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Europe’s 3 most exclusive ski resorts

By Rebecca Taylor on Mar 27, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Celebrities, Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You don’t have to be a millionaire to ski, you can search out a bargain, have a great week in the snow, it can be done, but in some resorts you’d definitely feel like the kid at the sweetshop window, looking in to a world way beyond your means. If you’re not in the wealthy […]

6 of the best things to do in Rome

By Olivier Templar-James on Mar 23, 2015 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The capital of Italy is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its roots echo throughout history, as remnants and relics of distant eras blend in with Rome’s modern-day cosmopolitan nature. These unique characteristics allow the city to stand as an attractive destination opportunity for different typologies of visitors: whether you are looking […]

Short stay: Raffles Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Raffles is an iconic, colonial style all suite hotel – with 103 suites in total – and was declared a national monument in 1987; in 1989 it was restored to how it looked in 1915 – renovations that took two and a half years to complete. Re-opened on 16th September 1991, today this historic hotel […]

Short stay: Fairmont Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1986 between Marina Bay and the downtown core of Singapore, Fairmont Singapore stands at the crossroads of this colourful, complex nation. Conveniently situated for business, world-class shopping and entertainment, it is just 20 minutes’ drive from Singapore Changi Airport. The welcome I am not sure how they did […]

5 top tips for a chic Toronto city break

By Kathryn Munro on Mar 13, 2015 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Toronto is Canada’s east coast wonder city, and top choice for a city break holiday. Canada’s answer to Manhattan, the young and vibrant city is infectious, and after one visit to Toronto you will want to pack your bags and move here! Whether you’re traveling alone, as a couple, or spending a weekend away with […]

4 gems of stylish Shoreditch, London

By Rikke Mikkelsen on Mar 12, 2015 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Located in the East End of London to the north of the City of London, this inner city district draws thousands of people from all parts of the world. Anyone can fall short of words when it comes to describing the spirit of Shoreditch – from artsy people and the party animals to influential people from […]

4 gourmet vegan experiences in Thailand

By Paul Eyers on Mar 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Thailand is known as ‘The Land of Smiles’, and for good reason if you are a vegan who loves luxury and fine dining. You’ll certainly be smiling if you visit any one of the 4 locations listed below who all deliver superb gourmet vegan experiences. These are places where choosing a vegan diet does not prevent […]

5 of the best wine lists in Spain

By Luis Lechuga on Mar 10, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

An impeccable wine list is an essential component of any well-respected and reputable restaurant. Some of the best restaurants in Spain hit the nail right on the head. The wisdom and good taste of the sommelier is evident and appreciated by those that know about wine. And for those who truly take their wine seriously, […]

4 of America’s strangest restaurants

By Matthew Coe on Mar 09, 2015 in Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, Missouri, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wisconsin

America is notorious for doing everything bigger and better than anywhere else in the world, but sometimes they also do things stranger. From restaurants which are buried underground to others that require a password to dine in, there are a variety of wonderful and whacky culinary offerings for you to feast on. Whether you are […]

Special feature: The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Mar 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Anyone who has ever played the famous Monopoly boardgame will already be familiar with the whereabouts of one of our latest stays. The Athenaeum is located in Mayfair, among some of London’s prime real estate, so to have the pleasure of an entire apartment there – rather than just a hotel room – was a […]

Singapore in style… and an introduction to eating fish sperm!

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

“This is coconut soup with fish sperm, matsutake mushroom and abalone,” said the waitress. She’d uttered it without so much as batting an eyelid. It took me a while to process what had just been said. Did I really hear that correctly? I checked – and, sure enough, I had. It was my first night […]

Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan

By Paul Johnson on Mar 01, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Located in the heart of the city’s Nihonbashi business district and consistently rated one of the finest hotels in Asia, the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo can be found a short walk from the ‘Bridge of Japan’ from which Nihonbashi takes its name. Situated on the upper floors of the Cesar Pelli-designed Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, where there […]

Short stay: Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

By Paul Johnson on Feb 28, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

I’d been tipped off on how to get to the new Aman Tokyo on landing at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport: I was to take the monorail from the airport to Hamamatucho and to then take a taxi from there. The first part proved seamless, but the latter not so, with the first three taxi drivers all […]

Top 10 reasons to winter in the Yukon… for real!

By Janice Nieder on Feb 27, 2015 in Attractions, Bars, Canada, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

I’m the first to admit that as a luxury travel writer I may be just a tad spoiled when it comes to amenities. It’s remarkably easy to get used to lavish designer suites, private infinity pools, Michelin-caliber meals and having a personal butler at your beck and call. This was one of the main reasons […]

3 uncrowded towns in Tuscany you’ll want to visit (but many don’t!)

By Carol Stigger on Feb 25, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Of course you have to see Florence. Its treasures are worth enduring the hordes of people who want to see what you want to see when you want to see it. The fight for foot space is ongoing during the tourist season, and the lines are daunting. There is always the danger you will become […]

4 fun ways to pass the time when stuck at O’Hare Airport

By Carol Stigger on Feb 23, 2015 in Air Travel, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Illinois, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Long layovers, flight delays, and cancellations are dreaded words in any traveler’s vocabulary. But being stuck at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport no longer means you are stuck to a plastic seat, stuck in an overcrowded bar, or stuck for hours with nothing to do but wander around the concourses lamenting your luck. Thanks to a well-developed […]

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