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…
Travel like a celeb – just leave the Hawaiian shirt at home
Even though most of us will never be ridiculously rich, we can travel and live like famous celebs with…
Chinese New Year festivities to look out for in Hong Kong
Visitors to Hong Kong in February 2011 can join locals in celebrating the biggest and most important festival on…
French cuisine becomes UNESCO protected
French cuisine celebrates elevation to UNESCO‘s “World Intangible Heritages” List by creating a National Festival of Gastronomy with restaurants…
