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5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

By Tracie Heffernan on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

With blue skies, soft snow and pleasant temperatures, spring is arguably the best time of year for a ski vacation. These top destinations add lively culture and unique experiences that appeal to storm chasers and social skiers alike, so here are our 5 best luxury destinations for Spring skiing: L’Escape Killy, France A vast area encompassing the resorts of Tignes […]

Where David Beckham is staying in Paris

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

World famous footballer David Beckham recently signed for Paris St. Germain on a short contract and generously agreed to donate his earnings of more than 3 million euros to a Parisien children’s charity. So where does someone with that kind of wealth stay during his relatively short 5-month spell at the club? The answer is the […]

Top 5 luxury honeymoon destinations in Europe

By George Burdon on Feb 21, 2013 in Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Your wedding may be one of the most special days of your life, but make no mistake – if there’s a time that’s really all about you and your new partner, it’s your honeymoon. Now that you’re finally free of hectic plans and schedules, it’s time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend some blissful time together […]

3 great ideas for a luxury break in Paris

By Zoran Marinkovic on Feb 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Located a few steps away from the world famous landmarks of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées Avenue is the luxury five star Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel. This state-of-the-art hotel was designed by Christian de Portzamparc. The ultra-luxurious hotel has an amazing architectural design which will surely leave you spell-bound. It comprises […]

Fresh snow in the French Alps – top tips for skiing in poor visibility

By Ceri Tinley on Feb 18, 2013 in Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

We are now well into this winter season and skiers and snowboarders alike have enjoyed exceptional snow conditions. We have experienced over 50cm of fresh snow across the French Alps in the last week, making the already fantastic piste conditions even better and off piste is a powder playground. It looks to continue snowing for […]

Win a fabulous week’s stay in Corsica for up to 6 people! #WhereAmI

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

We have paired up with Affair Travel to bring you a great competition you won’t want to miss. Affair Travel offers a wide range of beautiful villas and apartments across 4 current countries: France, Corsica, Croatia and Northern Portugal, with the properties ranging from luxury villas to authentic stone country cottages, most with private pools. […]

5 great cities, 5 incredible restaurants

By Sean Thompson on Jan 31, 2013 in Asia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Maldives, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

When you visit a city, where do you want to go – a good restaurant, or the best restaurant? The best of course, is going to be subject to opinion and taste, but often locals and travellers alike will reach consensus on a city’s best restaurant. I admit it’s risky, and maybe controversial, but I […]

5 of the very best ski chalets in the Alps

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Ski holidays are not just about whizzing down the slopes. A true winter sports experience surely must be about indulging yourself in the wonderful surroundings of a luxury chalet nestled in the snow. After a long day out on the ski pistes, you need some comfort and style to sooth those aches and pains, satisfy the […]

5 of the best luxury spas in Europe

By George Burdon on Jan 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Sometimes you need a break. But not just any kind of break – a luxury break; where you’re pampered to perfection, with treatments to suit your every unique need. Whether you’re a wine lover or a fitness junkie, a pregnant mother or a first-time father – rest assured, there’s a luxury spa out there for […]

Top 10 places in Europe to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, France, Hotels, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

With Valentine’s Day not far away now, how do you plan to celebrate? Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat among the snowy mountains that surround St. Moritz or a stay in a prime location on St. Mark’s Square in Venice, we think you’ll find something here to whet your appetite… Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Istria, […]

Interview with Charles Skene, Owner of Skene House, Aberdeen

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Austria, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Professor Charles Skene OBE has been owning and running various businesses for 50 years. His main business in Aberdeen is Skene House Hotel Suites and Conference Suites, which he started developing some 35 years ago to satisfy a need for incoming oil-related families working for North Sea oil & gas. Over the last 15 years […]

BMW Polo Masters Tour brings glamour to the slopes in Courchevel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Expect to see glamour on the slopes when Polo enthusiasts will join together on 31st January – 1st February 2013 to witness teams from all over the world compete in the exciting snow polo tournament in Courchevel, BMW Polo Masters Tour. The highly skilled Courchevel Polo Masters is part of a three-stage tournament (Val d’sère, […]

The top 3 post-Christmas cruise destinations

By Scott Anderson on Jan 22, 2013 in Belgium, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Monaco, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

If you’re feeling a bit flat after the Christmas and New Year festivities, then why not cheer yourself up by booking an exciting cruise holiday. This type of holiday is an affordable yet luxurious way to escape the dark cold days of the UK winter, relax and unwind while you explore new parts of the […]

Extravagance in the Alps: 4 of Europe’s most luxurious ski lodges

By Dan Balchin on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Skiing can be a pretty glamorous experience from the outset (if you ignore the pulled muscles and slushy boots of course), but if you’re heading out to the slopes this season and want to go the extra mile when it comes to accommodation, then you may be in need of some inspiration. Whether you’re looking […]

The most romantic restaurants in the world

By Sam Richardson on Jan 19, 2013 in Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If the cliché dinner by candlelight is not enough for what you have in mind, then you might want to check out some of the most romantic restaurants in the world. For the guys, whether you are planning on the big proposal or you would like to give your woman a special date for her birthday, these are […]

7 things to do on a ski holiday, other than skiing

By Ceri Tinley on Jan 18, 2013 in Adventure Travel, France, Leisure Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

It is the time of year where the choice of family holiday is often a ski one, however there are often members of the group who don’t ski or snowboard or who want to spend some of the day doing other activities. The choice and variety does depend on which resort you are visiting but here […]

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