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3 romantic getaways for the perfect UK Valentine’s Day

By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2011 in Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

We’ve been contacted by Interflora who are looking for you to share your Valentine’s Day tips. Here are a few suggestions to whet your appetite. Romance by the riverside in beautiful Cumbria Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. has a luxurious apartment in Kendal, between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, that opened less than 12 […]

Top 10 trendy European hotels

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2011 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking for something a little bit different? Tripadvisor have shortlisted their top 10 trendy European hotels (and there’s a few trendy websites here that you might like to peruse, too!). Would you agree with their list? Is there a hotel that you think deserves to be on the list but isn’t? Please post a comment […]

Four of the world’s most luxurious trains

By James Jones on Jan 31, 2011 in Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you enjoy all things luxurious and are particularly inclined to luxury air travel, you will be glad to know that luxury train travel boasts many advantages over traditional luxury air travel such as gorgeous scenic views, less monotony, ample space, spacious amenities, comfortable sleeping areas and bathrooms. There is no doubt that the plane […]

Escape to the UK countryside

By Paul Johnson on Jan 31, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The newly launched, Dewsall, takes an escape to the country to a whole new level of luxury. It is a lavish hideaway, set in a pocket of real countryside which is rich in wildlife. Dewsall is the perfect destination for an ‘exclusive use’ serviced or un-serviced short let, residential short courses based on country lifestyle […]

London’s latest luxury hotel: the Corinthia Hotel London

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

London’s newest 5-star luxury hotel, Corinthia Hotel London has announced that it is now taking reservations from the public. The first guests will be part of history-in-the-making as this 21st Century grand hotel opens its doors in April 2011. The property is ideally located in the heart of London on Whitehall Place, at the apex of […]

Win £200 worth of Hilton Worldwide gift vouchers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A Luxury Travel Blog has teamed up with Hilton Worldwide Hotels to offer you a great chance to win one of two £200 vouchers to be used at any Hilton Worldwide Hotel in the UK. To celebrate the last few weeks of the Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale from the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, all you have […]

See behind the scenes in a luxury London hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe

The Wyndham Grand London lets you see behind the scenes at how the hotel operates with this short film, ‘Count on me’.

Interview with David Kanarens, General Manager of The Queens, Leeds

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

David Kanarens took over the helm at QHotels The Queens in Leeds last year, having previously been General Manager at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham and QHotels Nottingham Belfry. The four star hotel has 217 bedrooms, 16 conference and banqueting rooms and an award-winning restaurant, which not so long ago underwent a £10m refurbishment to return […]

Top 15 romantic Valentines hotels

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking to go somewhere special this Valentines? Then take a look at this list of the top 15 romantic Valentines hotels, as decreed by Tripadvisor. Bar a token entry for Bodrum in Turkey, they’re all in Europe, which seems a little odd, but perhaps subscribers from other parts of the world, are given a different […]

Top 10 spa destinations

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2011 in Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Mexico, New Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

According to an email just received at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ from Tripadvisor, the top 10 spa destinations are as follows: 1. Sedona, AZ, USA 2. Bath, United Kingdom 3. Reykjavik, Iceland 4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 5. Ubud, Indonesia 6. Playa Mujeres, Mexico 7. Oia, Greece 8. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 9. Santa […]

Special feature: the BagPod

By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2010 in Europe, Luggage, Regions, Special Features, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Are you still wondering about what to get your wife or girlfriend who already has everything this Christmas? If so, then spare a thought for the BagPod which has been Highly Commended by the Giftware Association. It’s the brainchild of Swedish born Marianne Sparrenius-Waters of RedDog Design Ltd., based in Abergavenny, Wales, UK. It’s essentially a […]

British Royal Wedding to be shown on board Royal Caribbean cruises

By Paul Johnson on Dec 03, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Ireland, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Royal Caribbean will air the Royal nuptials of HRH Prince William of Wales, KG and Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton live across all 40 ships in it fleet on 29th April 2011. Nearly 90,000 British, Irish and international guests are guaranteed not to miss out on the Royal Wedding when sailing on Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises […]

Where William and Kate will honeymoon…

By Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2010 in Celebrities, Europe, Honeymoons, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

There’s something of a media frenzy in the UK at the moment surrounding the announcement of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton that will take place next year. I’ve noticed lots of press releases being churned out by tourist boards and the like, suggesting places where the newly-weds should spend their honeymoon. […]

The world’s top 10 luxury B&Bs

By Paul Johnson on Nov 09, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Europe, Japan, Montana, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The latest in Tripadvisor’s top 10 lists, and this one’s luxury-specific. Take a look at the site’s top 10 luxury B&Bs below – it’s well represented by the US, UK and Australia which collectively make up all but two B&Bs in the list. 1. Saltcote Place, Rye, England 2. The Witchery by the Castle, Edinburgh, […]

Down by the riverside in the UK

By Paul Johnson on Nov 03, 2010 in Accommodation, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As many readers will already be aware, I run two travel businesses – one is involved with online marketing for the travel industry and the other is a luxury self-catering / vacation rental business with accommodation between two of England’s most beautiful National Parks – the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. This month, the […]

Enjoy a luxury Christmas break in London

By Kay McMahon on Oct 19, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Enjoy Christmas in style in London’s most iconic luxury hotels. Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley are celebrating the festive season with two-night packages featuring the finest traditional festive fare from 24th-26th December 2010 and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through the British capital on Christmas morning – complete with hot chocolate and marshmallows! There’s lots on […]

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