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Luxuriate at Lake Okareka Lodge in New Zealand

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua, in Rotorua, New Zealand, is the perfect abode of luxury, nestled in a landscape of incredible natural beauty. Far away from the prying eyes of the everyday life, there are countless hours of relaxation and adventures to be had in the most opulent of settings. Go fly-fishing for trout, try […]

Experience owning a Lamborghini racing team

By Paul Johnson on Jul 23, 2009 in Adventure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Cool Victory, a Gran Turismo (GT) motorsport organization that races Lamborghinis internationally, has created a new fractional ownership package that gives its participants an all-inclusive travel and racing adventure experience. The Fractional Owner chooses an international race location of his or her choice and is championed by the Cool Victory team for a trip […]

Bilila Lodge Kempinski

By Paul Johnson on Jul 14, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Grand Opening of Bilila Lodge Kempinski was celebrated last week in the presence of His Excellency, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, distinguished national and international guests and dignitaries. The opening represents the first Luxury Lodge for Kempinski Hotels in the renowned Serengeti National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage […]

The Jayavarman from Heritage Lines

By Paul Johnson on Jul 05, 2009 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Founded in 2008, Heritage Lines will launch their luxury boutique cruise boat, the Jayavarman next month. Inspired by the golden age of cruise liners, the Jayavarman marries avant-garde French colonial design with enchanting Indochinese architecture to perfection. There are 27 expansive staterooms and junior suites spread over the 4 decks with floor to ceiling panoramic […]

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jul 05, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Compare prices on UK hotels Luxury hotels and resorts from Kiwi Collection Meet Francis Gimblett, The Wine Adventurer Hotel Babylon is back on the BBC

Flying safaris in southern Africa: ‘Out of Africa’ revisited

By Paul Johnson on Jul 01, 2009 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Take a step back to the romantic appeal of the ‘Golden Age of Aviation’ as you travel through southern Africa in a DC-3. Experienced 4th generation local guides tailor the voyage to the interests of a select group of 14 travellers as you explore Zululand, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa with Travcoa Flying Safaris. […]

New Fairmont bicycle programme in Canada, with BMW Cruise Bikes

By Paul Johnson on May 11, 2009 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel

In its continued quest to provide guests with a healthy environment to stay fit and maintain a balanced lifestyle, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced an extension of its partnership with German automaker BMW to include a complimentary hotel bicycle service featuring BMW Cruise Bikes. Beginning Spring 2009, Fairmont hotels across Canada will introduce these […]

Beauty in Botswana

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Tuli Safari Lodge was voted Botswana’s Leading Safari Lodge in the World Travel Awards and consists of just 8 individually-designed suites and an established team of very friendly staff. Set in stunning scenery with spectacular wildlife, a rich history, sites of archaeological and spiritual significance and fascinating geology, it offers an action-packed adventure that will […]

New ‘Explorers Camp’ for kids from Fairmont Scottsdale and National Geographic

By Paul Johnson on Apr 22, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Arizona, Family Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

Navigating a GPS to discover desert creatures, going on a photo safari or meeting real-life explorers, the Fairmont Scottsdale is making this summer an adventure. The luxury resort in Arizona is partnering with National Geographic for the first National Geographic Explorers Camp, exclusively for its overnight guests. From 22nd May to 7th September 2009, the […]

Hollywood star Christian Slater returns to Ulusaba

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Celebrities, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

As part of his ongoing support of Virgin Unite, the not for profit foundation of the Virgin Group, actor Christian Slater returned to Ulusaba, Sir Richard Branson’s private game reserve in South Africa, last week to visit a new classroom built at the Jeremiah Crèche, which he, Branson and guests of Ulusaba and Leopard Hill’s […]

Learn a little with The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii’s latest adventure package

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

A luxury AAA Four Diamond resort, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is offering a new adventure package which includes admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, plus you can enrol in one of the many classes offered by the Hawaii Volcanoes Institute, an educational arm of the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and a non-profit organisation […]

Hire a Harley with Kempinski Hotel BahÃa Estepona

Hire a Harley with Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Do lazy days lounging by the pool leave you yearning for some fast-paced excitement? Action-loving guests at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona can hire one of a selection of top of the range Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles for some adrenaline-pumping fun – what better way to discover the sunny Costa del Sol and beyond? The […]

Pashan Garh Panna Wilderness Lodge, India

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

andBEYOND (formerly CC Africa) has opened its third jungle safari lodge India and welcomed its first guests last December. Pashan Garh Panna Wilderness Lodge features just 12 luxurious stone cottages and is situated a mere 50km from the renowned temples of Khajuraho – a World Heritage Site featuring erotic sculpture dating back 1,000 years. Pashan […]

Power to the pedal in the Lake District

By Paul Johnson on Dec 18, 2008 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Cumbria is arguably Britain’s number one cycling and mountain biking destination and for good reason. With quiet country lanes and hundreds of miles of off-road trails covering everything from easy rides to severe mountain challenges, there is something to suit all abilities. The Lake District also boasts dramatic natural scenery punctuated with pretty villages, plenty […]

The Australia Way

By Paul Johnson on Dec 03, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Australia, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

‘Australia‘, a newly-released film, tells the story of an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) and a rough-hewn cattle driver (Hugh Jackman), who drive a 1,500 herd of cattle across Northern Australia; and it is putting the country well and truly on the tourist map in a manner not seen since the days of […]

Bushmans Kloof shines with top tourism awards

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2008 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Magazines, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Bushmans Kloof has been named among the world’s finest hotels in the Forbes Traveller 400 Best Hotels for 2008/2009, one of the world’s premier lists of deluxe hotels, as determined by a team of 79 distinguished luxury travel experts. At the same time, it has been named among the Top 10 Resorts in Africa in […]

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