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5 luxury travel treats that you can enjoy now

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2021 in Accessories, Books, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

To say that it’s been a challenging 12 months is an understatement. For most people around the world, international travel has sadly been largely off-limits for much of the past year. Don’t let that put you off travel, though. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been posting just as frequently on A Luxury Travel Blog, in addition […]

10 essential travel books to read during self-isolation

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2020 in Books, Featured, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are,” according to Mason Cooley. This idea is especially poignant at this time in our history. Myriad global authorities are advising social distancing and self-isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, most of us find ourselves with some time to […]

Top 5 books about the history of Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Oct 14, 2019 in Books, Europe, Regions, Spain, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe

Through books about Barcelona, you will be able to find out the secrets of the city that guides and review pages rarely tell you. The writers, enticed by the beauty of Catalonia´s capital, show the reader a new perspective about the city of Barcelona. Why not dedicate time to books about the city, in order […]

Your complete reading list for Bhutan

By James Jayasundera on Apr 12, 2018 in Asia, Bhutan, Books, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

In order to really make the most of your holiday, it is worthwhile to do a bit of reading about the country before you go. Bhutan has just four bookshops – three of them in Thimphu – and a limited selection of books in English, so we do recommend you try to buy before you […]

14 books to read before you go to India

By James Jayasundera on May 16, 2017 in Asia, Books, India, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

At Ampersand we feel that to really make the most of your holiday it pays off to swot up and do a bit of homework before you fly. Indians are avid readers and throughout the country, as well as at airports and hotels, you will find excellent bookshops, stocking titles on everything from art and […]

And the Best Travel Influencer is…

By Paul Johnson on Jan 01, 2016 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Featured, Luggage, Magazines, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany

…A Luxury Travel Blog! I am delighted to announce that A Luxury Travel Blog has been declared as a winner at the prestigious TUMI X WIRED Innovation in Travel Awards. Designed to celebrate the companies, destinations and services delivering unparalleled experiences in the travel sector, the awards are a partnership between the leading luggage and […]

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

By Paul Johnson 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 […]

Transforming your luxury travel memories into a stylish photo book

By Paul Johnson on Mar 20, 2015 in Books, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

There are many photo book printing services out there. Competition is quite fierce and buyers are often led by price. But don’t forget the old adage of ‘you get what you pay for’ and you’ll quickly avoid the cheapest, with the realisation that, to cut costs, there must be some compromise on quality. Step aside […]

Cambodia – a journey by book

By Melissa Matthews on Jan 13, 2015 in Asia, Books, Cambodia, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Cambodia’s history spans from the magnificence of Angkor to the tragedy of the Khmer Rouge years. There are hundreds of books worth reading before or during your travels; some provide valuable insight into the history, while others paint a vivid and exotic picture of the country and its people. Here are just five recommended reads. […]

Top 10 travel photography gifts for the holiday season

By Jerroid Marks on Dec 04, 2014 in Accessories, Books, Gadgets, Luggage, Magazines, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

If you know someone who lives for life behind the lens and adores tramping the globe with a camera in hand then, these gifts can be perfect for the holiday season. Photography trips can be a budding photographers dream allowing them to peek behind the scenes and discover the secrets of far-flung places. Give them […]

Re-live your Summer villa holiday with these enticing cookbooks

By Susie Marquis 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 […]

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Valentine’s Day

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2014 in Accessories, Books, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Men aren’t always the easiest people to buy for, especially when it comes to buying a romantic gift. So, to make the task a little easier for you, here are 10 suggestions for you to make the process a little less challenging. Whether the man in your life travels for business or pleasure, we hope […]

Interview with Sarah Lee, Founder of LiveShareTravel and Author of The Luxury Traveller’s Handbook

By Paul Johnson on Jun 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Books, Canada, Caribbean, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Thailand, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

A journalist and editor, Sarah Lee started Maia Communications, a marketing communications company, with her husband Terry, in 2009. She has a PR diploma, 17 years’ experience on newspapers, magazines and corporate publications. Sarah also founded luxury travel and lifestyle magazine LiveShareTravel in 2010. What is it that you do exactly? We’ve taken our hobby and made it […]

Australia’s top 10 secrets

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2013 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Magazines, Oceania, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

The Australian travel magazine, Australian Traveller, has announced the 100 Best Travel Secrets of Australia in a special collectors’ edition of the magazine. The number one secret, Whites Beach in Byron Bay was one of the many stunning beaches to make the list. Several surprises made the top 10 – including Australia’s most expensive secret, Emirates […]

3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

By Mark Davis on Jan 21, 2013 in Attractions, Books, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Romance is created by many different things – landscapes, music, food and art can all spark the emotion of romance. Over the years artists, playwrights and authors have been inspired by the UK’s beautiful stunning landscapes, towns and villages to create some of the world’s most famous works. These same locations can provide a perfect […]

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 […]

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