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The Tablet 10: Best of Europe

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s day 3 in my look at Tablet Hotels‘ Tablet 10 and this time the focus is upon Europe. Making the grade as Europe’s crème de la crème, in a list dominated by France and Italy, are: Chateau de la Chevre d’Or – Eze Village, France The K Club – Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland Le

New dates for the International Luxury Travel Market

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2006 in Europe, Events, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) has announced new dates for its 2006 show. The pre-exhibition conference will take place on 4th December 2006, at the Palais des Congrès, Cannes, with the exhibition running from 5th to 7th December 2006 in the same venue.

James Bond, licensed to fly

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2006 in Adventure Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Monaco, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

Ever felt like donning your tux and imagining you were James Bond? With Elan Experiential Design Inc., you can! (Sadly, their website is rather slow to load.) They are offering a 007 adventure as one of their extreme luxury experience offerings. You’ll get to fly to Nice, France, by private jet or first

Forbes Luxury Family Resorts 2006

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Colorado, Dominican Republic, Europe, Family Travel, Florida, France, Hawaii, Hotels, Jamaica, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming

Another great article from Forbes’ Sophia Banay is accompanied by their summation of family resorts for 2006. Making the shortlist (actually, there’s 14 of them so it’s not so short!) are: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Disney World, Orlando, Florida

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome acquisition

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Global Hyatt Corporation have announced the acquisition of full ownership interest in Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, the prestigious five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Paris on Rue de la Paix. Global Hyatt’s outright ownership of the 178-guestroom property comes as a result of the purchase of the hotel from Bouygues Immobilier and Credit Foncier.

La Maison Rorqual, Corsica

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, France, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Close to the beaches of Saint Florent in Corsica, La Maison Rorqual is a special find. There are five luxurious rooms here and a superb infinity swimming pool. The property can be rented as a whole or rooms can be rented individually. The bedrooms are typically Corsican, complete with wrought-iron beds and driftwood showers. While

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Shangri-La Asia, parent company of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, has acquired the historic Palais of Prince Roland Bonaparte with plans to convert it to the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris in late 2008, marking the group’s European debut. The Bonaparte family mansion in Paris’ 16th arrondissement will be converted into the

Le Château de Saint Germain, Limousin

By Paul Johnson on Feb 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Real Estate, Regions, Western Europe

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own château in the middle of France, then there’s a stunning property in Limousin up for sale through Vladi Private Islands. For $10,000 this splended building comes complete with three lakes, a moat, drawbridge and orangerie. As you might expect, there’s also a number of out-buildings

Hello! magazine's pick of the pistes

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Magazines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe

With the Winter Olmypics now underway, Hello! magazine gives us their pick of the pistes. Chamnoix, Val d’Isère and the French resort of Tignes all get a special mention. Tignes has slopes galore for beginners, as well as more challenging runs for advanced boarders. They recommend you stay at the cosy converted farmhouse Chalet Trafalgar

Valentines at Pavilion de la Reine, Paris

By Paul Johnson on Feb 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Pavilion de la Reine on the romantic Place des Voges in Paris has suites on special offer for the Valentines period (from 9th to 20th February 2006). Prices start from 385 euros per night and include a bottle of Champagne, fine chocolates and roses, as well as a surprise gift from Tiffany & Co.

Top 10 World's Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Brazil, Central America, Colorado, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Magazines, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

Luxury Travel Magazine has unveiled what they regard to the be the Top 10 World’s Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways. The hotels that make the list are sublime escapes in pristine surroundings offering unparalleled seclusion for romance. The top ten are: Villa Le Scale, Capri, Italy Ponta Dos Ganchos, Brazil Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Hosteria Las

Small Luxury Hotels of the World on tour

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Belgium, Europe, Events, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Netherlands, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Small Luxury Hotels of the World will be holding a series of showcases in key cities across Europe in the coming weeks to launch its 2006 directory. A total of nine showcases will be held over a four-week period, with representatives from a selection of SLH’s worldwide properties visiting the cities of London, Brussels,

The Penny Pincher's Passport to Luxury Travel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2006 in Books, Europe, France, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you’re one of those that likes to save a few dollars but still enjoy luxury, then maybe The Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel: The Art of Cultivating Preferred Customer Status is for you. Written by Joel Widzer who developed an enduring love for luxury travel after a stay in an elegant suite

Kate Moss celebrates birthday at Hotel Ritz, Paris

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Kate Moss was photographed at her birthday bash in Paris at the weekend. The supermodel celebrated her 32nd birthday at the Ritz Paris and then afterwards at a friend’s house in the Seine. This was supposed to be a quiet celebration for the supermodel, but she still managed to partake in “a 15 hour drinking

Crillon - a new luxury hotel brand

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe, Worldwide

The former chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Barry Sternlicht, has launched a new luxury hotel brand called Crillon. It is being launched by his Starwood Capital Group which is not related to the previous company. The flagship hotel is the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, with European-style hotels expected to follow in

Alain Ducasse expands in Paris

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Celebrities, Europe, France, Going Out, Monaco, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Alain Ducasse, an amazing chef with nine Michelin stars (three stars each in Paris, Monte Carlo and New York), not to mention three of the most expensive restaurants in the world, has an ever-growing miniempire. Two years ago, he took over Aux Lyonnais, a lovely little place that had seen better days. And last year

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