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Treat yourself to the best on the Riviera

By Wes Davidson on Feb 08, 2011 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Monaco, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The French Riviera and the small enclaves of opulence that dot its legendary shores are synonymous with pleasure. The fragrance of lavender permeates the air and the heat is perfectly tempered by the buoyant waters of the Mediterranean. Some of the finest dining in the world can be had here as the coast of Cote […]

The Monaco Grand Prix

By Naomi Whiteley on Jan 19, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With beautiful natural features and classic European architecture, Monaco is the perfect setting for the glamour and excitement of Formula One racing. Style and sophistication, private jets, incredible helicopter transfers, fine dining and seventy eight laps of high speed racing – this is the perfect destination for jet-setting this spring. This prestigious sporting event involves […]

Three-bedroom flat in Monaco sells for over $300 million

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Monaco, Real Estate, Regions, Western Europe

British property developers Christian and Nick Candy have sold La Belle Epoque penthouse apartment in Monaco for a record-breaking £199 million (over $300 million) – all the more remarkable perhaps because it was once the scene of a double murder investigation. The apartment was sold to the Candy brothers for just £10 million (now there’s […]

Top 10 destinations in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Sep 14, 2010 in Austria, Europe, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Regions, Switzerland

According to Tripadvisor, the top 10 destinations in Europe are currently: 1. Monte-Carlo, Monaco 2. Heidelberg, Germany 3. Salzburg, Austria 4. Florence, Italy 5. Lucerne, Switzerland 6. Venice, Italy 7. Siena, Italy 8. Rome, Italy 9. Hamburg, Germany 10. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Are there any notable omissions in the list, do you think? Where would […]

My Yacht Monaco at the Monaco Grand Prix

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The first race of the highly-anticipated 2010 F1 season is on 14th March 2010 in Bahrain. New teams and driver combinations will fill the grid in what’s sure to be an epic season and the must-attend race of the season – the one every driver wants to win – is the Grand Prix of Monaco. […]

Silver Spirit’s inaugural world cruise 2011

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2009 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Italy, Monaco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

In 2011, for the very first time, Silversea‘s new Silver Spirit will embark on a full World Cruise traversing both hemispheres. This grandest of voyages, appropriately themed “Spirit of Discovery”, begins in Los Angeles on 19th January 2011, when Silver Spirit is set to welcome no more than 540 privileged guests for a 119-day odyssey […]

Early bird upgrades with NCL

By Paul Johnson on Apr 18, 2009 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Book before 31st May 2009 with NCL Freestyle Cruising and you will be given an ‘early bird’ upgrade to the best available stateroom, offering savings of up to £250 per person. The offer includes seven-night fly-cruises travelling across the Greek Isles and Aegean Sea from Norwegian Gem’s new base in Venice – the first time […]

A new brand is born: Franklyn Hotels and Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2009 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Monaco, Netherlands, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A new hotel brand – Franklyn Hotels and Resorts – has been launched. Formerly Stein Hotels and Resorts, Franklyn will build upon Stein’s fundamental strengths, but will seek a wider geographic platform with a portfolio that focuses on iconic, emblematic properties situated in areas of great natural or urban interest. So far they have city […]

Interview with Joseph Amissah of Blue Cube Aviation

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Monaco, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Russia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Joseph Amissah is the founder of Blue Cube Aviation and decided to set up the company to meet the growing demand for International private jet travel, for clients seeking an alternative form of transportation other than commercial airlines. Recently, the company has seen a sharp rise in the number of charter request due to the […]

Crystal Adventures

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2008 in Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is raising its own shore-side bar with lavish, over-the-top Crystal Adventures in Europe. New “extreme luxury” tours, designed for a discerning few, boast European sports cars, helicopters and private yachts to explore European destinations in extravagantly different ways. Whether you are looking to explore Monaco in a Maserati or navigate the […]

The Fairmont Monte Carlo’s package for The Grace Kelly Years exhibition

By Paul Johnson on Jul 12, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Monaco, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’re a fan of Grace Kelly, Monaco royalty, or the casinos of Monte Carlo, here’s a chance to live the jet-set life as it was in Grace’s day. A new exhibit, The Grace Kelly Years, is being shown at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo from today through to 23rd September 2007. The Fairmont […]

Crystal Adventures Hotel Program

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2007 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Middle East, Monaco, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

There are some new additions to Crystal Cruises‘ 2007 European Crystal Adventures Hotel Program. Four new hotels – Venice’s venerable Hotel Cipriani and Hotel Danieli, Istanbul’s Ritz-Carlton and Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne – join an expanded collection of Europe’s most prestigious properties (15 in all) offering savvy travelers luxurious options to extend their Crystal vacations […]

Interview with Nicolas Peluffo of Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort

By Paul Johnson 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 […]

Monte Carlo Travel Market 2007

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2007 in Europe, Events, Monaco, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This year’s Monte Carlo Travel Market begins tomorrow. The event caters for worldwide luxury tourism. If you happen to be in Monaco, why not drop by and discover some of the world’s finest hotels, exclusive destinations and activities, or learn about tailormade trips, private jets, and luxury cruises? This event has firmly established […]

Monaco Yacht Show

By Paul Johnson on Sep 20, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The 16th Moncao Yacht Show begins today (running until 23rd September). Held at Port Hercules, the show will represent over 530 exhibitors from all sectors of luxury yachting – shipyards, brokers, engine makers, naval architects and designers, tenders, equipment manufacturers, service providers, etc. The event is open to professional visitors, the media and members of […]

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 […]

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