Category: Western Europe
Valentine's at Malmaison
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Malmaison will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a special offer for couples, available throughout its nine UK hotels. Spend the night in a luxurious Mal suite, and enjoy Champagne on ice, chocolate dipped strawberries, aromatic oils and candles, a chilled Mal CD and a Champagne breakfast in bed. The Valentine’s package at Malmaison 
The Priory Inn, UK, gains restaurant recognition
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Priory Inn gastropub in Tetbury, the Cotswolds, has recently been awarded a Remy Restaurant Award for 2006 for new talent within the UK restaurant scene. The 10 annual regional awards are made to restaurateurs who show a dedication to creating excellent cuisine and are based on 80,000 diners reviews submitted to the Harden’s Restaurant 
Castello di Velona, Montalcino, Italy
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Castello di Velona invites you to discover the beautiful Val d’Orcia with an exclusive offer valid from 23rd February 9th April 2006. The 2006 Spring opening offer includes 2 nights accommodation in a double deluxe room, buffet breakfast, one dinner for two at the hotel’s restaurant, wine tasting in a vineyard producing Brunello di 
Sardinia wealth taxes
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
The government in Sardinia has revealed that it’s planning to impose punishing wealth taxes on billionaire visitors such as Princess Caroline of Monaco or Roman Abramovich (owner of Chelsea football club) who come to the island. Second homes belonging to foreign visitors will attract a special council tax, and there will be stiff new taxes 
Raymond Blanc voted Chefs' Chef of the Year
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Raymond Blanc has received the AA’s Chefs’ Chef Of The Year Award 2005. This national award is voted by a poll of the 1800 chefs and hoteliers whose restaurants are featured in the AA Restaurant Guide. To be awarded Chefs’ Chef of the Year, is the greatest recognition of a chef by his peers. He 
Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Attractions, Denmark, Disabled Travel, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
After 10 months of building and refurbishing, Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen is now a more beautiful, larger and more accessible venue. Among its new attractions is the Tivoli Aquarium, Europe’s longest salt water aquarium holding approximately 1600 tropical fish and sharks. On the top floor of the concert hall, the new Balanchine Lounge Tivoli’s 
Cadiz Carnival special offer
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Experience the magic of this Andalusian carnival – probably the most dazzling carnival in Spain – during a 4 day luxury stay at Hotel Cortijo Soto Real. 571 € per person (taxes included). Offer valid between 22nd February and 6th March 2006. The hotel is also ideally located to visit the historical city of Seville, 
Sheraton Park Tower, Knightsbridge in London
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
This Valentine’s day celebrate ‘love in luxury’ at the Sheraton Park Tower hotel, Knightsbridge, which has put together London’s most luxurious package for all those in love. The offer includes accommodation in a luxury penthouse suite, a sumptuous five course gourmet dinner, butler service, dozens of roses, aromatherapy couple’s massage and romantic surprises all for 
New luxury hotel in Glasgow
By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Glasgow’s prestigious old Royal Scottish Automobile Club in Blythswood Square in the city centre has been bought by a luxury hotel group and will be turned into a luxury 109-bedroom hotel. Edinburgh firm The Town House Company intends to restore the building to its former glory with conference facilities, restaurants, a bar and first class 
Malmaison Edinburgh
By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
HotelShark, an online lodging guide, has this week bestowed the Fin Award for Service Quality on the Malmaison Edinburgh. A recent guest of the hotel described it to HotelShark as a “trendy city hotel” with “power showers,” “sophisticated” guestrooms, and a “hotspot” of a bar. With “young and friendly” employees, this “converted seaman’s hospital” 
Wings Over the Mediterranean and North Africa
By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Africa, Europe, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Crisscrossing the Mediterranean in high style, this new adventure from INTRAV features the culture, history, and beauty of Europe and North Africa. After overnighting in London, guests begin the adventure in Sintra, Portugal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Two nights in Fès offer the mix of French, Arab, and Berber cultures, while a three-night trip 
Waterfall spa in Leeds, UK
By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Europe, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The new Waterfall spa in Leeds has just opened. Designed specifically for ladies only, the spa will pamper, indulge and delight its guests with their five-star facilities, outstanding treatments and little treats! From the moment you step into Waterfall, your troubles and aches will disappear as you are whisked away to heaven on earth. Walnut Condé Nast Traveller magazine exclusive evening
By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Magazines, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Elegant Resorts, Condé Nast Traveller and Boodles would like to invite you to attend an exclusive evening of entertainment at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London on Wednesday 22nd February to celebrate Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s 100th ‘Gold’ issue. Enjoy the best in fine champagne on arrival at 7.30pm, followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner 
Yotel coming to London airports
By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Business Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Yotel, the radical hotel concept unveiled at last year’s World Travel Market, confirmed in December that it will open its first two hotels at London Heathrow and London Gatwick in mid-2006. The move follows a major investment by Kuwaiti-based IFA Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of International Financial Advisors (IFA). At Heathrow, the Yotel will 
Hotel Palace Berlin
By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The Hotel Palace Berlin is one of the leading 5-star hotels in the German capital and has an excellent reputation as Berlin’s private gourmet and convention hotel. Located in the city center, guests enjoy outstanding service and can now take advantage of low rates from January to April 2006. Rates are from EUR 109.00 per 
