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New luxury hotel in London

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Located at one of London’s most prestigious addresses in Knightsbridge, new townhouse hotel The Wellesley offers contemporary luxury, traditional glamour and uncompromising service. The building has been beautifully restored with a combination of its 1920s history and contemporary style with interiors created by award-winning design experts Fox Linton. As well as its 36 rooms and

A luxurious five star family getaway to Scotland

By Michelle Stonehill on Nov 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It was with some trepidation that I booked a four day break at Gleneagles. Gleneagles is a world famous, 5 star luxury hotel. It is without doubt a beautiful and magical place. The hotel website describes it as “a palace in the glens”. It has Scotland’s only restaurant awarded two Michelin stars. So why might

Interview with Dave Thompson, Founder of Dave's Travel Corner

By Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Dave is a travel writer who founded Dave’s Travel Corner, an international travel community, in 1996. California born and raised, he co-founded a collegiate solar racing team which designed and built a solar car from scratch. He runs a website promoting currently undefeated WBA World Super Middleweight boxing champion, Andre Ward, is a member of the Traveler’s Century Club and is a partner

Flair and indigenous style unveiled in Brazil

By Paul Johnson on Nov 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Brazil, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

In Campos do Jordao, Brazil – midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – a fresh, new luxury retreat has made its debut. The Botanique Hotel & Spa is a visionary project developed by a group of entrepreneurs that has set the benchmark in Brazil for design, services and above all, authenticity. Conceptualised by Ricardo and Fernanda

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

By Paul Johnson on Nov 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Michael Frye, founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours, is one of those lucky people who has been able to enjoy two vastly different professions. For twenty years he was one of the principals of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he had the honour of meeting Stravinsky, and performing with musicians as diverse as Herbert Von

Special feature: Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Larnaca, Cyprus

By Paul Johnson on Nov 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cyprus, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Arriving on a late flight into Larnaca, we stayed at the Livadhiotis Hotel in the town centre. Not only was this ideal for a late arrival, being just a few minutes from the airport, but it also put us well placed right in the heart of the town centre. Larnaca is a harbour town with a

The top 10 things to do on a luxury trip to Indonesia

By Cristy Elmendorp on Nov 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

Indonesia, an archipelago comprised of more than seventeen thousand islands, is known for its richness in culture, exotic cuisine, and an extensive variety of ethnicities and cultures. Described by Lonely Planet as ‘the last greatest adventure on Earth’, Indonesia is a country that will appeal to any traveler. Whether you want to discover the ‘Ring

5 top tips for delicious cuisine in Rome

By Kathryn Burrington on Nov 03, 2012 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Rome is a beautiful city with a history that spans more than more than 2,500 years with so many fascinating things to see and do – so much so that the wonderful culinary experiences you can have there sometimes get overlooked. Here are my top five tips for tracking down the best food and drink

5 of the best fine dining experiences in Brighton, UK

By Michelle Stonehill on Nov 01, 2012 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Brighton is host to one of the World’s best rated food festivals which is held twice a year turning the city in to a foodie haven. With its unique charm, fresh local produce and Brighton’s ’boutique’ style, it’s no great surprise that Brighton & Hove has a wealth fine dining and full service restaurants offering

5 steps to the ultimate romantic London getaway

By Stuart Leckie on Oct 30, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ah a romantic break in London… what better way could there be to enjoy some valuable time with your loved one? Many of us dream of such a getaway, and it isn’t as hard to arrange as you might think. In fact, if you follow a few essential steps you can thrill your special someone

Interview with Richard Szkiler, Founder and Videographer of The View South

By Paul Johnson on Oct 24, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Canada, China, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Richard Szkiler is the Founder of The View South which produces, stocks and distributes videos specifically for the travel and leisure industry. Prior to establishing the business in Buenos Aires, Richard filmed and directed for various charities, companies and philanthropic organisations in Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. Following this, Richard traveled to Argentina where he

Special feature: Hotel Castell, Zuoz, Switzerland

By Paul Johnson on Oct 23, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Earlier this year we spent some time at Hotel Castell which occupies a commanding vantage point high above the village of Zuoz, just a short drive from St. Moritz. The hotel is enjoying its centenary currently, having been built back in 1912/1913 and, whilst it might not be in the league of some of the

Special feature: The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

By Paul Johnson on Oct 19, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Helmsley was a part of North Yorkshire we weren’t familiar with prior to our recent stay at The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, but it is a pretty market town in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, with an eclectic mix of interesting shops, galleries, pubs and cafés. The hotel lies

Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem inspires luxury London hotel

By Paul Johnson on Oct 11, 2012 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Against the backdrop of the leafy ‘village’ of Ealing in West London and adjacent to the famous Ealing Film Studios, the area’s first boutique hotel opens this month. Hotel Xanadu is a rural retreat on the doorstep of London’s West End and the inspiration of entrepreneur and interior designer Jalal Al-Yawer. Overlooking Ealing Green, Hotel

London’s top 3 quirky luxury restaurants

By Stuart Leckie on Oct 10, 2012 in Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

When it comes to having a family break, the temptation always seems to be to get away from it all and go somewhere quiet and relaxing. However there are plenty of great reasons for heading into the city instead of away from it.

Interview with Jake Grieves-Cook, Founder of Porini Safari Camps

By Paul Johnson on Oct 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, India, Interviews, Kenya, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey

Jake Grieves Cook has been involved in the Kenyan tourism industry for more than 35 years. He founded Porini Safari Camps back in 1989, is a former Chairman of the Kenya Tourist Board and is a passionate advocate of sustainable and responsible tourism. These camps operate under a unique community conservancy concept to allow the Maasai

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