Category: France

Interview with Guido van den Elshout of Haagsche Suites

Interview with Guido van den Elshout of Haagsche Suites

By 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
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Feb 25, 2007 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Luggage, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Cruise France’s canals with French Country Waterways Tour Brooklyn Brewery and tingle those taste buds Sunset sail a schooner in New York with Sail-NYC Handmade leather luggage from Uppercase Ltd.
Three Michelin stars go to Anne-Sophie Pic

Three Michelin stars go to Anne-Sophie Pic

By on Feb 24, 2007 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The 2007 Michelin Guide came out this week and it revealed that a  woman has been award three Michelin stars for the first time in over half a century.   The recipient, Anne-Sophie Pic, is aged 37 and joint owner of the Maison Pic hotel and restaurant in Valence. She is only the fourth French
Book the best in Paris, and save online

Book the best in Paris, and save online

By on Feb 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe
Ahhhh… Paris… how romantic! If you are visiting  Paris and would like nothing but the best, then check out this selection of five star hotels in France’s capital city. Book online and make great savings! Hotel de Crillon Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Marriott Champs Elysées Hotel Paris Ritz Hotel Paris
Cézanne to Picasso exhibition opens in Chicago

Cézanne to Picasso exhibition opens in Chicago

By on Feb 16, 2007 in Attractions, Europe, Events, France, Going Out, Illinois, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe
Featuring scores of works by such legendary modern artists as Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso, the Cézanne to Picasso exhibition has already received national and international acclaim and drew a devoted audience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Tomorrow it will  open at The Art Institute of

Mandarin Oriental continues to expand

By on Feb 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Taiwan, Western Europe
Mandarin Oriental has announced three new management contracts for luxury hotels – in Paris, Taipei and Guangzhou – moving the group  closer to  its goal of at least 10,000 rooms worldwide. Mandarin Oriental, Paris, will be one of the largest in the city with 150 luxurious guestrooms and suites. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou  will feature 340
Interview with Richard Beck of Classic Travel

Interview with Richard Beck of Classic Travel

By on Feb 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Australia, Brazil, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Fiji, France, Hotels, Interviews, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe
Richard Beck is President of Classic Travel, a luxury travel website supported by a full service travel agency that has been operating in New York City since 1962. As well as enabling you to book hotels online, the website goes a step further and actually allows you to customize your room, letting you  decide what
Bring Paris to your doorstep instead this Valentines

Bring Paris to your doorstep instead this Valentines

By on Jan 31, 2007 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, GourmetStation  has unveiled  their Valentine Dinner Delivered – Eiffel Tower Menu. The menu has been designed with authenticity and convenience in mind. With about thirty minutes preparation time, any romance seeker can enjoy a romantic Valentine dinner at the most comfortable place on earth – home. To sweeten
The Pompidou Centre, 30 years after it all began

The Pompidou Centre, 30 years after it all began

By on Jan 30, 2007 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe
The Pompidou Centre celebrates its 30th birthday in Paris tomorrow and the Musée National d’Art Moderne will be re-opened to mark the occasion, displaying works from the likes of Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky and Miró.  If you’ll be there for lunch, try Georges at the top of the centre, or savour oysters and other delights at
Interview with Nicolas Peluffo of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

Interview with Nicolas Peluffo of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

By on Jan 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Fiji, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Maldives, Monaco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Nicolas Peluffo is General Director of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort, located in the beautiful Santa Catarina province of Brazil, 45 minutes from Florianopolis airport.   It is a Relais & Chateaux member and a Virtuoso Preferred Hotel. What is it that  you do exactly? I am obsessed about my work and a bit of
Best Valentines deals according to Shermans Travel

Best Valentines deals according to Shermans Travel

By on Jan 24, 2007 in Bermuda, Caribbean, Colorado, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Italy, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
The editors at ShermansTravel.com have sorted through the ever-increasing number of Valentine’s Day travel promotions and picked their five best Valentine’s getaway deals…   including one for singles! Celebrate Love in the City of Lights for $569 La Dolce Vita in Venice this Valentine’s from $439 Valentine’s Sojourn on the Snow for $595 Romantic Beach

Top cruises in 2007

By on Jan 22, 2007 in Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Europe, Florida, France, Ireland, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Two great deals from Voyana  spotted in a recent article from The Daily Telegraph: Celebrity‘s Consellation sails from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton via Ireland on 13th April April  2007 for 12 nights, from £439 cruise only. Costa‘s Costa Magica sails from Fort Lauderdale to Copenhagen on 1th May  2007 for 16 nights, from £749 cruise
Interview with Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Magazine

Interview with Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Magazine

By on Jan 18, 2007 in Accommodation, Attractions, Brazil, Celebrities, Colorado, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Magazines, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe
Christine Gray is founder and editor of Luxury Travel Magazine, a leading global information resource for high-end travellers, featuring the “A-List of Travel” – the world’s finest hotels and ultimate travel experiences. She was formerly a Beverly Hills travel agent to the stars. What is it that  you do exactly? I’m continually traveling every day
Excess in the City

Excess in the City

By on Jan 16, 2007 in Africa, Europe, France, Regions, Seychelles, United Kingdom, Western Europe
I’m currently watching ITV‘s ‘Excess in the City’ which gives an interesting insight into the daily lives of London’s City workers (who are no strangers to very large annual bonuses) and the industries that  cater for  them, from personal shoppers to luxury car sellers.   Of course, luxury travel is getting a look-in, too.  

Hotel heaven and hell

By on Jan 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, Western Europe
The Independent has an article that lists celebrities’ own highs and lows when it comes to hotels, as part of a pre-amble to a competition.   Here are the ‘high’ from the list: Kim Wilde, singer turned gardener: If you want a really romantic setting, stay on the eighth floor at the Terrass Hotel in
European Coast and Country from Mr & Mrs Smith

European Coast and Country from Mr & Mrs Smith

By on Jan 11, 2007 in Accommodation, Books, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe
Mr & Mrs Smith are giving the inside scoop on “coastal cool and countryside chic” with their newest guidebook. The European Coast and Country guidebook contains 300 pages and over 350 stunning images, featuring 22 detailed destination guides, from the Aeolian Islands to Vaucluse, as well as information on 33 favourite hotels in France, Greece,