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Review: Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted on February 19, 2026

Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one…

Review: Amora Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Posted on February 17, 2026

Amora Beach Resort looks like the sort of paradise that only a combination of AI…

10 luxury travel gifts for Valentine’s Day – UK & Europe edition

Posted on February 8, 2026

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate your favourite…

Review: Paradox Singapore, Clarke Quay, Singapore

Posted on February 6, 2026

Past and present effortlessly meet at Paradox Singapore. Set along the South Bank of the…

Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 5 to 8

Posted on January 14, 2026

Windstar‘s Star Legend threads her way through the Mediterranean, sailing through time itself. Millennia of Phoenician legends,…

Review: The Chedi Luštica Bay, Tivat, Montenegro

Posted on January 11, 2026

Perched on the Luštica peninsula, The Chedi Luštica Bay is part boutique retreat, part thoughtful…

Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 1 to 4

Posted on January 6, 2026

As a small ship, with a maximum of 312 guests, the all-suite Windstar‘s Star Legend,…

Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal

Posted on December 29, 2025

The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect,…

10 reasons to sail on Crystal Serenity

Posted on December 27, 2025

Wherever Crystal Serenity sails it is a beautifully curated voyage of refined luxury: spacious interiors,…

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MÃ¶venpick Hotel & Residence Laguna Tower Dubai

February 12, 2006

By Paul Johnson

MÃ¶venpick Hotels & Resorts and IFA Hotels & Resorts have agreed to bring a 5-star branded hotel residence to Dubai,…

Sydney Opera House crisis

February 12, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The planned interior refurbishment of Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon, who designed the exterior…

Most romantic cross-country ski resorts

February 12, 2006

By Paul Johnson

In true Valentines spirit, MSNBC has published their list of the top 10 cross-country ski resorts for lovers. Making the…

Travel with the kitchen sink

February 12, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Camping never used to be this easy when I was little. Whether you’re heading for the beach, going hunting or…

Follow Baltimore’s famous sons

February 12, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Baltimore celebrates its famous sons in atmospheric style. From Edgar Allen Poe’s house to the knockout Babe Ruth Museum, your…

Valentines at Buckingham Hotel, New York

February 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

For $150,000, the Buckingham Hotel in New York is offering a Valentines package that includes a flight on a private…

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DuffelSafe 100 from Pacsafe

February 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Pacsafe have announced 8 new products for 2006. The DuffelSafe 100 which will be ready to ship next month. This…

Follow your heart… to The Howard

February 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Sweep your loved one of their feet, by treating them to a romantic night at The Howard – a 5-star…

Taste of Romance package at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka

February 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

February in Muskoka is the perfect time and place to snuggle up from the cold, and with the Deerhurst Resort‘s…

Win a luxury trip to New York courtesy of the Ambassador Theatre Group

February 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Win a luxury 3-night stay for two at New York’s legendary hotel, The Carlyle. Located on the chic Madison Avenue,…

Valentine’s with Stamford Hotels & Resorts, Australia

February 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

At Stamford Hotels & Resorts they’re taking Valentine’s Day a step further to provide a complete romantic experience with our…

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