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The Knights' Tournament 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2006 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Knights’ Tournament challenges four teams of 15th Century knights to compete at jousting, archery, sword fighting and mounted skill at arms. On the 10th and 11th of June the Tournament visits one of England’s grandest country homes, Audley End, for heats 5 and 6. Visitors can experience the sumptuous splendour enjoyed by royalty and

The all-new Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2006 in Asia, Attractions, Celebrities, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany

The new celebrity waxworks attraction Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will open at The Peak Tower tomorrow. It has undergone a six month renovation at a cost of HK$20 million, and with its new look now has over three expansive floors with five themed areas. There are over 100 wax models of celebrities, ranging from world

Empire State Building enters 75th year

By Paul Johnson on May 04, 2006 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

This news nearly passed me by but, on Monday of this week, the Empire State Building entered its 75th year. As part of the celebrations, there will be a year-long series of lighting and entertainment events. The building – which attracts in the region of four million visitors a year – is also currently undergoing

Da Vinci package in Milan

By Paul Johnson on Apr 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Hotel Principe di Savoia, one of Milan’s finest five-star deluxe hotels, has extended the Da Vinci package. The package allows visitors to Milan to see great works of art by Leonardo da Vinci in luxury and comfort. Package includes accommodation, complimentary limousine service for duration of the stay, complimentary entrance to Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous

The Lake District gets the nod from Renée Zellweger

By Paul Johnson on Apr 24, 2006 in Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s not every day that Hollywood stars descend on where I live. But right now, Renée Zellweger and around 20 trucks, trailers and film crew vans are just down the road, filming around the village of Grasmere (supposedly on National Trust property, but the exact location is being kept under wraps) in the English

English Heritage joins UK luxury self-catering market

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As of tomorrow, English Heritage will be offering holidaymakers the rare opportunity to stay at the heart of its historic buildings and estates with the launch of a self-catering holiday cottage portfolio. The accommodation is aimed at the luxury end of the market and will offer contemporary 21st century interiors within dramatic heritage environments. Choose

Special feature: Aviemore Highland Resort

By Paul Johnson on Mar 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I recently returned from four relaxing nights at the Aviemore Highland Resort in Aviemore. (Only last month it served as the venue for the Scottish Labour Party Conference, attended by Prime Minister Tony Blair.) There are four hotels on the resort, two of which are four-star. We stayed in the Craigellachie Suite of the

Raffles CEO receives top honour in Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Singapore

Jennie Chua, president and CEO of Raffles Holdings, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) 20th Tourism Awards. Other notable winners included The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore (Best Accommodation Experience, Deluxe Hotel) and Singapore Zoo (Best Leisure Attraction Experience).

T+L Design Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Central America, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luggage, Magazines, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories. In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows: Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid Barajas International Airport Best Small Hotel: Básico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Best

Diana, A Celebration

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2006 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, North America, Ohio, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

An exhibition named ‘Diana, A Celebration’ will be held at The Dayton Art Institute from 18th February to 11th June 2006. On loan from from the Spencer family’s Althorp Estate, it presents the life and humanitarian work of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century. Visitors will be able to share in

Charles IV, Emperor by the Grace of God

By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2006 in Attractions, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Charles IV, Emperor by the Grace of God is one of this decade’s major exhibitions. This unique collection of Czech and international art is open to the public for the first time in modern history. The exhibition has already been held in New York but will be coming to Prague on 16th February until 21st

Sydney Opera House crisis

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

The planned interior refurbishment of Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon, who designed the exterior 40 years ago, is allegedly in crisis. Plans to excavate into Sydney Harbour and slice through a concrete beam holding the building’s shells together is estimated to cost AUS$700m – ten times the state government’s

Follow Baltimore's famous sons

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Maryland, North America, Regions, USA

Baltimore celebrates its famous sons in atmospheric style. From Edgar Allen Poe’s house to the knockout Babe Ruth Museum, your concierge at the recently opened Harbor Court Baltimore InterContinental Hotel could help you walk in their footsteps. Alternatively, join the locals watching the world go by over freshly caught seafood.

Bathing in Berlin

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2006 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Currently, you can find a series of pools – named Badeschiff (or ‘bathing ship’) – in cargo containers anchored out in the Spree River, East Berlin. The pools are or varying temperature and the idea, apparently, is that you go in a warm pool before submerging yourself in another that’s freezing cold, and you go

Family fun at Warwick Castle, UK

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Family Travel, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Schools across the UK will be breaking up for February half term very soon. And if you’re looking for something a little different to occupy them, get yourself along to Warwick Castle between 11th and 26th February 2006. During the two weeks there will be a series of displays and activities, highlighting the ‘terrible tortures

Best family American art museums

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2006 in Attractions, California, Family Travel, Going Out, Illinois, New York, North America, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

According to the latest issue of Child magazine, the top 5 American art museums for children are as follows: Art Institute of Chicago, IL Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH De Young Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA

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