Category: Russia

Quirky facts about Rocco Forte Hotels

Quirky facts about Rocco Forte Hotels

By on Jun 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Belgium, Celebrities, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Rocco Forte Hotels celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year. Ten years on, the luxury collection consists of ten hotels in ten key cities across Europe, with two new hotels due to open this summer (The Charles Hotel in Munich and Le Richemond in Geneva). Here are some quirky facts about the group’s ten hotels: The
Launch of Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express in Moscow

Launch of Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express in Moscow

By on Apr 26, 2007 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia
GW Travel are officially launching a brand new, $25 million 21-car fully en suite train at Leningradsky Station, Moscow. The launch  of The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express will take place tomorrow  in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent. It has been built in collaboration with the Russian-based company, Zircon Limited, and will bring
Interview with Ala Osmond of Exeter International

Interview with Ala Osmond of Exeter International

By on Jan 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Celebrities, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, India, Interviews, Regions, Russia, South America, Travel Miscellany, Uganda, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Ala Osmond is Managing Director of Exeter International,  a recognized leader in upscale luxury travel to Eastern Europe and Russia and one of the few companies listed on both Condé Nast Traveler’s and Travel + Leisure’s list of top travel specialists for Russia travel as well as Eastern Europe. What is it that  you do

Kempinski launches new properties in Russia, China and Central Europe

By on Jan 15, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Georgia, Hotels, Regions, Russia
Kempinski Hotels is gearing up for greater growth by tapping into the projected increase in Middle East outbound travel, launching new properties in Russia, China and Central Europe. The group will be  increasing its global portfolio to 92 hotels, making it the most represented hotel group within the Leading Hotels of the World. Following their

Hotel heaven and hell

By on Jan 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, Western Europe
The Independent has an article that lists celebrities’ own highs and lows when it comes to hotels, as part of a pre-amble to a competition.   Here are the ‘high’ from the list: Kim Wilde, singer turned gardener: If you want a really romantic setting, stay on the eighth floor at the Terrass Hotel in

Special October promotions from Epoque Hotels

By on Oct 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Canada, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, North America, Regions, Russia, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
Epoque Hotels are running a  number of special promotions for the month of October.   Here’s a selection of them:   Hotel St. Paul, Montreal – Rooms starting at CAD 209.00 per night Golden Apple Boutique Hotel, Moscow – Rooms starting at RUB 6048.00 per night Hotel 987 Prague, Prague – Rooms starting at EUR
Rocco Forte Hotels revels at World Travel Awards 2006

Rocco Forte Hotels revels at World Travel Awards 2006

By on Sep 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Rocco Forte Hotels is enjoying a sweet taste of victory over the likes of Ritz-Carlton, Conrad and Baglioni Hotels. Not only has the brand been voted Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand, but three individual hotels have also picked up awards. The Balmoral and Hotel Astoria won the awards for Leading Hotels in Scotland and Russia
A year of island hopping: July

A year of island hopping: July

By on Jul 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Bed & Breakfasts, Canada, Caribbean, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Maine, North America, Regions, Resorts, Russia, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe
This is post  seven of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For July, the following are recommended: Bornholm, Denmark: The Melsted Badehotel and Hotel Siemsens Gaard Dominican Republic: Velero Beach Resort and Natura Cabañas
Most expensive city in the world

Most expensive city in the world

By on Jul 01, 2006 in Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan, Regions, Russia, South Korea
The fact that Moscow has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most expensive city has got a lot of media attention recently. Mercer Human Resource Consulting‘s survey of 144 cities across six continents also showed Seoul move up in the rankings, pushing Tokyo down into third place. Many of the changes are due to exchange rate
Renovation progress at the Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg

Renovation progress at the Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg

By on Jun 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Russia
120 guest  rooms are now available at the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg – a month later than the originally planned date – following completion of the first stage of renovation of this Orient Express property. The interior design has been led by the French designer Michel Jouannet who has worked on high-profile  restoration
Lufthansa Private Jet heads east

Lufthansa Private Jet heads east

By on May 17, 2006 in Air Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel
Lufthansa is continuing to expand its exclusive offer Lufthansa Private Jet which is set up in March last year. In addition to over 1,000 destinations already served in Europe, Lufthansa Private Jet  customers  will now be able to travel  between any of the international airports in the Russian Federation, or fly from there to Europe.
Moscow Golf & Luxury Travel Reception

Moscow Golf & Luxury Travel Reception

By on Mar 22, 2006 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Tomorrow’s Moscow Golf & Luxury Travel Reception, Russia’s most exclusive tourism event, will  provide its visitors with an opportunity to meet with elite Russian travelers in the ambience of the   Pushkin Museum, Moscow. Russia is seeing more people play golf year on year, and Russian golfers are increasingly seeking high quality destinations the world
James Bond, licensed to fly

James Bond, licensed to fly

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Adventure Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Monaco, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe
Ever felt like donning your tux and imagining you were James Bond?   With Elan Experiential Design Inc., you can! (Sadly, their website is  rather slow to load.)   They are offering a 007 adventure as  one of their extreme luxury experience offerings. You’ll get to fly to Nice, France, by private jet or first
Grand Hotel Europe being renovated

Grand Hotel Europe being renovated

By on Feb 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Russia
In keeping with the times, the Grand Hotel Europe in  St. Petersburg  is embarking on a large-scale renovation and refurbishing project.  A total of 120 rooms has been scheduled for renovation during this winter, and will be available for booking as of 1st May 2006. The hotel will combine the elegant charm of 19th Century