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Interview with Guido van den Elshout of Haagsche Suites

By Paul Johnson on Mar 01, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Austria, Bed & Breakfasts, Denmark, Europe, France, Germany, Interviews, Middle East, Netherlands, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A former tax lawyer, Guido van den Elshout is owner of the luxurious Haagsche Suites (click here for last year’s special feature on A Luxury Travel Blog) in The Hague. He is also a contributor to two travel blogs. What is it that you do exactly? I’m a 58 years young sort of Jack

Interview with Michael Winfield of Cambridge Beaches

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Austria, Bermuda, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Interviews, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Michael Winfield, President and CEO of Cambridge Beaches and the Frascati Hotel Company, the organization that owns Cambridge Beaches and other assets, which makes him responsible for the overall success of both companies. What is it that you do exactly? My daily objective is to position Cambridge Beaches as an inimitable resort getaway to upscale

Swarovski Crystal Worlds near Innsbruck, Austria

By Paul Johnson on Dec 12, 2006 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Re-opened in December 2003, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, in Wattens near Innsbruck, is a must-see for anyone visiting Austria. Catering for both adults and children, the entrance to this fabulous museum – face of a giant covered in grass, with crystals for eyes and a waterfall coming from its mouth – is perhaps its

New spas from The Tschuggen Group

By Paul Johnson on Nov 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Tschuggen Group, a small group of luxury hotels in Switzerland (Hotel Eden Roc, the Carlton St Moritz, The Tschuggen and the Valsana Arosa) is launching two new spectacular spas, designed by famous architect and designer Mario Botta. The Botta Berg Oase will be the first to open in December 2006, and will be part

Mick Jagger at Vienna's Imperial Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jun 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’re in Vienna today, look out for Mick Jagger. He’s performing a concert and has booked the $8,600-a-night Royal Suite at the Imperial Hotel, plus all the other rooms on the same floor. What’s interesting about this reservation is that, just days after he made it, George W. Bush’s men tried to

Vienna Festival 2006

By Paul Johnson on May 29, 2006 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

One of the summer highlights in Austria is the Vienna Festival and this year, with it being the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart, it will focus upon his work. Included in the festivities are performances of The Magic Flute and Così Fan Tutte. Venues throughout the city are playing host to concerts, operas

World Cup 2006 - Group E: Czech Republic team hotel

By Paul Johnson on May 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The Czech Republic have chosen a hotel that caters specifically for active holidays. The Lindner Hotel Wiesensee, Westerburg, has its own golf course and sports and incentive programmes on the doorstep of the Westur forest. Outdoor team-building facilities include things such as high-rope courses. Perhaps more likely to be used will be the fitness studio

Europe's favourite wine bar

By Paul Johnson on May 03, 2006 in Austria, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Magazines, Regions, Spain, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Travel + Leisure have identified five favourite spots in Europe where you can simply go out, have a drink and enjoy a great atmosphere. They are Le Sommelier (Copenhagen), La Taberna de Cien Vinos (Madrid) [if my Spanish serves me correctly, that one sounds good!!], Legrand Filles & Fils (Paris), Enoteca Cantinone Già Schiavi

The Austrian resort of Lech

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Why not enjoy Champagne and Beluga caviar canapés on board your own private jet en route to the elegant Austrian resort of Lech? If you really want to notch up the glamour book yourself into the Gasthof Post, one of the area’s most celebrated hotels; it simply oozes class and has its own indoor pool,

Hotel Madlein in Ischgl, Austria

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Situated just 100 metres away from the escalator for the ski runs and cable cars of the Silvretta ski resort of Ischgl in Austria, the Hotel Madlein offers every luxury you could imagine, whether it be imagine-cuddle rooms (whatever they are!) or family apartments. The hotel also has a new spa offering relaxing thalasso therapies.

Hotel Sacher Salzburg, Austria

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

In the heart of Salzburg, on the quiet Salzach River, stands the city’s grand hotel: the Hotel Sacher Salzburg. Since 1866, the hotel has remained at the very centre of Salzburg’s social life. Recently renovated rooms and suites, some with river views and all featuring a host of luxurious amenities, await you. They even

Mozart's 250th birthday

By Paul Johnson on Jan 27, 2006 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A wave of Mozart’s music will ripple across to mark the 250th birthday of the composer Mozart. In particular, all eyes will be his hometown of Salzburg in Austria. A day of music will start on the streets in the morning at 10.00 GMT with a concert at the Mozarteum after a speech by

Dining at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Adored by everyone, the elegant restaurant at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof at Kitzbühel is under the direction of chef Thomas Ritzer, one of the best in Austria. Ritzer’s cuisine is based on classic Austrian cooking with a light Mediterranean-Asian accent. Menu includes a Brennessel (nettle) cream soup with sheep-cheese croutons, duck-liver tart with caramelized red-wine

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