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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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

Win a luxury trip courtesy of DK Travel!

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2007 in Books, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Websites

DK Travel – the people behind the Dorling Kindersley Eye Witness Travel Guides – have launched a competition at dkdreamtrip.com. Visitors pick their favourite destinations and are in with the chance of winning £10,000 trip of a lifetime ( £5k of flights and £5k cash). Once you’ve entered you can double, triple or quadruple […]

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