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10 of the best places to stay in Europe for couples

By Paul Johnson on Nov 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Russia, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

If you’re looking to get away somewhere special with your significant other, then look no further. Here we’ve rounded up 10 of the best places in Europe to while away some time with the one you love. There’s something here to appeal to all couples – everything from heavenly hotels to some gorgeous glamping, and

Top 5 haunted stays this Halloween

By Craig Burkinshaw on Oct 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Colorado, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Laos, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Russia, USA

Like a bit of ghoul with your glamour? Or perhaps you prefer your comfort with a side of creepy? Then you’ll love a stay in one of these reputedly haunted properties this Halloween season; luxurious by day, chilling by night… for some potentially spooky surprises, here are our top five suggestions. Angleterre Hotel, St Petersburg,

Top 5 luxury hotel suites in Europe

By Hilary Stockton on Oct 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Whether you’re planning a once in a lifetime honeymoon trip to Europe or are a celebrity and only the best will do for you and your entourage, you’ll want not just a 5-star hotel in a great location, but a suite, preferably one with a fantastic view. Here are my picks for the best luxury

Fascinating ice sculpture festivals from around the world

By Paula McInerney on Sep 29, 2013 in Alaska, Asia, Attractions, Belgium, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Japan, Mongolia, North America, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Ice sculpting continues to not just intrigue but to fascinate many people. It is the extreme skills of the sculptors themselves, their technical ability and their imagination that is part of the mystique. It is also the magic that surrounds the many ice sculpture festivals held all over the world – literally. Even the countries

Some of the best luxury hotels around the world

By Jack Lockyer on Sep 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Russia, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you are planning to charter a private for your holiday this year, you will no doubt be looking to stay in a luxury hotel. All of the major cities and tourist destination have a range of luxury hotels to choose from, but here are some of the best luxury hotels in the world that

Discover the world's largest museum

By Kristi Rorison on Sep 11, 2013 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Russia

St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum can unequivocally be considered the largest single museum in the world. Covering a vast area of land and containing a total of 3 million items, it is 4 times larger than the likes of Paris’ Louvre (the busiest museum in the world). The museum was founded by Catherine the Great

Cruise in style From Moscow to St Petersburg

By Kristi Rorison on Aug 09, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel

River cruising can be one of the most relaxing ways to travel, cruising through serene countryside with numerous towns, cities and sights to explore, but also time to yourself on the boat to simply watch the world go by and enjoy the onboard services. It is one of the best ways of incorporating culture, history,

Explore the Russian Far East in style

By Kristi Rorison on Jul 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel

When you think about Russia, you naturally think of grandiose domed churches, soviet-era architecture and vast siberian landscapes. What you don’t tend to think of is hot springs, volcanoes and bear-watching. Amazingly, if you go far enough east to the Kamchatka peninsula, the tourist industry is burgeoning and the affluent tourist can enjoy a huge

Top 10 luxury city breaks in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Jul 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Malta, Monaco, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Considering a European city getaway? Here we give you a round up on 10 of the best places to while away a weekend – or longer – in a number of Europe’s top cities. Whether it’s last year’s Olympic host city of London, the traditional romance of Paris or the vibrancy of Barcelona, you’re sure

Cruising the Baltic in style

By Paul Johnson on Jul 04, 2013 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

If you’re considering a European cruise but looking for something different to the usual cruises in the Mediterranean, then how about looking further north and east to the Baltic? MSC Cruises are offering two great opportunities to explore the region, departing from Copenhagen, the beautiful city that inspired many a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Hop aboard

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2013 in Angola, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Japan, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Russia, Sudan, Switzerland, Western Europe, Worldwide

Tokyo, traditionally regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, no longer tops those rankings. The global cost of living survey conducted by ECA International sees them fall from 1st to 6th, whilst cities in Norway (due to the strong krone) and Africa are now regarded as the most expensive places to

The world’s greatest railway journey

By Kristi Rorison on Jun 17, 2013 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel

The main attraction of any railway journey is the gradual, graceful change in scenery as you move through different timezones and climates. Travelling on board the incredible Golden Eagle Private Train along the Trans-Siberian Railway you will pass through eight distinct time zones, and travel over 6,000 miles – one third of the way around

Top 10 European Summer events for private jet travellers

By Carol Cork on May 28, 2013 in Air Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, France, Germany, Italy, Leisure Travel, Poland, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Summer 2013 is set to showcase an exciting blend of sport, arts and music events all across Europe. From Grand Prix, to Art Basel and the Venice Film Festival, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the most exciting events taking place this summer – and how to get there by private jet. Sport

Discover St Petersburg's new 19 billion ruble theatre

By Kristi Rorison on May 23, 2013 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Opera and theatre lovers throughout the world are rejoicing as the amazing 19 billion ruble Mariinsky II theatre (one of the most expensive cultural projects ever built) has finally opened its doors, after years of problems and delays with its financing and construction. Boasting a huge auditorium with a capacity of 2,000, the new theatre

The Richest Cities in the World

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2013 in Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in the world, followed by New York and London. But interestingly, a different pattern emerges if you look at the cities with the most multi-millionaires or billionaires. Dubai, often associated with extreme wealth and opulence, only

The world's most dangerous road bridge?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Road Travel, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Some of you may remember last year’s post titled “The world’s most dangerous bridge?” It showed a foot bridge in Northern Pakistan that required nerves of steel if you were to cross it. Today, completely by chance, I came across an equally dramatic road bridge in Siberia which looks to be quite a novel experience,

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