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Win Jo Whiley’s handpicked travel essentials courtesy of American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Card

ByPaul Johnson November 15, 2012

A Luxury Travel Blog has teamed up with American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Card to offer one lucky reader…

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Could our passport photos one day be in 3D?

ByPaul Johnson November 15, 2012November 20, 2012

Remember those days when you used to have to go and find a photo booth to get your passport…

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4 magical ways to celebrate a French Christmas in style

ByPaul Johnson November 15, 2012

It’s that time of year again and preparations are underway for the season’s biggest festivity, Christmas. As well as…

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Steve Jobs’ luxury super-yacht

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2012November 14, 2012

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs’ luxury super-yacht, ‘Venus’, was unveiled on the anniversary of his death at the Dutch shipyard…

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World famous diamond sells for more than 20 million Swiss francs

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2012

The world famous Archduke Joseph diamond has sold for 21 million Swiss francs (which equates to around $21m or…

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5 of the world’s craziest road junctions

ByPaul Johnson November 13, 2012November 13, 2012

Are you one of these people who gets a little nervous at the prospect of driving a car when…

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10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

ByMatt Payne November 12, 2012November 12, 2012

Hotel rooms can be expensive, especially while on a city break – aiming to take in more sights than your…

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The world’s most dangerous bridge?

ByPaul Johnson November 10, 2012November 5, 2012

Take a look at this! This amazing suspension bridge in Northern Pakistan, close to the border with China, is…

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Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

ByPaul Johnson November 6, 2012November 6, 2012

Michael Frye, founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours, is one of those lucky people who has been able to…

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The ultimate use for those old phone boxes?

ByPaul Johnson November 6, 2012November 5, 2012

With more and more people owning mobiles over the last two decades, telephone boxes have become pretty much obsolete….

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Special feature: Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Larnaca, Cyprus

ByPaul Johnson November 6, 2012November 24, 2012

Arriving on a late flight into Larnaca, we stayed at the Livadhiotis Hotel in the town centre. Not only was…

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A stunning underground oasis in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

ByPaul Johnson November 5, 2012

If you’ve ever ventured inland on Yucatan Peninsula, you may have noticed a distinct lack of major rivers in…

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Now you, too, can have an iPad Mini installed in your car dashboard

ByPaul Johnson November 3, 2012November 3, 2012

No sooner had the iPad Mini gone on sale yesterday, and already someone has a built-in one in their…

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5 top tips for delicious cuisine in Rome

ByKathryn Burrington November 3, 2012

Rome is a beautiful city with a history that spans more than more than 2,500 years with so many…

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5 of the best fine dining experiences in Brighton, UK

ByMichelle Stonehill November 1, 2012November 1, 2012

Brighton is host to one of the World’s best rated food festivals which is held twice a year turning…

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Andrey Melnichenko’s $300 million, 394-foot mega-yacht

ByPaul Johnson October 31, 2012October 20, 2012

Designed by Philippe Starck, the “A” mega-yacht cost more than $300 million to build. It’s owned by the Russian businessman…

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