Summer fun in Lake Tahoe
It was the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley that introduced the world to Lake Tahoe. Snow is big…
The 9 best bacon festivals across the US
Pure bacon madness. Bacon Sundaes, Miso Bacon Steamed Buns, Chicken Bacon Apple Sausage Sliders and Thai Style Curried Coconut…
Every traveller’s nightmare: losing all your photographs
In the old days of photography, if a precious picture (and by that I mean a print) was destroyed…
The top 5 seafood restaurants in Boston
Having lived in Boston for a few years, I came to appreciate what fresh seafood really can taste like….
For the best food, festivals and fun, head to Montreal, Canada
Just like the United States postal services motto, Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall prevent Montrealers…
Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays
Kat Judge, along with her husband Al, runs the chalet company AliKats Mountain Holidays based in Morzine, France. They…
Recipe of the week: Filet Oscar
The Filet Oscar is a classic recipe that blends two true heroes in surf and turf with an authentic…
4 ways to cure wanderlust in between travel
When I returned from Japan a few years ago, it took a while to get back to myself. I…
The common man’s guide to luxury travel on a budget
Traveling in luxury is something most people dream of and very few people manage. Some of it depends on…
How to pay less for international roaming
Staying in contact with friends and family when you travel can cost a bomb and although the European Commission…
Top tips for the perfect holiday house party with friends
Who doesnt love a party? And Im pretty sure anyone reading A Luxury Travel Blog likes travel as well …
6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer
Mallorca has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently but outside the raucous party resort…
19 facts about the world’s no. 1 foodie region – the Basque Country, Spain
The world is full of lists – I don’t know about you but I love my lists, they just…
5 of the best Sunday brunches in Marrakech
For a hectic, bustling city like Marrakech, the serene peace and quiet of a relaxing Sunday brunch can feel…
Recipe of the week: Aztec Energy Bars
Aztec Energy Bars are prepared with a cornucopia of oats, nuts and dried fruits, but what really sets them…
Party at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai
As mentioned in previous posts, I was honoured last month to be invited to ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market)…
