Category: Travel Equipment

7 luxury British suits for the black tie season

7 luxury British suits for the black tie season

By on Dec 18, 2015 in Clothing, Europe, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe
It’s fair to say that British tailoring is enjoying something of a renaissance. Since the first catwalk shows of the London Collections in 2012, British menswear brands have been wowing the fashion set and bespoke creations are once again the suit-du-jour. So, in the spirit of the season, we thought we’d pick out our 7
Timepieces that travel well: the top 5 trends in men's watches for 2015

Timepieces that travel well: the top 5 trends in men's watches for 2015

By on Nov 28, 2015 in Accessories, Travel Equipment
Face it fellas, you like your arm jewelry as much as the ladies like their bling. And if there’s one truly indispensable accessory that every man of distinction has to have, it’s a classic, well-made, wristwatch. Any guy who says that he would never buy or wear an expensive watch probably isn’t being honest with
4K photography - now you can capture the perfect moment every time!

4K photography - now you can capture the perfect moment every time!

By on Nov 25, 2015 in Europe, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe
Have you heard about 4K photography? If you haven’t, please read my introduction to 4K photography here. If you have, but you’re still learning, you’ll hopefully find my 10 top tips to improving your 4K photography – which were compiled with the help of Panasonic – helpful. If you haven’t much time and simply want to get a quick overview of
3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Nov 23, 2015 in Accessories, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment
If you haven’t already seen it, my last special feature reported on our stay at Stone Lodge, the gatehouse to the beautiful Combermere Estate in Shropshire. During our week there, we enjoyed some fantastic weather for the time of year and there were a few new items we were able to trial, and you will
How to give your luggage a voice and detect whether it's mishandled when you travel

How to give your luggage a voice and detect whether it's mishandled when you travel

By on Nov 20, 2015 in Accessories, Air Travel, Gadgets, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
If you’re a frequent traveller – and perhaps even if you’re an infrequent one – chances are that at some point you’ve had a problem with your luggage. Perhaps it’s been dropped, hurled about, left out in the rain, emerged on the luggage carousel torn or half open, or perhaps it’s not even emerged at
The best safari luggage

The best safari luggage

By on Nov 16, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
Anyone who’s been on safari knows that a soft-sided duffel bag is the quintessential luggage item for travel, especially if you’re planning some intra-country flights. Most domestic flights have a 15kg limit and require your bag to be somewhat malleable, to fit behind seats or other places. As someone who avoids checking any luggage whenever
10 top tips for improving your 4K photography

10 top tips for improving your 4K photography

By on Nov 02, 2015 in Accessories, Featured, Gadgets, Photography, Travel Equipment
As many of you may recall from my introduction to 4K photography last month, I have been trialling the Panasonic LUMIX GX8 camera and its 4K capabilities. The camera allows me to shoot HD video at the rate of 30 frames per second, with each frame providing me with a high resolution photograph that can
£10,000 prize: vote to win a full set of luggage and a luxury 7-night stay in Phuket

£10,000 prize: vote to win a full set of luggage and a luxury 7-night stay in Phuket

By on Oct 24, 2015 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Luggage, Magazines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany
We are delighted to announce that A Luxury Travel Blog has been shortlisted for the category ‘Best Travel Influencer’ in awards led by the prestigious technology title ‘WIRED’ and the leading luggage and lifestyle brand ‘TUMI’. The TUMI x WIRED Innovation in Travel Awards celebrate the companies, destinations and services delivering unparalleled experiences in the
3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Oct 15, 2015 in Accessories, Clothing, Luggage, Travel Equipment
My latest published trip was to a beautiful luxury self-catering townhouse in the seaside town of Weymouth in the UK (you can read all about it here) where we had a very pleasant stay whilst attending a national sailing event. As with most of my travels, it threw up a new opportunity to trial a
Lady's Carry On Packing List

The ultimate lady’s guide to packing only a carry-on

By on Sep 25, 2015 in Accessories, Clothing, Luggage, Travel Equipment
We’ve showed you how a gentleman can pack a bag, and now it’s time to focus on a lady’s guide to packing only a carry-on. While much of the advice for packing remains the same for a woman as it does for a man, there are a few key differences. We still recommend rolling versus
The ultimate gentlemen's guide to packing only a carry-on

The ultimate gentlemen's guide to packing only a carry-on

By on Sep 14, 2015 in Accessories, Clothing, Luggage, Travel Equipment
With more restrictions, both in price and size, on checked bags, packing everything into a carry-on is not only sensible but also preferable for a gentleman on the go. Not to mention, packing only a carry-on allows you to stroll off the plane and on to your destination without waiting for your bags to spin
3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

3 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Sep 14, 2015 in Accessories, Clothing, Travel Equipment
My latest published trip was to the UAE and the Maldives (you can read all about it here) where we spent a few nights in Dubai, followed by a heavenly stay at JA Manafaru on the northernmost atoll in the Maldives. The trip also served as a great opportunity to try out a few new
3 reasons why your next luxury luggage should be made of carbon fibre

3 reasons why your next luxury luggage should be made of carbon fibre

By on Aug 07, 2015 in Luggage, Travel Equipment
In today’s world of bespoke luxury luggage, old-fashioned craftsmanship and space-age carbon fibre are coming together to enable individualised designer goods in which tradition and technology go hand in hand. Now we can enjoy all the benefits of the latest technology and materials and still either custom design or personalise our luggage in very limited
Top 10 luxury fashion items for her this Summer

Top 10 luxury fashion items for her this Summer

By on Jul 21, 2015 in Clothing, Featured, Travel Equipment
Love Summer? Then you’ll love this range of luxury fashion items to keep you looking cool no matter how hot it gets! From sandals to swimwear, there’s something here for everyone. So, what are you waiting for?  Treat yourself today from this selection of the latest must-have items for your wardrobe this Summer. Blue lagoon halter bikini from Verano
Top 10 luxury fashion items for him this Summer

Top 10 luxury fashion items for him this Summer

By on Jun 24, 2015 in Clothing, Featured, Travel Equipment
Are you looking forward to Summer? Whether your plan is to simply relax on the beach or add a few new essentials to your wardrobe, we have a treat in store for you with our latest luxury fashion round-up. Including everything from swimming trunks to ice cream inspired footwear (yes, you read that right!), we
Is it high time we had a standard size for hand luggage when flying?

Is it high time we had a standard size for hand luggage when flying?

By on Jun 11, 2015 in Air Travel, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
Let’s face it – flying with hand luggage isn’t as straight forward as it could be. Sure, if you’re familiar with the airline’s hand luggage size restrictions, that goes a long way. But when those restrictions vary slightly from one airline to another – or indeed within one airline, depending on the bag type (think