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The 4 best tour guides in the world?

By Paul Johnson on Oct 08, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Asia, Central America, Guatemala, India, Magazines, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA

Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, has announced the four winners in its annual World Guide Awards, which honour the very best tour leaders from across the globe. In a ceremony at London’s Royal Geographical Society, Italian Luca Alfatti from Dragoman, Burmese Nyi Nyi ‘Frankie’ Naing who guides for Panoramic Journeys, G Adventures guide

3 of the best luxury watches for diving and snorkeling

By Roman Sharf on Oct 04, 2012 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Celebrities, Gadgets, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

There are many different things to consider when it comes to selecting the perfect luxury accessories to any hobby; style, luxury, dependability and usefulness are all factors that come to mind, and diving watches are no different. When you are going to be diving or snorkeling, you want a watch you can not only count

And the Restaurant of the Year is...

By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Magazines, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Spanish chef José Pizarro, two-Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge and Raymond Blanc protégée Ollie Dabbous were among the big winners at the inaugural Food and Travel Reader Awards held at The Royal Automobile Club on London’s Pall Mall on 3 September, 2012. In total 29 awards were handed out during a glittering evening hosted by comedian Simon

Special feature: Adam the Suitcase from Millican

By Paul Johnson on Sep 02, 2012 in Featured, Luggage, Special Features, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Meet ‘Adam the Suitcase’. He’s the latest addition to my luxury luggage collection and a very fine specimen he is, too. This beautiful case is a product of a company called Millican (named after the self-sufficient mountain guide of the early 1900s, Millican Dalton) which happens to be based quite close to me here in

Would you pay $250,000 for a bottle of nail polish?

By Paul Johnson on Aug 19, 2012 in Accessories, Travel Equipment

Luxury US jeweller Azature, whose creations have been worn by the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Liv Tyler, Megan Fox, Beyonce and Rihanna, has come up with its own black diamond nail polish. With a price tag of $250,000, it easily becomes the most expensive nail polish in the world, incredibly making Model’s Own $130,000 Gold Rush

3 essential items that every luxury traveller "must" have

By Paul Johnson on Aug 17, 2012 in Accessories, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Going somewhere? Are you sure you’re properly prepared? Here we’ve rounded up those essential (or perhaps not so essential) items that you really should have with you. (We’re assuming you’ve already got those truly essential items such as your passport.) A smartphone Things have moved on at an alarming rate since the Web first came

The world's most expensive camera

By Paul Johnson on Aug 15, 2012 in Gadgets, Photography, Travel Equipment

You could be forgiven for thinking that something like the Peartree Leaf AFi 10 medium format camera ($43,675) or the special edition Diamond IXUS ($43,083, marking the 10th anniversary of their IXUS range) would be among the most expensive cameras in the world, but actually they’re not. In fact, they don’t even come close. The most

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2012 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… The best African vacations from Safari Guide Africa The simplicity of innovation: Panerai Beachy-chic dining from Sean’s Panorama Because speed matters: Piaggio Aero

Arrive refreshed - making the most strenuous journey look effortlessly easy

By Claire Powell on Jun 20, 2012 in Air Travel, Celebrities, Clothing, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

When the latest rock star lands at Heathrow there’s little talk of jet lag, no signs of a struggle with the bags and no hint of them having to remove almost all of their clothing just to be able to get through the airport scanners. They’re ‘papped’ looking uber-glamorous, sporting the latest Jimmy Choos (no

Special feature: MedCallOutfitter Kit™ from MedCallAssist™

By Paul Johnson on May 16, 2012 in Accessories, Luggage, Special Features, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Here at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ, we were recently sent a premium grade medical kit for luxury travellers. Rather uniquely, the MedCallOutfitter Kit™ from MedCallAssist™ comes complete with a one year physician call line for any urgent questions or prescription needs which you can call at any time, day or night. Although produced in

Hong Kong's 5 best buys

By Jonathan Lin on Apr 11, 2012 in Accessories, Asia, China, Clothing, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Equipment

Despite the fact that luxury brands are opening retail stores at an unprecedented rate throughout mainland China (Shanghai is home to seven Chanel boutiques, compared to just three in Paris), an average of 14 million Chinese flock to Hong Kong every month to take advantage of duty-free discounts on luxury goods. Now, we’re not saying

Free iPad with Powder White March ski breaks

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Gadgets, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Longer, sunnier days and blissfully emptier slopes are no longer the only reasons to ski in March. Book a week in a selected chalet in one of the ‘big five’ ski resorts of Val d’Isere, Courchevel, Verbier, Meribel and St Anton through the independent ski holiday provider Powder White and you’ll receive a free iPad

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition in Denver

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2012 in Attractions, Clothing, Colorado, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Denver Art Museum is the only venue in the United States for the internationally acclaimed exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective. It will be on show at the museum from 25th March to 8th July 2012. This retrospective of the designer’s 40 years of creativity features a stunning selection of 200 haute couture outfits

Book review: Moon Handbooks Tahiti by David Stanley

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2012 in Books, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Although arguably not as famous as the Lonely Planet books, Moon Handbooks have been in production for over 30 years and are renowned for their wide appeal, from families through to solo adventurers. Landing on my desk recently was their guide to Tahiti written by David Stanley. The first thing to note is that the

Luxury gift ideas for the world traveler

By Marc Hagins on Dec 07, 2011 in Accessories, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

The holidays are only a few weeks away and if you’re still looking for a special gift to give your world traveler we’ve got you covered. Here is our list of the top luxury travel gifts from world-class luggage to a portable talking translator. They are the perfect gifts for your favorite traveler (or a

Book review: Dan Poynter's Air Travel Handbook

By Paul Johnson on Nov 24, 2011 in Air Travel, Books, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

I recently received a printed copy of Dan Poynter’s Air Travel Handbook – a goldmine of information for the travel enthusiast and, in particular, the frequent flyer. It’s not really the kind of book that needs to be read from cover to cover but instead is easy to dip in and out at any point and

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