Category: Qatar
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar
Sandwiched between desert and sea across a 66,000 sq m plot, the design of The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort is heavily inspired by Mughal architecture and features elements of Ottoman heritage.
New luxury hotel opens in Doha in time for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
European-born brand, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts, has today debuted its first Qatar hotel as Le Royal Méridien Doha welcomes its first guests.
Where to stay for every match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - the definitive guide
By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Travel Miscellany
This year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar will run from Monday, 21 November until Sunday, 18 December and, with the Final Draw now made, maybe you are thinking of attending some of the games... 
Luxury travel news for the week ending 13th February 2022
By Paul Johnson on Feb 13, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Hotels, Japan, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. With several new luxe hotels, Madrid is now also Spain’s capital of 5-star travel For decades, Barcelona has been Spain’s 
Beyond the headlines: the hidden treasures of the Middle East
By Nabeel Shariff on Jun 15, 2019 in Attractions, Bahrain, Going Out, Kuwait, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
What we often hear of the Middle East isn’t always positive, which is a shame as there is so much waiting to be discovered in this halal friendly part of the world. What many travellers have yet to explore is what’s behind the headlines often making the rounds on the TV or the internet. This 
5 honeymoon destinations for every couple
By Nabeel Shariff on May 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Philippines, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand
The upcoming months are among the most popular months to get married; in particular, May, June, and August are busy times for wedding planners and coordinators. While most weddings are planned way ahead of the actual wedding day, there are a few things that often get left to the last minute, and yes that includes 
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Dec 02, 2018 in Africa, Antarctic, Arctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Featured, Madagascar, Middle East, Norway, Polar Regions, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to 
The world's 10 best airport lounges
By David Brown on Nov 11, 2016 in Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Europe, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Middle East, Oceania, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
Air travel these days can be very stressful and often time-consuming. How often have you heard anybody claim that they were looking forward to being in an airport lounge? There are, however, some lounges that are a veritable haven of peace and tranquillity. These are some the most luxurious airport lounges on the planet. The 
Quintessential Qatar: 3 reasons you need to go now
For too long Qatar has been regarded simply as a stopover destination, but more and more the world is starting realise that this desert destination is well worth leaving the airport for. Not so sure? Then our quick list of reasons to visit might just see you adding a little more time into your multi-destination
Business class with Qatar Airways, cocktails in Cuba, the beautiful Four Seasons Seychelles and a little R&R in Nantucket
By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Business Travel, Caribbean, Cuba, Hotels, Massachusetts, Middle East, North America, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, USA
Wow… another month has gone by which means it’s high time for me to provide an update from my fellow members of the Luxury Travel Blog Network. How time flies when you’re having fun! Whilst I’ve been exploring Athens and, at the tail end of month, been to Shanghai (links yet to come), here’s what 
Floating hotel designed for Qatar World Cup
By Paul Johnson on Mar 05, 2014 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Finnish-based Sigge Architects have come up with a design for a floating hotel, with the aim of accommodating fans for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Such a hotel could be moved to another coastal location after the competition, thus catering for other major events around the world. It would be fully location independent, complete with its 
Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine's
By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Qatar, Resorts, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Often overlooked as a holiday destination, the Middle East is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for an urban getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply wish to relax in the tranquillity of the desert, here’s a varied of selection of places to stay that’ll help 
The best new hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region
The annual Luxe List showcases DestinAsian‘s picks of the best new hotels and resorts in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the region’s best new places to stay is as alluring as ever, spanning a dozen countries and featuring no fewer than 30 hotels that truly stand out from the rest. From sumptuous private islands in the Maldives
World Travel Awards – The Grand Final
By Carole Booth on Jan 20, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Family Travel, Honeymoons, Jamaica, Mauritius, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide
Doha in Qatar was host of the Grand Final of the 2011 World Travel Awards last week, which saw the best of the best throughout the world of travel awarded for their services to the industry. The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed the awards as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, and it’s not hard 
Qatar Airways Premium Terminal
By Chris Jones on Apr 18, 2010 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Qatar Airways, the 5-star airline, offers a private premium terminal for its First and Business class passengers at its hub at Doha International Airport. Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal offers fine dining with specially selected wines and champagnes, some exclusive to Qatar Airways. Business travelers may utilize free wireless internet as well as meeting rooms that 
