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Best luxury hotels as rated by TravelPost readers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2007 in Accommodation, California, Hawaii, Hotels, Indiana, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

One blog that I make a point of checking on an occasional basis is Sam Shank’s excellent TravelPost Insider. One of the main thrusts of the TravelPost website is on hotel reviews (particularly for the US) and, in a recent blog entry, he’s highlighted the hotels achieving the highest ratings from his visitors in 2006. […]

NYC’s 10 most decadent dishes

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2007 in Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Adam Platt, a restaurant critic for New York Magazine, shares with us his ten most decadent dishes from some of New York’s leading restaurants: Foie Gras Shabu Shabu at Masa Roast Suckling Pig at Eleven Madison Park Kobe Beef at L’Atelier De Joël Rubochon Truffled Gnudi at Dona Chicken Kiev With Foie Gras Sauce at […]

$1000 ice cream sundae in video

By Paul Johnson on Dec 27, 2006 in Food and Drink, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

Remember the $1000 sundae I mentioned ages back? Well… I just stumbled upon this YouTube video which talks you through it.

Manhattan’s Marrakech Hotel opens Moroccan-themed bar

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Hank Freid’s Marrakech Hotel NYC at 103rd and Broadway has just gotten chicer with the opening of Kazbar, a trendy bar and lounge located in the lobby of his 125-room Upper West Side hotel. Open only a few weeks, Kazbar has already become a hot spot for the young, international tourists who frequent The Marrakech […]

New Year’s Eve at Hotel Gansevoort

By Paul Johnson on Dec 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Ring in 2007 at the Hotel Gansevoort‘s rooftop soiree with dazzling city and river views. The Manhattan hotel’s New Year’s Eve Rooftop Retreat Package includes accommodation for two, one bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne, two tickets to the private rooftop party, access to a premium open bar from 10pm to 1am and one or […]

Mirror Lake Inn Memories

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, an Adirondacks resort which I’ve blogged about a few times before, has launched a ‘Your Best Mirror Lake Inn Memory Contest’, an interactive competition that encourages former guests to share their best memories from the inn… for prizes! If you’ve stayed before, visit the Mirror Lake Inn Memories […]

Another apartment in Manhattan’s Pierre Hotel up for sale

By Paul Johnson on Dec 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA

Remember the $70 million penthouse in The Pierre Hotel in New York that I mentioned a few months back? Well now Yves St. Laurent and his business partner Pierre Bergé are selling their apartment in the same hotel. In fact, it’s been on the market since 2004, but price reductions (most recently to $7.75 […]

UnderSea Resort in Malta

By Paul Johnson on Dec 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, Malta, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Western Europe

You may recall me writing about the UnderSea Resort off the coast of Miami earlier this year. Well now UnderSea Resorts is heading for Europe. Qawra Bay in Malta is looking to be the most likely location, with talks with Malta Shipyards Ltd. currently underway. Similar resorts could also become a reality in the Bahamas, […]

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Package from New York’s Buckingham Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

In an aim (presumably) to get media coverage rather than any serious buyers, the Buckingham Hotel in New York as a Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Package for… wait for it… a mere $75,000. Needless to say, you’ll get to stay in the hotel’s Martinelli Penthouse, be driven around in a ‘winter white’ vintage Rolls […]

Jumeirah in 60 seconds

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Videos, Western Europe

A beacon of luxurious hospitality in New York, London and Dubai…

Kimpton Hotels Winter Special

By Paul Johnson on Nov 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Oregon, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC

Enjoy 15% off the Best Available Rate from now through to 24th February 2007, with select Kimpton Hotels. Participating hotels are in Alexandria, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Vancouver and Washington DC.

Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center renovation

By Paul Johnson on Oct 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Offering amazing views of the New York Skyline, the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center has completed a $17 million renovation. All 427-newly renovated guestrooms feature the signature Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM Bed, which boasts a multi-layered, lavishly plush custom-designed bed, sumptuous feather down pillows, crisp cotton sheets and a signature blanket and duvet. Other branded […]

Fly business class to New York for £799

By Paul Johnson on Oct 13, 2006 in Air Travel, Europe, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Flying from a private terminal at London Luton airport, a new British business class low-fare airline called Silverjet is offering a ‘Silver Saver’ on flights to New York, which means you get to fly for just £799 between 25th January and 31st March 2007. Other long-haul destinations are in the pipeline for future years.

Happy 75th Birthday to The Waldorf Astoria

By Paul Johnson on Oct 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Happy Birthday! New York’s Waldorf Astoria reaches the grand old age of 75 today. Over those years, the hotel has entertained countless US Presidents and international dignitaries. In fact, since 1931 every single US President has stayed there, making it arguably one of the most recognised Presidential suites in the world.

Sensation Bars from Omni Hotels

By Paul Johnson on Sep 29, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Illinois, New York, North America, Regions, Texas, USA

Local treats ranging from Yoo-hoo to California Golden Pretzels await guests of Omni Hotels on both coasts of the US, as the brand’s new Sensation Bar expands to the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza and Omni Berkshire Place in New York City, following successful introductions to the Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas near […]

Capital District Apple Festival & Craft Fair at Altamont, NY

By Paul Johnson on Sep 29, 2006 in Events, Food and Drink, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Autumn is a great time to get out and about, and to take in a few sights. And it’s also a great time for apple festivals. If you’re near Albany, NY this weekend, you might like to make your way to the 15th Capital District Apple Festival & Craft Fair at Altamont. As well […]

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