Category: Websites
Dreaming of California
By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in California, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Websites
As part of their ‘Am I Dreaming?’ campaign that premiered during the Super Bowl LVI pre-game programming on NBC, Visit California launched an all-new immersive digital experience designed and built by global digital partner, Appnovation. The DREAM Theater website greets users with an idyllic vista of California and entices them to explore a sideways-scrolling journey 
Tripadvisor reaches one billion reviews
Tripadvisor has today announced that its community of travelers has enabled the company to reach a major and historic internet milestone: 1 billion reviews and opinions. Founded 22 years ago by current President and CEO Tom Palka, the site reached this incredible landmark only a few years after announcing it had reached half a billion reviews
Have a fear of flying? Now you can chat with a pilot...
By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2022 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Websites
Many people who feel afraid of flying often feel alone. They feel like they are alone in their fear, while everyone else is enjoying the flight. This is obviously not true since it’s said that at least one third of people feel uncomfortable about flying, and 16% has a moderate to extreme fear of flying 
Where have you visited? The travel app that does it all for you
Like many people who love to travel, I’m sure at some point in time you have probably sat down and counted how many countries you have visited. But what you’ve possibly not been able to do so easily, is use this information – and more – to learn more about your past and future travel
10 of the best COVID-19 coronavirus travel resources
With travel information changing on a weekly – or even daily – basis, it can be difficult keeping up to date with all the travel implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help you keep abreast of all the changes, we’ve picked out some of the best travel resources – in no particular order – to
10 of the best virtual tours so you can still explore the world
By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, California, China, Europe, Featured, Going Out, North America, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide
Recently, I sat and thought about some of the reasons why I travel (and these days I have more time to sit, and think, than to travel). I realized a few interesting things. Why do I travel? Well, clearly to escape and explore. But, also to embrace and understand other cultures, to free my mind, 
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Sep 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Websites
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to 
Combining wellness with luxury travel: how to find the best places to stay
By Paul Johnson on Jul 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Health & Safety, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Websites
Yoga vacations, healing holidays, detox breaks… wellness tourism is here to stay. With such a plethora of options available, undoubtedly the hardest part about combining wellness with luxury travel is finding the right retreat. Yoga, health and wellness retreat specialist Yovada.com collaborates with the most trusted yoga and wellness retreats around the world. Whether your’re after 
Club 1 Hotels: guaranteed savings at over 1 million hotels
By Paul Johnson on Nov 23, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide
Club 1 Hotels, a global hotel travel club, is currently offering a year’s free membership and there is no credit card required to access that offer. So you don’t need to worry about auto-renew or auto-bill coming into action. Nor are there any black-out dates. Members can make huge savings every day of the year
The new TripAdvisor - the internet's answer to Facebook for travel?
Have you seen the new Tripadvisor? You may not have noticed it, but the world’s most popular online travel community (with its almost 500 million unique monthly users) has recently undergone a major overhaul. For the past few months A Luxury Travel Blog has been proud to be one of a select group of online
What's it like inside one of the world's most famous hotels?
By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos, Websites
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, one of the world’s most famous hotels, or wondered what goes on behind its doors? An all-suite hotel where every ‘room’ spans two floors. Well, now you can see for yourself – from the comfort of your own home. I recently had the pleasure 
Finding and booking boutique hotels the easy way
By Paul Johnson on Aug 20, 2015 in Accommodation, Hotels, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Websites
The term ‘boutique hotel’ dates back to the 1980s and people could be forgiven back then for thinking it was nothing more than a passing fad. More than 30 years on, however, the boutique hotel industry has experienced tremendous growth – it’s become mainstream terminology and, far from just lasting the distance, the popularity of 
A more reliable way forward for travel review sites?
On travel review sites, anyone can write a review of a hotel, regardless of whether or not they’ve stayed there. According to a study by Market Metrix, as many as 40% of user reviews are fake. There are other problems with user reviews of hotels. Certain types of travellers are much more likely than others to
Everything you ever wanted to know about Bali
inBali.org – launched two weeks ago – is helping to bring the world’s attention to Bali as an ever-growing hub of creativity and progressive living. Helmed by editor Samantha Chalker from Australia, the project is put together by an eccentric team of locals and expats working to show you everything you ever wanted to know,
