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Encounters with whales in Maui

By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

The Cesere Brothers are accomplished fine art underwater photographers, and in the winters they donate their time to assist the Keiki Kohola Project with up-close whale research. The result is incredible whale footage and increased knowledge about mother whales and calves. For more information, click here for details on whale watching with Four Seasons Resort […]

The House of Mutt – a new luxury hotel for your dog

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe

The House of Mutt is a new luxury hotel… for your dog. Situated at Thetford and less than 2 hours from London, this is a place where conscientious pet owners who want to get away but can’t bear the thought of a beloved furry companion suffering in a cold concrete kennel can leave their dogs and […]

A sneak peek at the new BlackBerry 10

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2013 in Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Videos

RIM‘s Jeff Gadway shows off the new features of a phone that could decide BlackBerry‘s fortunes in the cut-throat smartphone wars. There will be a global launch for the product on 30th January 2013 in which more details will be announced. Do you think this might spark a major comeback for the brand? RIM does […]

Life is about the journey…

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

This video from Trans Maldivian Airways shows the true beauty of the Maldives. The company pioneered the use of aircraft to transport tourists to island based resorts. In doing so, it has made a significant contribution to the development of tourism to the Maldives, which in turn has resulted in major benefits to the national economy. Founded in […]

Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos

Transferring vehicles in the air by helicopter for promotional purposes is nothing new in the world of exotic luxury and sports car brands. When I was in St. Moritz last year, I recall looking down on a vehicle in a glass case half way up the mountains of Corviglia. Aston Martin, however, can lay claim […]

Elephant gets more than it bargained for in Botswana

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2013 in Africa, Botswana, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

This dramatic footage was shot during an evening game cruise of the Chobe River in Botswana. A female elephant and her two babies enjoy a drink from the river… until a nasty surprise pops out of the water! Of course, adult elephants are enormously strong and have trunks capable of tearing down trees – but […]

The 5 most decadent cruise ships in the world

By Daniel Townsley on Dec 14, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

If you’re looking for a luxury getaway, it’s no secret that a cruise is many a traveller’s top choice. With a wealth of decadent facilities on-board most cruise liners, and five-star service as standard, cruising really can unlock a new world. Whether you’re completely new to cruises, or you’ve sailed the Seven Seas, this guide to the top 5 […]

A quick look at at the surroundings of the InterContinental Al Ahsa

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Saudi Arabia, Travel Miscellany, Videos

A member of the concierge team at the InterContinental Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia takes you on a tour of the hotel and the region. Some highlights of the video include Dehliz Café, Ibrahim Palace Museum, Alaez jewellery shop, the Al-Jawharia Dates Factory (supported by Al Ahsa’s vast number of palm trees), Dolce chocolate shop, and […]

Progress on the Poseidon Underwater Resort

By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2012 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos

It was way back in 2008 that we mentioned that Poseidon Resorts was designing a hotel for the sea floor. The idea came from the President of US Submarines Inc., L. Bruce Jones, but has taken some time to progress. Negotiations with the American owners of Eleuthera, an island in the Bahamas, to build the resort at […]

Canada summed up in just 2 minutes

By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Featured, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

The Canadian Tourism Commission, Canada’s national tourism marketing organisation, asked Canadians to pick up their cameras and share some of Canada’s best travel experiences. Here is the result. The response was incredible; here is just 2 minutes from more than 65 hours of video and over 8,000 submissions. The sound track features Canadian indie rock […]

A new city to rival the rest of the world?

By Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2012 in Asia, Featured, Regions, South Korea, Travel Miscellany, Videos

South Korea has plans to build a mega metropolis – known as 8City – close to Seoul and costing an estimated $265 billion. The development is planned for Yongyu-Muui island near Incheon International Airport, and is so far being funded by luxury hotel operator Kempinski, South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air and Daewoo Engineering and Construction. […]

Timelapse footage of total solar eclipse in Queensland, Australia

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2012 in Australia, Europe, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

On 13th-14th November 2012, the Australian state of Queensland enjoyed a rare solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth. Here’s some great timelapse footage taken from Palm Cove Beach in North Queensland, along with some eye witness accounts of the experience. The next total solar […]

Diving in the Fijian islands and Tonga

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Featured, Fiji, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

This amazing underwater footage was shot whilst scuba diving in the Fijian islands and Tonga. It’s really quite a site to behold, showcasing everything from colourful coral reefs, huge schools of tropical fish, sharks, humpback whales, underwater caves and scuba divers to much more marine life from the south Pacific. The coral reefs of the south […]

The iPad HUGE

By Paul Johnson on Nov 16, 2012 in Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Videos

First there was the iPod, then the iPhone and the iPad. And then it was the turn of the iPad mini. So what’s next? Well, since it’s Friday, I’m pleased to be able to break this one to you… now we have the iPad HUGE! There’s no longer any need to be restricted by such […]

The least luxurious hotel in the world?

By Paul Johnson on Nov 16, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

The ‘least luxurious’ is being a little overly-generous here. This hotel in Amsterdam is actually being billed as ‘the worst hotel in the world’. The Hans Brinker Budget Hotel has been proudly disappointing travellers for forty years. Boasting levels of comfort comparable to a minimum-security prison, the Hans Brinker also offers some plumbing and an intermittently open […]

4 magical ways to celebrate a French Christmas in style

By Paul Johnson on Nov 15, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Events, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

It’s that time of year again and preparations are underway for the season’s biggest festivity, Christmas. As well as being a time of great merriment, in France it’s also a time for festivals, fireworks and Father Christmas. Here we round up 4 places where you can enjoy a piece of the festive action. Vaux-le-Vicomte Château, […]

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