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Quirky facts about Rocco Forte Hotels

By Paul Johnson on Jun 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Belgium, Celebrities, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Russia, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rocco Forte Hotels celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year. Ten years on, the luxury collection consists of ten hotels in ten key cities across Europe, with two new hotels due to open this summer (The Charles Hotel in Munich and Le Richemond in Geneva). Here are some quirky facts about the group’s ten hotels: The

Interview with Tanya Schliff of DirectoryofHotels.com

By Paul Johnson on May 27, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Italy, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe

Tanya Schliff is founder of DirectoryofHotels.com, a unique hotel guide focusing on global travel. She started the site because she found that, when researching her own travels, there were very few resources that gave her direct access to the hotel for questions and reservations. She favours independent travel rather than using booking agents or

The New York hotel of choice of the stars?

By Paul Johnson on May 11, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

New York’s 60 Thompson hotel appears to be the hotel of choice by the stars right now. In the last week alone, it’s reportedly hosted Kate Bosworth and James Rousseau, Hilary Swank and John Campisi, and Lindsay Lohan and Callum Best. The hotel can be found in a great location between Spring and Broome

Silversea Film Festival aboard Silver Shadow

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2007 in Canada, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Ireland, Massachusetts, North America, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Silver Shadow will depart New York on the 22nd May 2007 and head across the Atlantic to Southampton on a 16-day long voyage, calling at Boston, Halifax, the Azores, Cork, Waterford, and Plymouth. Aboard the vessel as guest of honour will be John Cleese, actor and comedian; he’ll be hosting the Silversea Film Festival featuring

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2007

By Paul Johnson on Apr 10, 2007 in Celebrities, Events, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Thousands of musicians and fans will be heading for New Orleans shortly for the city’s premier music event. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2007, or the more simply known ‘Jazz Fest’, will take place from 27th to 29th April and 4th to 6th May 2007. Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah

Suite of the week: Room #32 at The Dylan Amsterdam

By Paul Johnson on Apr 09, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Suite of the Week, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Suite name: Room #32 Hotel: The Dylan Amsterdam, Netherlands Size of accommodation: 64 sq m Cost per night: €1600 per night, excl 5% city tax and breakfast Who’s stayed there? Mariah Carey What makes it special? A peaceful and luxurious room, on one of the most picturesque and prestigious canals of Amsterdam.

Suite of the week: Royal Suite at the Hotel Imperial, Vienna

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Suite name: Royal Suite Hotel: Hotel Imperial, Vienna Size of accommodation: 160 sq m Cost per night: 4,350 euros Who’s stayed there? Crowned heads and state guests, personalities and celebrities from the worlds of arts and politics, such as Richard Wagner, Queen Elisabeth II, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Thomas Mann, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen,

Weiland bust-up at Burkbank boutique hotel

By Paul Johnson on Mar 28, 2007 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland reportedly had a major bust-up with his wife at the weekend whilst staying at the Graciela Hotel on Pass Avenue, Burbank, CA. The hotel is allegedly pressing charges for the damages to their suite. Mary Weiland was arrested later that day after setting fire to the rocker’s clothes outside their

Interview with Romina Cambiasso of Las Balsas

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Celebrities, Egypt, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Israel, Italy, Middle East, Regions, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Romina Cambiasso is General Manager of Las Balsas in Patagonia, Argentina. Born in Buenos Aires, she majored in Tourism and has extensive experience in the industry, including posts at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, The Aryaduta Jakarta and Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino, among others, prior to moving to Las Balsas. What is it that

Michael Jackson in London?

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rumour has it that Michael Jackson is staying at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower at London’s Cadogan Palace in fashionable Knightsbridge. No doubt he’ll being staying in the hotel’s 170 sq. m. Presidential Suite which offers panoramic views of the city, has a separate living room, bedroom, spacious dressing room and superbly equipped kitchenette. Amenities in

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott open B&B

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2007 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Celebrities, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have opened Chateau La Rue, a bed and breakfast about 45 minutes north of San Diego, in Fallbrook, CA. The accommodation consists of just four bedrooms in an 8-acre retreat. If opening the property to the public wasn’t enough, they’ve also just had a baby boy and are about

The most popular tourist attraction in the Bahamas?

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2007 in Attractions, Bahamas, Caribbean, Celebrities, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Think what the most popular tourist attraction in the Bahamas is, and you’d be forgiven for saying something like Atlantis Paradise Island or Long Island’s deserted beaches. However, you’d be wrong. Apparently, the most popular tourist attraction there right now is the grave of Anna Nicole Smith and it’s bringing visitors over in

Sylvester Stallone's hotel room and private jet searched

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2007 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Australia, Celebrities, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Sylvester Stallone has had his luxury room at the Park Hyatt Sydney hotel and his private jet searched by Australian customs officials. The event follows a search of luggage belonging to his entourage in which it is alleged that prohibited substances were being carried, possibly steroids. In Australia, the unlicensed importation of a

Jade Goody checks into luxury Indian hotel

By Paul Johnson on Feb 28, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Hotels, India, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Those of you that followed the latest UK Celebrity Big Brother will surely have heard about the racial controversy stirred up by the not-so-bright, big-mouthed Jade Goody. She made verbal attacks on the Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty which had India – and the Indian government – up in arms. Well now she’s checked

No-go for Nicky O

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Florida, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Nicky O Hotel project which I recently reported was experiencing problems has officially been dumped by the Chicago development group, Robert Falor Investments. The property that was to become the Nicky O Chicago will remain the Hotel Blake for the foreseeable future. The Nicky O Miami has been similarly abandoned. Seems like running

What's happening with Nicky O?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 21, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Florida, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

According to E Online! Nicky Hilton’s much-documented foray into the hotel world is not going smoothly. Those funding the venture are apparently suing her for breach of contract, alleging that she has failed to promote the hotel and complete interior design projects. The Nicky O boutique hotels in Chicago and Miami have experienced repeated delays

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