Category: Travel Equipment
An $82,000 swimsuit... but you can't use it for swimming
A swimsuit made of pure gold has been unveiled in Kyoto by the Tokyo jewellery store Ginza Tanaka. It’s a one-piece, hand-woven, halter-neck outfit weighing 500g and can be yours for 10 million yen (approx. $82,000). Seems like a lot for a swimsuit that they say is not for water recreation, but I suppose
Get snapping...
By Paul Johnson on Jul 24, 2007 in Arctic, Ecuador, Europe, Norway, Photography, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Fancy a trip to Arctic Norway or the Galapagos Islands? National Geographic, famed for its own stunning travel photography, is running its 19th World in Focus photography competition. First prize is a trip to your choice of the above two destinations. If instead you just want to gawp at the amazing images from New York City guide from LUXE City Guides
By Paul Johnson on Jul 16, 2007 in Books, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA
LUXE City Guides have just launched a New York City guide – their first foray onto US shores. The NYC guide is currently available online and in NYC Borders stores, as well as select travel stores around the US. 
Sensational Kids from Omni Hotels
By Paul Johnson on Jun 27, 2007 in Accessories, Accommodation, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Worldwide
A complimentary gift bag full of sensory trinkets, cookies and milk each night, and a suitcase full of books and games – what more could a kid ask for? Omni Hotels‘ kids program has received an extensive childlike makeover designed to create a memorable stay for its youngest travelers. The new Omni Sensational 
Carey Houston enable fleet with internet access
An executive limousine company is preparing to equip its entire fleet of limos with wireless internet equipment. Carey Houston will be able to connect to the internet during their travels, through either a WiFi or Ethernet connection. The move is sure to be a hit with many business executives and VIPs.
Sephora airline approved beauty
Keep your stash out of the trash with Sephora’s selection of security-friendly beauty products. These airplane-approved items from Sephora are just the ticket. With this range of make-up, skincare products, fragrances, bath and body toiletries, and hair and dental kits, your days of surrendering your favourite items at airport security are over.
Luxury travel links of the week
By Paul Johnson on Jun 01, 2007 in Accessories, Accommodation, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Events and more from the Latin Jazz Network Independent guide from Luxury Watches 101 Fine foods and gifts from igourmet.com East Manhattan luxury from Blue Moon Hotel 
Home Theatre Watch
Here’s a great little accessory for those who love gadgets and love travel. The Home Theatre Watch – available from GadgetUniverse – retails at a seemingly reasonable $149.95. With a capcity of 2GB, this watch supports MP1, MP2, or MP3 and WMA audio files and comes with software that can convert with software
Wide-Mouth Leather Weekend Bag
Made with a full-grain cowhide that’s more rugged and sturdy than other common luggage, this carpenter-style bag has a frame wide enough to stay open on its own for easy packing or unpacking, and is large enough for a weekend trip or for use as a convenient carry-on bag. Its microfibre lining is easily spot
Luxury travel links of the week
By Paul Johnson on May 13, 2007 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Hotels, Italy, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Virginia, Websites, Western Europe
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Gourmet romance at Furore Inn Resort, Italy Try houseboat vacations with Forever Houseboats Fine Southern living at The Goodstone Inn, VA Choose from travel-sized goodies from Sephora
Luxury travel links of the week
By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Mexico, North America, North Dakota, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Get your hands on some Luxe City Guides Chill out in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, at Amuleto Find seclusion at Missouri River Breaks Lodge, ND Check out the latest yachts from Hakvoort 
Dubai - New Arabian Cuisine
By Paul Johnson on May 03, 2007 in Books, Food and Drink, Middle East, Regions, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates
In the award winning new cookbook Dubai – New Arabian Cuisine, four chefs from the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai have created an innovative gastronomic genre – also known as ‘haute’ Arabian cuisine – that bridges the culinary arts of Arabia and Europe to produce a cuisine rich in flavour and heritage but with global appeal. 
Interview with Doug Gollan of Elite Traveler
By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, China, Egypt, Europe, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Magazines, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe
Doug Gollan is one of three founders of the Elite Traveler magazine. While his title is President and Editor-in-Chief, his responsiblities include overseeing editorial, sales, marketing and distribution. What is it that you do exactly? I would say my time is divided mainly between the editorial, sales and marketing, with about 10% spent on Fairmont Fit
By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2007 in Accommodation, Canada, Clothing, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, USA
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts now offers Fairmont President’s Club Members easy access to adidas training gear through Fairmont Fit. This newest guest benefit for loyalty club members will deliver workout apparel, footwear and accessories directly to your accommodation for use in your room, in the gym or to enjoy in the great outdoors. It is 
Chocolates on the pillow aren't enough!
By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2007 in Books, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA
Did you know that travel to the US is down 17% from pre-9/11 levels? Whilst the United States’ share of the international travel market shrinks, Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, has been striving to turn the tide through his new book Chocolates on the Pillow Aren’t Enough: Reinventing the Customer Experience. As 
