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Find me on Google+

ByPaul Johnson July 20, 2011

Many of you will be aware that Google’s answer to Facebook is very much doing the rounds.  It’s still…

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Special feature: Jura Lodge on the Isle of Jura, Scotland, UK

ByPaul Johnson July 20, 2011November 27, 2012

We have just returned from an utterly unique and memorable stay on the remote Scottish island of Jura.  Our…

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Tasting the forbidden fruit in Ontario

ByJames Street July 17, 2011August 8, 2011

Wine is without a doubt one of life’s little luxuries. The drinks of the Gods and our modern day…

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Luxury and fried silkworms in Northeast Thailand

ByCharles Coleman July 11, 2011July 10, 2011

Silk-weaving is a well-established, traditional craft in the rural villages of Northeast Thailand (or “Isan” as the locals call…

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Interview with George Tyshchenko, Head of Sales & Marketing at Gill’s Cruise Centre

ByPaul Johnson July 9, 2011August 25, 2011

George Tyshchenko is Head of Sales & Marketing at national cruise specialist Gill’s Cruise Centre, which is head-quartered in Cardiff…

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5 secrets to discovering the colonial charms of Vietnam

ByJean Wethmar July 9, 2011July 7, 2011

1. Secure a booking in a suite at any of the marvelous Colonial hotels across Vietnam, oozing charm and…

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Rose petals in the toilet? Just some of the unusual rider requests made at one London hotel

ByPaul Johnson July 7, 2011

Whilst for many Glastonbury may be a distant memory, festival season is still upon us with numerous dates in…

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Interview with Karen Gee, Managing Director of Journeys of Distinction

ByPaul Johnson July 5, 2011

Karen Gee is Managing Director of Journeys of Distinction, a specialist tour operator selling luxury escorted tours from the…

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Top 10 places every food lover should visit

ByPaul Johnson July 5, 2011

This might not seem the most obvious list going but here – according to Tripadvisor – are the top…

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Interview with Mery Calderon, President of Kuoda Travel

ByPaul Johnson June 25, 2011September 27, 2012

Mery Calderon is the founder and President of Kuoda Travel, a tour operator that pioneered private luxury travel in…

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10 hidden gems for wining and dining

ByPaul Johnson June 22, 2011June 22, 2011

Tripadvisor has released its ’10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following: 1. Enoteca…

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One of the world’s best cognacs: Louis XIII Remy Martin

ByPaul Johnson June 22, 2011

I was fortunate enough to be sent a miniature of Louis XIII Remy Martin cognac last week, from the…

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The world’s most expensive kebab

ByPaul Johnson June 21, 2011

Billed as “the don of all doners”, the world’s most expensive kebab will set you back a cool £750….

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Interview with Camilla Shaughnessy, Founder of EventfulStays.com

ByPaul Johnson June 21, 2011June 21, 2011

Camilla Shaughnessy is the founder of EventfulStays.com, a UK accommodation website which specialises in mid- to high-end home stays…

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Special feature: Hôtel de la Paix, Siem Reap, Cambodia

ByKay McMahon June 13, 2011June 14, 2011

The most popular tourist destination in Cambodia is the vast complex of temples at Angkor Wat. This is really…

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Special feature: Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, UK (and Legoland Windsor!)

ByPaul Johnson June 10, 2011June 10, 2011

Last week we stayed at the thousand year old Stoke Park estate in Buckinghamshire. The estate has an illustrious…

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