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5 unique luxury adventures to discover in Knoxville, Tennessee

By Heide Brandes on Dec 06, 2017 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tennessee, Travel Miscellany, USA

I was watching the bartender smoke my whiskey Old Fashioned, and the entire bar smelled like burning wood on a cold Appalachian day. On the bar top of the Drawing Room at The Tennessean, a new luxury hotel in Knoxville, TN, a large copper and glass box swirled with dusky smoke around an Old Fashioned

5 ways to honeymoon in luxury on Martha’s Vineyard

By Courtney Myers on Nov 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Want to start your new union off on the right foot? You could book a hotel in a busy city with a soundtrack of street noise. Or, you could opt for a luxurious, private stay in the glamorous and still gloriously secluded island of Martha’s Vineyard. Long a playground for royalty and celebrities alike, the

9 great things to do in Cooperstown - a weekend getaway from NYC

By Viktoria Altman on Nov 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Conveniently located only 3 ½ hours north of NYC, Cooperstown is the quintessential weekend getaway for the stressed New Yorker. The decidedly slower pace, natural beauty, quaint restaurants and hotels, partnered with the small-town atmosphere make this the perfect spot to take in a true slice of Americana, and to give yourself a break. There

5 top tips to get the most out of your trip to Disney World

By Kerrie Potts on Nov 23, 2017 in Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

For many people, Disney is a once in a lifetime type of vacation. No matter what your age, there really is something for everyone, but your time is limited so how can you be sure you get to see and do the most important experiences. Having spent almost every year for the last year going

8 festive Christmas events on the East Coast

By Karyn Wofford on Nov 22, 2017 in Attractions, Events, Georgia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The United States festively celebrates the holiday season, from coast to coast. Because it’s impossible to compare all of the events over this expansive nation, we’ve zeroed in on the East Coast with 8 events we hope you’ll love. Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition – Asheville, NC Every year, the biggest gingerbread competition

Ski the Summit: the top 5

By Sandra Potter on Nov 16, 2017 in Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

New flights into the mile-high city of Denver have made access into the snow-sure Colorado resorts easier than ever and from Denver the only way is up and along the I-70 to the aptly named Summit County comprising no less than 12 ski resorts. At 2,926 metres, Breckenridge is the highest ski resort village: nearby

5 luxurious ways to experience Charleston

By Tom Marchant on Nov 16, 2017 in Air Travel, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Charleston is in the midst of an exciting cultural renaissance with an exploding culinary scene bringing new life to neighbourhoods. Add to that gorgeous colonial mansions to lounge in and hip boutiques to explore and you’ve got a recipe for some seriously luxurious living. From oyster bars to champagne-fuelled helicopter rides – we’ve picked out

Top 10 luxury things to do on your Orlando trip

By Kerrie Potts on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals

A holiday to Orlando is high on many people’s bucket list. With such famous sites as Disney World and SeaWorld, it is easy to see why. This is prime luxury holiday territory, so it is little wonder the desire to go to town is high for many travelers. There are so many fabulous things to

Top Californian desert escapes

By Kim Robertson on Nov 10, 2017 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

If you are seeking some serious self-indulgence in the Californian desert, then look no further. California’s desert resorts know how to do luxury. With dramatic backdrops, from the towering mountains and manicured lawns of the Joshua Tree National Park to the harsh environment of Death Valley, relaxation comes with the territory in the heat of

Top 5 hidden gem ski resorts in the world

By Craig Burton on Nov 09, 2017 in Asia, Austria, Canada, Colorado, Europe, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

What could be more luxurious than having your own slice of ski heaven? Quiet slopes are just as important as perfect powder and first-class services, which is why we’ve put together our top five secret ski destinations in the world. Pila, Italy Pila has the sought-after combination of being both lively and intimate: its small

5 Big Island food festivals to look out for 2018

By Neil Wolkodoff on Oct 25, 2017 in Events, Food and Drink, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

One of the best places for food and cultural festivals is the Big Island of Hawaii. The reasons are simple – the festivals really get the community behind them so it’s a big production, and after the festival or before, the Big Island has almost endless exploring and relaxing options. And, as Hawaii is trying

Short stay: Nestle Inn, Indianapolis, USA

By Karyn Wofford on Oct 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Indiana, North America, Regions, USA

The Nestle Inn is a grand Victorian home off of the artsy shopping and dining hub, Massachusetts Avenue, in Downtown Indianapolis. It’s an iconic landmark in the area, and provides a truly customized stay different from mainstream hotels, while offering more conveniences than your average Inn or Bed and Breakfast. The welcome Lush landscaping and

Video of the week: Epic lava 'fire hose' in Hawaii

By Paul Johnson on Oct 19, 2017 in Hawaii, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

This dramatic lava flow streamed out of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. Filmed by Kalapana Cultural Tours, it was temporarily extinguished by a cliff collapse but returned with a vengeance a few days later. The lava flow, named 61g, has captured the attention of geologists since it first appeared earlier this year.

Top 6 luxury lodgings around Lake Tahoe

By Kim Robertson on Oct 15, 2017 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, USA

Lake Tahoe is one of my favourite places on the planet. And I’m not alone. Mark Twain author of Huckleberry Finn – wrote this about that view: “…at last the Lake burst upon us—a noble sheet of blue water lifted six thousand three hundred feet above the level of the sea… As it lay there

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By Sandra Potter on Oct 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

That is quite a bold claim and of course, it is subjective, but I think these are the best. They vary in size and facilities but they all offer exemplary service, excellent food, good riding and the wonderful chance to be the cowboy of one’s childhood dreams. A ranch holiday is a wonderful thing as

Recipe of the week: Eggs Benedict

By Paul Johnson on Oct 13, 2017 in Food and Drink, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Eggs Benedict was invented at Delmonico’s — America’s first restaurant — in the late 1860s by Chef Charles Ranhofer. The dish, which was named for a regular Delmonico’s patron at the time, Mrs. LeGrand Benedict, consists of warm toasted brioche rounds topped with proscuitto cotto, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, and an elegant touch of Osetra

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