Category: Travel Equipment

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Feb 25, 2007 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Luggage, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Cruise France’s canals with French Country Waterways Tour Brooklyn Brewery and tingle those taste buds Sunset sail a schooner in New York with Sail-NYC Handmade leather luggage from Uppercase Ltd.
Too lazy to carry your luggage? Try FlyLite...

Too lazy to carry your luggage? Try FlyLite...

By on Feb 15, 2007 in Air Travel, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
There’s a new company that packs, delivers, picks up, and even dry cleans your stuff so you don’t have to. Billing itself as a remote wardrobe manager, FlyLite sends you an empty  suitcase to fill with your usual travel  gear which you then return for them to clean, store and catalogue.   When you’re going
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Feb 11, 2007 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Australia, Hotels, Magazines, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals, Websites
A  weekly  pick of luxury travel  links for your perusal… Find family-friendly properties with Ciao Bambino See New York from above with Liberty Helicopters Explore Extravagance Magazine for luxury suggestions Book Australia’s finest hotels through Luxury Down Under
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Feb 04, 2007 in Accessories, Accommodation, Air Travel, Australia, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Netherlands, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites, Western Europe
A  weekly  pick of luxury travel  links for your perusal… Book Australia’s finest hotels at Luxury Down Under Dine in a greenhouse at De Kas, Amsterdam Use a Champagne sabre to open that next bottle See New York from above with Liberty Helicopters

The world's top 25 trains?

By on Feb 02, 2007 in Books, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Worldwide
According to The Society of International Railway Travelers, the best 25 trains in the world are as follows: North America 1) Canadian (Canada) 2) GrandLuxe Express (US) 3) Canadian Rockies Steam Express (Canada) 4) Rocky Mountaineer (Canada) 5) Royal Canadian Pacific (Canada) 6) Sierra Madre Express (Mexico) South America 7) Andean Explorer (Peru) 8) Hiram

Pathways to Plate

By on Jan 30, 2007 in Accommodation, Books, Food and Drink, Hotels, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA
Honoured in the Best for Food category of the annual 2007 Gold List prepared by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, a property managed by Delaware North Companies,  is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It  is known for serving a blend of classical French and American cuisine. Recipes created
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jan 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Magazines, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Vacation Rentals, Worldwide
A  weekly  pick of luxury travel  links for your perusal… Unparalleled service from The Executive Connection Get the low-down from Dolce Vita magazine Discover the Caribbean’s finest with Definitive Caribbean Luxury villa rentals from Villas of Distinction
Lonely Planet Bluelist 2007

Lonely Planet Bluelist 2007

By on Jan 27, 2007 in Books, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature
Bluelist 2007 is the latest instalment of the best, weirdest and wildest in the world, from Lonely Planet. It’s a great publication for those seeking a little inspiration for their future travel plans, detailing over 400 travel experiences. If you buy it now for $19.99, Lonely Planet will include a copy of the 2006 edition
Luxury Hotelier

Luxury Hotelier

By on Jan 23, 2007 in Magazines, Travel Literature
Look out for a new magazine going by the name of Luxury Hotelier. Produced by Questex Media Group, Inc.  (the people behind the Hotel & Motel Management magazine) the  publication is aimed specifically at upscale hoteliers and owners, focussing on the four and five star market. It is due to be launched in 2007 but
Spa guidebook from Six Senses

Spa guidebook from Six Senses

By on Jan 19, 2007 in Books, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Literature
‘Balancing Senses’ is a new book from Six Senses that educates readers to make the most of the body they’re born with. From detoxing to yoga, from body treatments to organic food, the book is packed with easy to follow recipes and guidelines for nourishing the body, both inside and out. Written by a qualified
Dooney & Bourke limited edition portable reader

Dooney & Bourke limited edition portable reader

By on Jan 18, 2007 in Accessories, Books, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature
This limited  edition Sony portable reader with custom leather case allows people to read digitally whilst on the move.   It is very lightweight and compact, so great for travelling, and comes with  software that allows you to browse thousands of electronic book titles from the Connect™ eBookstore. Purchase one for $499 before 12th February
Interview with Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Magazine

Interview with Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Magazine

By on Jan 18, 2007 in Accommodation, Attractions, Brazil, Celebrities, Colorado, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Magazines, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe
Christine Gray is founder and editor of Luxury Travel Magazine, a leading global information resource for high-end travellers, featuring the “A-List of Travel” – the world’s finest hotels and ultimate travel experiences. She was formerly a Beverly Hills travel agent to the stars. What is it that  you do exactly? I’m continually traveling every day
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jan 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Books, California, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Magazines, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe
A  weekly  pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Dine at  Restaurant Gary Danko in San Francisco Subscribe to Luxury Travel Magazine online Have a Royal experience at Blue Palace, Crete Let Karen Brown’s Guides help plan your UK trip
Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone

By on Jan 13, 2007 in Accessories, Gadgets, Travel Equipment
The Apple iPhone will be out in June! This mobile phone weighs 4.6-ounces and is just 11.6mm thick, with a 3.5-inch (480×320) touchscreen display. It includes a 2 megapixel camera and  an incredible 4-8GB of storage. It will use the OS X operating system and support various programs and browsers, as well as iTunes.  The
Solar-powered laptop case

Solar-powered laptop case

By on Jan 12, 2007 in Gadgets, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment
The idea of a solar powered laptop case was unveiled at Las Vegas’ CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in 2006.   And now that vision has become a reality, thanks to Eclipe Solar Gear. They have come up with a hardcase that can charge laptops and other items, so long as there’s plenty of sunshine of
European Coast and Country from Mr & Mrs Smith

European Coast and Country from Mr & Mrs Smith

By on Jan 11, 2007 in Accommodation, Books, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe
Mr & Mrs Smith are giving the inside scoop on “coastal cool and countryside chic” with their newest guidebook. The European Coast and Country guidebook contains 300 pages and over 350 stunning images, featuring 22 detailed destination guides, from the Aeolian Islands to Vaucluse, as well as information on 33 favourite hotels in France, Greece,