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The world's most luxurious spa pools and baths

By Alan Hazel on Sep 30, 2013 in Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Featured, Hong Kong, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Some of the world’s most opulent hotels seem to be competing for bragging rights on the most over the top Jacuzzis and spas. But what really makes a bath or spa pool luxurious? A key feature of the Presidential Suite at the Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong, for example, at more than $14,000 a night, is

10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post-Summer sun

By Paul Johnson on Sep 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful to know where you can travel and yet still enjoy some post-Summer sunshine. So here are 10 European ideas to help you extend your Summer into the Autumn months and enjoy the sun’s rays for that

Top 5 Autumn experiences in Andalucia

By Alan Hazel on Aug 30, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

While most visitors to Andalucia will be sure to include a visit to one of the popular historic sites such as the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Cordoba or the Cathedral of Seville, countless experiences await the traveler who looks just a little further beneath the surface of this beautiful and culturally rich region

No kids allowed - holidaying in Europe after the school holidays

By Claire Powell on Aug 30, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

We come to the end of yet another peak holiday season and, as school term-time starts again, it’s finally time for the adults to plan their own great escape. But, with so many options to choose from, where should you go? Follow our top tips for some utterly blissful holiday escapes – without the children.

Where are the best places to visit in Autumn?

By Maxine Roberts on Aug 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, New York, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For many destinations, Autumn is by far the best time of year to visit. Take the Middle East, for example; the temperatures during the day decrease to a more comfortable level, making Oman with its rugged coastline and Abu Dhabi with its glamorous hotels and beach-resorts ideal for the Autumn months. Must stays: Six Senses

Top 5 coastal bike rides in Europe

By Andy Levine on Aug 29, 2013 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Spain, Western Europe

There is something special about biking along the coast. Maybe it is the refreshing salty breeze keeping you cool, the sunlight sparkling like diamonds on the vast blue sea, or the possibility of a refreshing dip when the ride is done. Europe has the most gorgeous biking locations in world, and this includes some fantastic

A new luxury micro- and mini-bikini brand from Barcelona: BE YOU MINI

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2013 in Clothing, Europe, Regions, Spain, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

Born in Barcelona in 2013, as a the result of a long family tradition of custom tailoring, BE YOU MINI is a new, luxury, micro- and mini-bikini brand distinguished by its minimalism, luxury and exclusivity. It is not only elegance and minimalism, it’s a range of new sensations for women. Feeling confident and sexy is

5 favourite music festivals on Mallorca

By Jan Edwards on Aug 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Culture may not be something you immediately associate with Mallorca, but the Spanish island has a thriving cultural scene – including art, ballet, opera, and music of every genre. There are several annual music festivals, each comprising a series of concerts over a certain period. These range from the intimate weekly open-air jazz concerts of

Photograph of the week: León Cathedral, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Aug 14, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Of all the remarkable cathedrals in Spain, one of the best is in León. One of the problems with late medieval church architecture was how to support the weight of the ceiling. Early on, the solution was very thick walls with very small windows. But late in the Gothic period came the wonderful development of

Suite of the week: Imperial Suite, Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Marbella, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Aug 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Suite of the Week, Western Europe

Suite name: Imperial Suite, Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Location: Marbella, Spain Size of accommodation: 125 sq m Cost per night: 2,200€ – 3,500€ depending on season, depending on the season Who’s stayed there: This suite is the top choice for the hotel’s most discerning guests, honeymoon couples and, of course celebrities, but they value guests’ privacy highly and

Top 5 destinations for villas with a view

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Though there’s no guarantee of the perfect holiday, choosing somewhere to stay with a stunning outlook is a good way to start. Fortunately you’ll no longer have to spend hours trawling the Internet for just the right place, since the launch of Beach Tomato’s new offering of online bookable villas & holiday home rentals, all

New boutique hotel concept heading for Madrid

By Paul Johnson on Jul 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Palladium Hotel Group is opening its latest Madrid property – Only YOU Hotel & Lounge Madrid – a boutique property located in Madrid’s Chueca district, forming part of Spanish urban brand Ayre Hoteles. This latest addition follows the group’s success with The Ushuaïa Tower which opened in Ibiza in May this year. Created as a lifestyle

The top 4 Andalucian Summer festivals

By Alan Hazel on Jul 23, 2013 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Nowhere in Europe do they put on a party quite like the Spanish, and the Andalucian festivals are perhaps the most colourful of all. Every village, town and city holds at least two unique festivals each year, providing a veritable non-stop fiesta season from spring all through summer and autumn. While there are numerous dedicated

Got a taste for the sun? 6 ideas to tempt you away

By Maxine Roberts on Jul 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Florida, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, North America, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, USA, Western Europe

The British weather can be so unpredictable, just as we thought summer would never arrive, this month’s glorious sunshine has got us all in the holiday mood. However, as we know only too well, this can be quickly dampened by howling winds and sharp showers leaving many of us wishing we had booked that luxury

Your own private island, just a short hop from Ibiza

By Paul Johnson on Jul 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Western Europe

Just a short boat or helicopter ride from Ibiza, Tagomago Island is described as “one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean”. On the island, you’ll find a single dwelling that can accommodate up to 10 people, a lighthouse, bird reserve, beach and various “toys”, including two jetskis, two rib boats, a Magusta 108

Top 10 luxury city breaks in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Jul 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Malta, Monaco, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Considering a European city getaway? Here we give you a round up on 10 of the best places to while away a weekend – or longer – in a number of Europe’s top cities. Whether it’s last year’s Olympic host city of London, the traditional romance of Paris or the vibrancy of Barcelona, you’re sure

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