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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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The 5 best first class airlines

ByRichard Greenwood June 8, 2011September 4, 2012

If you’re looking to travel in complete luxury, then you want to fly in first class. For some of…

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Suite of the week: Suite ME, ME by Melia Cancun, Mexico

ByPaul Johnson June 6, 2011May 28, 2011

Suite name: Suite ME Hotel: ME by Melia Cancun, Mexico Size of accommodation: 9,757 sq ft Cost per night:…

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High-flying dining in Estonia’s capital

ByPaul Johnson May 30, 2011

For just five days in June 2011, diners in Estonia’s cultural capital, Tallinn, can enjoy Champagne, aperitifs, lunch or…

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