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European Club Hotel & Spa, Hallandale Beach, Florida

By Paul Johnson on Nov 13, 2008 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Opening in 2009, the 30-story European Club Hotel & Spa will have every amenity – golf, extensive spa and fitness facilities, gourmet dining, executive meeting rooms and a lavish 10th-floor pool deck. The 135 guest rooms and 118 residences and office condos command spectacular fairway, ocean and Intracoastal Waterway views.

Dessert masterpieces at the St. Regis Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

By Paul Johnson on Oct 25, 2008 in Florida, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

Wear a bib for this video – you’ll be drooling. Jordi Panisello, executive pastry chef at the St. Regis Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, is one of the U.S.’s top 10 pastry chefs.

Why would a would-be President not stay in the Presidential Suite?

By Paul Johnson on Oct 13, 2008 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Florida, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, USA

Last month Barack Obama stayed at the Belleview Biltmore Golf & Spa Resort in Florida. But apparently, rather than staying in the Presidential Suite on the fourth floor, he instead opted for the much smaller Governor’s Suite on the first floor. Why would this be? Some appear to be saying it’s for reasons

Soft opening of The Blue, Miami

By Paul Johnson on Oct 07, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

Miami is welcoming a new type of retreat – a 240-suite resort in Doral called The Blue. It is currently undergoing an soft opening with ‘sneak a peak’ rates starting from $189 per night until 20th December 2008. Ideal for the business traveller and/or golf enthusiast, The Blue is surrounded by 144 holes of golf

Embassy Suites: 62 hotels in the next 3 years

By Paul Johnson on Aug 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Florida, Hotels, Louisiana, Mexico, Missouri, North America, Panama, Regions, South America, Tennessee, Texas, USA, Venezuela

Embassy Suites Hotels, an upscale Hilton brand, is planning to open 62 franchised hotels in the next three years. It currently has 192 hotels, and officials say the planned properties represent the strongest development pipeline in the brand’s 24-year history. New properties will include locations in Memphis, Denver, New Orleans, Houston, St. Louis and Miami.

Cuban flavour meets Miami style

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2008 in Florida, North America, Regions, USA

The newly opened Havana Nines store in Miami’s Aventura Mall mixes the glamour and suaveness of Cuba with the Miami luxe lifestyle. It’s tropical yet contemporary, just like the décor: espresso wood, crisp white lines and just a few palm trees. If you’re in the area, drop by to admire their linen shirts in bright

Interview with Joseph Amissah of Blue Cube Aviation

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Monaco, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Russia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Joseph Amissah is the founder of Blue Cube Aviation and decided to set up the company to meet the growing demand for International private jet travel, for clients seeking an alternative form of transportation other than commercial airlines. Recently, the company has seen a sharp rise in the number of charter request due to the

The yacht that Porsche built

By Paul Johnson on Jul 20, 2008 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

A luxury watercraft created by Porsche and a Miami-based boat maker named Fearless. Yours for $350,000.

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jul 13, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, Luggage, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Maxwell Scott bags, made from fine Italian leather Why not joing the Hideaways Aficionado ® Club? Florida’s newly-renovated Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa The world-renowned Hotel Bora Bora

Fair Wind Air Charter begins Boston-based Learjet service

By Paul Johnson on Jul 05, 2008 in Air Travel, Florida, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Fair Wind Air Charter, Florida’s premier platinum rated jet charter management company announced today the addition of a Learjet 35A to be based in the Boston area (KLWM Lawrence Airport) and is scheduled to begin service July 8th, 2008. Currently the Fair Wind charter fleet consists of twelve privately owned jet aircraft based in

Be Hyatt's guest

By Paul Johnson on Jul 02, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Indulge this summer at 20 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in Florida and the Mid-Atlantic with amazing food and beverage discounts. In Florida, enjoy up to 25%, and in the Mid-Atlantic, 50% off culinary delights. Book the Summer Getaway Promotion, now through September 2008.

Another great $99 deal - this time in Miami

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

A few days ago, I explained how you could stay at The Venetian in Las Vegas for just $99. This time it’s Miami’s turn, with an opening offer (despite the hotel in question having opened 3 months ago!) from Gansevoort South. No further details are given in the promotional email that details the offer,

Save on spa travel all over the Sunshine State

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2008 in Florida, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Do you enjoy over-the-top pampering at a luxurious spa? Or is your idea of a perfect way to start the day facing the sunrise in a lion pose? Whether you want to wind down with a massage or warm up in a sauna, you can enjoy exceptional savings throughout Florida with these special offers for

Complimentary upgrades from Crystal Cruises

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2008 in Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, Leisure Travel, North America, Panama, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Escape winter’s chill and explore tropical waters on a Trans-Atlantic or Panama Canal cruise with Crystal and receive a free one-category upgrade to a verandah stateroom. Embark on one of their 10- or 11-day cruises conveniently beginning or ending in Miami. Delight in the luxury of Crystal Serenity and all of her exclusive amenities including

Imaginative stays for families in hotel in Lake Buena Vista

By Paul Johnson on Jun 14, 2008 in Accommodation, Events, Family Travel, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Springhill Suites Hotel in Lake Buena Vista Orlando, Florida in the Marriott Village is now offering imaginative and family-friendly accommodations, ideal for families coming to see Cirque du Soleil‘s resident show, La Nouba at the Walt Disney World ® Resort in Orlando, Florida. An unforgettable journey through the universe, La Nouba is an exhilarating show

Why not try a Spring getaway at Key West's newly re-vamped resort?

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2008 in Accommodation, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Key West’s The Reach Resort has undergone a $37 million makeover. Home to the area’s only private beach, just 7 miles from North America’s only living coral reef, the resort now has more of a boutique feel thanks to the design touches of Looney & Associates. It has also opened an outpost of New York’s

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