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Interview with Nicola Pearson, Marketing Director and Co-owner of Bridgewater Travel

By Paul Johnson on Mar 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Nicola Pearsonwas born in London but now lives with her family in Manchester. She is 34 years old with 2 daughters and is the Marketing Director and Co-owner of her family’s luxury travel company, Bridgewater Travel. Bridgewater Travel is a family owned and managed Italian villa rental company. Nicola’s parents first started offering villas in Pietrasanta and

Orlando's top 10 family restaurants

By Kevin Maw on Mar 04, 2013 in Bars, Family Travel, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

As you’d expect, Orlando is much like the rest of the USA, and is not without an abundance of dining options. With over 5,000 restaurants to choose from however, it’s impossible to filter your way through to the best places to eat with a regular internet search. With families making up the vast majority of visitors to

4 of the best places to visit on the Amalfi Coast

By Neil Hornsby on Mar 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Visiting the Amalfi Coast is decadence itself. It is the place to visit if you like swimming in sparkling bays, strolling around romantic fishing villages, eating incredible food and soaking up stunning scenery. Having spent the majority of the last 20 years on the Italian coast I feel ready to share my knowledge about the

Discover Cape Town's rhythm this April

By Paul Johnson on Mar 02, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

Known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, the 2013 Cape Town International Jazz Festival (5th-6th April 2013) looks set to be as foot-tappingly good as ever. Showcasing over 40 world-class acts from 12 countries, this year’s line-up features diverse live-music from traditional jazz, to funk, hip-hop, samba, dub step and electronica. Now in its 14th year, the

Enjoy a luxury break in ‘England’s playground’

By Kathryn Burrington on Mar 01, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Goodwood House, on the edge of the South Downs National Park, is one of England’s finest stately homes and the focal point of an amazing combination of unique sporting events set in the most stunning of locations. The estate, affectionately known as ‘England’s playground’, offers world renowned horse racing at its racecourse perched on top

Special feature: The West Bay Club & Spa, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, UK

By Paul Johnson on Mar 01, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our recent trip to the Isle of Wight was our first, but one we were very much looking forward to. There are a number of ways to reach the island but we opted for the ferry crossing from Lymington to Yarmouth, since we were heading for the West Bay Club and Spa between Yarmouth and

5 tried and tested Glasgow restaurants

By Bryony Murray on Feb 28, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Glasgow has long been recognised as the younger, stylish sister of Edinburgh. Prices are lower here than in the capital but its abundance of restaurants have established Glasgow as one of Europe’s top foodie destinations. Below are my top five tried and tested Glasgow institutions, which are favourites of locals and visitors alike. 1. Gamba –

3 sophisticated UK horseracing events you really shouldn't miss

By Mark Davis on Feb 28, 2013 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Spring and summer are fast approaching and a day at the races is a quintessentially English way to spend a gloriously fun-filled day. What could be better than an afternoon of Pimms or Champagne and strawberries, as Ladies in wide brimmed hats and gentlemen in Panama hats, suits and cravats ooze style and sophistication? Try

10 of the world's most unusual restaurants

By Matthew Coe on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Bars, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, India, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Travelling has its benefits, among them being able to shock people with tales of where you’ve been, what you’ve done and where you’ve eaten. There’s nothing more satisfying than making your friends and family shriek, ‘you did what?!’ Well, if it’s the shock factor you’re after, we’ve got just the thing for you; a list of 10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants.

Luxury bed and breakfast at a Washington winery

By Allison Janda on Feb 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bed & Breakfasts, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Seattle, WA. Surrounded by water and hundreds of points of interests, you may get lost in the simplicity of just being a tourist. In which case, you would be missing out on one of the most simplistic yet luxurious bed and breakfasts you’ve ever visited. Located

Fully-clothed man swims in hotel reception fish tank

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe

This is the moment when a fully-clothed guy named Matt entered a huge 12,000 litre fishtank at the 4-star Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel at St. Helier on the island of Jersey. It’s the largest fishtank in the Channel Islands and a focal point of the hotel reception, with dozens of colourful fish. Cajoled by his

Notorious Dutch prison transformed into luxury hotel

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

One of the Netherlands’ most notorious prisons has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Het Arresthuis was a prison since 1862 until its closure in 2007. It was then purchased by the Van der Valk family who own 28 hotels around the world. They went to work on converting the building’s 105 cells into 40

Terracotta warriors in Switzerland

By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The terracotta warriors are making their entry to Switzerland. And what could be more appropriate for the Imperial Army than to be hosted by the capital city of Bern. For the first time the entire group of terracotta figures will be shown at Bern’s Historical Museum and is guaranteed to be a sell-out event and

Man visits all 201 countries without using a plane

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cape Verde, Congo, Eastern Europe, Europe, Gabon, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide

Visiting all 201 countries in the world is a feat in itself that few people ever achieve. British man Graham Hughes, though, has taken that challenge to a new level. He’s visited every country in the world in just 1,426 days, covering 160,000 miles in the process – and incredibly, he’s done it all without

A record day for A Luxury Travel Blog

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2013 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Travel Miscellany

I’m pleased to report that traffic is booming on A Luxury Travel Blog at the moment and we enjoyed a day of record traffic yesterday. Sundays are typically less popular days on the site but instead we received 6,394 visits, significantly up from the previous record day of 4,988 visits from Monday 19th November 2012.

10 great reasons to go and see the Chinese State Circus

By Paul Johnson on Feb 24, 2013 in Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe

We had the good fortune earlier this month to go and see the Chinese State Circus at the Charter Theatre in Preston in the UK. Their Yin Yang production was as impressive as it was entertaining, and something I would recommend you go and see if you get the chance. Here are 10 good reasons

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