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Win a stay at Charlton House & Monty’s Spa in SOMERSET

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe

Celebrating the launch of a new website for romantic holidays and the release of “Imagine Me & You” on 31st March 2006, South West England has teamed up with UIP/Universal to give away the perfect romantic gift: 2 nights at the fabulous award-winning Charlton House & Monty’s Spa in Somerset, with 1st class rail travel […]

Holland America’s Noordam in New York

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2006 in Caribbean, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

With more than 1,000 spectators on hand here to partake in the festivities, Holland America Line officially inaugurated its newest ship, the Noordam yesterday. The ceremony included Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, the ship’s godmother, christening the vessel with the traditional breaking of a Champagne bottle on the ship’s bow. The Noordam, an 81,769-ton ship […]

Yangtze River cruises

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2006 in Asia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

In its third year in China, Viking River Cruises is swapping ships on its Yangtze River cruise tour series, adding a third ship while pulling out its earliest entry. Joining its twin sister ship, the Viking Century Sky, is the 306-passenger Viking Century Sun, which is replacing the 186-passenger Viking Century Star. According to Viking, […]

Heaven on Earth

By Paul Johnson on Feb 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

This ‘calendar of divine hotels around the world’ – as the book is sub-titled – provides a superb review of some of the top hotels in the most wonderful destinations in the world. For the families out there, there’s also a chapter on hotels that cater for children. Sir Richard Branson said of Sarah Siese’s […]

Top 10: Travelers’ Choice luxury hotel winners

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide

No need to take a chance on your next vacation. Pamper yourself at the 10 most luxurious hotels, as chosen by TripAdvisor travelers. 1. Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong 2. Mina A’ Salam at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 3. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai 4. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest […]

Luxury Hotels Beach Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Books, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Distinguished by masterly architecture and exemplary interior design, the beach hotels introduced in the pages of this lavishly illustrated coffee-table book are the ultimate refuge for those needing respite from their hectic lives and everyday routines. Whether well-established names or hidden gems, the reader is presented with a visual tour of Oceanside resorts that range […]

Condé Nast / Gleneagles offer

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Magazines, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Condé Nast Traveller readers are invited to live it up at Gleneagles at an exclusive event to be held on 18th-19th September 2006. This bespoke event will include a complimentary clay-pigeon shooting session, a cookery demonstration, a Gala Dinner with accopmanying Scottish entertainment and accommodation in the best rooms at Gleneagles. Price is £785 per […]

T+L Design Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, California, Central America, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luggage, Magazines, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The second Travel+Leisure Design Awards recognise architecture and design from every facet of the traveller’s world – everything from hotels to travel accessories. In fact, there’s 15 categories and the winner of each is as follows: Best Public Space: Terminal T4, Madrid Barajas International Airport Best Small Hotel: Básico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Best […]

Loews Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles

By Paul Johnson on Feb 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Voted #1 Upper Upscale Hotel Chain by readers of Business Travel News, Loews Hotels is a collection of unique hotels with distinct personalities. Each is high in quality, fun, and is unpretentious. For instance, Loews Beverly Hills Hotel in the high-powered Los Angeles neighbourhood, offers an upscale retreat for business and leisure travelers alike. Built […]

Oxia… coming to a minibar near you

By Paul Johnson on Feb 19, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Food and Drink, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, USA, Washington

Here’s something you don’t normally expect to find in your minibar: oxygen. That’s right, oxygen! These small cannisters are starting to appear in hotel minibars with greater frequency, with the aim of giving weary travellers a natural boost of energy. Keep an eye out for them… they’re already to be found at W Hotel […]

Motorized Pool Lounger

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2006 in Accessories, Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Excalibur Electronics have come up with the luxury leisure traveller’s ultimate gadget: a motorized pool lounger. Afterall, why float when you can drive? It has two powerful motors, and two easy-to-use joysticks, each controlling independent propellors. A built in cup holder is of course standard. Price is $149.95.

Fitness Phaeton rental car

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2006 in Business Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Who’d have thought it… a fitness car designed for corporate travellers. Allino Rent-a-car, have teamed up with DaimlerChrysler to develop the Fitness Phaeton. Built of the same components as the company’s popular stretch limousines, these specially-equipped vehicles will include everything from a racquetball court to stair-climbing machines to a sauna and a juice bar for […]

Brobdingnagian cruise ship

By Paul Johnson on Feb 17, 2006 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Kyrgyzstan, Regions, Speciality Travel

Mega Crown International Cruise Lines, LLP have surprised the cruise industry with the launch of the first of a new fleet of Extreme-Ultra-Mega cruise ships. Much to the amazement of others, their new ship, called Brobdingnagian, has been built in secret over the past six years at the Yatzmar Shipyards hidden deep within Kyrgyzstan. The […]

SkiHaus

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Ever wished you could have your own house on a mountain? Well, with the SkiHaus from Horden Cherry Lee Architects, you can do just that. This lightweight, all-aluminium structure weighs only 315kg and can be lifted into position by helicopter. Despite its relatively compact size, it can sleep 4 people (in bunk beds). […]

Qatar Airways notches up another award

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2006 in Air Travel, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel

Qatar Airways has picked up yet another award: the Inflight Service Consistency Excellence Award from Skytrax, the world’s leading air transport research organisation. Qatar Airways is growing at great speed and is one of only four airlines in the world ranked Five Star for service and excellence. The airline’s cabin crew have been voted the […]

Prada Beauty and Ritz-Carlton partnership

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2006 in North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Prada Beauty, a leader in scientifically advanced skin care, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a name synonymous with luxury and award-winning service, have joined forces to create a unique spa experience. Beginning last month, Prada Beauty treatments are featured exclusively in all full-service Ritz-Carlton Spas in North America. Prada Beauty’s Special Care products are the […]

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