Category: Regions

New York City at 15% off - The Muse Hotel

New York City at 15% off - The Muse Hotel

By on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA
Located in the heart of Times Square and just steps from the theatre district, The Muse Hotel is the place to stay inspired. Their exclusive offer includes complimentary evening wine reception, internet access and 15% off breakfast or lunch at District Restaurant. To take advantage of this offer, you need to book before the end
Sunshine and sports in Cancun

Sunshine and sports in Cancun

By on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Restaurants
Indulge in a luxury sunshine break at the newly re-opened Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort. Make the most of its superb leisure facilities and venture into town to sample the local colour – the vibrant Mercado 28 flea market is well worth a visit. There are three dining options (including the renowned Italian eatery, Alfredo di
The Spa at Brown's in London

The Spa at Brown's in London

By on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in  Mayfair, London, has announced the opening of its new spa. This Rocco Forte hotel  provides a tranquil  haven from which to escape the pressures of city life. The Spa at Brown’s provides  technologically advanced health and beauty treatments, designed to relax and pamper while of course also  providing maximum benefit.
ezard in Melbourne

ezard in Melbourne

By on Mar 15, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants
One of the most exciting restaurants in Melbourne, ezard is located in Flinders Lane at the base of the Adelphi Hotel. Teage Ezard – owner and chef – offers “Australian free-style cuisine” with the primary influences the cuisines of Asia, particularly China and Thailand. This restaurant offers a truly memorable wine and food experience that

Affiliate partnership with Tablet Hotels

By on Mar 15, 2006 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany
A Luxury Travel Blog has joined forces with Tablet Hotels, a one-stop-shop for the jaded and harried traveller. If you’re looking for something a little different to your typical brand-name hotels, then they’re worth a look. They focus upon “hotels which ooze personality and obsess on the details”.   To visit at any time, just
7 Chefs in 7 Days

7 Chefs in 7 Days

By on Mar 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Montana, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, USA
If you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss the 7 Chefs in 7 Days event to be held at The  Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, MT from 19th to 26th March 2006. Guests will be treated to a variety of innovative gourmet meals, hands on cooking instruction, stimulating lectures and exhilarating winter adventures.
Hotel Missoni heads for Kuwait, Edinburgh and Dubai

Hotel Missoni heads for Kuwait, Edinburgh and Dubai

By on Mar 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Kuwait, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Following a  license agreement between the hospitality management company Rezidor SAS Hospitality and the Italian fashion house Missoni, three new hotels – in Kuwait, Edinburgh and Dubai – will represent the first step towards an eventual goal of 30 Missoni hotels by 2010. Hotel Missoni Kuwait will be sited at the Symphony Complex, a new
New first class lounge from Qatar Airways

New first class lounge from Qatar Airways

By on Mar 14, 2006 in Air Travel, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel
Last week Qatar Airways revealed its new on-board first class lounge product. Showcased at the ITB Berlin travel convention, the airline’s new A340-600 fleet (delivery of which  will commence  later this year) will be equipped with  a dedicated first class lounge. Features include a stand-up bar with drinks rack and spotlight mood lighting, and cream
Rum Cay Resort Marina in the Bahamas

Rum Cay Resort Marina in the Bahamas

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Most Bahamian islands give you a beautiful beach… at Rum Cay, they’ll give you that and so much more. The planned 900-acre resort marina on the island will include a luxury hotel, spa, restaurants, shops and real estate, and is scheduled to open early next year. The island is situated 360 miles east of Miami,
James Bond, licensed to fly

James Bond, licensed to fly

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Adventure Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Monaco, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe
Ever felt like donning your tux and imagining you were James Bond?   With Elan Experiential Design Inc., you can! (Sadly, their website is  rather slow to load.)   They are offering a 007 adventure as  one of their extreme luxury experience offerings. You’ll get to fly to Nice, France, by private jet or first
DJ Chef at W New York

DJ Chef at W New York

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
For those of you who love music and love food, DJ Chef Marc Weiss is here to help you mix both. Combining the fine art of cooking with a talent for the turntables, this new culinary spin-meister will give you tips at the W New York on how to whip up a delicious meal while
Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets

Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Air Travel, Health & Safety, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
If you’re a US cancer patient, did you know that you can fly to recognised treatment ceters around the country, absolutely free, in the empty seats of corporate jets? New York State-based Corporate Angel Network is a national public charity which works directly with patients and families to co-ordinate their travel needs with the flight
Grand Cayman's The Waterford Private Residence Club

Grand Cayman's The Waterford Private Residence Club

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals
The Waterford will offer a new vacation home alternative to buyers who insist on all the advantages of luxury home ownership, without any of the hassles.   It is to be built in Crystal Harbour, overlooking beautiful North Sound in Grand Cayman and will consist of 50 two- and three-bedroom residences (up to 3,000 square
Global Express plane from ExcelAire

Global Express plane from ExcelAire

By on Mar 12, 2006 in Air Travel, Asia, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Based in Long Island, NY, ExcelAire  is about to add  a Global Express plane to its private jet fleet.   The aircraft flies from New York City to Tokyo nonstop in 14 hours. There’s nothing that remarkable about the journey time but the level of comfort is second to none. The plane represents the pinnacle

Business Travel News' annual US Hotel Chain Survey

By on Mar 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts  has overcome Ritz-Carlton’s 6-year reign at the top of Business Travel News’ annual US Hotel Chain Survey. Mandarin Oriental came third and Starwood’s St. Regis fourth.

Marooned from my PC!

By on Mar 12, 2006 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Regular readers might have noticed that updates to A Luxury Travel Blog, which normallly happen multiple times per day,  haven’t beeen too frequent over the last 36 hours or so.   The reason is because I’m currently away from home and ‘marooned’ by fairly heavy snowfall for the time of year.   I could travel