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Special feature: Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, UK (and Legoland Windsor!)

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Last week we stayed at the thousand year old Stoke Park estate in Buckinghamshire. The estate has an illustrious history with prestigious owners that have included Elizabeth I in the late 16th Century and the Penn family in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Thomas Penn, son of William Penn (who founded Pennsylvania) purchased

Mount Airy Golf Club officially re-opens

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2009 in Accommodation, Leisure Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

Mount Airy Casino Resort at Mount Pocono, PA has officially re-opened Mount Airy Golf Club which had been temporarily closed for two seasons due to construction of the new casino resort. The course features spectacular vistas on more than 6,000 yards of challenging yet beautiful terrain featuring rolling, tree-lined fairways and multiple ponds, lakes, and

Bedford Springs Resort says "Bon Appétit"

By Paul Johnson on Oct 08, 2008 in Accommodation, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Bedford Springs Resort has gathered outstanding culinary talent for a weekend long epic epicurean adventure. Celebrate the area’s rich culinary heritage at A Taste of the Chesapeake, a gala gourmet dinner prepared by their guest chefs, featuring regionally inspired dishes using local ingredients. Then learn techniques from these James Beard-recognised masters while sampling exquisite flavours

Re-launch of Envoy from US Airways

By Paul Johnson on Apr 17, 2008 in Air Travel, Europe, North America, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

A re-launched transatlantic business class service is available to over 20 European destinations, from Philadelphia and Charlotte, courtesy of US Airways. Envoy is offering new menus, available on demand, and brunch on all departures before mid-afternoon. Their Boeing 767s offer ‘nearly-lie-flat seats’ (170-degree recline) in a peaceful, private environment, whilst seats on A330s and B757

Hot Winter Sports at Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

Many people are often surprised and amazed as they happen upon Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains of PA. Don’t expect kitchy or heart shaped tubs – expect 5,500 acres, great service and a luxury Poconos style. Check out their Hot Winter Sports package which currently weighs in at upwards of $399 a night (plus

Interview with Heather Holman of Hotels of the Rich and Famous

By Paul Johnson on Aug 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Japan, Maryland, New Jersey, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

Heather Holman is the owner and architect of Hotels of the Rich and Famous. She currently resides in the United States near the Capital of Washington D.C., has travelled to over 20 countries and visited hundreds of luxury hotels. Her hobbies include wine tasting, shopping, photography and, of course, travelling. Heather hopes to one day

Are you overlooking certain US cities?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2007 in California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, North America, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, Texas, USA

Travellers who prefer hidden gems to over-hyped hotspots should apparently start packing their bags for Baltimore, Louisville, and Sacramento. These are three of the most underrated US cities according to Shermans Travel. Their top 10 are: Baltimore – Boasts a revitalized Inner Harbor area, plus the backdrops for such John Waters film classics as Hairspray,

Renovation of the Bedford Springs Resort, PA

By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2007 in Accommodation, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

A $100 million restoration of The Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania is nearing completion, with a re-opening anticipated next month. The historic landmark first opened in 1804 and was home to one of the first golf courses in the United States. The restoration hopes to accomplish the uneviable task of capturing the hotel’s bygone

New look for Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia

By Paul Johnson on Apr 01, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, USA

Thanks to $15 million renovations over the past year, the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, PA has a new look this Spring. Guest room renovations will be completed next month and will see all rooms feature 32″ LCD televisions, bathrooms with granite countertops, and luxurious Sleep Number beds by Select Comfort – beds where the

James A. Michener centenary celebrations

By Paul Johnson on Mar 02, 2007 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

James A. Michener, America’s beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, would have turned 100 years old this year. So, as of tomorrow, the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA will celebrate its namesake with an exhibition entitled “James A. Michener: Traveler/Citizen/Writer”. The exhibition is curated by Stephen J. May, author of the recent biography “Michener:

Top 20 US restaurants

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2007 in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Going Out, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Restaurants, Texas, USA, Virginia

I sometimes find myself dwelling on hotels and accommodation too much on A Luxury Travel Blog, and don’t pay enough attention to others such as bars, restaurants and the like. To make up for that, I’m listing the first 20 of Zagat’s current top 100 restaurants (even if they are mostly situated in hotels

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

Fido Friendly

By Paul Johnson on Sep 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Magazines, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA

Americans apparently spend nearly $40 billion a year on their pets, and the travel industry is starting to take notice. Fido Friendly – billed as the travel magazine for you and your dog – showcases resorts that add the golden paw of excellence to their pet clientele. Check out the current issue which lists the

Top skylines in the world

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York

Best family American art museums

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2006 in Attractions, California, Family Travel, Going Out, Illinois, New York, North America, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

According to the latest issue of Child magazine, the top 5 American art museums for children are as follows: Art Institute of Chicago, IL Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH De Young Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA

Watch the Super Bowl XL from a luxury suite

By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2006 in Events, Michigan, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

Super Bowl XL is just 10 days away! The game is being played in Detroit, Michigan and will be between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. Instead of watching on ABC, you could be there. TicketsNow is advertising a 40-person luxury suite on the 40-yard line. And the price for the suite?

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