Category: Spas & Pampering

Villa des Orangers, Marrakech - the discreet palace

Villa des Orangers, Marrakech - the discreet palace

By on Jun 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
A riad in Marrakech was the thing to have a few years back when the economic crisis hadn’t yet reached the Western world. It all started back in the late 90s when French and other Europeans discovered that they could buy a house in the old town of Marrakech for a bargain. Most of them
5 reasons why the Pays Basque still tops the exclusive Summer destination list

5 reasons why the Pays Basque still tops the exclusive Summer destination list

By on May 31, 2014 in Europe, France, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Pays Basque and ‘exclusive’ aren’t staple bed fellows. But mention Biarritz and more exotic images creep in. There’s a reason for this: it’s a lesser known land filled with culture, language and character. To miss it is to deprive yourself of one of life’s ‘richest’ destinations. Read on for five reasons why the Pays Basque
5 reasons to do Downtown Napa

5 reasons to do Downtown Napa

By on May 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
So much wine, so little time. The Napa Valley is synonymous with wine – good wine. You can’t taste it all, but you can taste smart. So break the wine country mold, ditch the need for a designated driver and and do Downtown Napa. In case you needed them, here are five good reasons to
6 things to know about Bath

6 things to know about Bath

By on May 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Behind the stoned buildings of Georgian Bath is a city that has plenty to see and do; a host of great eateries to visit and a vast array of accommodation to suit all budgets. Here are six things that you need to know about Bath to make sure that you make the most of your
5 of the best luxury hotels in Scottsdale, Arizona

5 of the best luxury hotels in Scottsdale, Arizona

By on May 20, 2014 in Accommodation, Arizona, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Scottsdale is a sunny destination with luxurious accommodations, over 100 art galleries, plentiful outdoor activities and more than 600 restaurants. It offers something for everyone – outdoors enthusiasts, shoppers, golfers, families, foodies, and those looking to lounge by the pool and hit the spa. The Valley of the Sun was once a popular hideaway for the old
Luxury in California, 12 shades of blue in the Maldives, family travel advice and top tips for a trip to Antigua

Luxury in California, 12 shades of blue in the Maldives, family travel advice and top tips for a trip to Antigua

By on May 04, 2014 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Attractions, California, Caribbean, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Last month, whilst I was off reviewing an apartment in Kingston-upon-Thames on the outskirts of London, my fellow luxury travel bloggers and members of the Luxury Travel Blog Network were dotted across various other corners of the globe. Here’s what the others were up to in April. Nadine visited the recently renovated Relais and Châteaux
5 top tips for the luxury business traveler visiting Seattle

5 top tips for the luxury business traveler visiting Seattle

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Business Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington
Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is the tech start-up district and home to Amazon, Microsoft, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It’s a hotspot for business. This former industrial area now bustling with fresh energy is right in the middle of Seattle, making it a convenient home base for exploring the city when you’re
Top 3 luxury wellness escapes

Top 3 luxury wellness escapes

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Discerning spa aficionados are increasingly looking for more complete retreats offering an all-encompassing wellness escape. Here are three of my favourite resorts, each with something unique to offer – whether that be working with specialist practitioners, training en famille on a beautiful white sand beach or getting back to nature in tropical island jungle surroundings.
4 reasons why there’s no place like home when you’re staying at Sri Panwa, Phuket

4 reasons why there’s no place like home when you’re staying at Sri Panwa, Phuket

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
The minute I stepped out on my private deck it became crystal clear how Sri Panwa scored Hotel with the Best View in the World in The Best Beach Property Awards 2011 by Beach Tomato. If you’ve always dreamed of a secluded island retreat but unlike Richard Branson you can’t afford to buy a private
8 reasons to escape to the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

8 reasons to escape to the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
An oasis of 42 lushly landscaped acres, the Four Seasons Koh Samui offers sweeping ocean views at every turn, a white sand beach, stand alone villas, each with its own private pool, and of course quintessentially gracious Four Seasons service. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip or even trying to plan a romantic escape
Pamper the kids in Paris

Pamper the kids in Paris

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Every young girl’s dream is to become a princess as they gaze at their reflection in the mirror for long hours at a time. Even if they are too young for make-up and beauty treatments, there are still plenty of places in Paris specially designed for kids to get them started in the magical world
3 activities to help you make the most of Spring in Park City, Utah

3 activities to help you make the most of Spring in Park City, Utah

By on Apr 22, 2014 in Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah
Spring is an absolutely wonderful time of year in Park City. During the day the temperatures are anywhere from low 60s to high 70s and mostly sunny. The crowds of the winter season have left and the summer biking and hiking enthusiasts have yet to home. If you want to get to know Park City
7 highlights you can't miss in Phuket

7 highlights you can't miss in Phuket

By on Apr 18, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Seducing travelers for years, Phuket, known as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea, is an alluring tropical destination. Appealing to all, from the dreamers and drifters to the hedonists and adrenaline junkies, Phuket has an intoxicating spirit bound to captivate even the most seasoned traveler. Offering the perfect combination of relaxation and indulgence, the island promises
6 luxury activities for a girls’ getaway in Queenstown

6 luxury activities for a girls’ getaway in Queenstown

By on Apr 04, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
From the moment I land in Queenstown, I’m hit with an overwhelming sense of excitement. Soaring white-capped mountains greet me as I step out of the plane. There is a majestic ambience blanketing Queenstown, it’s easy to see I’m going to have a good time here. While it’s not my first time in Queenstown, this
Special feature: Amanfayun, Hangzhou, China

Special feature: Amanfayun, Hangzhou, China

By on Apr 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
When Marco Polo visited the ancient Chinese city and former capital of the Song dynasty of Hangzhou in the late 13th century, he christened the city: “beyond dispute the finest and noblest in the world.” Part of an old Chinese saying transliterated reads: “there is paradise in heaven, on earth there is Hangzhou,” marking Hangzhou as
3 trips to take with your girlfriends in Southern California

3 trips to take with your girlfriends in Southern California

By on Mar 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
With spring comes the inevitable appetite for renewal–for new life, new wonders and new experiences. Take this changing of seasons as the perfect reason to round up your closest gal pals and explore sunny Southern California. Head for places where you can enjoy the outdoors and let the Golden State’s natural elements work their wonders