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5 beautiful places to cycle in New Zealand

By Andrew Morten on Feb 05, 2022 in Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

New Zealand is a natural wonderland, filled with an assortment of native wildlife and pristine wilderness. Go on an extraordinary journey, and admire ever-changing landscapes and picturesque views. From vast plains and rivers to rugged mountains and farmland, a pure nature paradise. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to meet many proud

Historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled in order to allow Jeff Bezos' superyacht to pass

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2022 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam has confirmed that a historic bridge in Rotterdam that dates back to 1877 will be partly dismantled to allow a superyacht that is being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to fit through. Built by Dutch firm Oceanco, the luxury yacht is said to be 417 feet (127

Discovery Princess: the newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

The newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – Discovery Princess – was delivered on 28th January 2022 during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The new cruise ship expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels and features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise

Have a fear of flying? Now you can chat with a pilot...

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2022 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Websites

Many people who feel afraid of flying often feel alone. They feel like they are alone in their fear, while everyone else is enjoying the flight. This is obviously not true since it’s said that at least one third of people feel uncomfortable about flying, and 16% has a moderate to extreme fear of flying

Luxury travel news for the week ending 30th January 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2022 in Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Elon Musks offers teen $5k to stop tracking his private jet location The SpaceX CEO and the richest man Elon

Another spectacular ad from Emirates

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos

Some of you may recall the ad that Emirates ran last August, showing a member of their cabin crew standing atop of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. The “We’re on top of the world” advertisement unsurprisingly went viral. In the UK version, which has had more than 7 million views, passengers were welcomed

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: 22 things to do in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2022 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, West Virginia

It’s been just over a year since New River Gorge reached the “Gold Standard” of being designated a national park, and excitement among visitors continues to increase. “For the first time that I can recall, the entire country seems to be talking about West Virginia – and Southern West Virginia in particular – as a

The first voco hotel in Germany opens in Dusseldorf

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2022 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has announced the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany; voco Dusseldorf Seestern. Located in the Lörick district of the city, voco Dusseldorf Seestern is a great premium option for those visiting Dusseldorf for business or leisure. The hotel is within walking to

Top 50 spas in Canada

By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2022 in Canada, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Travellers in Canada were drawn to the outdoors last year, as country, ocean, and mountain spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular. Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences found people sought out outdoor fresh air, outside of most cities, but close to home. Ontario captured the top three Canada Spas in 2021:

Historic bridge re-opens in the Florida Keys

By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2022 in Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA

A section of the landmark Old Seven Mile Bridge, paralleling the famous Overseas Highway, has just reopened in the Florida Keys – once again allowing visitors to use it for cycling, walking, running, watching sunrises and sunsets and to access the historic island of Pigeon Key. The frequently photographed 2.2-mile section of the bridge reopened

Did you know that today is National Plan for Vacation Day?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2022 in California, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January (ie. today!), is a day that is designed to encourage Americans to plan their time off. In 2020, American workers left an average of 33% of their paid time off on the table according to the United States Travel Association, which is a

Win a luxury Winter trip to Whistler!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

This is your chance to win a Winter trip to Whistler, Canada, in Tourism Whistler’s ‘The Thrill Runs Deep’ contest. The lucky winner will stay six nights in the heart of Whistler’s magnetic Village, just steps away from the gondolas. It’s your opportunity to ski unmatched alpine terrain, après alongside Whistler’s passionate community, soak up

The very best from the world of skiing

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe, Worldwide

The winners of the World Ski Awards – now in their ninth year – were announced recently and, whilst there are also many national awards, here is a round-up of the worldwide winners. As you will see, it was a great year for Switzerland! It was a double celebration for the Swiss resort of Verbier,

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique

Win a $10,000+ Los Angeles, CA theme park trip for 4!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in California, Family Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Win a $10,000+ Los Angeles, CA theme park trip for four people! This amazing prize includes four tickets to Southern California’s largest theme park in Anaheim, CA, courtesy of DirecTV, a digital satellite service serving the USA. The prize also includes roundtrip travel, a 3-night hotel stay, a $1,000 bank card, a guided tour, and

6 romantic Valentine's stays in Northern Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

This year, why not embrace each other and the giant spirit of Northern Ireland at the same time in the country’s wide selection of ultra-romantic hideaways? Choose from quiet hotels and snug cottages with log burners to cosy self-catering apartments and glamping pods all offering romantic backdrops and Valentine’s Day inspiration. Here are six new

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