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Interview with Luke Powers, Managing Direct of Africa Bespoke

ByPaul Johnson October 10, 2011

Luke Powers is a passionate traveller, always keen to explore new destinations. But mostly he enjoys exploring his own…

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When luxury becomes average: the boom of luxury travel

ByRenata Parolari Fernandes October 10, 2011October 10, 2011

Despite the current volatility in our global economy, the number of luxury tour operators has been rising in the…

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Cooking breakfast in your hotel room

ByPaul Johnson October 7, 2011October 5, 2011

Hoteliers… look away now!  It’s Friday so we thought we’d let our hair down a little and share this…

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The theme of the day is racing

ByCarole Booth October 4, 2011October 4, 2011

More than 100,000 fans will descend on Abu Dhabi on 1st January 2012 for the Volvo Ocean Race. The…

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Recipe of the week: “Musque de Provence” Pumpkin Soup

ByPaul Johnson September 30, 2011September 22, 2011

Ingredients (serves 8-10): 3 pounds of fresh Chino Farm’s pumpkin (skin off, seeds removed) 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup…

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See inside the Dreamliner

ByPaul Johnson September 27, 2011

Now that the Dreamliner has officially taken off on its maiden voyage, CNBC is taking you inside this much-anticipated…

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Interview with Lauren Cicione, Owner of Tuscan Auteur

ByPaul Johnson September 26, 2011September 25, 2011

Lauren Cicione is an ex-New Yorker (former contemporary art dealer) Italian American who moved to Montalcino, Tuscany two years…

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Recipe of the week: Thai dipping sauce for grilled meats

ByPaul Johnson September 23, 2011September 22, 2011

This delicious dipping sauce is surprisingly easy to concoct, yet is complex in flavour. It will add a lively,…

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A luxury trip to Machu Picchu

ByEmily Guilmette September 23, 2011September 23, 2011

24th July of this year marked 100 years exactly since Yale man and National Geographic explorer Hiram Bingham puffed…

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$16 for a muffin?! That’s a bargain… welcome to the $107,000 cupcake!

ByPaul Johnson September 22, 2011September 22, 2011

There’s been a lot of media uproar recently surrounding the $16 cupcakes ordered by the US Justice Department. We’d…

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Interview with Guy Roger, President of Asiana Pearl Vision

ByPaul Johnson September 22, 2011

Guy Louis Roger is President at Asiana Pearl Vision, a boutique travel designer based in Cebu city and operating…

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The world’s most expensive whisky

ByPaul Johnson September 21, 2011

A bottle of Scotch whisky priced at 250,000 Singapore dollars (around 200,000 USD or £125,000) and displayed at a…

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Autumn offers from the Ragosta Hotels Collection

ByPaul Johnson September 20, 2011

This Autumn the Ragosta Hotels Collection properties on the Amalifi Coast and in Sicily are offering great discounted off-season…

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Special feature: Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

ByKay McMahon September 20, 2011September 20, 2011

The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel contains several restaurants offering different cuisines. All are renowned for their excellence and Le…

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Special feature: Lake Cottage, Middleton Hall, Belford, UK

ByPaul Johnson September 20, 2011September 19, 2011

Last weekend we stayed at a lovely self-catering cottage in the north-east of England. Available through luxury holiday home…

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Singapore in the spotlight

ByCarole Booth September 19, 2011

As a prosperous 21st Century city, Singapore is well known for glittering skyscrapers, bustling trade and thriving tourism. It…

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