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Sofitel Trocadéro Dokhan's, Paris

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Formerly a neo-classical private residence, Sofitel Trocadéro Dokhan’s in Paris offers an excellent location between the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadéro. A few minutes walk from the most luxurious boutiques, the hotel offers chic and refined weekend breaks. As a special Valentine’s Day treat, the hotel is treating guests to a private tasting of

Slippery When Wet: Bon Jovi plane involved in accident

By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2006 in Air Travel, Canada, Celebrities, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

US rockers Bon Jovi escaped injury early today when their private Boeing 707 jet skidded off a runway at Hamilton airport, west of Toronto, in a severe rain storm. Bon Jovi is currently on tour and today commands a global audience that has barely diminished since it first struck major commercial success with 1986’s 14-million-selling

Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos

Spend at least five nights at The Alexandra Resort & Spa on Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos and receive a discount worth $400 to $800 per room, depending on room category and length of stay. The deal is good through to 23rd April 2006. Taxes and resort fees are 20% extra. The credit

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Hawaii

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast is offering a fifth night free and a $100 to $200 per room per night resort credit (amount depends on room category) for stays between 1st March and 30th May 2006. Rates start at $430 a night before discount; taxes are an extra 16%. Ask

Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Celebrities, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos

Parrot Cay is a favourite hideaway of stars such as Julia Roberts, Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand. Situated in the Turks and Caicos, it is the northern Caribbean’s pre-eminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas featuring the region’s best spa and haute cuisine. It combines nature – 1000 unspoilt acres, including

Touch of Romance at Angsana Spa Bintan

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Come to this sunny island of love for the Touch of Romance, a total body wellness experience that comprises flower petal scrub, essence of flower massage and facial. Enjoy 10% savings on this package that is priced at US$130, available from 12 to 20 February 2006. Perfectly nestled in Tanjung Said Bay in Indonesia, overlooking

Bermuda's Cambridge Beaches to Celebrate Romance Month

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Bermuda, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

The romantic spirit of Valentine’s Day is filling the whole month of February at Bermuda’s Cambridge Beaches. This romantic cottage colony has declared the entire month of February as Romance Month. To celebrate, couples can choose from either a special romance package, good for the entire month of February (including over Valentine’s Day!) or they

Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf open luxury mountain hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hotels, Idaho, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf, through their company Agassi Graf Development LLC have announced details of their luxury mountain hotel development at the new Tamarack ski resort, located in Donnelly, Idaho. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will manage the luxury hotel and residences which will be split across two locations: a classic resort hotel located in

St. Kitts expands island's tourism plan for 2006-2007

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Events, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

The end of 350 years of sugar production on the island of St. Kitts last August signalled the transition to a tourism-based and tourist-driven economy. The short term tourism plan for 2006-2007 will see a number of luxury developments. There is a $78 million project at Sandy Bank Bay developed by Auberge Resorts which will

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona’s Hotel Majestic is running a ‘3 for 2’ offer for the months of January, February, July, August and December 2006. Stay for 2 nights and get the third free! The hotel is located in the very heart of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, home to the best in shopping and Gaudí monuments,

The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates! More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room,

Gourmet food and fine wine weekend at Swinton Park

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Swinton Park in Masham, North Yorkshire, has planned an innovative weekend which is sure to delight the experienced food and wine connoisseurs – and convert the budding gourmet! A packed but suitably leisurely weekend will allow guests to experience some of the finest local food, and the award-winning cuisine of Head Chef Andy Burton.

Arabian Travel Market 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Leading international luxury hotels Arabella Sheraton, Sun International, Kwantu Private Game Reserve, Solimer Golf Resort & Spa, Le Passage To India, Leading Hotels of the World, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Raffles have already committed their participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, four months before the region’s premier travel

Sidekick II

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Celebrities, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

The Sidekick II was launched by T-Mobile recently. At 13×6.5cm size makes it perfectly pocketable; it offers instant messaging, email and web on the go, accessible by a mini qwerty keyboard that works well for even the fattest of fingers. It’s the gadget of choice by the likes of Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake.

Taos Winter Wine Festival

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Events, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

There’s still time to grab tickets for the Taos Winter Wine Festival, held in New Mexico’s best ski country, Taos. The 20th annual festival takes place from 18th to 28th January 2006. Winemaker dinners, vertical and blind tastings, seminars and panels fill the schedule, but you’ll be able to squeeze in time on the

Valentine's at Malmaison

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Malmaison will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a special offer for couples, available throughout its nine UK hotels. Spend the night in a luxurious Mal suite, and enjoy Champagne on ice, chocolate dipped strawberries, aromatic oils and candles, a chilled Mal CD and a Champagne breakfast in bed. The Valentine’s package at Malmaison

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