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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

Win a copy of the fabulous book 'Dive in Style'!

By Paul Johnson on Aug 19, 2010 in Adventure Travel, Books, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Worldwide

A Luxury Travel Blog has teamed up with the publishers Thames & Hudson to offer you a great chance to win one of 5 copies of the fabulous book ‘Dive in Style‘ by Tim Simmond. I have a copy of this beautiful book myself and it contains over 700 fabulous illustrations of where you can

A cool, new way to browse a travel bookshop online

By Paul Johnson on May 27, 2010 in Books, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Websites

Daunt Books, the travel specialists, has launched an online resource for discerning travellers. Mimicking the unique design of the shops where the books are arranged by country, the user can browse the careful selection of guides, non-fiction and fiction which have all been personally recommended and reviewed by the knowledgeable staff. Whether you’re looking for

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2010 in Accommodation, Books, Clothing, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Craving for Travel: Celebrating Life’s Moments Check out the luxury spas portfolio from Johansens Rollable travel shoes (!) from Spare Pear Boutique chic from Villa Elena, Sicily

Win a fantastic £50 voucher from Blurb!

By Paul Johnson on Dec 16, 2009 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Books, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany

We are delighted to announce a new competition. A Luxury Travel Blog has teamed up with Blurb to offer you a great chance to win one of five £50 vouchers to use on their website. An online creative book publishing platform, Blurb allows everyone and anyone to create their own coffee table book. Perfect for

New Leading Hotels of the World

By Paul Johnson on Dec 12, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Austria, Books, Brazil, Central America, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Mexico, North America, Panama, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe, Worldwide

The Leading Hotels of the World annual directory for 2010 was released worldwide this week. There are 13 new Leading Hotels in the handsome hardcover volume which showcases more than 450 members in over 80 countries across the globe. They are as follows: Royal Spa Kitzbühel, Jochberg, Austria The Augustine, Prague, Czech Republic Kameha Grand

James Joyce dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

By Paul Johnson on Jul 07, 2009 in Accommodation, Books, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It’s not every day you get to dine with the dead. Sign up for Four Seasons Hotel Dublin‘s “Discover Dublin” package and you’ll be treated to an authentic evening that leaps right off the pages of James Joyce‘s famed short story, The Dead. You’ll feast as Joyce’s characters did, with the very same hearty menu.

Hg2 Eat New York goes mobile

By Paul Johnson on Dec 08, 2008 in Bars, Books, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA

A mobile version of Hg2‘s groundbreaking new restaurant guide, Eat New York, goes live on UBI UBI™ today. It’s the only high-end restaurant and travel guide designed exclusively for the smartphone platform. With a unique take on the restaurant world, Eat New York is designed specifically for savvy residents and sophisticated travellers, with 150 insider

Special Hotels of the World 2009

By Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2008 in Accommodation, Books, Hotels, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide

The Great Hotels Organisation has officially launched the Special Hotels of the World 2009 Exclusive Travel Collection Directory. The latest edition includes a hand-picked selection of over 50 of the world’s best hotels that offer something special or unique to the discerning traveller. The new coffee-table style directory features breathtaking photography, hotel facts and tips

Louis Vuitton City Guides 2009

By Paul Johnson on Oct 14, 2008 in Books, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

Think Louis Vuitton and you instantly think ‘luggage’. But, unbeknown to many, there is another aspect of the LV brand – Louis Vuitton City Guides – which has been running for 10 years. The 2009 edition is out now, featuring many new destinations. They will be available from LV boutiques worldwide from tomorrow.

Special feature: Sony PRS-505 Reader

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2008 in Accessories, Books, Gadgets, Special Features, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany

I’ve managed to get my hands on a Sony PRS-505 Reader which has been out in the US for a while now, but has only recently become available in the UK through the High Street retailer Waterstones (priced at £199). As soon as I opened the box, I was immediately struck by the look

Utah's first 5-star: Stein Eriksen Lodge

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Books, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, Utah

The first 5 star hotel to grace the state of Utah is officially Stein Eriksen Lodge. The news came this week with the publiation of the latest Mobil Travel Guide. It is just one of 41 accommodation establishments across USA and Canada to achieve the top accolade. Stein Eriksen Lodge’s setting within a Rocky

Record achievement for The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Books, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA

Whilst the Mobil Travel Guide celebrates its 50th anniversary, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs will mark its 48th consecutive year on the five star list, making it the longest-running five star property in Mobil Travel Guide’s history. That’s no mean achievement! Also enjoying five star status in Colorado is The Little Nell in Aspen.

The Greenbrier fails to recapture 5th star

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Books, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA, West Virginia

Not even a $50 million renovation has been enough for The Greenbrier to re-gain its five star status which it lost back in 2000. The Mobil Travel Guide was released this week with The Greenbrier – which has in the past hosted both Presidents and Royalty – still stuck on four stars. Minor improvements

A new owner for Zagat?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2008 in Books, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

With the growth of Web 2.0 and Travel 2.0 (both terms I despise, incidentally), people have talked about user-generated content as though it were the latest craze to grip the world. However, the reality is quite different – Tim and Nina Zagat of Zagat Survey LLC, for instance, have been using this simple concept

Waldorf Astoria cookbook

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Books, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Waldorf is world renowned for its elegant accommodation, grand galas, and, of course, its supreme dining, but many might not also realise that there’s a Waldorf Astoria cookbook. Within its pages, the hotel’s kitchen brigade offers closely guarded trade secrets and share the recipes for innovative and exciting new dishes as well as treasured

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