Transformation of Phinda Mountain Lodge
The grand old lady of CC Africa is looking beautiful – R20 million has been invested into a dramatic…
Culloden Estate and Spa opens new wing
Belfast’s 5-star Culloden Estate and Spa opens a wing of 26 bedrooms this month, bringing the property’s total to…
What have you encountered on your luxury travels that you later purchased?
Have you ever stayed somewhere, experienced something (however big or small), and thought to yourself “I must have one!”?…
Zambia – the real Africa
Marvel at the Victoria Falls and other Zambian wonders with this insightful 5-minute video.
An alternative luxury experience in Bali
If you are looking for something different from your next luxury vacation, then spare a thought for the world’s…
Champagne fountain… a new world record?
I read recently about a curious attempt to break the world record for the largest ever Champagne fountain. It…
W Hotels heads for US capital
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open its first W Hotel in Washington, D.C. in 2009. W Washington D.C. will…
Leap Year Proposal Package from The Mayfair
The Mayfair Hotel in London, a recently refurbished Radisson Edwardian hotel has a package aimed at women wanting to…
Third time lucky for Alain Ducasse in New York?
World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has opened a French restaurant in the Big Apple, with a focus on wine. Adour…
Beijing’s Water Cube
Look out for the Water Cube at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. This national aquatics centre was official…
How much are we deluded by price?
A recent academic study by Antonio Rangel of the California Institute of Technology (published by the Proceedings of the…
Iconic gardens at Chiswick saved by Heritage Lottery fund
This spring is set to see work start on restoring the gardens at London’s Chiswick House, following the announcement…
Run to the Altar getaway from Jumby Bay
According to the Diamond Information Center, approximately 10% of all couples in the United States get engaged on Valentine’s…
Fairmont makes its mark in Cairo
Fairmont Towers, Heliopolis is a new high-rise hotel in Cairo with 247 rooms and suites, three restaurants and more…
Crowne Plaza comes to Costa Rica
InterContinental Hotels has opened a 213-room Crowne Plaza hotel in the city of San Jose. The Crowne Plaza Corobici…
It’s Valentine’s Day!
Hey, everyone… it’s Valentine’s Day! Have you been whisked off your feet to some exotic location? Are…
