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Preparing for a World Cup

By Paul Johnson on May 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

So where do footballers go if they want to unwind before a World Cup starts? Well… the England players and their families are staying at the exclusive Vale do Lobo golf and beach resort in Portugal’s Algarve, before moving on to their hotel in Germany. This luxury resort has exclusive accommodation and top-of-the-range facilities,

Chelsea Flower Show

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2006 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

This year, the Chelsea Flower Show takes place between 23rd and 27th May. The event, held by the Royal Horticultural Society, is held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. The show will present an opportunity to see work from the world’s leading garden designers, including Jinny Blom, Chris Beardshaw, Andy Sturgeon and

World Cup 2006 - Group E: USA team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The USA national soccer squad have made a great choice in the form of the Hotel Park Hyatt, Hamburg. Situated on Hamburg’s famous Mönckebergstraße, this beautiful hotel combines maritime tradition with 21st Century design. The hotel’s impressive health club, Club Olympus Spa & Fitness, has all the latest equipment to ensure the players will be

World Cup 2006 - Group E: Ghana team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Directly situated on the banks of the River Main, the Hotel Maritim, Würzburg, will be host to the Ghana national football team for the 2006 Fifa World Cup. The players will enjoy superb views of Marienberg, the local fortress, from the rooms of this 4-star hotel. Fitness facilities within the hotel are a little limited

Switzerland bound

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2006 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Europe, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Just finalised some plans and I’m off to Switzerland for about 10 days next month but, don’t worry… the blog will still receive regular updates during my travels. And of course, I’ll be telling you all about where I’ve stayed when I get back! There’s a couple of other trips also in the

World Cup 2006 - Group E: Italy team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Italy will be one of eight teams lodging in the North Rhine Westphalia. They are going to be staying at Landhaus Milser in Duisburg. (Druisburg, incidentally, was host to the World Games 2005, the world’s biggest multi-sport event for non-Olympic disciplines.) Leisure facilities at the hotel include whirlpool, tennis courts and gymnasium. Rooms are well

World Cup 2006 - Group D: Portugal team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Sporthotel Klosterpforte, Marienfeld will be the home of the Euro 2004 finalists Portugal for the 2006 Fifa World Cup. Owned by the same family for over 50 years, this traditional hotel has developed an excellent reputation. The 4-star accommodation is set in the Klosterpforte estate, a large area of some 80,000 square metres.

Da Vinci Code tourism?

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s the official premiere of the The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou this evening, and many corners of the globe are bracing themselves for Da Vinci Code tourists. Tours of Paris and the Louvre are the obvious first port of call, with the likes of London, Scotland and Rome also

Lufthansa Private Jet heads east

By Paul Johnson 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.

World Cup 2006 - Group D: Angola team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The Angolan 2006 World Cup squad will be staying at the Ring-Hotel Celle in the romantic town of Celle. The 5-star hotel has 73 rooms and can sleep up to 130 guests. High quality practice grounds are within jogging distance of the hotel. And, within the hotel, the players will find an exercise room, two

Marriott and Emirates partner in World Cup promotions

By Paul Johnson on May 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Europe, Events, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Marriott will partner with Emirates Airline on a number of promotions in conjunction with the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany next month. As an Official Partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, Emirates has made 200 match tickets available to support the various promotions being planned by Marriott and the airline. Emirates also

World Cup 2006 - Group D: Iran team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The Iranian national football squad will decend on the family-run Hotel Schnetzenhausen, Friedrichshafen in Germany next month. The hotel has good sporting facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bikes for rent, finess centre and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. There are 99 double rooms and 32 singles, as well as conference facilities to run

Kinmel Hall in North Wales - Wales' next luxury hotel?

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rumour has it that Kinmel Hall near Abergele, North Wales, could become a luxury 5-star hotel. However, the buyers will have to get any plans approved by Conwy County Borough Council first since the building only has permission for use as a Christian conference centre right now – the purpose it was bought for over

World Cup 2006 - Group D: Mexico team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The Hotel Freizeit Inn website currently displays the message “Bienvenido México” in advance of the squad’s visit for this year’s World Cup. This Göttingen hotel is privately run and regarded as one of the best conference hotels in Germany with 211 rooms over 5 floors. Of particular interest to the impending guests will be the

Top 10 cities for foodies

By Paul Johnson on May 13, 2006 in Asia, Belgium, California, Canada, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

What would you say are the top 10 cities for eating out? According to MSNBC, it’s Barcelona, Brussels, Hanoi, Las Vegas, Lyon, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Tokyo and Vancouver. The choices are based on “cities chosen for their unique dishes”, “others for their celebrity chefs”, and “others for creating dishes known the world over”.

World Cup 2006 - Group C: The Netherlands team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

With the World Cup only a month away now, the Netherlands will soon be staying at the Parkhotel Adler to begin their challenge for the ultimate football glory. And the accommodation should not disappoint. This five-star hotel is situated in the beautiful village of Hinterzarten in the Black Forest and set in a large area

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