Category: Travel Equipment

Re-live your Summer villa holiday with these enticing cookbooks

Re-live your Summer villa holiday with these enticing cookbooks

By on Oct 16, 2014 in Books, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
One way to continue the memories of summer is to indulge in one of these relatively new cookbooks, all of which, with tempting recipes and lavish photographs, evoke the atmosphere of warm and relaxing Mediterranean days. The Amalfi Coast: A Collection of Italian Recipes by Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi Just thinking of the Amalfi Coast conjures up images of
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
3 travel essentials for your carry-on

3 travel essentials for your carry-on

By on Sep 25, 2014 in Accessories, Gadgets, Travel Equipment
No matter where you are traveling to – preparation is the key to a successful trip. Making a checklist of what should go in your carry on might sound pedantic but once you are on that plane there’s no going back! It’s all about priorities –  pack all the necessities before you start adding in
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
Win an item of your choosing from Simply Beach!

Win an item of your choosing from Simply Beach!

By on Sep 23, 2014 in Clothing, Travel Equipment
We’re delighted to have joined forces with luxury swimwear brand Simply Beach to offer you the fabulous opportunity to win any item of your choosing from their collection. Whatever your size or shape, Simply Beach have styles to flatter anyone with their excellent lines of designer swim and beachwear, featuring many exclusive names such as
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
A luxury sightseeing experience

A luxury sightseeing experience

By on Sep 02, 2014 in Accessories, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
A luxury experience in a city usually boils down to a dinner at the best restaurant, accommodation in a unique hotel or shopping in the most expensive city district. But when thinking about luxury sightseeing, nothing really comes to mind. This is where AudioTrip may be helpful. As a part of their Kickstarter campaign called
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,
Every traveller's nightmare: losing all your photographs

Every traveller's nightmare: losing all your photographs

By on Aug 09, 2014 in Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
In the old days of photography, if a precious picture (and by that I mean a print) was destroyed for some reason, you had the negatives that you could fall back on. So long as they were still intact, you could get a re-print. The advent of digital photography has changed all that. People often
How to pay less for international roaming

How to pay less for international roaming

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
Staying in contact with friends and family when you travel can cost a bomb and although the European Commission just dropped international roaming rates in Europe for European residents on 1st July, people from the UK alone are still estimated to spend £500 million on roaming fees this summer – it happens to the best
9 top luxury jewellers and watchmakers in London

9 top luxury jewellers and watchmakers in London

By on Jul 18, 2014 in Accessories, Travel Equipment
London, one of the world’s greatest cities, is a true gem for shopping. Watches and Jewellery have been one of the most sought after products in the capital of the United Kingdom for hundreds of years with consumers appetites being as strong as ever. Check out some of the top jewellers and watchmakers in London
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
Top 10 sunglasses to keep you looking stylish this Summer

Top 10 sunglasses to keep you looking stylish this Summer

By on Jul 06, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Travel Equipment
Looking for a pair of sunglasses that will keep you looking stylish this Summer? Then look no further… whether you’re simply looking to deflect the sun, hide a hangover, spice up your outfit, or make a fashion staement… here are 10 of the best to keep you looking stylish throughout the Summer months. DARTY from
Win an amazing road trip for two!

Win an amazing road trip for two!

By on Jun 26, 2014 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Photography, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
As part of Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK’s #openroadessentials campaign, I’ve decided to share a few road trip essentials that I take on my own travels. This is a really fun project to get involved with so do take a look at the link at the end if you fancy taking part (there’s a great prize to be
The best way to find out where to enjoy a tipple on your travels

The best way to find out where to enjoy a tipple on your travels

By on Jun 26, 2014 in Accessories, Food and Drink, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
Following your next trip, food and drink will inevitably play a large part in how successfully your trip plays out, but, short of asking some friends who may live there, the research required to find out where to eat and drink while you’re in town can always be a hassle. Researching for food is, in
10 things every luxury hotel room should have

10 things every luxury hotel room should have

By on Jun 24, 2014 in Accessories, Accommodation, Hotels, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
It never ceases to amaze me when I check into a higher-end hotel room, and some of the most basic, practical things are noticeably absent. I’m sure everyone can relate to the problem of running around turning on every single lamp, because there isn’t a single overhead light to be found- but that’s just the