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See a mountain in flames!

By Paul Johnson on May 08, 2009 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Get ready for an incredible summer solstice display at the Tirolean Zugspitz Arena in Austria next month. On 20th June 2009, when dusk settles, over 8,000 fires will be lit on the rock faces of Zugspitze, Grubigstein, Sonnenspitze and Marienberg creating a spectacular display at an altitude of more than 200 metres. Preparations for the

Short Bohemian journeys for luxury train travellers

By Andrea Wren on Mar 11, 2009 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Rail Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The trend towards luxury train travel appears to be increasing for travellers who enjoy a relaxing time watching the world go by in sumptuous surroundings, whilst also knowing exactly how their budget is being spent (being that many such journeys include most meals and drinks). And travellers should be pleased to know that short European

Want your own private lake in Austria?

By Paul Johnson on Aug 05, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Real Estate, Western Europe

One of the last privately-owned lakes in Austria is up for sale. Occupying a secluded location in the Salzkammergut region near Salzburg, the Mondsee or Moon Lake is being sold by Nicolette Waechter; it has been in her family since the early 18th Century but now she no longer wants to be responsible for its

Ten gorgeous glaciers!

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Antarctic, Arctic, Argentina, Asia, Austria, Canada, China, Europe, Iceland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pakistan, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

This week Forbes Traveler has run a feature entitled “10 Gorgeous Glaciers“. It caught my eye not only because of the beautiful pictures but also because I have a particular interest in this subject. Few of you will know this, but my PhD was in glaciology. Alas, Greenland – where I worked – doesn’t

Ischgl ends its ski season in style

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2008 in Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The upmarket Austrian ski resort of Ischgl brought the ski season to a spectacular close recently, with Sir Elton John playing a two-hour set of his best music. The performer has played at stadia and venues the world over, but this time it was a little different. He had his piano transported 2,320 metres

Looking for the best in trendy hotels?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 29, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking for the best in trendy hotels? Look no further… Tripadvisor claim to have found them in their ‘top 10 hot hotels’ list. Here it is: Sanderson Hotel London, England Front Hotel, Denmark Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy, Germany Britania Hotel, Portgual Dream Bangkok, Thailand DO & CO

The best bed in the world?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Belgium, Celebrities, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

How important is a really good quality bed to you? It’s an issue that I’ve paid attention to more and more in recent times (my wife had a slipped disc that required surgery, just over 12 months ago) and so I was interested to hear that the Vi Spring is the bed of choice

Attitude Hotels

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Germany, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, North America, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Founded by Pedro Castro, Attitude Hotels is a new hotel brand specifically geared towards gays and lesbians of a discerning nature. They offer a selection of over twenty-five hotels in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the USA. By next year, the objective is to propose

Top 10 resorts for crowd-free skiing

By Paul Johnson on Nov 12, 2007 in Argentina, Austria, Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming

Want to go on a skiing holiday but avoid the hordes of people with similar intentions? Then The Guardian has just the article for you. They identify the following locations as the best places to take to the slopes if you want to avoid the crowds: Alta, Utah, USA Big Sky, Montana, USA Cortina, Italy

World Airline Awards 2007

By Paul Johnson on Aug 01, 2007 in Air Travel, Asia, Austria, Europe, Malaysia, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

The World Airline Awards are based on the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax and the results are just out. Among the 2007 winners are: Singapore Airlines (Airline of the Year and Best Business Class Award) Qatar Airways (Best First Class, and Best Airline and Best Cabin Staff in the Middle East) Malaysia Airlines (World’s

Do & Co Hotel, Vienna

By Paul Johnson on Jun 27, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A hip, new design hotel has arrived in the very heart of Vienna in the pedestrian zone opposite St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The glass and steel Do & Co Hotel is brought to us by chef and restauranteur-come-celebrity Attila Dogudan. It offers 44 guest rooms with superb views of Stephansplatz, Graben and the Kärtnerstrasse. At the

10 more spas join Starwood Spa Collection

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide

One of the world’s largest collections of premier spas, The Starwood Spa Collection, has 10 new additions. They include Le Méridien Lav in Split, Croatia, with its superb sea views; Le Royal Méridien Beach Dubai with its unique, Roman theme; Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria with its glass façade looking out to views of

Schloss Velden, Austria - the first from Capella Hotels and Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The former President of Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze, has launched his much-awaited chain of Capella Hotels and Resorts with Schloss Velden in the scenic village of Velden, Austria. A grand opening will take place next weekend unveiling this luxurious chateau retreat on the banks of Lake Woerth, dating back to 1607. The property has 105

Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna

By Paul Johnson on May 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Business Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Steigenberger Hotel Group will open a four-star superior hotel in the Palais district in the heart of Vienna in late 2008/early 2009. Located in the Old Town district, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof will combine both tradition and modernity, and serve both business travellers and city tourists. It will

Suite of the week: Royal Suite at the Hotel Imperial, Vienna

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Suite name: Royal Suite Hotel: Hotel Imperial, Vienna Size of accommodation: 160 sq m Cost per night: 4,350 euros Who’s stayed there? Crowned heads and state guests, personalities and celebrities from the worlds of arts and politics, such as Richard Wagner, Queen Elisabeth II, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Thomas Mann, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen,

Grand opening of the new wine cellars in the Palais Coburg, Vienna

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Tomorrow will see the grand opening of the wine cellars at the Palais Coburg in Vienna. Guest wine experts Michael Broadbent MW and Jancis Robinson MW will be in attendance under the patronage of René Gabriel, editor of WeinWisser and Bordeaux Total. The cellars hold in the region of 60,000 bottles (approximately 5,000 different wines),

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