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Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jun 24, 2007 in Africa, Air Travel, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Maryland, Morocco, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Find your Tuscan soul with Toscana Mia tours A taste of Italy in Baltimore from Sabatino’s Experience Morocco in London: Mamounia Lounge Greece’s new launching K2 Smart Jets

Suite of the week: Ifri Suite at Kasbah de Toubkal, Imlil, Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week, Vacation Rentals

Suite name: Ifri Suite Resort: Kasbah du Toubkal, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco Size of accommodation: 110 sq m Cost per night: 420 euros What makes it special? The 12m glass wall in the lounge with views of Jbel Toubkal the largest mountain in North Africa.

Launch of Royal Resort Cap Malabata, Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

The $600 million Royal Resort Cap Malabata, in Tangiers, Morocco, is being officially launched today. The resort is a mixed-use tourism, commercial and residential destination on the Mediterranean coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the two distinctive but complementary elements of the $1.4 billion ‘Gateway to Morocco’ project. The second is

New Royal Tulip brand from Golden Tulip Hospitality

By Paul Johnson on Sep 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, North America, Oman, Regions, Texas, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

According to news just in, Golden Tulip Hospitality are introducing a new luxury brand. The Royal Tulip, as it will be known, will be a five-star brand and be first introduced to Amsterdam, Berlin, Casablanca, Mirbat and Dallas TX. Golden Tulip Hotels and Golden Tulip Resorts will continue to cater for the four

La Plage Rouge near Marrakech

By Paul Johnson on Jul 05, 2006 in Africa, Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

La Plage Rouge by La Compagnie des Comptoirs, 10 kilometres outside of Marrakech in Morocco, is a new restaurant from the Pourcel brothers of Le Jardin des Sens (in Montpellier, France) fame. In addition to the food and the restaurant’s party and club atmosphere is an 80m x 40m swimming pool, surrounded by sand to

Top 10 summer resorts

By Paul Johnson on May 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Ireland, Maldives, Massachusetts, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The excellent Luxist blog has run a feature entitled “Top Ten Summer Resorts” in preparation for the forthcoming summer and have given us their pick of the best: 1. Soneva Gili, Maldives 2. North Island, Seychelles 3. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan 4. Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco 5. Ashford Castle, Ireland 6. King Pacific Lodge,

Kasbah Tamadot

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Morocco, Regions

Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson has created a wonderful retreat in the foothills of Morocco’s Atlas mountains. Kasbah Tamadot is the newest addition to the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio, emerging as a divine hideaway where the spirit and charm of traditional Moroccan design is beautifully infused with contemporary elements, creating an ambience of luxurious serenity

La Mamounia, Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions

La Mamounia is probably the most famous hotel in North Africa, immortalised by Winston Churchill, who spent many an hour in front of his easel, trying to capture views of the distant Atlas Mountains. The hotel has 57 opulent suites and 171 de luxe guest rooms, several restaurants, a gorgeous outdoor pool and a casino.

Madada Mogador in Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions

If you’re looking for a luxury but still wary of how much you spend, then the Madada Mogador at Essaouira in Morocco is worth investigating. The rooms offer a simple mix of Moroccan and French colonial styles. Go for the Mogador room itself – it’s bigger than the rest and offers the best views. The

Top 10 World's Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Brazil, Central America, Colorado, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Magazines, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

Luxury Travel Magazine has unveiled what they regard to the be the Top 10 World’s Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways. The hotels that make the list are sublime escapes in pristine surroundings offering unparalleled seclusion for romance. The top ten are: Villa Le Scale, Capri, Italy Ponta Dos Ganchos, Brazil Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Hosteria Las

Wings Over the Mediterranean and North Africa

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Africa, Europe, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Crisscrossing the Mediterranean in high style, this new adventure from INTRAV features the culture, history, and beauty of Europe and North Africa. After overnighting in London, guests begin the adventure in Sintra, Portugal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Two nights in Fès offer the mix of French, Arab, and Berber cultures, while a three-night trip

Villas of Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Morocco, Regions, Vacation Rentals

Live like a prince in Morocco! Villas of Morocco combines unparalleled services with a breathtaking collection of villas. Their unrivalled experience brings together the warmth of spirit that is at the heart of Moroccan home and culture, with a striving for excellence. Each of their villas needs to meet the highest level of comfort, style,

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