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Honeymoon at Copacabana Palace

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Brazil, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Enjoy 4 nights at one of the most luxurious hotels in Rio at special honeymoon rates starting from $520 a night. The famous Copacabana Palace is a South American landmark, celebrated as a haven for relaxation, fine living and international glamour. The offer includes flowers and Champagne on arrival, a Brazilian buffet breakfast, a romantic

Casa de Sierra Nevada, Mexico

By Paul Johnson on Apr 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Restaurants

Orient-Express welcomes its 50th property, Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. It comprises nine architecturally beautiful Spanish colonial buildings dating from the 16th to 18th Century. The buildings, which house guest rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants and bars, include the Casa del Parque, a fort in the

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

Observer food awards

By Paul Johnson on Mar 26, 2006 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has scooped two awards in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2006. He was judged to have made the Most Outstanding Contribution to the Food Industry, while his TV series Jamie’s School Dinners was voted the Best Food Programme. Bruce Poole’s Chez Bruce in London was voted the Best Restaurant

Just For The Halibut!

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Tennessee, Travel Miscellany, USA

Spring is in the air, the flowers are starting to bloom and the weather in Nashville is just beautiful this time of year. March means one important thing in the seafood industry; halibut season opens and there will be tons of beautiful fresh caught wild halibut available by the end of the month. Therefore the

How much would you pay for your hotel breakfast?

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

According to consumer magazine Which?, the luxurious Ritz Hotel tops the list for the most expensive cooked hotel breakfast in the UK. Their £30 breakfast is followed closely by The Lanesborough ( £28.50), Mandarin Oriental ( £28) and Brown’s Hotel ( £27). All four hotels are situated in England’s capital, London.

Gourmet food... even at the airport

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC

In a recent article for the Associated Press by Jacob Adelman, it’s been highlighted that, as airlines downsize their menus, luxury hotels are taking dining sky high. Many luxury US hotels are now offering their meals in takeout bags so that you can still enjoy them once outside the confines of the hotel. Here’s an

Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Munich’s Bayerischer Hof is the largest privately owned hotel in Germany. It was originally built in 1841, has 395 luxurious rooms, 3 restaurants and a world-class atmosphere. The hotel is a firm favourite within the city and its superb lobby is sometimes referred to as the “living room of Munich”.

FleurBurger 5000 - the world's most expensive burger

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Looking for the ultimate burger experience? Then go to Fleur de Lys at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay. The FleurBurger 5000 is the creation of renowned chef Hubert Keller; it’s a Kobe burger topped with foie gras and black truffles, served on a brioche truffle bun and garnished with a special sauce (containing yet more truffles).

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).

Exclusive Winelands gourmet special in Paarl, South Africa

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Grand Roche Hotel in Paarl, South Africa, has designed a gourmet package for a special rate of just R2860 per person. Now you can escape from your daily business and surprise your family by spending wonderful culinary days in the sunny Winelands. The package includes two nights in a luxury suite, a South African

Sunshine and sports in Cancun

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Restaurants

Indulge in a luxury sunshine break at the newly re-opened Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort. Make the most of its superb leisure facilities and venture into town to sample the local colour – the vibrant Mercado 28 flea market is well worth a visit. There are three dining options (including the renowned Italian eatery, Alfredo di

ezard in Melbourne

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants

One of the most exciting restaurants in Melbourne, ezard is located in Flinders Lane at the base of the Adelphi Hotel. Teage Ezard – owner and chef – offers “Australian free-style cuisine” with the primary influences the cuisines of Asia, particularly China and Thailand. This restaurant offers a truly memorable wine and food experience that

Your very own portable bar!

By Paul Johnson on Mar 14, 2006 in Accessories, Bars, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Like to have a drink or two when you travel? Then check out this amazing portable bar from designer Rene Chavanne. It can be assembled in just 3 minutes, without the need for any tools. This sturdy unit is brought to us by Justincase Portable Bar Systems and looks to be the perfect companion

Rum Cay Resort Marina in the Bahamas

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Most Bahamian islands give you a beautiful beach… at Rum Cay, they’ll give you that and so much more. The planned 900-acre resort marina on the island will include a luxury hotel, spa, restaurants, shops and real estate, and is scheduled to open early next year. The island is situated 360 miles east of Miami,

LUXX - the smallest luxury hotel in Bangkok

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

The premium class small LUXX hotel caters specifically for the tastes of the young, hip and trendy. The 13 stylish and spacious rooms are individually designed, and serviced by an impeccable team of young professionals. Situated on the upmarket Decco Road in the heart of Bangkok, the hotel will soon be seeing the addition of

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