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Suite of the week: VIP Suite at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2008 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Hotels, North America, Suite of the Week, Travel Miscellany, USA

Suite name: The Presidential Suite Hotel: Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco Size of accommodation: 525 sq ft Cost per night: $979 Who’s stayed there? Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and several other sports celebrities. What makes it special? Spacious suite for lavish entertainment including wet bar, iHome stereo system, enhanced work […]

Silicon Valley’s Domain Hotel – ideal for the business traveller

By Paul Johnson on Apr 28, 2008 in Accommodation, Business Travel, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

A former Radisson hotel has been added to the Joie de Vivre Hospitality chain. Silicon Valley’s Domain Hotel is great for business travellers since it occupies a prime Sunnyvale location close to most Silicon Valley corporate headquarters. Following its transformation, the hotel now has 124 rooms and 12 suites, with two themes – […]

Ballet San Jose heads for China

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2008 in Asia, California, China, Events, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Ballet San Jose has announced a five-week, eight-city tour to China scheduled for May and June 2008. The tour, named Goodwill Tour From Silicon Valley, will include performances at the Grand Theatre in Shanghai and the Poly Theatre in Beijing. Programs will include fully staged productions of The Firebird and Carmina Burana, plus additional ballets […]

Hotel happenings in San Jose

By Paul Johnson on Apr 25, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Doubletree Hotel San Jose recently completed a $200,000 remodel of their front desk and lobby areas. In addition to making the lobby more user streamlined and user friendly, the lobby now includes two airport flight status screens and an airport check-in kiosk. Meanwhile, Tova Day Spa, at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose, […]

Clock Bar, San Francisco

By Paul Johnson on Apr 24, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

This summer will mark the launch of celebrated chef Michael Mina‘s first-ever cocktail lounge, Clock Bar, in the lobby of San Francisco’s historic Westin St. Francis. Creating a perfect harmony of bold flavours, sophisticated textures and artful presentation, Union Square will again have a stylish, welcoming rendezvous spot, presented in a cocktail venue that combines […]

Now open: The London West Hollywood

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2008 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Be one of the first to discover The London West Hollywood and uncover a true transformation. After a $52 million makeover, their spacious open floor plan suites are perfectly attuned for business and pleasure. For an introductory rate that won’t last long, you can make your reservation with rates starting from $249 per night.

Special rate code for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

By Paul Johnson on Apr 17, 2008 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Experience Spring’s beauty in every direction. From thundering waterfalls to towering pines, there are great new rates from Tenaya Lodge which will make your visit even more rewarding. Rates start at $139 per night – simply reference promo code TLESPRING when making your reservation.

Theatre Night Package from Hilton

By Paul Johnson on Apr 16, 2008 in California, Events, Illinois, Nevada, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Guests visiting Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas can purchase a theatre package and see performances of popular plays such as Wicked, Jersey Boys, The Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular and Mamma Mia! The Hilton Theatre Night Package includes best-available seats and guests can choose from a variety of Hilton Family hotels.

Advances with in-flight internet in the US

By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2008 in Air Travel, California, Florida, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Aircell has obtained FAA approval for air-to-ground mobile broadband on US domestic flights, bringing us much closer to in-flight internet. Approval is only for Boeing 767-200 aircraft at this stage, so you can expect to see developments with Virgin America and American Airlines fleets later this year. Routes between Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]

Recipe of the week: Spring Vegetable Ragout with Herbs

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2008 in California, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Ingredients: • 1 cup twice peeled fava beans, about 1 pound favas in the pod • 6 spring onions, the white bulbing type • 1/4 pound morel mushrooms • 3/4 cup shelled peas • 1 1/2 cup chicken stock • 5 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tbs. each chopped chervil, parsley and chives […]

T+L Design Awards 2008

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2008 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, California, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe

Philanthropist Agnes Gund, Nike designer John Hoke, accessory designer of the year Richard Lambertson, Neue Galerie New York director Renée Price, fashion designer Yeohlee Teng , and architects Hani Rashid and David Rockwell (phew!) have joined forces to select the winners of the T+L Design Awards 2008. Awards span 15 categories and include The […]

Business class only flights from Singapore Airlines

By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2008 in Air Travel, Asia, Business Travel, California, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA

With demand for business class only flights seemingly on the rise, Singapore Airlines has revealed that it too will be getting in on a piece of the action. They are converting all five of their Airbus A340 long-haul planes to a business class only configuration, reducing them from 181 seats to just 100. Flights […]

Wildflower package from La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort & Day Spa

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2008 in Accommodation, California, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Until 4th April 2008, the four-diamond La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort & Day Spa, which is situated about 90 miles east of San Diego, is offering a wildflower package. You’ll be given a field guide on desert wildflowers and a hiking book on Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and be accommodated in a deluxe poolside […]

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in the US, according to Tripadvisor

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2008 in Accommodation, California, Florida, Hawaii, Hotels, Illinois, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Signature at MGM Grand – Las Vegas, Nevada Sofitel New York – New York City, New York Omni San Francisco Hotel – San Francisco, California Affinia Dumont – New York City, New York The Orchard Hotel – San Francisco, California Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea – Wailea, Hawaii The Villas at Grand Cypress – […]

How much are we deluded by price?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2008 in California, Food and Drink, North America, Travel Miscellany, USA

A recent academic study by Antonio Rangel of the California Institute of Technology (published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) suggests that we can have a tendancy to turn our noses up at cheaper items even if they are essentially the same. Interestingly, the implication of this is that if people […]

Introductory offer from Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

By Paul Johnson on Jan 27, 2008 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Head for San Diego and enjoy the eco-friendly spa and exciting marina at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina with an introductory rate of $169 between now and 30th April 2008. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the code ‘INTRO’ when making your booking online.

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