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Top 10 summer resorts

By Paul Johnson on May 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Ireland, Maldives, Massachusetts, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The excellent Luxist blog has run a feature entitled “Top Ten Summer Resorts” in preparation for the forthcoming summer and have given us their pick of the best: 1. Soneva Gili, Maldives 2. North Island, Seychelles 3. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan 4. Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco 5. Ashford Castle, Ireland 6. King Pacific Lodge,

Top skylines in the world

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York

Tourism nominees for The Webby Awards

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2006 in Australia, Canada, Europe, Italy, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

The nominees for the Best Tourism Website 2006 category of The Webby Awards have been announced. Shortlisted are EarthCam, Great Australian Spaces, MadeinMTL.com, Select Italy and NewZealand.com/travel. The Webby Awards are given each year by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin

2007 Alaskan cruises with Royal Caribbean

By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2006 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Dog-sledding, glacier-trekking, unparalleled wildlife-watching and so much more! Experience Alaska on a stunning cruise vacation adventure. Royal Caribbean have added a magnificent new port of call (Prince Rupert, British Columbia) and all-new cruisetours to their Alaska sailings for 2007. You can even journey farther inland and explore Denali National Park and relax in natural

Benmiller Inn & Spa maintains CAA/AAA rating

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

A member of Ontario’s Finest Inns, Benmiller Inn & Spa, located one hour north of London, and two hours from Toronto, has been honored for the eleventh consecutive year with a CAA/AAA four-diamond rating. According to CAA/AAA, the four-diamond rating is awarded when a hotel or restaurant “delivers a luxury experience, complete with a high

The Tablet 10: Best of North America

By Paul Johnson on Mar 19, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions, Tennessee, USA, Wyoming

Today’s top 10 list from Tablet Hotels gives a low-down on the best that North America has to offer. California is a clear favourite, with a 50% representation in their list: The Lodge at Torrey Pines – La Jolla, CA, USA Amangani – Jackson Hole, WY, USA Auberge Saint-Antoine – Quebec City, Quebec, Canada The

Top 10: Travelers' Choice luxury hotel winners

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide

No need to take a chance on your next vacation. Pamper yourself at the 10 most luxurious hotels, as chosen by TripAdvisor travelers. 1. Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong 2. Mina A’ Salam at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 3. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai 4. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest

Oxia... coming to a minibar near you

By Paul Johnson on Feb 19, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Food and Drink, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, USA, Washington

Here’s something you don’t normally expect to find in your minibar: oxygen. That’s right, oxygen! These small cannisters are starting to appear in hotel minibars with greater frequency, with the aim of giving weary travellers a natural boost of energy. Keep an eye out for them… they’re already to be found at W Hotel

Most romantic cross-country ski resorts

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont, Washington

In true Valentines spirit, MSNBC has published their list of the top 10 cross-country ski resorts for lovers. Making the very US-biased list are: Callaghan Country at Whistler, British Columbia Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in Alberta Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan Lone Mountain Ranch at Big Sky, Montana Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New

Taste of Romance package at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka

By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Canada, North America, Regions, Resorts

February in Muskoka is the perfect time and place to snuggle up from the cold, and with the Deerhurst Resort‘s Taste of Romance package, you have the ideal opportunity. Guests staying the nights of 11th, 14th and 18th February 2006 will enjoy a guaranteed late check-out until 6pm the following day… so you can sleep

Exploring The Best

By Paul Johnson on Feb 08, 2006 in Canada, Magazines, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

This specialist magazine about the best natural attractions in British Columbia’s Southern Gulf Islands & Sidney region is packed with information on the best hiking trails, viewpoints, birding and marine life watching areas, and lots more. Exploring the Best magazine also provides large, detailed maps to show you the way. It is available to purchase

Teenage concierges in Whistler

By Paul Johnson on Feb 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Canada, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts

The Four Seasons Resort Whistler has taken a novel approach to accommodating the needs of their younger guests: teenage concierges. The resort has handpicked a group of four student ambassadors from Whistler Secondary School to act as local experts for young travellers staying at the hotel. Being school children themselves, their services are of course

Slippery When Wet: Bon Jovi plane involved in accident

By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2006 in Air Travel, Canada, Celebrities, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

US rockers Bon Jovi escaped injury early today when their private Boeing 707 jet skidded off a runway at Hamilton airport, west of Toronto, in a severe rain storm. Bon Jovi is currently on tour and today commands a global audience that has barely diminished since it first struck major commercial success with 1986’s 14-million-selling

Bridgegate on Crowsnest Lake, Rockies, Canada

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Canada, Family Travel, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Bridgecreek Development‘s massive and much-anticipated Bridgegate on Crowsnest Lake resort is apparently running ahead of schedule. The resort, a 26-acre lakefront property in the Rocky Mountains is located 200 kilometres southwest of Calgary and 10 minutes West of Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass. It will be the setting for a spectacular resort complete with

Canada leading the way in high-tech hospitality?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Canada, Gadgets, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

High-tech hotels are getting more and more sophisticated in Canada, in order to secure the loyalty of their visitors — especially the large percentage who travel on business. Each room in the SoHo Metropolitan in Toronto, for instance, features state-of-the-art entertainment, heated marble floors, remote-control lighting, motorized drapes, laptop-compatible safes and wireless Internet access.

Dine Out Vancouver

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Canada, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Tourism Vancouver invites diners to experience the city’s spectacular food and wine scene. From 20th January to 2nd February 2006, enjoy a three-course dinner at 144 of Vancouver’s hottest restaurants for $15, $25, or $35 per person (exclusive of alcohol, taxes and gratuities) complemented by fabulous BC VQA wine pairing suggestions. Tables book up fast,

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