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Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Situated on London’s exclusive Park Lane, overlooking iconic Hyde Park, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living offers contemporary luxury residences just moments from all the best that London has to offer. With a level of sophistication and elegance that is not overly-stuffy, this special place perfectly combines the refined beauty of a historic London building […]

Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of boutique hotels that combine luxury with a focus on literature and culture. Among this select group of hotels is Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel – the perfect launch-pad for all that London has to offer. The property has a fascinating and industrious history that mirrors the industrial […]

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Those of you with good memories may recall that I reviewed The Cavendish on a previous visit back in 2016. Located in the heart of prestigious Mayfair and Piccadilly, the hotel was just as good as I remembered: an inviting place to stay in the capital, and suitable for both business and leisure travellers alike. Shoppers […]

5 fine dining experiences in Amsterdam

By Neil Wolkodoff on Jan 21, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Amsterdam is a city where culinary opportunities are rising faster than just about any city in Europe. The multi-cultural nature of the residents plus the fact visitors come from all over the world has resulted in Michelin star chefs painting culinary creations with a unique approach. And the product is meals and creations that expand […]

5 ways to find a new-found love for Paris

By Tisha Neufville on Jan 21, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I’ll admit, I grew a bit bored of Paris after visiting a few times for fun over the years and a couple of times for work in my past career. However, recently I gained a renewed passion for the city after having some fresh, unique endeavors. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Paris […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

A Spring family holiday in Provence

By Su Stephens on Jan 20, 2019 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With the Christmas holidays finished and the children back to school you might be breathing a sigh of relief and looking forward to a little bit of downtime! Not for long however… the school holidays keep on coming with February half term just around the corner, quickly followed by Easter and then May half term! […]

Top 5 hot tubs in the Alps

By Dan Frith on Jan 19, 2019 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Man’s relationship with the health giving properties of water is as old as the hills. Many towns and cities in Europe have risen to prominence because of the natural springs and spas they developed around. The Romans built bath houses in many of these town’s and cities to facilitate the use of the healing properties […]

Antonio Banderas elevates the fine arts credentials of his native Malaga

By Alan Hazel on Jan 18, 2019 in Celebrities, Europe, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

For more than two decades now, the Andalusian city of Malaga has invested heavily in visual and fine arts development, beautification projects and a general effort to elevate the cultural attractiveness of the popular Mediterranean port city. It has paid off. The city now has more than 30 distinct and respected museums, its very own […]

Unmissable events taking place in Athens

By George Koletsos on Jan 17, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

Athens is a European capital that warm-heartedly invites and welcomes people from all over the world to be a part of its cultural scene. As many events take place in this vibrant city, it is worth mentioning a few that stand out for various reasons and possibly appealing to different crowds. That is also the […]

A new take on the January blues

By Thomas Ryves on Jan 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Greece, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Western Europe

We’ve got a new take on the January blues… here we highlight some of the most beautiful blue places around the world to visit, from exploring the brightly-coloured alleyways of Chefchaouen in Morocco to sailing around the turquoise waters and tropical islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia on a traditional phinisi yacht. Chefchaouen, Morocco Chefchaouen […]

Hot happenings in Denmark in 2019

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

2019 will see a host of hot new attractions set to open across Denmark with high flying Copenhill and Camp Adventure taking guests to new heights. It’s the last chance to see Rubjerg Knude lighthouse before it’s relocated and in Copenhagen there’s a choice of exciting new dining options plus the opening of the new […]

Top 5 ski spa properties to visit this season

By Craig Burton on Jan 09, 2019 in Colorado, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

If there’s one that your body craves after a long, hard day skiing out on the cold slopes of a ski resort, it’s some well-deserved time pampering yourself in a spa. From massive, modern wellness facilities to quirky and inventive spa lounges, here’s a list of our favourite spa hotels you should visit this season. […]

An essential guide to Catalonia

By Sandra Roig on Jan 08, 2019 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Located in the far north east of Spain, Catalonia is the country’s second most populated autonomous community with a staggering 7.5 million people living inside its borders. Its populace even accounts for over 16% of Spain’s total population. Catalonia’s history and culture are regarded extremely important to those that live within the region, and many […]

Top 10 most family friendly beach holiday destinations in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2019 in Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Spain, Turkey, Western Europe

The numbers are in. As millions of families begin planning and booking their holidays for the year ahead, a study by On the Beach, the UK’s leading beach holiday specialist, has calculated and ranked Europe’s top 50 family beach holidays destinations – according to the criteria that matter most to parents. The Family Beach Index, […]

The top places to visit in 2019 according to Rough Guides

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2019 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Featured, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Panama, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rough Guides has announced its annual list of must-see destinations. A team of expert writers and editors have recommended a list of 19 places that it would be best to see in 2019. The list comprises 8 top towns and cities, 6 top regions, and 5 top countries. Below is a selection of the Rough […]

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