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British Airways Club World seat sale

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2007 in Air Travel, Europe, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

British Airways has cut Club World fares by about $600 round-trip for summer travel from the United States to London, if you purchase tickets by 1st Feb 2007. The sale fares start at $2,888 round-trip New York (JFK)-London (LHR), not including taxes; there is a $30 surcharge for weekend travel. Travel dates to use these

America's Top 10 Most Romantic Inns of 2007

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2007 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, USA, Washington

Take note if you’re yet to book a stay for Valentines. We’re still only in January, but the the “Top 10 Most Romantic Inns of 2007” as chosen by the guidebook publisher, American Historic Inns, Inc, has been revealed as follows: Adobe & Pines Inn – Taos, NM McMillan Inn – Savannah, GA Magnolia Mansion

Congo President enjoyed lavish stays at the Waldorf Astoria

By Paul Johnson on Jan 07, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

It’s been revealed by The Sunday Times that the leader of one of Africa’s poorest countries – the Republic of Congo – spent $400,000 on hotel bills as members of his entourage “drank Cristal Champagne and charged tens of thousands of dollars of room service”. President Denis Sassou-Nguesso enjoyed stays at a Waldorf Astoria suite

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.

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