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Interview with Owen Coleman, CEO of The Coleman Group Worldwide LLC

By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Japan, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Owen Coleman is an entrepreneur and world class designer who has created and built many strategy and branding firms since his first design firm in 1966. After 30 years, he became partners with the Interpublic Group, forming the Coleman Worldwide Partnership, comprised of the finest brand design firms in 18 countries. His friendship and mentorship with those partners endures today. […]

5 of the most utterly romantic places to ‘pop the question’

By Paul Johnson on Nov 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Attractions, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia

‘Popping the question’ on a trip appears to have become an increasingly popular trend. But how do you plan the perfect marriage proposal? First you need to decide ‘where’ – planning such a momentous event in your life isn’t easy so here we share 5 of the most utterly romantic places to consider. Dickenson Bay, […]

7 of the ultimate places to get away from it all this Christmas

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The build-up to Christmas is invariably a very hectic time. Add to that the preparations for the big day itself and it’s perhaps understandable that many people choose to go away and be well and truly pampered instead. Here we provide a round-up on 7 places – chosen primarily from a European perspective – where […]

Dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

By Paul Johnson on Nov 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Australia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Lizard Island’s new Executive Chef Anthony Healy is preparing a week-long culinary Christmas season celebration this year. While guests snorkel or dive the beautiful Great Barrier Reef or simply sink their feet into the island’s 24 powdery white beaches, Healy will be creating a specially designed Reveillon Christmas Eve Menu, a Christmas Day menu and a […]

Enjoy an authentic street food tour and cookery class in Thailand

By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

A five star resort has launched a brand new experience for guests to enjoy an authentic street food tour and cookery class followed by the chance to prepare a meal for over 20 disabled children in Khao Lak, Thailand. The Sarojin‘s new “Street Food, Cook for Kids” package is designed to bring guests into contact with […]

New to the south-west coast of Bali – Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Located on the secluded, tranquil Jimbaran Bay on the south-west coastline of Bali, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran features majestic views of the Indian Ocean and Jimbaran Bay. The resort has 75 guestrooms, 35 suites, 4 penthouses and 4 villas equipped with a lagoon sundeck, and opens on 31st January 2013. It also features a signature 1,300 square-metre […]

Interview with Dave Thompson, Founder of Dave’s Travel Corner

By Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Dave is a travel writer who founded Dave’s Travel Corner, an international travel community, in 1996. California born and raised, he co-founded a collegiate solar racing team which designed and built a solar car from scratch. He runs a website promoting currently undefeated WBA World Super Middleweight boxing champion, Andre Ward, is a member of the Traveler’s Century Club and is a partner […]

Flair and indigenous style unveiled in Brazil

By Paul Johnson on Nov 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Brazil, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

In Campos do Jordao, Brazil – midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – a fresh, new luxury retreat has made its debut. The Botanique Hotel & Spa is a visionary project developed by a group of entrepreneurs that has set the benchmark in Brazil for design, services and above all, authenticity. Conceptualised by Ricardo and Fernanda […]

10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

By Matt Payne on Nov 12, 2012 in Accommodation, California, Canada, Europe, Featured, France, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Idaho, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Hotel rooms can be expensive, especially while on a city break – aiming to take in more sights than your balcony or window has to offer. Some of these suites offer more than just a stunning view. From quirky exteriors, underground caverns and tree top orbs, this post will take you through an alternate look on some of […]

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Maldives

By Alexandra Matts on Nov 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

For unparalleled beach holiday luxury there is little that can match the secluded resorts available in the Maldives. Below we give you 3 of our top picks for those looking to unwind on some of the most stunning islands in the world. 1. Constance Halaveli Resort, North Ari Atoll Sparkling with a thoroughly-deserved 6* reputation, […]

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

By Paul Johnson on Nov 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Zambia

Love spa treatments? Looking for something a little different? Then maybe one of these wonderful options is just what you’re looking for. Here we give a round-up on three rather different spa treatments, each with their own ‘wow’ factor, and that will each leave you feeling extra special. Bush spa treatments A relaxing holistic treatment […]

The top 10 things to do on a luxury trip to Indonesia

By Cristy Elmendorp on Nov 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

Indonesia, an archipelago comprised of more than seventeen thousand islands, is known for its richness in culture, exotic cuisine, and an extensive variety of ethnicities and cultures. Described by Lonely Planet as ‘the last greatest adventure on Earth’, Indonesia is a country that will appeal to any traveler. Whether you want to discover the ‘Ring […]

Book your own private island in the Maldives

By Carole Booth on Nov 03, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

The islands of the Maldives are without doubt some of the most beautiful on the planet. There’s nothing quite like the vibrant blue of the Indian Ocean, the majestic white sand beaches and the array of snorkelling sites teeming with coral and diverse marine life. It’s up there on many people’s travel wish list. Boasting some […]

3 of the world’s most magical travel experiences for children

By Paul Johnson on Nov 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, Western Europe

Any parent will know that if you find a holiday that the kids will enjoy, the chances are you’re going to have a great time too. Here we pick three very different luxury travel experiences – from three different continents – and hopefully you’ll find one to suit your family. Which one would you choose […]

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

By Andy Butler on Oct 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Summer is almost over and winter upon us in the northern hemisphere. It is that time when you start to plan how to spend the months ahead. Should you go for the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, or the skiing paradises of France? There are a lot of options to choose from and each is […]

The best new hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East, Oceania, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam

The annual Luxe List showcases DestinAsian‘s picks of the best new hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the region’s best new places to stay is as alluring as ever, spanning a dozen countries and featuring no fewer than 30 hotels that truly stand out from the rest. From sumptuous private islands in the Maldives […]

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