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Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

By Paul Johnson on Jun 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month will take place at the five-star Capella Hotel Singaporean island of Sentosa. It will be the first time that a North Korean leader has met with a sitting US president. Sentosa is one of 63 islands […]

Where to holiday with the rich and famous in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Feb 05, 2018 in Celebrities, Europe, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The world’s obsession with Italy has not escaped those enjoying a celebrity lifestyle. Many in the film and music industry have purchased second homes in this wonderful country. And who can blame them? The Italian way of life is a world apart from the media frenzy you would see surrounding celebrity in the UK. So […]

Where did Lady Gaga go in India?

By Michael Edwards on Jan 25, 2018 in Asia, Celebrities, India, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Almost as soon as she had landed in India’s capital, Lady Gaga made for Dilli Haat. When Hillary Clinton visited Delhi, she too visited this open-air market. For Dilli Haat is India’s showroom, a magnet for artists and traders from as far north as Himalaya to the far south of Goa: India united. It is a intensely […]

Luxury vacation rentals turn Disney World into a celebrity hangout

By Kerrie Potts on Jan 07, 2018 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Florida, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

Disney World has always had global appeal, the much-loved cartoon characters brought to oversized life are popular with children and adults alike. There is probably not a parent on the planet that hasn’t had the heartstrings tugged by a kid that just wants to see Mickey, Pluto and friends. To be fair, it is a […]

Julia Roberts in Split: the latest in a long list of celebrities who can’t get enough of Croatia

By Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

Croatia, officially the world’s best country of 2017, has been attracting a long list of celebrities, with the latest being Julia Roberts, accompanied by her cinematographer husband, Daniel Moder. The beautiful famous couple elected the incredible city of Split as their chosen Croatian destination. Meanwhile, Croatian luxury travel agency VIP Holiday Booker has experienced an […]

Lights, camera, action: 7 ways to go behind the scenes

By Craig Burkinshaw on Jun 14, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Celebrities, Egypt, India, Japan, Louisiana, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Worldwide

Visual effects in film may have advanced dramatically, but most directors still choose to shoot in real locations, taking advantage of some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes or filming in period settings that add authenticity to a scene. There’s something quite special about seeing these pseudo-fantasy locations in real life, adding an extra dimension […]

The 5 best celebrity trails to explore in Milan

By Paul Lewis on May 31, 2017 in Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Dynamic, fun, stylish, and multifaceted, Milan has definitely won the people’s choice award for the Best Place to Live! Alessandro Manzoni, Leonardo DaVinci, Einstein, Hemingway, and George Clooney have all decided that Milan is where the heart is. These fabulous people also make Milan a special place to be remembered. In your next trip to […]

10 must-visit celebrity chef restaurants in hotels around the world

By Spencer Groves on May 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide

You’ve watched them on TV, bought their cookery books, and seen gushing articles referencing Michelin stars… and now they’re drawing diners in their droves to hotels around the world. Read on for our top picks of the best famous-name hotel restaurants. Gary Rhodes’ Rhodes Twenty10 at Le Royal Méridien, Dubai Who: Gary Rhodes OBE is one […]

Africa: home and holiday to celebrities

By Marisa Macedo on Sep 04, 2016 in Africa, Celebrities, Ethiopia, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Africa is a hot spot for a wealth of celebrities, whether they were born on the continent or simply decided to visit on their holidays. Thanks to the huge amount of luxury breaks on offer and the experiences that only Africa can provide, a number of famous faces frequently visit this fantastic location. Here are […]

Mykonos Greece celebrity holiday destination

12 classy European destinations that celebrities love

By Jackie de Burca on Aug 15, 2016 in Attractions, Celebrities, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Regions, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of the many attractions that draw celebrities to these classy European holiday destinations. Follow in your favourite celebrity’s footsteps to one of these wonderful European locations, in search of beauty and chic, and live it up like […]

Interview with Alexander Coles, Owner of Bespoke Yacht Charter

By Paul Johnson on Oct 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alexander is the Owner and Senior Yacht Charter Broker at Bespoke Yacht Charter, a company he founded in 2014 after 13 years’ experience arranging luxury yacht charters in the south of France, throughout the Mediterranean and worldwide. More than half of his bookings are repeat clients or referrals from existing clients that include ultra high […]

Interview with George Gorrow, Creative Director of BASK Gili Meno

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Indonesia, Interviews, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

George Gorrow was born in Australia and raised on the Northern Beaches. He’s one of four brothers and a loving creative and entrepreneur. He was heavily into the surf and skate scene from a young age, so followed that path for a while. His best friend was the number one surfer in the world at […]

The latest luxury travel craze of glouchsurfing – staying in the homes of the rich and famous for free!

By Paul Johnson on Apr 01, 2015 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany

You’ve probably already heard of the term ‘glamping’, used to refer to camping in relative luxury – a merging of the terms ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. But have you heard about glouchsurfing? Probably not. This is the new craze that’s been taking the luxury travel industry by storm – and with good reason. Now, in case […]

Europe’s 3 most exclusive ski resorts

By Rebecca Taylor on Mar 27, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Celebrities, Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You don’t have to be a millionaire to ski, you can search out a bargain, have a great week in the snow, it can be done, but in some resorts you’d definitely feel like the kid at the sweetshop window, looking in to a world way beyond your means. If you’re not in the wealthy […]

Interview with Larry Klimczyk, Executive Director of International Vacation Home Exchange

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2015 in Africa, Celebrities, Interviews, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

A travel junkie, Larry Klimczyk got the bug early in life when joining an international courier company; this is back in the day when people actually traveled overseas to deliver important business documents! Born in Seattle, he has worked in about 35 countries around the globe and visited nearly 70. Today his passion is in […]

Interview with Tim Bewer, Founder and Director of Isan Explorer

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Bed & Breakfasts, Celebrities, Central African Republic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Interviews, Middle East, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Syria, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Originally from Wisconsin in the USA, Tim has lived full-time in Khon Kaen, Thailand since 2007. After a short stint as a legislative assistant, he gave up the 9-5 to become a travel writer-photographer and has since written or co-written over two dozen guidebooks for Lonely Planet and other publishers covering destinations as diverse as […]

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