Witness an eclipse of a different kind
To witness the next solar eclipse, you have to wait until 11th July 2010. But if you’re in the…
An 8 star hotel experience?
I’ve stated on this blog previously that some hotel star ratings are a bit of a nonsense, as new…
New Black Sea voyages for Crystal Cruises
Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has expanded its 2010 European cruise collection to include two Black Sea voyages this summer….
The unspoilt nature of Isola Maddalena
A few miles north of the Italian island Sardinia is Isola Maddalena, the largest island of La Maddalena Archipelago…
Kendal Cottages: self-catering / vacation rental accommodation in the UK
As some of you will already be aware, the blog has had to take a bit of a backseat…
The best hotel in Europe for relaxation?
The Tivoli Victoria has been voted one of the best international hotels after figuring among the winners of Trip…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts turns 30
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel…
Valentine’s at the Baglioni Hotel London
Rose petals, Champagne, a seductive atmosphere and fabulous Italian food… what more could you want for the one you…
Special feature: Elounda Solfez Villas, Elounda, Crete
Last October we were honoured to be the first guests ever to stay at the newly opened Elounda Solfez…
A New Year… a new venture
Many of you will have noticed that posts on A Luxury Travel Blog have been rather thin on the…
Sail with chocolatier Fran Bigelow of Fran’s Chocolates
Windstar Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to learn the secrets behind creating extraordinary chocolates from master chocolatier Fran…
Special feature: Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete
In October we had the pleasure of staying at the Blue Palace Resort & Spa near Elounda on the…
Special feature: Gwel an Mor, Cornwall, UK
Last summer we enjoyed a very relaxing week at the five star Gwel an Mor resort on the outskirts…
Interview with Alison Scott of Elegant Resorts
Alison Scott is the Commercial Director for Elegant Resorts. She has been at Elegant for just over a year…
New Leading Hotels of the World
The Leading Hotels of the World annual directory for 2010 was released worldwide this week. There are 13 new…
Silver Spirit’s inaugural world cruise 2011
In 2011, for the very first time, Silversea‘s new Silver Spirit will embark on a full World Cruise traversing…
