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Are these the 22 best holiday destinations for 2022?
By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide
Some of you have already seen the clock strike midnight and welcomed in the New Year, but most of us aren’t quite there at the time of writing. But wherever you happen to be in the world, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers of A Luxury Travel Blog a very 
Where have you visited? The travel app that does it all for you
Like many people who love to travel, I’m sure at some point in time you have probably sat down and counted how many countries you have visited. But what you’ve possibly not been able to do so easily, is use this information – and more – to learn more about your past and future travel
22+ luxury travel events to attend in 2022
2021 has been another long and difficult year for the travel industry. If you turn the clock back to the start of the year, I don’t think it would be unreasonable to assume that travel would have made a significant recovery by the Summer, what with the roll-out of vaccines, and so on. However, all
The safest places to visit in 2022
By Paul Johnson on Dec 15, 2021 in Asia, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Worldwide
In conjunction with the upcoming 65th anniversary of its first publication in 1957, Frommer’s has revealed a special list of elite destinations: the Safest Places to Go in the coming year. Using what they claim is a host of internationally respected measures including the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) 
The best cities in the world to visit with kids
By Paul Johnson on Oct 22, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
If you’re looking for the perfect family vacation destination with plenty of things to do, places to eat and affordable accommodation, where should you head to? The Family Vacation Guide has revealed its 2021 ranking of The World’s Best Cities To Visit With Kids, with Rome, London and Paris taking the top three spots. With 
Top 10 countries in the world to go skinny dipping
By Paul Johnson on Aug 13, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Though swimming naked is still taboo in some countries, it is perfectly acceptable in many parts of the world to bare it all and enjoy a swim without fear of judgment. But where are the best countries for skinny dipping? New research from Outforia has revealed the world’s top 10 skinny dipping countries and France 
VIP Traveler: where connections and expertise beat reviews
By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Kenya, Maldives, Regions, Turks and Caicos, Worldwide
The saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” couldn’t be more apt when it comes to booking luxury travel. There are countless luxury travel advisors, travel agents and tour operators all vying for your custom, and knowing who to choose can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Working with someone with current, insider 
21 countries to visit in 2021
By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide
Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many 
The best Christmas traditions in luxury hotels 2020
By Guido Graf on Dec 12, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The snow is falling in Europe, and Christmas is just around the corner. It is a Christmas that is different from how we have known it before. Nevertheless, the Christmas decorations are hung around the world, and the Christmas trees are decorated. Like every year, it will be a contemplative family celebration – just a
21+ luxury travel events to attend in 2021
2020 has been a year full of disappointments when it comes to travel events and, although there have been some very good virtual substitutes, it’s just not quite the same as being able to meet face-to-face. Here are 21 luxury travel events to add to your calendar for 2021. Fingers crossed that they will all
10 of the best COVID-19 coronavirus travel resources
With travel information changing on a weekly – or even daily – basis, it can be difficult keeping up to date with all the travel implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help you keep abreast of all the changes, we’ve picked out some of the best travel resources – in no particular order – to
COVID-19 coronavirus: Where in the world can you scuba dive?
For over 50 years PADI®, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has enabled people around the globe to experience the wonder of the underwater world, but COVID-19 has disrupted travel and scuba diving operations across the globe, so where is it now possible to dive? As the world slowly opens again, PADI wants to help
Hyatt third night free promotion - worldwide!
Hyatt Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains worldwide, with almost 900 hotels. While the chain has focused on cooperate travel, meetings, and events in the past, a change has taken place in the last two years. Hyatt has set itself the goal of stepping into the luxury segment and is now focused more
Movies that will make you travel virtually during lockdown
Traveling has always been the perfect way out to break the routine, to escape difficult situations or, simply, to discover the world beyond our borders and connect with ourselves. However, today we have to be responsible and fulfill the #StayAtHome and #TakeCare for the good of all. Because only then will we be able to
Social distancing yacht charters in 2020
By Trina Howes on May 12, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Health & Safety, Maldives, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Leave the city far behind this Summer and reconnect with loved ones and nature in wild, wondrous destinations only accessible on a luxury yacht charter. With social distancing travel, you will be able to go on a vacation of a lifetime and still visit amazing places. There is a wide selection of vessels available to 
