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Top 5 places to celebrate Independence Day

By Peter Richards on May 12, 2011 in California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Washington DC

American Independence Day is one of the most universally celebrated events in America where the people get together and celebrate the 1776 Declaration of Independence from the British Empire. You can find yourself in many different places all over the country so here is a list of the top 5 places around the country to […]

The luxurious new Penthouse Suites at Trump SoHo, NYC

By Maria Russo on May 03, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

The Trump SoHo hotel in NYC has a chic, hip vibe that is welcoming and laid-back. Its posh lobby and contemporary rooms are airy and spacious, and very different from the typical urban, cramped feel that is so common among hotels in New York City. Not to mention that its prime location gives visitors easy […]

The next generation of mobile city guides?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 05, 2011 in Europe, Germany, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe

With teNeues’ new travel apps, luxury travellers can quickly navigate through a curated selection of trendy restaurants, bars, hotels, shopping and highlights in metropolitan cities. There are three ways to explore: choose to search by category or district or be located on a map to see what is around you. The apps are based on […]

The top 10 cities to visit in 2011

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Europe, India, Israel, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Lonely Planet earlier this year produced a list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2011. It wasn’t just ‘yet another top 10 list’ – well, it was, but it at least gave some good reasons for why each place was worthy of visiting this year. Here’s their top 10 and, if you want […]

Making the most of a short break in New York

By Matt Walls on Mar 03, 2011 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

New York is definitely one city where you need to live the experience rather than rush around a lot of attractions, especially if you’re only there for a few days. But that’s easier said than done if you don’t have a native New Yorker to help you out. Well, don’t worry, our guide will give […]

19 of the world’s sexiest hotels

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Belgium, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Wisconsin, Worldwide

Just two weeks after The Luxury Travel Bible issued a press release with its top 10 sexiest hotels in the world for Valentine’s, I’ve been sent an email by Tripadvisor with their own top 10 sexy hotels. Perhaps not surprisingly, there aren’t many that are common to both lists. Here are the two lists: […]

Living luxury on a New York City vacation

By Peter Rerig on Mar 01, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

My friends and I like to play “what if” games, and lately one query that seems to keep resurfacing is this: if you could take an über luxurious, no holds-barred vacation, where would you go? A private beach in the South Pacific? A chateau tucked into the French Alps? A month-long African safari? It’s an […]

An Irish Christmas in New York

By Paul Johnson on Dec 21, 2010 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

For travellers and shoppers passing through New York City looking for fun holiday spots to have a festive lunch or a Christmas cocktail, The Wheeltapper Pub at the Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel (141 East 44th Street at Lexington Avenue) is the perfect stop. The pub, which features a huge festively decorated all-season Patio, is having a […]

The world’s top 10 luxury B&Bs

By Paul Johnson on Nov 09, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Europe, Japan, Montana, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The latest in Tripadvisor’s top 10 lists, and this one’s luxury-specific. Take a look at the site’s top 10 luxury B&Bs below – it’s well represented by the US, UK and Australia which collectively make up all but two B&Bs in the list. 1. Saltcote Place, Rye, England 2. The Witchery by the Castle, Edinburgh, […]

Top 5 luxury beachfront villa destinations

By ojacq on Nov 05, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Mexico, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals

There is no better way than to spend your vacation in the lap of luxury and nature. In addition, you have the money to spend, and then splurging it on a luxury vacation in some of the best holiday destinations in the world is an ideal choice. Of all these luxury holiday destinations the one […]

3 alternative Christmas markets

By Paul Johnson on Nov 04, 2010 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Syria, USA

Forget unwanted knickknacks and presents that get re-wrapped next year – this Christmas, treat yourself to a shopping trip to an alternative festive market with Black Tomato. The Road to Original Presents For the most original Christmas presents with an Arabian twist, you should fly to Damascus. Although only a small percentage of the Syrian […]

A luxury Christmas in New York City

By Charlotte McCulloch on Oct 28, 2010 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Christmas in New York is like Christmas in no other city in the world; the magic created here by the sights and attractions made famous to many of us by our favourite childhood Christmas movies come to life when you visit at this time of year. What better way to experience the most enchanting of […]

Luxury in the Adirondacks: Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

By Paul Johnson on Sep 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa – on the shores of Mirror Lake – is the perfect place for your Adirondack fall vacation. The fresh mountain air and spectacular natural beauty of the area is sure to revitalize and rejuvenate your spirit. Take a leisurely canoe ride on a pristine lake, go hiking, biking, […]

Get into the swing of the US Open

By Paul Johnson on Sep 06, 2010 in Bars, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Visiting New York during the US Open? Swing by The Fitz Bar & Restaurant at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan or The Wheeltapper Pub at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central to catch up on every backhand, ace and volley. Throughout the tournament, each of these unique spots will be serving up food, fun and specialty cocktails, including: The […]

Spend Memorial Day Weekend on The Patio in NYC

By Paul Johnson on May 27, 2010 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

If you find yourself in NYC for Memorial Day weekend, The Patio at The Wheeltapper Pub at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel invites you to stop by Friday from 7-9pm or from 5-7pm on Saturday or Sunday and sample a complimentary tasting plate of snacks when you order any two drinks. The magnificent, 2,200-square-foot Patio […]

Interview with Drew Patterson of Jetsetter

By Paul Johnson on May 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Brazil, California, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites, Western Europe

A true travel connoisseur, CEO and Founder Drew Patterson brings more than a decade of experience to Jetsetter, the private sales site that helps leisure travellers discover and purchase some of the world’s best vacations. An industry pioneer, Patterson was part of the founding team at Kayak.com where, during his five-year tenure as Vice President […]

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