Category: Luggage

Top 10 last minute luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas

Top 10 last minute luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas

By on Dec 13, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Are you still wondering what to buy him this Christmas? Finding inspiration for the gentleman who already seems to have everything isn’t always easy, so here are ten great ideas for any luxury travel enthusiast to help you along with your festive shopping. Whether he’s in need or new luggage – there are a few different […]

Top 10 luxury luggage items for her

Top 10 luxury luggage items for her

By on Dec 12, 2014 in Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

When you travel in luxury, you don’t just want something that is practical… you want it to ooze style also. Here is a range of bags and cases for her that do just that. Whether it’s a piece of hand luggage or an item for the main hold, we’ve unearthed ten luxury luggage items that we feel sure you’ll […]

Top 10 luxury luggage items for him

Top 10 luxury luggage items for him

By on Dec 11, 2014 in Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Finding the perfect luggage for you can be a challenge sometimes. Whether you’re needing a sturdy carry-on for a short business trip or something that will enure you look stylish on the move, we’ve rounded up 10 great examples of luxury luggage to cover you for a variety of scenarios, and catering for a range of […]

Top 10 travel photography gifts for the holiday season

Top 10 travel photography gifts for the holiday season

By on Dec 04, 2014 in Accessories, Books, Gadgets, Luggage, Magazines, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

If you know someone who lives for life behind the lens and adores tramping the globe with a camera in hand then, these gifts can be perfect for the holiday season. Photography trips can be a budding photographers dream allowing them to peek behind the scenes and discover the secrets of far-flung places. Give them […]

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Nov 28, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Greece, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

On our latest family trip, we visited Sani Resort in Greece, just a short drive from Thessaloniki and one of only a handful of resorts in the area that remains open through to the end of October – perfect for those of us seeking a little winter sun in the October half term week! On […]

5 tips on getting through security easily and as quickly as possible

5 tips on getting through security easily and as quickly as possible

By on Oct 25, 2014 in Accessories, Health & Safety, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Traveling has become a way of life and so has the use of planes which inevitably means – airports.  As convenient as flying has become, airport security has increasingly turned out to be more stringent and time consuming with heightened security and safety concerns. As a busy traveler, time is money and no one wants […]

5 tips for choosing cold-weather destination luggage

5 tips for choosing cold-weather destination luggage

By on Sep 28, 2014 in Luggage, Travel Equipment

Luxury travel destinations aren’t limited to sun-soaked, white sand beaches and exotic islands. While tropical warmth and frolicking pool or yacht-side are indicative of the typical, enviable getaways, there are equally dreamy, just as fun, cold-weather options. Late fall and winter travel to havens like Park City, Telluride, and Austria is just as fun and […]

5 must-have travel gadgets of 2014

5 must-have travel gadgets of 2014

By on Sep 25, 2014 in Accessories, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Traveling can leave a sense of anxiety in the minds of some; the best way to overcome it is to gadget up and be prepared for anything! Whether you’re taking the family on vacation or traveling for business, these tech gadgets will put your mind at ease… here are our 5 must-have travel gadgets this […]

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Sep 08, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Luggage, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On our mountain bike trip around the islands of Scotland this Summer, we had a great time exploring islands such as Eigg and Raasay, and staying at a number of luxury hotels and B&Bs along the way, all of which you’ll find detailed on the blog. We also had the opportunity to try out lots […]

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Aug 10, 2014 in Accessories, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

For those who haven’t seen my ‘tried and tested’ posts on A Luxury Travel Blog before, this is an ongoing series where I give a brief overview of products I have trialled on my travels. On my trip to the ILTM international luxury travel conference in Shanghai this year, I road-tested a few new products, […]

7 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

7 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Jul 09, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Food and Drink, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

On a trip a short while ago (not written about on this blog), we went on a short, not-so-luxurious camping trip on the excellent National Trust campsite in the Langdales in the heart of the English Lake District. Unfortunately it was cut short with a visit to hospital (I’ll spare you the details!), but I did at […]

3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Jun 12, 2014 in Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

On a recent trip to Athens to attend the Travel Trade Athens 2014 event (see related blog posts “Short stay: InterContinental Athenaeum Hotel, Athens” and “8 things I saw on my trip to Athens“), I took the opportunity to try out a few new travel accessories. This was my first trip to mainland Greece (I’ve […]

5 of the most expensive sports items in the world

5 of the most expensive sports items in the world

By on May 10, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Leisure Travel, Luggage, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

We all start off enjoying sports and making do with whatever comes to hand to emulate our childhood sporting heroes, a rolled up rag for a football, a garden cane for a Javelin, a brick for a shot put, childhood imagination knows no bounds in the pursuit of fun and games. The rude awakening comes […]

Top 10 luxury travel gifts this Easter

Top 10 luxury travel gifts this Easter

By on Apr 17, 2014 in Accessories, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

What better way to enjoy the holidays than by treating someone dear to you with a special Easter gift? Whether you’re looking for something stylish or simply craving some chocolate extravagance, here are our top 10 luxury gift ideas to whet your appetite (quite literally, in some cases!) this festive season. C900 Worldtimer from Christopher […]

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for her this Valentine's Day

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for her this Valentine’s Day

By on Feb 05, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

With Valentine’s Day not far away now, what are you going to be buying for the travel-obsessed loved one in your life? Whether it’s a new bag, new shoes or a new scent, there are some great ideas here for the special someone in your life who already seemingly has everything. Read on if you’re […]

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

5 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Jan 28, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

On my last trip, I went to Cape Town. The trip was a memorable one despite it being something of a whirlwind visit, and included a cable car trip up Table Mountain, a mooch around the V&A Waterfront, a cultural tour of the city, a little too much wine tasting and some excellent dining experiences. […]