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Experience the Adelaide Cup in style

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The Adelaide Cup is always a big event in Adelaide – attracting racing enthusiasts and party-goers from around Australia. Stamford Hotels and Resorts want you to celebrate the day in style. Adelaide Cup comes early this year on 13th March 2006, so why not start celebrating early with a Champagne breakfast at TG’s Restaurant

Cape Grace, Cape Town

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The gentle elegance of a luxurious small hotel, combined with the allure of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, provides a unique experience of hospitality at Cape Grace. This impressive hotel has 122 guest rooms, an interestingly named one.waterfront restaurant and a spa, not to mention the popular Bascule Whisky Bar.

Hesperia Tower, Barcelona

By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe

The new Hesperia Tower in Barcelona is 107 metres tall (one of the tallest buildings in Barcelona) and has 280 luxuruious rooms. Two bars and a restaurant are already open, but Evo – the hotel’s signature restaurant situated in the glass-topped cupola at the top of the building – is not expected to open until

Hotel Yasmin, Prague

By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants

The four-star Hotel Yasmin opens on Politických vězňů, Prague 1 this month, just around the corner from Wenceslas Square. This new design hotel in the Czech capital has a total of 198 rooms, including 11 fully air-conditioned suites. It’s a neoclassical building that has been turned into a super-modern, Asian-inspired hotel, complete with red-themed

Quintessentially Norwegian

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2006 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Western Europe, Worldwide

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, Quintessentially has secured some of the best rates for the finest hotels and travel organisations around the world. In many hotels you receive an automatic upgrade, late checkout or even exclusive gift, treatment or excursion. This private members’ club and concierge service was launched in Oslo last month,

Constantia Uitsig in the Constantia Valley

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa

Just 20 minutes from Cape Town, marvel at spectactular views of the Constantia Valley from this fabulous hotel. Constantia Uitsig is set among the vineyards of its own private wine estate and has 16 luxurious garden rooms, each offering peace and privacy. Also on-site is an award-winning restaurant with its own distinctive and

Stay in a Chicago landmark

By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

Step back to the roaring Twenties with a stay at the glorious InterContinental Chicago. One of the city’s Art Deco landmarks, it’s a fabulous place from which to explore the majestic architecture, superb shopping and vibrant nightlife of this scintillating city. The newly designed Zest Restaurant, together with innovative cuisine, takes fine dining to another

Escape winter with Boca Raton Resort & Club

By Paul Johnson on Feb 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Clubs, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Spend the cold winter months warming your toes in the sand and sun with Boca Raton Resort & Club in the sunshine state of Florida. Winter specials are on offer at $249 per night and valid until 30th April 2006.

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

Sushi night at W San Diego

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

Come to the Magnet Bar at W San Diego and learn the zen of sushi making from Mineko Moreno, co-author of Sushi For Dummies, and learn how sushi and martinis pair up while sipping on saketinis. By the end of the evening you will be able to taste the difference between Junmai-shu and Daigingo-shu sake.

Jumeirah restaurants

By Paul Johnson on Feb 19, 2006 in Bars, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah – luxury hotel group and operator of the famous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai – is looking to franchice its restaurant brands in order to expand internationally. Plans are expected to focus on pizza and pasta outlet Toscana, which currently has one outlet, and wine bar The Agency. Its Noodle House chain also

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

New luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi, UAE

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates

Three new luxury hotels are to be built in Abu Dhabi on the Gulf within the next two years. The Al-Gurm Resort, scheduled to open in 2007, will be created on an offshore island and will have 161 suites and 59 luxury apartments, along with three restaurants, a lounge bar and several swimming pools. Secondly,

Venice Carnival

By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Venice claims to have the oldest carnival in the world, with laws establishing the holiday dating to the 13th Century. And this year, the Venice Carnival will run from 17th to 26th February 2006. Events will include masked balls, concerts, gondola parades, formal dinners and children’s celebrations. For ideas on where to stay, check out

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

Norwegian Cruise Line leads the way in on-board dining

By Paul Johnson on Feb 13, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

It used to be the case on cruise ships that strangers were thrown together randomly at dinner times in a huge dining room and were expected to make do with one another’s company. This has now changed – markedly. Not only is there flexibility in dining times, but the variety of quality of dining is

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