent year-round destination in which you can truly relax. Take a look at our pick of five of the best luxury private Caribbean properties that you can stay in. Sugar Beach, St Lucia Nestled on the […]

Visit Mexico: Mayans, moonlight and margaritas!

By Mia Hole on Sep 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

Mexico may be perceived as one of the poorer, less fortunate countries in the world but, let me assure you, it certainly did not disappoint. In fact, Mexico, of all countries I’ve travelled to so far in my life, is one of my favourites. The Mexican people are the most polite people I have ever […]

10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post-Summer sun

By Paul Johnson on Sep 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful to know where you can travel and yet still enjoy some post-Summer sunshine. So here are 10 European ideas to help you extend your Summer into the Autumn months and enjoy the sun’s rays for that […]

Pad Thai in paradise: Phuket’s latest über-resort

By Harriet Dedman on Sep 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Sitting, drinking green tea, overlooking a turquoise infinity pool, crashing waves in the middle distance, the chatter of parrots, and plugged in to a bit of Jack Johnson; life feels pretty good indeed. This weekend, I am at the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Resort, having jettisoned in from Hong Kong on Friday evening. Thailand is […]

Some of the best luxury hotels around the world

By Jack Lockyer on Sep 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Russia, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you are planning to charter a private for your holiday this year, you will no doubt be looking to stay in a luxury hotel. All of the major cities and tourist destination have a range of luxury hotels to choose from, but here are some of the best luxury hotels in the world that […]

Special feature: IDW Esperanza Resort, Kozelkiskiu, Trakai, near Vilnius, Lithuania

By Paul Johnson on Sep 17, 2013 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Lithuania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

When we told friends that we’d be going to Lithuania this Summer, they invariably looked at us with surprise. Not only had we never visited the country before, but it soon emerged that we didn’t know anyone who had, either. Lithuania, of course, is a relatively new country, and one where tourism hasn’t yet fully […]

Category: Resorts