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Interview with Kerstin Brand, Director at Dar Fakir

ByPaul Johnson May 21, 2011May 17, 2011

Kerstin Brand is the Director at Dar Fakir since its re-opening in 2011 after an undergoing extensive refurbishment in…

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4 luxury food addresses in Paris that you really shouldn’t miss

ByDiane Shaskin May 17, 2011May 18, 2011

Paris, famous for its architecture, monuments and museums is also renowned for its luxury food; caviar, foie gras, oysters, champagne…

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26.2 miles through Edinburgh

ByPaul Johnson May 17, 2011

This Sunday I shall be running in the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.  If…

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Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings

ByPaul Johnson May 17, 2011

Philip has worked at Cox & Kings since 1993. Having travelled extensively in South America, Africa and Europe, both…

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Tequila lollipop anyone? That’ll be $1,000 please…

ByPaul Johnson May 15, 2011

The Marquis Los Cabos Resort in Mexico is now offering a $1,000 Tequila lollipop made with Clase Azul Ultra…

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Paris – très chic

ByVicky Pester May 13, 2011May 13, 2011

Sometimes a regular city break lacks a little ‘je ne sais quoi?’ When you are looking to impress or…

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Explore the Bahamas

ByPaul Johnson May 13, 2011May 13, 2011

There is a new way to explore The Bahamas: Conch Salad TV. Conch Salad TV provides the first online…

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Top 5 places to celebrate Independence Day

ByPeter Richards May 12, 2011June 23, 2011

American Independence Day is one of the most universally celebrated events in America where the people get together and…

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Where William and Kate are honeymooning

ByPaul Johnson May 10, 2011

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have finally set off on their honeymoon and headed for the Seychelles, a…

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Introducing the all new Virgin Australia

ByPaul Johnson May 10, 2011

Watch Virgin Australia‘s new television commercial which features industry experts Juli Grbac, responsible for the Virgin Australia uniforms and…

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Interview with John Dixon, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Holidays

ByPaul Johnson May 7, 2011

John Dixon is the co-founder, Chairman and Managing Director of independent tour operator Prestige Holidays and has worked in…

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Experience the future of travel with Sienna Charles

ByPaul Johnson May 7, 2011

Sienna Charles was founded and recently launched by Jaclyn Sienna India, an avid traveler and licensed travel agent, who…

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Google Street View coming to a hotel interior near you?

ByPaul Johnson May 6, 2011

Over the last four years, we’ve gradually become accustomed to the wonders of Google Street View and the insights…

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5 strangest foods (for a Westerner) in China

ByPhilip Hamilton-Grierson May 5, 2011May 5, 2011

Have you ever wondered what the equivalents of some of our stranger delicacies like toad in the hole and…

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Air hostesses showcase their deadly kung fu moves

ByPaul Johnson May 5, 2011

Air stewardesses at Hong Kong Airlines are being trained in Wing Chun, a deadly martial art that can reputedly…

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Thailand titbits

ByKay McMahon May 3, 2011

Here are some May events in Thailand which may be of interest to luxury travellers. There are several trade shows…

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