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‘Luxury’ at its most basic level

ByPaul Johnson October 3, 2009October 2, 2009

Ever been ‘caught out’ in the great outdoors?  These items are far from luxurious but marginally beat having to…

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Fashion faux-pas by Rihanna?

ByPaul Johnson September 29, 2009September 29, 2009

Don’t you just hate it when you turn up somewhere, only to find someone else is wearing an identical…

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Anyone for chocolate beer?

ByPaul Johnson September 8, 2009

Time to put those taste buds to the test! The Sapporo brewery in Japan is producing a chocolate beer….

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Sri Lanka’s first tuk-tuk rally

ByPaul Johnson August 25, 2009August 25, 2009

Not so much luxury… more just a bit of fun.  The inaugural 2009 Lanka Challenge, Sri Lanka’s first official…

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Westin Hotels & Resorts launch free sleep hotline

ByPaul Johnson August 25, 2009August 25, 2009

A good night’s sleep is just a phone call away thanks to Westin Hotels & Resorts. The brand is…

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How low will you go in San Diego?

ByPaul Johnson June 18, 2009

In what is no doubt more of a PR exercise than anything, the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego…

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The 5 most unfortunate travel domains

ByPaul Johnson May 29, 2009May 29, 2009

You’ve probably seen lists of the most unfortunate domains doing the internet rounds before, including anything from Pen Island…

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Rum shacks in Jamaica aren’t necessarily all that they seem…

ByPaul Johnson May 22, 2009

Next time you stumble upon a rum shack on a secluded beach  in Jamaica, perhaps you’ll think back to…

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Something all travel enthusiasts will enjoy

ByPaul Johnson May 14, 2009May 14, 2009

This is far from luxury travel but I thought I would share it anyway because it makes for some…

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Fast food outlet to open at Machu Picchu

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2009April 1, 2009

Despite local protests,  the opening of a fast food restaurant at Machu Picchu has been  given the green light…

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The world’s largest chocolate waterfall!

ByPaul Johnson March 8, 2009

Chocolate lovers’ wildest fantasies are now coming true with the launch of the largest chocolate waterfall in the world….

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Who has the best ecard this Christmas?

ByPaul Johnson December 23, 2008

I just received a Christmas ecard from Sofitel. This comes on the back of numerous others I seem to…

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Play the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort… online!

ByPaul Johnson November 18, 2008November 19, 2008

OK, so it’s far from the real thing… but it’s not a bad attempt at it.  An online golf…

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Bad joke Thursday

ByPaul Johnson November 13, 2008

Have you heard about the three-star restaurant on the Champs-Élysées that makes omelettes with only one egg? Apparently in…

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Win a luxury weekend away by shopping a ‘holiday criminal’

ByPaul Johnson August 15, 2008

Ever worn socks with sandals or committed some other fashion no-no?   Better still, do you know someone else…

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Fun video from enjoyEngland.com

ByPaul Johnson June 14, 2008

There are many ways to enjoy England.   The annual Gloucestershire cheese rolling event is just one, and was…

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