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Nicola Benedetti at Gleneagles Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Virtuoso violinist and BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2004, Nicola Benedetti, is to give a private recital at Gleneagles on Sunday, 19th March 2006. The evening includes a Champagne and canapé reception, gourmet dinner with wine, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Price is £620 per room, per night, based on two people sharing

Dining at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Adored by everyone, the elegant restaurant at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof at Kitzbühel is under the direction of chef Thomas Ritzer, one of the best in Austria. Ritzer’s cuisine is based on classic Austrian cooking with a light Mediterranean-Asian accent. Menu includes a Brennessel (nettle) cream soup with sheep-cheese croutons, duck-liver tart with caramelized red-wine

The Dancing Gourmet

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

Award-winning cookbook author/chef Linda Hymes (The Dancing Gourmet) premiers her luxury Loire Valley tour by special invitation of Paris-based organization, Routes François I. Join the Dancing Gourmet to visit the “valley of kings” with Relais & Châteaux accommodations, Michelin chef cooking and chocolate mini-courses, specialty wine tasting sessions and exclusive private guided visits to select

Grand gaffe

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s been reported that managers at one of Britain’s most luxurious coastal hotels – the Grand Hotel in Brighton – have confessed that credit card numbers, signatures and addresses of thousands of guests had been thrown into a dumpster and left on a public street. Registration cards listing sensitive financial details of visitors to the

Villa Dievole in Tuscany

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

This sixteenth Century villa was once home to Florence’s nobility but can now serve as your own private home from home in Italy. Your perfect Tuscan escape begins just outside Siena at Villa Dievole, which houses a very good winery, restaurant and outdoor bar with live music on weekends.

Arion Astir Palace

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

The Arion Astir Palace is one of three hotels forming an impressive modern resort. It is is the hallmark of exclusivity. The hotel features a prestigious, club atmosphere, in contemporary surroundings enhanced by spectacular views of the sea. Luxurious rooms and suites delight the senses with an aesthetic touch at every turn, designer furniture, and

Le Colbert Paris

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Throughout January 2006, Le Colbert hotel in Paris has a winter special offer starting at €90 per person. The rate is for one night’s accommodation in a classic double room, is subject to availability, and does not include taxes. Discover the beauty of Paris this winter!

Billy Zane at Cliveden House Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘Titanic’ star Billy Zane presented fiancée Kelly Brook with an antique necklace during a Christmas celebration with the bride-to-be’s family at Cliveden House Hotel, a Berkshire retreat once frequented by Queen Victoria. The hotel is set amid 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parklands, yet is conveniently located near to London and London Heathrow

Katikies, Santorini

By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Small Luxury Hotels of the World honoured six member hotels at an awards ceremony in London recently. Small Luxury Hotel of the Year, the highest accolade of all, was awarded to Katikies in Santorini, Greece. This much coveted award is bestowed on a hotel that is deemed to have demonstrated a consistent and unwavering commitment

George V Paris

By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Steps from the Champs-Elysées, with private terraces that command all Paris, the Four Seasons George V Hotel redefines luxury service in the City of Light. The hotel has been named Top International City Hotel for five consecutive years in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. It is also where Zach Braff and Mandy Moore spent the holiday

Château de Massillan, Provence

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

This former home of Henry II’s mistress – Diane de Poitiers – is now a beautiful hotel. Château de Massillan has immaculate rooms and generous bathrooms equipped with SpaceNK products and designer fittings. Ask for room number 15 – it has a large terrace and overlooks the courtyard fountain.

Premium Travel 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2006 in Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On 27th and 28th April 2006, London’s Royal Albert Hall will host Premium Travel 2006 in association with Haymarket Exhibitions. Over 60 companies and many hundreds of individual properties and brands will be represented. If you would like to be considered for one of the limited number of places to attend the event, then there

The Ritz London centenary

By Paul Johnson on Jan 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Happy New Year! 2006 marks 100 years since the opening The Ritz London. The hotel was founded by César Ritz and opened its doors on 24th May 1906. The hotel has a ‘Centennial Celebration’ package which is valid throughout the year. For two people, the two night package starts at £1,500 (for a superior

Ta' Marija

By Paul Johnson on Dec 29, 2005 in Europe, Going Out, Malta, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Ta’ Marija has been crowned ‘Best Maltese Food Restaurant’ for the second year running. In a ceremony organized by The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Company, the award was presented by Malta’s Honorary Minister for Tourism, Dr Francis Zammit Dimech, who said: Visitors to our country, as well as Maltese regular ‘eaters out’ should be choosy when

Elton John on honeymoon

By Paul Johnson on Dec 29, 2005 in Celebrities, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Honeymoons, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Elton John and David Furnish – who are probably the world’s most famous honeymooners right now – are apparently spending the time in Venice. They have a villa on Giudecca, one of the islands of Venice’s lagoon. They have ventured into St. Marks Square and been spotted having lunch at the famous Harry’s Bar.

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