Category: Travel Miscellany

5 top tips for the luxury business traveler visiting Seattle

5 top tips for the luxury business traveler visiting Seattle

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Business Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington
Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is the tech start-up district and home to Amazon, Microsoft, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It’s a hotspot for business. This former industrial area now bustling with fresh energy is right in the middle of Seattle, making it a convenient home base for exploring the city when you’re
4 reasons why there’s no place like home when you’re staying at Sri Panwa, Phuket

4 reasons why there’s no place like home when you’re staying at Sri Panwa, Phuket

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
The minute I stepped out on my private deck it became crystal clear how Sri Panwa scored Hotel with the Best View in the World in The Best Beach Property Awards 2011 by Beach Tomato. If you’ve always dreamed of a secluded island retreat but unlike Richard Branson you can’t afford to buy a private
Top 10 tips for your first trip to London

Top 10 tips for your first trip to London

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Planning your first trip to London can be a daunting prospect. With so many things to see and do, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start, especially if you are only in town for a few days. They say that when you are tired of London, you are tired of life. Well let
8 of the best luxury experiences on the Gold Coast

8 of the best luxury experiences on the Gold Coast

By on Apr 29, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Glitz and glamour reign supreme on the Gold Coast, Australia. Large-scale developments tower over the sparkling waters, creating a striking contrast and a visual spectacle. The Gold Coast is a hedonistic mix of high-rise buildings, exhilarating theme parks and glamorous bars. Heaving with tourists the area has become synonymous with fun and frivalry. The never-ending
8 of Dublin's best pubs to drink Guinness

8 of Dublin's best pubs to drink Guinness

By on Apr 29, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
You can’t possibly visit Dublin without sampling at least one pint of Guinness. Apart from the embarrassment of having to admit this to family and friends back home, you know it’s good for you – at least that’s what I was told when I was growing up in Dublin! It was normal to understand from
The best way to spend Mother's Day in Paris

The best way to spend Mother's Day in Paris

By on Apr 29, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Last Mother’s Day, my mom and I decided to take a much-deserved weeklong trip to our favorite city of light, Paris. After settling into our apartment, we packed the day with some of our favorite activities, and kicked it off with none other than… shopping! We started with a visit to one of our favorite
4 must-see May festivals in Andalucia

4 must-see May festivals in Andalucia

By on Apr 28, 2014 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Famed for its colourful cultural and gastronomic celebrations, Andalucia hosts a seemingly endless stream of festivals for every occasion across the year. In many ways the month of May really kicks off the festive season after the solemnity of the weeklong Semana Santa spectacle leading up to Easter. The temperatures creep up, the days lengthen,
Special feature: Flying Butler apartments by Deep Blue, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

Special feature: Flying Butler apartments by Deep Blue, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

By on Apr 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Less than an hour west of London lies Kingston-upon-Thames – a thriving suburb of the capital, with a relaxed but vibrant feel to it. There we enjoyed a leisurely stay in one of the brand new Flying Butler apartments by Deep Blue, close to Kingston Bridge and overlooking the River Thames. Once we located the apartment
Experience Lisbon in 7 easy steps

Experience Lisbon in 7 easy steps

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Lisbon is one of the oldest and grandest cities in the world. Facing the sea, visitors can travel on the iconic yellow trams climbing up the seven hills to get a better view of the Atlantic Ocean, or wander among the historic narrow backstreets and listen to Fado in quaint bars over an espresso and
Top 10 fine dining establishments in Norfolk

Top 10 fine dining establishments in Norfolk

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Norfolk is fast emerging as a go-to destination for fine dining. The culinary perception of the region has traditionally been based on hearty gastropubs and quaint cafes serving seasonal, locally sourced produce. But in recent years the county has quietly been building a strong reputation for top-end cooking – earning Michelin stars, AA rosettes and
4 ways to find luxury for less

4 ways to find luxury for less

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Hotels, Travel Miscellany
If you’re not lucky enough to have your own superyacht and your travel splurges tend to overstretch your budget more than you would like, maybe you need to re-think your whole approach to luxury travel. Even on modest budgets, it’s still possible to travel in considerable comfort. You just need to know how, so here
Today is World Malaria Day

Today is World Malaria Day

By on Apr 25, 2014 in Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Did you know that today – 25th April – is World Malaria Day?  According to the World Health Organization, malaria is responsible for around 660,000 human deaths every year, and around 3.3 billion people – that’s about half of the world’s population – are at risk. It’s fitting therefore that we should know more about
5 of the best luxury bars in Bangkok

5 of the best luxury bars in Bangkok

By on Apr 23, 2014 in Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Thai people are known for their hospitality and attention to small details in their catering establishments. The thriving capital city of Bangkok has become famous for its busy and exciting nightlife, that offers truly unique night outs out on the town, and according to Murray Head’s song , One Night in Bangkok, ‘the bars are
Top 5 Italian wineries that include delicious food pairings

Top 5 Italian wineries that include delicious food pairings

By on Apr 21, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The only thing better than a tasting of good, complex wines, is paring it with perfectly matched, delectable cuisine. Add in a scenic backdrop of rolling vineyards, blue skies, and charming hilltop villages and you have one incredibly enjoyable day on your hands. It’s no wonder why I love to include tasting lunches on several
Top 10 luxury travel gifts this Easter

Top 10 luxury travel gifts this Easter

By on Apr 17, 2014 in Accessories, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
What better way to enjoy the holidays than by treating someone dear to you with a special Easter gift? Whether you’re looking for something stylish or simply craving some chocolate extravagance, here are our top 10 luxury gift ideas to whet your appetite (quite literally, in some cases!) this festive season. C900 Worldtimer from Christopher
5 things to do on a luxury tour of Morocco

5 things to do on a luxury tour of Morocco

By on Apr 14, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Events, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Up until 20 years ago Morocco used to be a land lost in the collective imaginary. For most people, it was associated with the film ‘Casablanca’, of which not one single scene was actually shot in Morocco. For a few other lucky ones, it was the behind- the- closed- doors hippy (very) chic crowd associated