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5 of the best golf courses in the Caribbean

5 of the best golf courses in the Caribbean

By on Mar 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
The Caribbean has become a golfing hotspot, with both pros and amateurs travelling from all over the world in order to test their skills on some of the finest and most challenging golf courses available. Here are five of the best courses the Caribbean has to offer, along with a little information on what makes
The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013

The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Barbados, Business Travel, Caribbean, China, Europe, Family Travel, Hong Kong, Portugal, Real Estate, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Sometimes going away for two weeks just isn’t enough. Sometimes we find that perfect luxury holiday destination that makes us want to live there. This selection of 5 great places to buy a holiday home contains something for everyone, whether you are looking for a beach villa on a white sand beach, a relaxing place
Andrey Melnichenko's $300 million, 394-foot mega-yacht

Andrey Melnichenko's $300 million, 394-foot mega-yacht

By on Oct 31, 2012 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Designed by Philippe Starck, the “A” mega-yacht cost more than $300 million to build. It’s owned by the Russian businessman and billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko, one of the top 100 richest people in the world, has 3 swimming pools, a helipad and lots more. Watch the video below to learn more about this amazing vessel.
4 amazing destinations for a wedding abroad

4 amazing destinations for a wedding abroad

By on Sep 06, 2012 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Mauritius, Regions, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel
Over the past few years, there’s been a real increase in the number of couples choosing to hold their wedding abroad and combine it with a luxury honeymoon. For those couples who want a standout destination honeymoon, the attraction of combining the wedding with that honeymoon is clear. But when you’re planning a wedding, there’s
The world's 4 most luxurious villa holidays, from VIP Villas

The world's 4 most luxurious villa holidays, from VIP Villas

By on Mar 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Seychelles, Vacation Rentals
With so many holiday villas to choose from it’s a hard task finding four that can truly carry the word luxury in their description. This list courtesy of VIP Villas was narrowed first by destination because you may have a fantastic villa but, if the location isn’t just right, it can’t be called ‘luxury’. 1.
Top 5 luxury golf vacations in the Caribbean

Top 5 luxury golf vacations in the Caribbean

By on Mar 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel
For many people, golf is a great way to unwind and relieve stress, while others are more competitive and set goals like playing through every course that they have access to. These are two of the top reasons why one might plan a vacation that revolves strictly around playing golf. There are a number of
The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

By on Jan 23, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide
Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012.   The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena – Soto del Barco, Spain 4. La Casa
In profile: the island of Barbados

In profile: the island of Barbados

By on Dec 20, 2011 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Thousands of visitors enter Barbados every year through Bridgetown Port, one of the island’s most recognisable landmarks and a visually impressive docking point that seems to beckon you in. With a number of restaurants, bars and duty-free shops located directly at the port you can begin your adventures almost immediately. It’s well documented that Barbados
The 5 most luxurious family friendly holiday resorts

The 5 most luxurious family friendly holiday resorts

By on Dec 14, 2011 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe
When planning a luxury holiday for the family, one of the key things parents want to know is how well the destination resort caters for children and teenagers. A 5 star hotel in a peaceful, tranquil and sun soaked destination may be the minimum requirement for adults, however, that much needed peace and quiet could
More top tips on 6 honeymoon destinations

More top tips on 6 honeymoon destinations

By on Dec 06, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mauritius, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand
I blogged a few weeks ago offering tips on 5 leading honeymoon destinations, so I thought I’d continue the theme and share my thoughts on 6 further resorts with you. Mauritius A colleague of mine has recently returned from Mauritius, where she hired a car and saw most of the country’s key highlights like Chamarel,
Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

By on Nov 16, 2011 in Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
In an email just in, Tripadvisor tell me that their top 10 Caribbean dream escapes are as listed below. Grand Cayman tops the pile, whilst many others are notable in their absence (eg. Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, etc.) What do you make of the list? 1. Grand Cayman 2. Aruba
The top 10 honeymoon destinations for couples in a muddle

The top 10 honeymoon destinations for couples in a muddle

By on Sep 03, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Barbados, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide
Choosing where to go on honeymoon for many seems an enviable task but the reality can be really rather more taxing. With so many options available to the modern couple the novelty of being spoilt for choice can become quite bewildering. With this in mind I have taken a closer look at the top 10
Discover a real life Gold Award-winning garden

Discover a real life Gold Award-winning garden

By on May 25, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Events, Going Out, Grenada, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
This week London has been abuzz as green fingered enthusiasts and professional landscapers from all over the globe descend upon the capital to take part, celebrate and commemorate one of the world’s most famous horticultural events which for almost one hundred years has called on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea its home. Over
Quintessentially Rocksure – the perfect partnership

Quintessentially Rocksure – the perfect partnership

By on Jan 27, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, France, Morocco, Portugal, Real Estate, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Rocksure Property have partnered with Quintessentially, a world leading private members’ club and concierge service to create an exciting new investment fund – The Quintessentially Rocksure Platinum Fund. This will be the fourth fund created by Rocksure Property, continuing to provide investors with shared ownerships in luxurious properties, exquisite destinations, notable service levels, reduced investment risk

Interview with James Grierson, co-owner of Albion restaurant, Kuala Lumpur

By on Jun 07, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Going Out, India, Interviews, Malaysia, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
A relative newcomer to Kuala Lumpur’s restaurant scene, Albion restaurant is quickly gaining a reputation as a top place to eat. I described it elsewhere as “probably the best place to eat in KL”, so I wanted to be sure that A Luxury Travel Blog readers gained the benefit of the insider knowledge too. Here

Gorgeous Barbados

By on Jul 01, 2009 in Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Gorgeous Barbados… where green monkeys and flying fish mingle with laughter and innocence and sugar cane.   Watch the video for an explanation!