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4 top restaurants in Chaweng, Koh Samui

By Mark Cox on May 24, 2014 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Chaweng is the biggest and most popular beach on the isle of Koh Samui. With hundreds of dining establishments, with tourists and locals in mind, it can be hard to pick out the best. Once you’re all settled in your accommodation, it’s time to think about your dining options. Here are four stunning eateries within

The world's best rail journeys

By Craig Burkinshaw on May 22, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Canada, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mongolia, North America, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Train journeys offer a more relaxed pace of travel and often evoke a feeling of a bygone era, with elaborately decorated carriages and the opportunity to mingle with likeminded people. There are countless rail journeys across the world all of which offer something different, but for me there are a few that really stand out.

Essential travel tips for the lottery winner

By Lisa Anderson on May 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Finland, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Zambia

For the traveling enthusiasts among us – winning the lottery promises us luxury travel nirvana. Our luxury travel dreams encompass the whole experience and not just the glorious end-destination. So naturally, the first thing to be ditched would be travelling commercial airlines (fondly described as ‘cattle class’). No more sitting like a sardine packed into

Armani/Aqua - Salt Discovery Six Course Experience Menu

By Chinmoy Lad on May 21, 2014 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Salt. It’s the single most important ingredient in a chef’s repertoire, and one of the oldest methods of curing and preserving, and the seasoning of food is arguably the important aspect of cooking or processing of food. And yet, it’s an incredibly under-emphasised ingredient. There is much more to salt and its use in food than

Photograph of the week: The Pongua Waterfall, Da Lat, Vietnam

By Paul Johnson on May 21, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Vietnam

The Pongua Waterfall, also known as the Step Waterfall, is located in a mountain range about 50 kilometres from Da Lat in Vietnam. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful and magnificent falls in the Lam Dong province. During the dry season, the river that feeds the waterfall almost dries out. This allows

10 'can't miss' rooftop bars around the world

By Breanna Wilson on May 20, 2014 in Asia, Bars, China, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There is nothing that compares to the feeling and excitement that overwhelms you when you arrive in a new city. The excitement and anticipation to try new foods, interact with new people and new ways of life, and experience things that you never knew existed. So, to start planning all of these great things you’re

6 epic natural wonders of the world

By Louise Cheng on May 16, 2014 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Chile, China, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Senegal, South America

The first known list of the ‘seven wonders of the world’ was compiled by Greek scholars and included landmarks and monuments such as the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Of the original list only one wonder still exists today and that is the Great Pyramid of Giza. In

The 4 best cruise ships on the Yangtze River

By Tim Fielding on May 09, 2014 in Asia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

At almost four thousand miles long, the Yangtze is Asia’s longest river and the third longest in the world. Historically it divides the North and South of China providing a natural barrier against invaders and more significantly today, a waterway for transport, commerce, and leisure cruising. China’s coming of age as a true world power

How to feel safe in Thailand

By Lizi Oldham on May 08, 2014 in Asia, Health & Safety, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Like many South East Asian countries, Thailand has had its fair share of bad press, from political unrest to petty crime and drugs. Like most places in the world, Thailand does have a dark side, however exercising appropriate precautions and with a little common sense, the likelihood of becoming embroiled in disaster is low. To

The 3 best luxury hotels in Chongqing

By Tim Fielding on May 07, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hotels, Regions

I’m used to hearing crickets when strangers ask me where I live. Who doesn’t know Beijing and Shanghai, China’s “famous cities”, but Chongqing often brings blank stares despite it being one of the world’s largest megacities, with an estimated 34 million residents. Despite significant history and culture, the Southwest Chinese city is best know as

Photograph of the week: Fiery sunset in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on May 07, 2014 in Asia, Maldives, Regions

This beautiful, vibrant photograph was taken from a private beach on an island resort in the Maldives. Stunning, fiery sunsets such as these can be seen in the magical ‘golden hour’ just before darkness, and this particular shot was taken just seconds before the sun slipped below the horizon. Thank you to MacLean Fraser for permission

4 hotels to stay in Kakheti, Georgia's largest wine region

By Rowena Dumlao-Giardina on May 07, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Georgia, Hotels, Regions

At the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, the country of Georgia is a surprising budding treasure where wine, food and culture intertwine with each other and gives every tourist an experience of a lifetime. Called the Cradle of Wine, the country’s 8,000 year old method of wine making in qvevris (earthenware vessels resembling

Luxury in California, 12 shades of blue in the Maldives, family travel advice and top tips for a trip to Antigua

By Paul Johnson on May 04, 2014 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Attractions, California, Caribbean, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Last month, whilst I was off reviewing an apartment in Kingston-upon-Thames on the outskirts of London, my fellow luxury travel bloggers and members of the Luxury Travel Blog Network were dotted across various other corners of the globe. Here’s what the others were up to in April. Nadine visited the recently renovated Relais and Châteaux

Top 10 luxury restaurants in Singapore

By Mike Kindon on Apr 30, 2014 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Forget the Merlion, the city parks, the cleanliness and the world-class retail locations, the main reason the rich and famous continually flock to Singapore is the city’s magnificent multitude of fine dining establishments. So here’s a list of 10 of the most luxurious and prestigious ones to be found in the fine city. 1. Waku

5 Thai temples every visitor must see

By Mark Cox on Apr 30, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Thailand

Many of the visitors Thailand sees each year are travelling across the country, enjoying many different sights and experiences. It’s a country with many fascinating attractions but its Buddhist temples are amongst the most stunning, otherworldly sights. Here are five of the most attractive Buddhist temples that Thailand has to offer. Wat Phra Kaew Also

Top 3 luxury wellness escapes

By Maxine Roberts on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Discerning spa aficionados are increasingly looking for more complete retreats offering an all-encompassing wellness escape. Here are three of my favourite resorts, each with something unique to offer – whether that be working with specialist practitioners, training en famille on a beautiful white sand beach or getting back to nature in tropical island jungle surroundings.

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