Great opportunity for tennis fans in Zurich
This year, tennis legends Tim Henman and Pete Sampras are joining the BNP Paribas Zurich Open for the first time….
The world’s scariest footpath and motorbike trail
There’s nothing luxurious here, but I think anyone with a love of travel would find it interesting, so I’m…
The wonderful world of Venice, Italy
Venice, a part of Italy that many Venetians consider a separate country, and it that is hard to argue…
Turkey with all the trimmings for Easter
Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes is opening its Kalkan programme for the Easter holidays, from 16th April 2011, including a…
A good news story from an airline – well done, Monarch!
A couple of weeks ago I was meant to be going on a press trip to Tenerife with my…
5 fabulous experiences in Mexico
The 6,000 plus travel advisors surveyed for Virtuoso’s annual Lux Report have selected Mexico as the number five international…
Lindt World of Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany is a gorgeous and ancient city, snuggled right next to the Rhine River so, like most of…
Paint the town red with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Shoe shopping, Champagne, an iconic five-star hotel, manicures and pedicures and lunch in one of London’s hottest restaurants. What…
Does luxury mean novelty or isolation?
What makes a holiday stand out from any other? Its probably a question of timing, circumstance,travel companions and above…
Cheese tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Rooms in Amsterdam
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside the…
How many hot chocolates can you drink?
With the promise of snow across the Alps, temperatures are plummeting, drawers are being ransacked for extra thermal layers…
The most expensive bed in the world
The Baldacchino Supreme is being billed as the world’s most expensive bed. A collaboration between Stuart Hughes of Liverpool,…
Shortlisted for LuXplosion 2010 luxury awards contest
A very big ‘thank you’ to all those of you who nominated A Luxury Travel Blog for the “Blog…
Chocolate cocktails at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has a sweet solution for the young-at-heart: adults-only hot chocolate at the posh Seasons…
Wine tasting experience as you cruise through Europe
If tasting fabulous wines, listening to knowledgeable wine experts, touring world-famous wineries and vineyards as you relax and cruise…
5 top tips for luxury travel on a budget
Many travelers dream of a luxurious holiday but believe they simply cant afford it. In fact, there are many…
