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Short stay: Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, Westminster, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Tucked away towards the rear of St. James’ Court, a Taj hotel, and only a short distance from Buckingham Palace, is the exclusive, five-star Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences. This luxurious, all-suite hotel was built at the turn of the 20th century and today consists of 86 luxury suites, ranging from one to […]

5 of the world’s best serviced apartments for the business traveller

By Paul Johnson on Oct 18, 2017 in Asia, Business Travel, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Travel around the world on business a lot? If you do, you’ll no doubt appreciate the comfort of a good quality, long-term base when you travel – something that gives you more independence and privacy than a traditional hotel stay. We spoke to our friends at Vision Apartments to identify five luxury apartments that you […]

5 of the best restaurants in Canary Wharf

By Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande on Aug 18, 2017 in Business Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Who would have thought? When I first moved to Canary Wharf in the late 1999, there was literally nothing. One Tesco Metro and a handful of shops and restaurants which were closing on Friday night to reopen on Monday. British friends and colleagues stared at me puzzled and slightly snobbish from their West London postcodes […]

5 reasons why private jet charter is perfect for business travel

By Gayle Anderson on Mar 31, 2017 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Speciality Travel

For anyone who travels by air for business, it’s well appreciated that the actual flights are often simply a huge inconvenience. It frequently turns what should be a straightforward meeting into a completely unnecessary ordeal. Waiting around in lines before the flight, long winded security checks and the inevitable delays that occur at all the […]

5 of the best ski resorts for corporate ski trips

By Richard Lumb on Jan 12, 2017 in Austria, Business Travel, Europe, France, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

In my 12 years working in skiing, I’ve been asked many times which are the best ski resorts for a corporate ski trip. Of course, it depends on the age range of your group, ski ability, budget and how much time you can spare. However, I’ve organised hundreds of corporate ski trips over the years […]

Zurich – the ultimate all-rounder

By Tom Marchant on Jan 11, 2017 in Business Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

In recent years Zurich has grown out of its original corporate typecast and into a city of split personalities. Despite remaining a destination for bankers (and chocoholics), this thriving Swiss city is a destination with something for everyone. From hipsters to eco-lovers, Zurich continues to lure in types from across the spectrum with its up-and-coming […]

8 luxury travel accessories for your every need

By Paul Johnson on Nov 29, 2016 in Accessories, Business Travel, Featured, Gadgets, Leisure Travel, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Travelling can be tiring sometimes. But, depending on your mode of travel, there are some products out there that can just make life that little bit easier. Whether you are away on business or preferring to spend time on the beach, here is a selection of accessories that might just come in handy for your […]

Diamond Delxue Hotel Kos Peruzzi a la carte restaurant

Where to find exquisite Greek island adult-only 5-star luxury

By Paul Johnson on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Escape to an exquisite, glamorous, idyllic 5-star hideaway, where the sea is so close that you can hear the sound of the waves. This gorgeous Greek island, adult-only luxury resort blends inspired architecture harmoniously with the natural environment. Wake up in the morning to see the endless blue of the crystalline Aegean Sea, in a […]

What hotels are doing wrong

By Amy Knight on Jun 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Hotels, Speciality Travel

Three years into a job that keeps me in hotels in major metropolises such as London, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Toronto, I can say I am surprised at how far behind hotels around the world are when it comes to understanding the needs of the modern business and work traveler. While this is written, of […]

One hidden secret to getting cheaper business class flights to Europe

By Lars Condor on May 16, 2015 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Speciality Travel

With the U.S. dollar surging against the euro, international business class travel is now more affordable for Americans than it has been in years. This year, the euro fell below 1.10 against the dollar for the first time since 2003. Although a U.S. flight out might carry a hefty fee, there is a trick to […]

Short stay: Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, Morocco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Featured, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

You may have already read the post ‘3 unique yet luxurious experiences in Marrakech‘ which details a handful of the opportunites that came about as a result of attending PURE Life Experiences, a great event that caters specifically for many of the smaller operators within the luxury travel industry. During my time at the conference, […]

What’s it like to fly business class with ANA (All Nippon Airways)?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2015 in Air Travel, Asia, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the largest airline in Japan, a member of Star Alliance, and ranked one of the top 10 airlines in the world. It is one of less than 10 airlines worldwide to currently hold Sytrax’s 5-star rating and has a fleet of more than 230 aircraft, with a coverage of over […]

Heading for Tokyo and Singapore… your recommendations, please!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Next week I shall be travelling to Tokyo and Singapore courtesy of ANA – All Nippon Airways. I’m really looking forward to the trip as it’ll be my first time in each of these destinations. I’ve done a fair bit of reseach, gathering ideas on what to see and do, but obviously I’d like to […]

Win 50,000 IHG® Rewards Club Points!

By Paul Johnson on Dec 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Hotels, Speciality Travel

If you’ve ever been tasked with looking after the travel requirements of your business, you may just know what a headache that can be. Thankfully, mine is only a small business so I only have to look after the travel needs of a very small number of individuals (in fact, usually just me!) and it’s not too […]

Business class with Qatar Airways, cocktails in Cuba, the beautiful Four Seasons Seychelles and a little R&R in Nantucket

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Business Travel, Caribbean, Cuba, Hotels, Massachusetts, Middle East, North America, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, USA

Wow… another month has gone by which means it’s high time for me to provide an update from my fellow members of the Luxury Travel Blog Network. How time flies when you’re having fun! Whilst I’ve been exploring Athens and, at the tail end of month, been to Shanghai (links yet to come), here’s what […]

Interview with Richard Zaher, CEO of Paramount Business Jets

By Paul Johnson on May 08, 2014 in Africa, Air Travel, Business Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Interviews, Kenya, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Virginia, Western Europe

Richard Zaher grew up in Virginia and attended Herndon High School. Shortly after graduation he attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to become a commercial pilot. Throughout the years of flying and studying at ERAU he began to realize that he was more interested in the business aspects of private aviation. He ended up graduating with […]

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