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Original and Best!

ByPaul Johnson February 6, 2009

At last – some relief from the ubiquitous doom and gloom surrounding the luxury travel industry in the current…

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Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

ByPaul Johnson February 5, 2009February 5, 2009

Catherine Leech has worked in luxury travel for more than 25 years. She started in PR before becoming European…

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Anantara Desert Islands Resort and Spa linked by flights directly from Abu Dhabi

ByPaul Johnson January 26, 2009

A  new air service took off in the UAE this month with twice-weekly flights linking Abu Dhabi with Sir…

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January Sale from ITC Classics

ByPaul Johnson January 23, 2009October 22, 2023

Still not yet decided where to go this year?   Maybe luxury travel specialists  ITC Classics will give you…

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Jaz Hotels & Resorts to expand in 2009

ByPaul Johnson January 23, 2009

Jaz Hotels & Resorts, a unique collection of highly regarded brands encompassing Jaz Resorts, Iberotel Hotels & Resorts, Sol…

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The world’s leading hotel suite?

ByPaul Johnson December 19, 2008

As a city home to some of the world’s most famous hospitality and landmark hotels, Dubai is known as…

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Firework display at the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah in Dubai

ByPaul Johnson November 28, 2008November 28, 2008

Last week I mentioned the extravagant firework display at the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah  – the biggest of its kind…

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The new Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas is a grand design!

ByAndrea Wren November 24, 2008

Istanbul’s historic Maçka Palas – built in 1922 by the Italian architect Guilio Mongeri and one of the finest…

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$1 million holiday with Emirates Palace

ByPaul Johnson November 24, 2008November 24, 2008

The Telegraph details a $1 million  ‘special offer’ that’s currently being advertised by Emirates Palace.   For this price…

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Atlantis Palm Jumeirah officially opens – the most lavish opening ceremony ever?

ByPaul Johnson November 21, 2008

If you were in Dubai last night, you would be hard pressed to believe there was a global financial…

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Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts open two new Amrita Spa & Wellness Centers

ByAndrea Wren November 13, 2008

Anyone fond of the spa experience at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will be pleased to know the group has…

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Dubai or Abu Dhabi… which gets your vote?

ByPaul Johnson October 7, 2008

Destinations in the Middle East and more specifically, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have become the playground for the rich,…

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Unprecedented 2010 world cruise itinerary from Crystal Cruises

ByPaul Johnson September 22, 2008

Voted World’s Best more than any other cruise line by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast…

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Lavish party for the opening of the Atlantis Hotel at Palm Jumeirah

ByPaul Johnson September 17, 2008September 12, 2008

In what is probably the most expensive party to ever be staged, with an estimated cost of $35 million,…

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The world’s 2nd 7-star hotel?

ByPaul Johnson September 9, 2008September 9, 2008

From eviewweek.com: World’s 2nd 7-star hotel will be in China A management agreement to build China’s first seven-star hotel…

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Private dining at Rosewood Corniche

ByPaul Johnson August 27, 2008August 20, 2008

One of Jeddah’s leading luxury hotels, the Rosewood Corniche, will be offering private dining suites for guests during Ramadan….

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