Category: Japan

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on May 25, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, California, Europe, Japan, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Learn more about private jet membership with Sentient In Japan’s Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park: Gora Kadan Tucked away in California’s Carmel Valley is Bernadus Lodge Scotland’s finest hotels and restaurants from Luxury Scotland

Interview with Michael Groux of justLUXE Magazine and The Privileged Collection

Interview with Michael Groux of justLUXE Magazine and The Privileged Collection

By on May 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Brazil, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Michael Groux  is  CEO and President of justLUXE Magazine and Founder and CEO of The Privileged Collection brand. justLUXE was launched in the summer of 2004. It resides under the parent company, LUXEmont, a luxury lifestyle publication. justLUXE focuses on the affluent lifestyle of world travelers. The magazine covers, luxury air travel, mega-yachts, fine real […]

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Asia, according to Tripadvisor

By on Mar 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Thailand

Layana Resort and Spa –  Ko Lanta, Thailand Shangri-La Hotel –  Singapore Conrad Maldives Rangali Island – Rangali Island, Maldives Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel – Ko Samui, Thailand Oriental Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand Lebua at State Tower – Bangkok, Thailand Oberoi Amarvilas – Agra, India Kurumba Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives Royal Park […]

A Japanese restaurant hidden within a prime area of Tokyo

A Japanese restaurant hidden within a prime area of Tokyo

By on Jan 31, 2008 in Asia, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants

With 550 seats, you’d think there’d be no problem getting  a table at Tokyo’s Tofuya Ukai restaurant. But you’d be wrong – this place books up weeks in advance.   On arrival, the first thing that will strike you is a replica of the Eiffel Tower and a lavish Japanese garden.   Inside you’ll be […]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jan 06, 2008 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Tailor-made holidays from Bridge & Wickers Join the posh set at New York’s  Monmouth Park Stay at a converted Victorian schoolhouse in Dublin Ski and short stays in Tokyo/Kyoto from Ski in Japan

Japanese ski resort gives its name to a new Mazda MX5

Japanese ski resort gives its name to a new Mazda MX5

By on Dec 30, 2007 in Asia, Europe, Japan, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A Japanese ski resort on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko, is curiously behind a new Mazda MX5 that is about to be on sale in the UK. Only 240 soft tops and 560 roadsters of this limited edition Mazda will be on sale from 1st January 2008, with entry level prices starting from £17,995. Niseko […]

Mobile office from Nissan

Mobile office from Nissan

By on Oct 23, 2007 in Asia, Business Travel, Japan, Photography, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

One for some of the business travellers among you!  Nissan is to unveil a new mobile office concept at the  40th  Tokyo Motor Show which begins this Friday. Their NV200 concept has a rugged exterior and a rear packed with features. This latest model happens to be specially deisgned for professional ocean photographers and is […]

Floating bar in Tokyo

Floating bar in Tokyo

By on Oct 15, 2007 in Asia, Bars, Going Out, Japan, Regions

The Jicoo floating bar is  Japan’s answer to futuristic travel in Tokyo Bay. Once on board you’ll find the floor of the vessel changes colour, apparently enhancing your mood and perception of the journey.  Failing that, head for the bar and unwind somewhere away from the psychadelic lights. If sharing this experience with strangers is […]

The Peninsula Tokyo makes its debut

The Peninsula Tokyo makes its debut

By on Sep 01, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Situated in the business district of Marunouchi, and near the shopping  capital  of Ginza, The Peninsula Tokyo  opens today. The 24-storey hotel offers  commanding views of the  Tokyo skyline, Imperial Gardens and Hibiya Park; it has 314 guest rooms, including 47 suites.   If you want to be really lavish, go for The Peninsula Suite […]

Interview with Heather Holman of Hotels of the Rich and Famous

Interview with Heather Holman of Hotels of the Rich and Famous

By on Aug 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Maryland, New Jersey, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Heather Holman is the owner and architect of Hotels of the Rich and Famous. She currently resides in the United States near the Capital of Washington D.C., has travelled to over 20 countries and visited hundreds of luxury hotels. Her hobbies include wine tasting, shopping, photography and, of course, travelling. Heather hopes to one day […]

The world's most expensive water

The world’s most expensive water

By on Aug 13, 2007 in Asia, Food and Drink, Hawaii, Japan, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Talk about expensive water! If you thought Bling H20 – at $24 for a 750ml bottle – was expensive, then think again.   Kona Nigari water from Hawaii  is apparently selling at $33.50 for a mere 2 ounce bottle.   Yes, you read that right… that’s seawater at more than $2,000 per gallon.   The […]

Expedia Insiders' Select

Expedia Insiders’ Select

By on Aug 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Missouri, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide

I wasn’t familiar with Expedia Insiders’ Select, a list of their  best hotels and resorts worldwide  based on the opinions of Expedia users, until receiving a recent email from The Reef Resort in the Cayman Islands, proudly pointing out that they rank as #1 in the Caribbean and #14 in the world.   It’s an […]

Interview with Richard Whitfield of Half Moon

Interview with Richard Whitfield of Half Moon

By on Feb 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, India, Interviews, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Richard  Whitfield is  Managing Director  of Half Moon, a beautiful resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that has been welcoming guests for over 50 years.   Richard joined the resort as Financial Controller back in 1976 and became Director of Operations in 1986.   Following the retirement of Heinz Simonitsch in 2002, Richard was promoted to […]

Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007

Frommer’s Top Travel Destinations for 2007

By on Dec 30, 2006 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Ethiopia, Europe, Japan, Maine, Minnesota, North America, North Carolina, Oregon, Panama, Poland, Regions, Switzerland, USA, Utah, Western Europe

The editors at Frommer’s Travel Guides and Frommers.com have come up with a list of 12 emerging destinations that they recommend we visit in 2007.   Making the shortlist of places not to be missed are: Krakow, Poland Tokyo, Japan Minneapolis, Minnesota Panama Asheville, North Carolina Ethiopia Portland, Oregon Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Okanagan […]

Ishi No Yu, Japan

Ishi No Yu, Japan

By on Dec 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Japan, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, at the foot of Japan’s Hakone Mountains, has opened a Japanese style heated stone spa ‘Ishi No Yu’ featuring 18 warm stone beds, relaxation room and lounge. The warm stone beds penetrate deep into the muscle tissue to relieve, relax and increase circulation. It is a unique treatment for […]

Japanese Odyssey

Japanese Odyssey

By on Oct 08, 2006 in Asia, Japan, Regions

Japan is without doubt one of the most fascinating countries in East Asia –  a fascinating mixture of ancient history and cutting edge modernity.   Absolute Travel  is offering a comprehensive 15 day tour of the country which takes in all of the major sights from the bustling metropolis of Tokyo to the back streets […]