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Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2007 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Business Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Websites, Western Europe

I’m pleased to learn that a vessel that I did voluntary work on back in my school days has received the award for the UK’s best large tourist attraction. Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol picked up the accolade at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. The full list of Gold Award

Hilton's biggest ever project in Florida

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Florida, Going Out, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals

Construction of the third Hilton Grand Vacations Club resort in Orlando is now officially underway following an official groundbreaking ceremony. This will be Hilton’s largest and most luxurious timeshare resort in Florida with a planned opening scheduled for January 2009. A total of 1,200 units is anticipated over a spectacular 52-acre setting featuring dramatic

First W Hotel coming to Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Starwood is opening its first W Hotel in Italy, in Milan’s Brera district. The region is a former artists’ district and, as well as being home to galleries, is also a region with a number of popular restaurants, cafés and shops. The hotel will have 76 rooms, a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar and a

Changes afoot at The Mortal Man near Troutbeck, Cumbria

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Mortal Man has enjoyed its position in the rugged fells of Troutbeck Valley in the English Lake District since 1689. Now under new ownership and being returned to its former glory, its twelve rooms offer superb comfort and glorious views. After a stimulating day exploring the stunning landscape, the residents lounge and two

Michelin's Top British Pub of 2007

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Bell Inn at Skenfrith in Monmouthshire – close to the border between England and Wales – is the proud recipient of Michelin’s Top British Pub of 2007 award. It is the first pub in Wales to win the award. The Bell has a restaurant that offers a good selection of food that is sourced

Get stirred not shaken at The Capital

By Paul Johnson on Feb 04, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The petite and classy Capital Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge, a stone’s throw from Harrods, is offering master classes in the art of the cocktail at various times this year. The classes are open to the public and offer instruction in making five to six classic cocktails, including tasting. Each class costs £115 and includes canapés,

Radisson SAS Hotel, Östersund

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

If you’re inspired by the Alpine World Ski Championships 2007, which starts in Åre in Sweden today, then take a closer look at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Östersund which lies just to the east, by Lake Storsjön. Easily reached from the airport on the nearby Island of Frösön, the hotel has two beautiful suites, one

Jumeirah Southlands Resort, Bermuda

By Paul Johnson on Feb 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Bermuda, Caribbean, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Jumeirah is expanding its presence in the Americas with a new luxury resort in Bermuda. As part of the Dubai-based group’s plans to extend its international portfolio to 40 luxury hotels and resorts by 2009, the Jumeirah Southlands Resort will cater largely for the North American market and will have 300 spacious balcony suites

Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort now open

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand

This new resort has an intimate charm like no other in Hua Hin. Let’s Sea has 40 spacious rooms, with pier access to a canal-like swimming pool or romantic moon decks for the stargazers. There’s also a beach restaurant, the Breeze Bar, the Sand Lounger and a unique open-air fitness garden. The resort opened in

Le Meridien Lav, near Split, Croatia

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Le Meridien opened its first property in Croatia yesterday, named Le Meridien Lav. The 381-room hotel is in Podstrana, just 8 kilometres south of Split. It offers direct beach access, eight restaurants and bars, a casino with gaming tables and slot machines, a night club, spa and wellness center, and a promenade with shops along

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Hilton’s first ‘Worldwide Resort‘ in the UAE opens today. The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa has 151 villa suites right on the beach front, with mountain and sea views. There are two restaurants and two bars and, come March, there will also be a spectacular 2,000 square metre sea-facing spa with nine treatment

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Fish for barramundi at Wrotham Park Lodge, Australia Experience the 18th Century at Ahilya Fort, India Devour Spanish tapas in London, at Fino Get some retail therapy at The W Hotels Store

The best tapas bars and restaurants in Madrid, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2007 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe

Heading for the Iberian peninsula and Madrid? Want a few tips on some of the best tapas bars and restaurants in the capital city? Make your visit special and give the following a try: Tapas bars: SOL AND SANTA ANA PLAZA AREA Lhardy – Carrera San Jerónimo, 8. Founded in 1838, restaurant on

Manhattan's Marrakech Hotel opens Moroccan-themed bar

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Hank Freid’s Marrakech Hotel NYC at 103rd and Broadway has just gotten chicer with the opening of Kazbar, a trendy bar and lounge located in the lobby of his 125-room Upper West Side hotel. Open only a few weeks, Kazbar has already become a hot spot for the young, international tourists who frequent The Marrakech

The best tapas bars and restaurants in Seville, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2006 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, the southern region of Spain, is a great destination. Perfect for city breaks, romantic and cosy, one of the main features of Seville is the gastronomy. A good example of the excellent Spanish cuisine is found here, especially the most famous tradition, the tapas. Hundreds of bars around the city

Top 10 bars of the world

By Paul Johnson on Dec 05, 2006 in Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Bars, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Denmark, France, Going Out, North America, Regions, South America, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

A cellar in Paris or a sky bar in Bangkok? Effortless Mediterranean white or midnight samba in downtown Rio? Guardian deputy travel editor Isabel Choat on her favourite bars of all time. Those making the shortlist in this Guardian article are: Chez Georges, 11 rue des Canettes, 75006, Paris Mary McBride’s, 2 Main Street, Cushenden,

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