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6 of America’s most scenic food and wine festivals

By Janice Nieder on Feb 02, 2015 in Colorado, Events, Florida, Food and Drink, Maine, North America, North Carolina, Regions, South Carolina, Travel Miscellany, USA

If you’re looking for a mouthwatering food and wine festival but your mate happens to believe that “man does not live by bread alone” and would rather just relax at a fabulous resort with breathtaking views, then these six scenic food and wine festivals should help keep the marriage intact. They are all held in […]

4 experiential gift giving ideas for the festive period

By Paul Johnson on Dec 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Some people are just not easy to buy gifts for at Christmas. When faced with the dilemma of buying a gift for someone who already seems to have everything, the easiest thing to do is to buy a gift that can be treasured for years to come – and by that I mean a memory rather than a physical […]

Top 4 unusual ski experiences

By Tom Marchant on Nov 26, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Colorado, Europe, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

As soon as one winter season is over, talk quickly turns to the next for eager snow lovers. From world class après ski to skiing across untouched powder in remote fjords, feast your eyes over these incredible destinations, from Norway to Japan. They’re perfect for a more unusual ski experience. Fjord skiing in Lofoten, Norway For those skiers wanting […]

5 favorite Summer cycle rides

By Andy Levine on Sep 28, 2014 in Caribbean, Colorado, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

You know what makes me smile? Riding through gorgeous destinations in the warm, Summer sun. For me, nothing beats pushing myself to the limit as I climb a steep incline, biking through the most stunning locations, or cycling for a cause that is near and dear to my heart. In short, it’s all about the […]

8 US destinations for active travelers

By Andy Levine on Jan 15, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, California, Colorado, Going Out, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, North America, Oregon, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah

When choosing a vacation destination, I tend to look for a place that is alive with activity. Athletes are very focused on fitness, and I am no different. This is why, when I travel, I make sure I’m able to squeeze some much needed exercise into the holiday. These are what I consider to be […]

Top 5 haunted stays this Halloween

By Craig Burkinshaw on Oct 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Colorado, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Laos, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Russia, USA

Like a bit of ghoul with your glamour? Or perhaps you prefer your comfort with a side of creepy? Then you’ll love a stay in one of these reputedly haunted properties this Halloween season; luxurious by day, chilling by night… for some potentially spooky surprises, here are our top five suggestions. Angleterre Hotel, St Petersburg, […]

The top ski destinations for 2013/14

By Maxine Roberts on Sep 28, 2013 in Austria, Canada, Colorado, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

As the end of the year draws nearer and the colder weather rapidly closes in, thoughts naturally turn to where you might wish to venture on your next Winter break. And the ski enthusiast is spoilt for choice, with a seemingly endless selection of charmingly chic resorts on offer. The unquestionable appeal of the Alps competes […]

10 of the most expensive villas and chalets for rent

By ojacq on Jul 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Colorado, Europe, Featured, France, Grenada, Indonesia, Mexico, North America, Regions, Switzerland, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Luxury homes vary all throughout the world. These seemingly one-of-a-kind beauties have steadily increased people´s desire for the finer things in life. From exclusive designs to the latest and greatest high-tech gadgets, these homes seem to have it all and more. So are you one of the many adventurers looking for something more different and […]

5 beautiful hot springs from around the world

By John-Christian Moquette on May 23, 2013 in Attractions, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe

Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au naturel? Uncover the secrets of a luxurious hot […]

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition in Denver

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2012 in Attractions, Clothing, Colorado, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Denver Art Museum is the only venue in the United States for the internationally acclaimed exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective. It will be on show at the museum from 25th March to 8th July 2012. This retrospective of the designer’s 40 years of creativity features a stunning selection of 200 haute couture outfits […]

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

By Daniel Pott on Sep 22, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Arizona, British Virgin Islands, California, Canada, Caribbean, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Wyoming

For many people fall and winter vacations aren’t so much about money, they are about time and escaping the eternal screech of the smart phone ringer. Some of the best fall and winter luxury vacation spots will let you trade in the phone for a pair of skis, hiking shoes or scuba gear and come back renewed and […]

Privacy in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains

By Paul Johnson on Apr 11, 2011 in Accommodation, Colorado, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Vacation Rentals

The Bella Vista, a private, gated estate located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, is the ultimate destination for ski vacations, family reunions, corporate retreats and destination weddings. The 7-acre, sprawling estate features sweeping views of the legendary Yampa Valley and is located just minutes from downtown historic Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The resort […]

The top 10 skiing resorts according to Bing UK

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2011 in Canada, Colorado, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

The new Ski Resorts Visual Search tool from Bing allows users to explore and snowplough their way through 486 different ski resort locations, saving them the hassle of flicking through countless holiday brochures when searching for last minute skiing holidays. With rich colour images of the top skiing resorts, users can helpfully filter results down by region, difficulty, number of […]

Interview with Todd Harris, Senior Vice President at Exclusive Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Sep 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Family Travel, Georgia, Hawaii, Interviews, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

Todd Harris is Senior Vice President for Hospitality and Member Services at Exclusive Resorts, a luxury destination club offering members hundreds of vacation residences around the world. He supervises all aspects of the member experience. Previously Todd spent 14 years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, serving as General Manager of some of their most acclaimed […]

Luxury travel auctions from Charity Buzz

By Paul Johnson on Oct 16, 2009 in Accommodation, Colorado, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Charity Buzz, an online auction site with luxury and celebrity experiences has a large number of travel package auctions for every type of traveller with destinations all over the world. Not only will winners get an experience of a lifetime, but they will also help a good cause like Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research […]

Own your own Colorado ranch for a week

By Paul Johnson on Jul 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Colorado, North America, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals

For the first time, Spring Creek Ranch is offering a limited number of one-week stays at its exclusive working ranch over the winter holidays. This one-of-a-kind, private cattle ranch offers state-of-the-art amenities and activities for guests accustomed to high levels of luxury and comfort. Just a little over an hour outside of Aspen, the 1,200-acre […]

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