Category: Books

New York City guide from LUXE City Guides

By 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

Luxury travel links of the week

By 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

Dubai - New Arabian Cuisine

By 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!

Chocolates on the pillow aren't enough!

By 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!

Win a luxury trip courtesy of DK Travel!

By 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

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
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
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
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
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,
Asia's Best Hotels and Resorts 2007

Asia's Best Hotels and Resorts 2007

By on Dec 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Books, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature
HotelClub has started  its hunt for Asia’s Best Hotels & Resorts 2007. There are 1 million Air Miles, $14,000 worth of luxury hotel stays, $5,000 worth of cars, tours  and attractions, plus 100s of weekly prizes to be won. Vote now for a chance to win and  make your dream holiday in Asia come true!
Europa recognised by Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2007

Europa recognised by Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2007

By on Nov 23, 2006 in Books, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature
For the seventh consecutive year, Europa, the luxury Hapag-Lloyd Cruises flagship, attained the highest scores in the most categories to top the list in Berlitz Publishing‘s annual cruising guide: Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2007, due in bookstores this month. The book carries a retail price of $24.95.
The Six Senses Cookbook

The Six Senses Cookbook

By on Oct 14, 2006 in Asia, Books, Food and Drink, Maldives, Regions, Thailand, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
Get your hands on a copy of The Six Senses Cookbook. This beautifully illustrated book has been photographed entirely on location at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili in the Maldives, Evason Resorts and Evason Hideaways in Thailand, and at Evason Ana Mandara Resort in Vietnam by the award-winning photographer Jorg Sundermann. The volume includes some
Special feature: The Big Black Book

Special feature: The Big Black Book

By on Oct 06, 2006 in Books, Magazines, Special Features, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany
The good people at Esquire have sent me a copy of their  latest product, The Big Black Book.   Billed as ‘the style manual for successful men’ (ahhhhh… so that’s why they sent me a copy – joke!), this book-come-magazine is full of all manner of snippets of useful information.   Complete with a short