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Evian Royal Resort, France

By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

One of the most exclusive resorts in the world, this legendary hotel is situated in a 47-acre park on Lake Geneva at the foot of the French Alps. The Evian Royal Palace is a temple of French elegance and refinement. The resort is home to the world-renowned Evian Royal Spa, celebrated for its unique mind

English Heritage joins UK luxury self-catering market

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As of tomorrow, English Heritage will be offering holidaymakers the rare opportunity to stay at the heart of its historic buildings and estates with the launch of a self-catering holiday cottage portfolio. The accommodation is aimed at the luxury end of the market and will offer contemporary 21st century interiors within dramatic heritage environments. Choose

Killarney Park Hotel in County Kerry, Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Apr 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

Superbly located in the heart of town, the Killarney Park Hotel is a place of elegance, warmth and hospitality. The hotel offers the best in luxurious accommodations, unobtrusive yet friendly service, and a commitment to ensuring every moment will be memorable, relaxing and enjoyable. Each guest room and suite is classically designed, creating a sense

Mr and Mrs Smith Hotel Collection

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If you’re not already familiar with the Mr and Mrs Smith Hotel Collection series of books, check them out. There is an edition for Europe and another specifically for the UK & Ireland. These best-selling guides to some of the world’s coolest hotels have consistently good reviews and a considerable following. Available for purchase

Le Royal Méridien Bristol in Warsaw, Poland

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Poland, Regions

This is a popular Warsaw meeting place for high society and international dignitaries. Le Royal Méridien Bristol is located on King’s Walk, Warsaw’s most fashionable street, near the historical Old Town, the Royal Castle, the National Theatre, and the city’s business district, and overlooks the Presidential Palace. This art nouveau masterpiece blends 19th Century

A great year for Coxtown Manor in Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Mar 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

Coxtown Manor in Donegal, Ireland has taken off in great style in 2006. This small, romantic luxury hotel has been enjoying a few major achievements early in the year. After joining the prestigious Manor House Hotel group and an inclusion in the famous Michelin Guide 2006 for Great Britain and Ireland; the hotel has received

Hotel Président Wilson, Geneva

By Paul Johnson on Mar 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe

Offering spectacular views of the Alps and Lake Geneva, the Hotel Président Wilson is located on the city’s prestigious waterfront promenade, within easy reach of parks, shopping and Old Town. This elegant hotel includes luxuriously renovated rooms and outstanding suites. The accommodation is furnished with contemporary décor and the ultimate in modern amenities, including a

Special feature: Aviemore Highland Resort

By Paul Johnson on Mar 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I recently returned from four relaxing nights at the Aviemore Highland Resort in Aviemore. (Only last month it served as the venue for the Scottish Labour Party Conference, attended by Prime Minister Tony Blair.) There are four hotels on the resort, two of which are four-star. We stayed in the Craigellachie Suite of the

Observer food awards

By Paul Johnson on Mar 26, 2006 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has scooped two awards in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2006. He was judged to have made the Most Outstanding Contribution to the Food Industry, while his TV series Jamie’s School Dinners was voted the Best Food Programme. Bruce Poole’s Chez Bruce in London was voted the Best Restaurant

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Sensational Spring Breaks

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Explore a different part of the country. Visit a city you’ve never been to before. See a new show. Try a new restaurant. Spring is simply the perfect time to do new exciting things, and at the UK’s Macdonald Hotels & Resorts they can make your break all the more enjoyable as they welcome you

How much would you pay for your hotel breakfast?

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

According to consumer magazine Which?, the luxurious Ritz Hotel tops the list for the most expensive cooked hotel breakfast in the UK. Their £30 breakfast is followed closely by The Lanesborough ( £28.50), Mandarin Oriental ( £28) and Brown’s Hotel ( £27). All four hotels are situated in England’s capital, London.

Moscow Golf & Luxury Travel Reception

By Paul Johnson 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

Sea views in Santorini

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

If a sea view is high on your ‘must haves’, then you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that betters Perivolas on the Greek island of Santorini. Open from May to October, doubles start from around €370, including breakfast. This boutique hotel is made up of 17 simple but elegant villas, set in a natural amphitheatre

Grand Hotel Miramare - Portofino, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita Ligure has announced the opening of “e’SPAce”, a centre dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing through the senses. Several treatments are on offer, including hot stone massage, the multisensory room where sounds and smells accompany treatments, floatation treatment, the dry bath and the vitaminizing antioxidant bath.

Luxury Hotels Europe

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2006 in Books, Europe, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

This is the first volume of a series of four on hotels that offer the best in style, service and design – on the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether traditional or modern, luxury need not be defined in terms of richly decorated formality. The European hotels featured in these pages, both the well-established

Villa San Michele near Florence, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

The Villa San Michele is a 15th Century monastery near Florence in Italy that has been transformed into a picturesque hotel. Surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills, it is tailor-made for starry-eyed lovers and moonlit nights. This small, luxury, Orient-Express hotel is of unsurpassed beauty in an oasis of peace.

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