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Luxury vacationing for gays only

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2008 in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Greece, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

A new company – Steele Luxury Travel – has been established by Dane Steele Green, to cater specifically for the gay luxury travel market. The company currently offers a number of vacation packages to perhaps predictable destinations such as Buenos Aires and Mykonos. Here’s a short summary of what’s currently on offer: Buenos […]

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Apr 13, 2008 in Accessories, Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… The Peruvian ecolodge of Rupa Wasi Paris Luxury Hotels from Luxique Go window shopping at Luxury Culture Estraordinary watches from Kronometry

Luxury Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts adds to its portfolio

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2008 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA

The prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts, a collection of some of the world’s most distinctive and exclusive boutique properties, has expanded its portfolio to include properties from the North and South America for the first time. The five newly-added hotels include Casa del Mar in Cabo, Mexico; Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina; The […]

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in South America, according to Tripadvisor

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima, Peru Sofitel Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina Caesar Park Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina JW Marriott Hotel Quito – Quito, Ecuador Claridge Hotel – Buenos Aires, Argentina Alvear Palace Hotel – Buenos Aires, Argentina Emiliano Hotel – Sao Paolo, […]

Top 10 beachside destinations

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2008 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Vacations are always more fun when there’s a coastline in view, or at least so say Tripadvisor. They’ve come up with a list outlining their top 10 favourite beachside destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Honolulu, Hawaii Cancun, Mexico Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Negril, Jamaica Miami, Florida Viti Levu, Fiji Boracay, Philippines Tenerife, Canary Islands […]

2008 Best of Wine Tourism award winners

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2008 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Italy, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

The 2008 Best of Wine Tourism award winners are: Bilbao-Rioja (Architecture, Parks & Gardens) Marques de Riscal Bordeaux (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Planète Bordeaux Cape Town (Arts & Culture) Vergelegen Florence (Accommodation) Castello di Meleto Mendoza (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Familia Zuccardi Melbourne (Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences) Victorian Alps Winery Porto (Art & Culture) The […]

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, India, Italy, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

iExplore, named the Best Adventure Travel Website by Forbes Magazine and Travel + Leisure, has announced a list of top 10 world travel destinations as determined by purchases made by adventure and experiential travellers. Egypt retains its number one spot, but South Africa jumps to the number 2 spot (from 19th position the year […]

2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2007 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Europe, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The key winners from this year’s Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards are recognised by ‘Crystal Awards’. These are the crème de la crème of the innumerable winners, limited to just one from each continent. The five (there aren’t many to choose from in Antarctica!) to shine through this year are as follows: Favorite Spa of […]

Trips from The Nature Conservancy and A&K

By Paul Johnson on Nov 20, 2007 in Alaska, Brazil, Ecuador, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Regions, South America, USA

The Nature Conservancy is again teaming up with Abercrombie & Kent, to offer you the chance to get up close with nature — brown bears, flying foxes, pink dolphins and giant tortoises. Their 2008 series is very similar to this year’s with a few changes to locations. The 2008 journeys include Brazil’s Pantanal (18th-28th May); […]

Top 10 resorts for crowd-free skiing

By Paul Johnson on Nov 12, 2007 in Argentina, Austria, Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming

Want to go on a skiing holiday but avoid the hordes of people with similar intentions? Then The Guardian has just the article for you. They identify the following locations as the best places to take to the slopes if you want to avoid the crowds: Alta, Utah, USA Big Sky, Montana, USA Cortina, Italy […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts expands in South America

By Paul Johnson on Nov 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is rapidly expanding its presence in South America, announcing plans to open three new properties in Peru. In a franchise agreement with Inmobiliaria Inversiones Nacionales de Turismo S.A., Starwood will open its first Westin hotel (scheduled to open in early 2010) in South America in Lima, Peru, as well as two […]

The Private Travel Company

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2007 in Asia, Brazil, Malaysia, New York, North America, Regions, South America, USA, Worldwide

Whale watching in Brazil. Indulging your senses at a Malaysian spa resort. Or just going with the flow at a hip hotel in New York. Whatever your idea of the perfect escape, The Private Travel Company‘s acclaimed concierge services are dedicated to helping you find the most luxurious and rewarding holidays in […]

Starwood to open first St. Regis in South America

By Paul Johnson on Sep 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Argentina, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Real Estate, Regions, South America

Come 2010 Argentina will be home to the first St. Regis in South America. The St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Buenos Aires will have 160 guest rooms and suites, as well as residences. The news follows recent announcements that St. Regis properties will also be opening in Mexico City, Punta Mita and Costa Rica.

Peru from north to south

By Paul Johnson on Sep 14, 2007 in Peru, Regions, South America, Videos

This video is a journey from the north of Peru, deep in the Amazon, through some of Peru’s most amazing wonders: the way is the Oasis in Huacachina, the majestic Andean Condor at Condor Cross (Arequipa), and the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu.

World’s sexiest beaches

By Paul Johnson on Jul 30, 2007 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Bahamas, Brazil, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, Indonesia, Italy, Middle East, North America, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Spain, Turkey, USA, Western Europe

Concierge.com, the online home for inspired travel from Conde Nast has posted its picks for the third annual World’s Sexiest Beaches list. Beaches are both on and off the beaten path and are chosen for their beauty, buzz factor and overall steamy appeal. Here’s their top ten: Caprera Island, Sardinia, Italy Salvador, Bahia, […]

Get snapping…

By Paul Johnson on Jul 24, 2007 in Arctic, Ecuador, Europe, Norway, Photography, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Fancy a trip to Arctic Norway or the Galapagos Islands? National Geographic, famed for its own stunning travel photography, is running its 19th World in Focus photography competition. First prize is a trip to your choice of the above two destinations. If instead you just want to gawp at the amazing images from […]

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