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Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

ByPaul Johnson January 20, 2013

Transferring vehicles in the air by helicopter for promotional purposes is nothing new in the world of exotic luxury…

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Elephant gets more than it bargained for in Botswana

ByPaul Johnson January 19, 2013January 19, 2013

This dramatic footage was shot during an evening game cruise of the Chobe River in Botswana. A female elephant…

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The most romantic restaurants in the world

BySam Richardson January 19, 2013January 19, 2013

If the cliché dinner by candlelight is not enough for what you have in mind, then you might want to…

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Luxury travel trends in 2013

ByPaul Johnson January 18, 2013

With 2013 now well and truly underway, what can we expect the year to bring as far as luxury…

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3 of the best off-piste gourmet haunts in Europe

ByJohn-Christian Moquette January 17, 2013January 17, 2013

Let’s be honest, the apres-ski experience can be as alluring as the skiing. And while there is often no…

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A coffee and cake connoisseur’s guide to Kaffee und Kuchen in Vienna

ByWilliam Forshaw January 17, 2013

Vienna has a great deal to offer the luxury traveller and the Austrian capital comes into its own in…

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The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

ByPaul Johnson January 14, 2013

France is not going to be happy. Remember our ‘5 best wine destinations’ post a few months back?  Well,…

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5 travel recommendations for the Amalfi coast

ByClaire Powell January 8, 2013August 24, 2017

When it comes to glitz and glamour no one does it quite with the finesse of the Italians and…

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5 places not to miss on a family break in Germany’s Rhineland

ByKirstie Pelling January 8, 2013

If you’re a family who likes a city break, then why not try a whirlwind tour of the Rhineland?…

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5 of the ultimate places to sip afternoon tea in the Middle East

ByElspeth Wrigley January 7, 2013January 8, 2013

There is something oddly reassuring about sipping Afternoon Tea away from the shores of Britain. The whole process is very…

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7 top tips to running a successful travel blog

ByPaul Johnson January 7, 2013February 14, 2019

I’m often being emailed for tips by people starting out with a travel blog, but replying to those emails…

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10 restaurants worth travelling for

ByMatthew Coe January 4, 2013January 17, 2013

For many people, food is one of the defining features of a holiday. It can make or break a…

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3 great sporting events not to miss in Europe in 2013

ByPaul Johnson December 28, 2012November 27, 2012

2012 saw some great sporting events in Europe – most notably the UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine,…

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Solve the riddle and win a stay with Elounda Solfez Villas

ByPaul Johnson December 19, 2012

The lovely people at Elounda Solfez Villas (which you may recall we reviewed back in 2010, honoured to be…

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Special feature: The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course, Kelso, Scotland

ByJudy Johnson December 18, 2012

The wonderful welcome from Robyn at reception is typical of the staff at the Roxburghe. Always at hand, always…

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The World’s Leading Culinary Destination 2012: a surprise winner

ByPaul Jones December 18, 2012December 18, 2012

When you talk about the best gastronomic countries in the world, you probably think of Italy, France, Japan or…

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