Gorillas out of the mist
Of all the sights one might uncover on an African safari, for me, perhaps the most haunting and memorable…
A deluxe desert stay: The Chedi, Muscat
Hotel-hopping for a living has the tendency to reduce travelling to a hazy blur of feathery pillows and eiderdown…
Where to stay in London: the top hotels by guest satisfaction
With the spotlight on London for the big wedding, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the hotels whom…
5 strangest foods (for a Westerner) in China
Have you ever wondered what the equivalents of some of our stranger delicacies like toad in the hole and…
Top 10 cosy beachside hotels
Looking for something cosy and with a beach on your doorstep? Then you’re in luck as Tripadvisor have just…
Air hostesses showcase their deadly kung fu moves
Air stewardesses at Hong Kong Airlines are being trained in Wing Chun, a deadly martial art that can reputedly…
Friday night at the Fairmont
In a city like San Francisco, nothing beats having a longtime local as your personal tour guide. And if…
5 of the best hotels in Spain
Spain is one of the best tourist attractions in the world and one which has so much to offer…
The world’s most expensive apartments
The world’s most expensive apartments have gone on the market in one of London’s most desirable areas. There are…
The luxurious new Penthouse Suites at Trump SoHo, NYC
The Trump SoHo hotel in NYC has a chic, hip vibe that is welcoming and laid-back. Its posh lobby…
Thailand titbits
Here are some May events in Thailand which may be of interest to luxury travellers. There are several trade shows…
Top tips for surviving the Cannes Film Festival
1. Get organised, the earlier the better Its never too early to book your flights and your accommodation and…
The Royal Wedding honeymoon
As we get nearer and nearer to the Royal Wedding ceremony, media speculation about Kate Middleton’s dress is continuing…
Social media gone crazy? See your profile pic on a real 777-200…
Think of the Netherlands, and you’ll most likely think of clogs or windmills. Some may even think of Delftware,…
In the footsteps of Vanderbilts
Driving up the heavily wooded and romantically shaded road, its easy to squint your eyes and be transported back…
Startup lets travellers find and book their ideal luxury hotel room
CheckYourRoom.com is a new hotel booking site that lets you find and book a specific hotel room from a…
