Category: Sweden

Interview with Joseph Amissah of Blue Cube Aviation

Interview with Joseph Amissah of Blue Cube Aviation

By 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 […]

Hästens has arrived at Hotel Ändra

Hästens has arrived at Hotel Ändra

By on Jun 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, North America, Regions, Sweden, USA, Washington, Western Europe

Seattle’s Hotel Ändra has joined forces with Hästens of Sweden to offer the ultimate sleep experience. Hästens beds are unique in both their construction and the quality of sleep they offer. Hand-crafted in Sweden since the 1800s, Hästens beds offer only the finest natural materials – cotton, genuine horsehair, flax and pure new wool – […]

Interview with Adam Healey of VibeAgent

Interview with Adam Healey of VibeAgent

By on May 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Western Europe

Adam Healey  is CEO at VibeAgent, a site which combines user reviews, meta-search, and social networking to help you find the perfect hotel at the best available rate.   He   co-founded VibeAgent with Charles Seilheimer in 2006 on the back of over ten years of international experience in entrepreneurship, software development, management consulting and […]

Sweden's first floating hotel to open in time for 'black gold' season

Sweden’s first floating hotel to open in time for ‘black gold’ season

By on Apr 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

In September this year, Sweden is to be the proud owner of its first floating hotel. The eco-friendly accommodation will open at the renowned and upmarket Salt & Sill restaurant, offering a new way to experience the beauty of the Bohuslan coast and enjoy the acclaimed seafood of this A Taste of West Sweden accredited […]

Attitude Hotels

By on Mar 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Germany, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, North America, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Founded by Pedro Castro, Attitude Hotels is a new hotel brand specifically geared towards gays and lesbians of a discerning nature. They offer a selection of over twenty-five hotels in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the USA. By next year, the objective is to propose […]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jul 01, 2007 in Accommodation, Central America, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Panama, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Enjoy combining golf and gourmet? See 64 Players Andy Hayler’s excellent Michelin Restaurants Guide Boutique luxury from Gothenburg’s Elite Plaza Hotel Luxury real estate from Opus Panama

Crystal Adventures Hotel Program

Crystal Adventures Hotel Program

By 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 […]

Radisson SAS Hotel, Östersund

Radisson SAS Hotel, Östersund

By on Feb 03, 2007 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

If you’re inspired by the Alpine World Ski Championships 2007, which starts in Åre in  Sweden today, then take a closer look at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Östersund which lies just to the east, by Lake Storsjön. Easily reached from the airport on the nearby Island of Frösön, the hotel has two beautiful suites, one […]

Axl Rose arrested at design hotel in Stockholm

Axl Rose arrested at design hotel in Stockholm

By on Jun 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Axl Rose was arrested  this week  after allegedly biting a security guard in the leg at the Berns Hotel in Stockholm. The Guns N’ Roses frontman  is also suspected of causing damage to the hotel. A police spokesman said that Rose was drunk during the confrontation and was not questioned by police until he had […]

James Bond, licensed to fly

James Bond, licensed to fly

By 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 […]