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Gastronomic news from around Spain

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Like many countries throughout Europe, Spain is eager to welcome foodies from around the world back for a post-COVID culinary extravaganza. As Spain braces itself for an influx of visitors, here are just some of the gastronomic stories that has been happening behind-the-scenes since the pandemic struck. New digital map to explore slow food of […]

My 6 favorite Napa Valley experiences

By Eric Hrubant on Apr 14, 2021 in Accommodation, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Luxury travel isn’t just my business, it’s my passion. This past year has been a challenge on both fronts, but finally, we’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to hitting the road again. One of the first places I hope to visit is California’s Napa Valley: exceptional dining, private […]

A new slow food map for Formentera

By Paul Johnson on Apr 05, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

To help post-COVID visitors savour the best of Formentera, the island’s tourism board has launched mapa-slow-food-2020, highlighting its traditional cuisine, local products and distinct flavours. The smallest of the Balearic Islands, Formentera, has long been recognised for its slow and laid-back way of life. Thanks to a great variety of fresh seafood, organic produce and […]

Vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Mar 31, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As veganism continues to grow exponentially worldwide, we can now enjoy a vegan luxury travel experience at some of the finest hotels and resorts. When it comes to vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, the following selection including city hotels and an island resort have got you covered. Each of them have either […]

Top 5 ski resorts for Michelin-starred restaurants

By Dan Frith on Feb 28, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Like a moth to a flame, restauranteurs are inclined to go where the money is. It makes sound business sense. There’s no point opening a swish establishment and employing a top rated chef if the clientele isn’t there to support the venture. It’s no surprise then that most of the Michelin starred restaurants happened to […]

Mallorca’s 9 Michelin stars

By Deirdre O'Connor on Feb 23, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Over the last two decades Mallorca has accomplished a culinary transformation. A complete overhaul from the tourist fare of old to one of the world’s most appetising destinations and not just for its World Heritage landscapes, pristine beaches, local culture and world class luxury hotels but also for it’s outstanding food scene. A wave has […]

5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

By Deirdre O'Connor on Dec 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The real Mallorca has some enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with the World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others just a cycle ride away from the coast. There is a great choice! A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and there are few places in Spain where […]

9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

By Eric Hrubant on Nov 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

For fellow world explorers, travel bans and restrictions haven’t killed the travel bug — in fact, it’s probably “bugging” you more than ever before! But even though all the corners of the world may not be at your fingertips just yet, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. I asked my colleague, Esther Klijn, a […]

Suite of the week: Barn One-Bedroom Suite, Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, Sonoma County, California, USA

By Paul Johnson on Nov 23, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Suite of the Week, USA

Suite name: Barn One-Bedroom Suite Location: Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, Sonoma County, California, USA Size of accommodation: 850 square feet Cost per night: $1,675 What makes it special: The Barn One Bedroom Suite is set apart by touches unique to this Farmhouse Inn suite, including the double-sided fireplace to enjoy from the indoor comforts of the suite or on the private […]

Some favorite organic Maui restaurants during the pandemic

By Chris Norberg on Nov 08, 2020 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

In light of everything that’s going on in the world, sharing some of the healthiest foods available on Maui is important. And with its rich, volcanic soil and perennially-warm climate, it ought to arrive as no surprise that Maui lends itself well to organic dining. Indeed, what yields from its natural world—coupled with an active, […]

Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By Michael Edwards on Nov 01, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Carved kingfishers and waders, an oil painting of deer flitting through the forest, a Norfolk estuary at sunset. Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, where you hear the birdsong, is a haven, a rural celebration of one of Britain’s most restful counties. Congham Hall Hotel, built in the 1780s, is a whitewashed Georgian mansion complete with […]

Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

By Michael Edwards on Oct 27, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The country house party is stylishly back at the foodie estate of Hampton Manor. In the parlour, lavish books and board games sit invitingly on coffee tables. Wellies are ready for country rambles. The croquet lawn awaits. Guests gather for pre-dinner cocktails, gins or wine. After dinner Frazer guides guests through a tour of whiskies. […]

The best tasting menus in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Oct 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is home to some of the most excellent restaurants that this world has to offer, and thanks to its metropolitan community there is an ample range of cuisines and styles to suit every person’s needs. For those that appreciate the fine dining experience, there is no better way to pass an evening than by […]

New Mexican dining in Santa Fe

By Neil Wolkodoff on Oct 08, 2020 in Food and Drink, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an artist mecca. Creativity is supported by an incredible number of art studios and galleries. While that scene is well documented, it may be the food artistry where Santa Fe really shines. Per capita, Santa Fe is definitely the best dining in the U.S. and maybe the world. These dining […]

6 memorable meals from our pre-COVID-19 vegan travel adventures

By Paul Eyers on Oct 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

The global lockdown and COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to postpone travel plans whilst life as we once knew it is still on pause. As self confessed foodies we have missed the culinary opportunities that our vegan travel adventures presented. We certainly haven’t gone hungry as we have been creating in our own kitchen […]

The perfect romantic getaway to Paris

By Maria Pasca on Sep 16, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oh la la, Paris! Where better to visit than the French capital when you are in love? Travel may not be on the agenda yet for the next few months, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already start planning a dream Parisian escapade with your better half and experience the most romantic city in the […]

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