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Where to find exquisite Greek island adult-only 5-star luxury

By Paul Johnson on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Escape to an exquisite, glamorous, idyllic 5-star hideaway, where the sea is so close that you can hear the sound of the waves. This gorgeous Greek island, adult-only luxury resort blends inspired architecture harmoniously with the natural environment. Wake up in the morning to see the endless blue of the crystalline Aegean Sea, in a

4K photography - so easy that even a child can do it!

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Going Out, Photography, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If you’re a regular reader you’ll have seen me posting about 4K photography a few times over the last few months. If you’re new here, here’s a very quick summary – 4K photography is when you shoot in HD video, and the quality is such that you can pick out a single frame and yet

My latest challenge: running at least 10K every day throughout 2016

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2016 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Europe, Featured, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I have never been a particularly good runner but it’s something I enjoy doing and I’ve run a handful of marathons over the years (nothing particularly fast so don’t be too impressed!). This year, though, is a little different. I have set myself a running challenge that will really test me: to run at least

What's it like to fly the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2016 in Accessories, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Going Out, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A drone has to be one of the ultimate gadgets nowadays so you can imagine my delight when I got to trial the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone recently. DJI, if you haven’t heard of them already, are comfortably the market leaders when it comes to drones, controlling around 70% of the global market, and

New luxury resort in China is bigger than Monaco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hotels, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

A supremely luxurious five-star property has recently opened in southern China, located on its own private 2.8 million square metre estate, an area larger than Monaco. Featuring traditional Chinese architecture, Imperial Springs Resort is situated in the mountainous region of Conghua on the site of natural hot thermal springs long recognised for their healing qualities.

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Valentine's Day

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2016 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Men aren’t always the easiest people to buy for, especially when it comes to buying a romantic gift. So, to make the task a little easier for you, here are 10 suggestions for you to make the process a little less challenging. Whether the man in your life travels for business or pleasure, we hope

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for her this Valentine's Day

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2016 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

With Valentine’s Day not far away now, what are you going to be buying for the travel-obsessed loved one in your life? Whether it’s a new bag, new shoes or a new scent, there are some great ideas here for the special someone in your life who already seemingly has everything. Read on if you’re

Win the amazing Panasonic Lumix GX8 camera worth over GBP1,000!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 27, 2016 in Accessories, Featured, Gadgets, Photography, Travel Equipment

Regular readers will know that I’ve been trialling a rather special camera this last few months – the Panasonic Lumix GX8 from Lumix UK. Retailing in the UK at £1099 with the 14-42mm lens, not only does it offer superb image quality but it’s also amazingly compact and has consequently taken the DSLR market by

Never miss a moment with 4K photography... even if it's already happened!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2016 in Featured, Photography, Travel Equipment

Did you know that it’s possible to take a photograph of something that’s already happened? I know that sounds really strange and it’s a little difficult to get your head around at first, but it’s exactly what the Panasonic LUMIX GX8, which I’ve been trialling for a few months now on behalf of Lumix UK,

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2016 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Travel Equipment

My latest ‘tried and tested’ review round-up is from two trips that I made back-to-back. First I went to Lisbon with Infiniti and became aquainted with the new Q30, before returning ‘home’ but only getting as far as a hotel at the airport because I was heading out to Dubai the next day to familiarise

Great deals to be found in Corinthia Hotels' Annual Sale

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Regions, Russia, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Corinthia Hotels’ Annual Sale goes live this week, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a luxury five-star stay at just half the usual rate. 50% discounts on the Best Available Rates can be enjoyed at the group’s hotels in Malta, Budapest, Lisbon, Prague and St Petersburg. And at the flagship Corinthia Hotel London, you can

What's it like inside one of the world's most famous hotels?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos, Websites

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, one of the world’s most famous hotels, or wondered what goes on behind its doors? An all-suite hotel where every ‘room’ spans two floors. Well, now you can see for yourself – from the comfort of your own home. I recently had the pleasure

And the Best Travel Influencer is...

By Paul Johnson on Jan 01, 2016 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Featured, Luggage, Magazines, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany

…A Luxury Travel Blog! I am delighted to announce that A Luxury Travel Blog has been declared as a winner at the prestigious TUMI X WIRED Innovation in Travel Awards. Designed to celebrate the companies, destinations and services delivering unparalleled experiences in the travel sector, the awards are a partnership between the leading luggage and

15 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2015

By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

2015 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to Japan, Singapore, UAE and the Maldives, as well as many much closer to home, including several trips around the UK. My photography continues to need some fine tuning (I will be going on a course in

10 top tips from 10 years of travel blogging

By Paul Johnson on Dec 28, 2015 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Featured, Travel Miscellany

Today marks 10 years to the day that I started A Luxury Travel Blog. Back then, it was something I did on my lunch breaks out of personal interest and as a bit of a hobby – little did I realise then that it would take off to the extent that it did, and become

To Infiniti and beyond: living the luxury lifestyle in Lisbon

By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As one of the best city destinations in Europe for combining a city and beach experience, Lisbon enjoys an excellent, almost year-round climate with warm winds continuing to blow across from the Sahara until well into November. And it was during this month that I was invited to a luxury weekend with Infiniti, to test

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