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Moneymoons

By Paul Johnson on May 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Central America, Dominican Republic, Europe, France, Greece, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Hotels, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Wisconsin, Worldwide

Forbes is running a feature called ‘Moneymoons‘ which I assume are just honeymoons that cost a lot of money. Anyway, as usual they’re running ‘top ten’ slideshow, and this time is no exception. The “ten luxury honeymoon destinations” featured are: Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia Canoe Bay, Chetek, Wisconsin Château de la Chèvre d’Or, Eze, France […]

Get a fine view of the Pope’s Corpus Domini procession

By Paul Johnson on May 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vatican City, Western Europe

The Mecenate Palace Hotel offers an unforgettable opportunity to view the Pope’s majestic Corpus Domini procession next month, on 15th June 2006. The Mecenate is located directly in front of the Basilica of Santa Maggiore, one of the most important and ancient churches in Rome, which is where the procession takes place. With excellent views […]

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 […]

Da Vinci package in Milan

By Paul Johnson on Apr 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Hotel Principe di Savoia, one of Milan’s finest five-star deluxe hotels, has extended the Da Vinci package. The package allows visitors to Milan to see great works of art by Leonardo da Vinci in luxury and comfort. Package includes accommodation, complimentary limousine service for duration of the stay, complimentary entrance to Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous […]

Tourism nominees for The Webby Awards

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2006 in Australia, Canada, Europe, Italy, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

The nominees for the Best Tourism Website 2006 category of The Webby Awards have been announced. Shortlisted are EarthCam, Great Australian Spaces, MadeinMTL.com, Select Italy and NewZealand.com/travel. The Webby Awards are given each year by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin […]

New villas from HomesAway

By Paul Johnson on Apr 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

HomesAway, which offers luxury villa vacations, is responding to the growing North American demand for authentic European travel experiences with the addition of several new properties in Spain, Italy and France. Can Julia – in the heart of medieval Catalunya – is a stylish, intimate, and unique home combining high-tech amenities with rich historic charm. […]

Grand Hotel Miramare – Portofino, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita Ligure has announced the opening of “e’SPAce”, a centre dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing through the senses. Several treatments are on offer, including hot stone massage, the multisensory room where sounds and smells accompany treatments, floatation treatment, the dry bath and the vitaminizing antioxidant bath.

Villa San Michele near Florence, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Mar 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

The Villa San Michele is a 15th Century monastery near Florence in Italy that has been transformed into a picturesque hotel. Surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills, it is tailor-made for starry-eyed lovers and moonlit nights. This small, luxury, Orient-Express hotel is of unsurpassed beauty in an oasis of peace.

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 […]

13 historic palaces and villas in Venice for sale

By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Real Estate, Regions, Western Europe

13 historic palaces and villas on the Grand Canal, the Lido and the island of Murano, Venice, are being auctioned by the Italian government. Among the properties for sale will be the Bonfadini-Vivante palace, famous for its neo-classical frescos, and the Foscari Contarini villa, which overlooks the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge. Locals are […]

T+L Design Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Central America, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luggage, Magazines, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories. In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows: Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid Barajas International Airport Best Small Hotel: Básico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Best […]

Venice Carnival

By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Venice claims to have the oldest carnival in the world, with laws establishing the holiday dating to the 13th Century. And this year, the Venice Carnival will run from 17th to 26th February 2006. Events will include masked balls, concerts, gondola parades, formal dinners and children’s celebrations. For ideas on where to stay, check out […]

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 […]

The Winter Olympics, Turin, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Europe, Events, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The biggest event in the winter sports calendar – the Winter Olympics – kick off in just one week’s time (10th-26th February 2006). You’re a bit late if you’re thinking of entering, but possibly not to late if you simply wish to marvel at the skiing, sledding, skating and more against the spectacular backdrop of […]

Noordam leaves Venice for New York

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Holland America Line‘s Noordam has left its Venice shipyard today, bound for its new home in New York where it will be christened on 22nd February 2006 by actress and godmother Marlee Matlin. The ship will then embark on its maiden voyage in the Caribbean. This is the fourth and last of Holland America’s Vista-class […]

Echia Club at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Naples, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Echia Club – the Grand Hotel Vesuvio‘s fitness and relaxation centre – has become an essential and exclusive aspect to the hotel. With its charming and comfortable rooms, its peaceful and magical ambiance where marble, multicolored crystal, precious wood, light, water, rock and soft lines mix and melt together. Facilities provided by the club include […]

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