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Hotel Madlein in Ischgl, Austria
By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Situated just 100 metres away from the escalator for the ski runs and cable cars of the Silvretta ski resort of Ischgl in Austria, the Hotel Madlein offers every luxury you could imagine, whether it be imagine-cuddle rooms (whatever they are!) or family apartments. The hotel also has a new spa offering relaxing thalasso therapies. ...
Experience the Adelaide Cup in style
By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The Adelaide Cup is always a big event in Adelaide – attracting racing enthusiasts and party-goers from around Australia. Stamford Hotels and Resorts want you to celebrate the day in style. Adelaide Cup comes early this year on 13th March 2006, so why not start celebrating early with a Champagne breakfast at TG’s Restaurant ...
Cape Grace, Cape Town
By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
The gentle elegance of a luxurious small hotel, combined with the allure of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, provides a unique experience of hospitality at Cape Grace. This impressive hotel has 122 guest rooms, an interestingly named one.waterfront restaurant and a spa, not to mention the popular Bascule Whisky Bar. ...
Solitude noise-cancelling headphones
This latest offering from Plane Quiet provides top-of-the-line active noise cancelling headphones. The release of the Solitude headphones represents a major development with an exceptional quality product at a very competitive price of $200. (The similar Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones are priced at around $300.) I wonder if Bose, acting on a claimed patent ...
Sun Village Resort and Spa
By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
A new spa has been created at Sun Village-Cofresi, a Canadian-owned resort in the Dominican Republic. It has indoor-outdoor treatment rooms, tropical gardens, and a spa-only pool and sundeck. There are also 25 Oasis Spa rooms that offer private Jacuzzis and views into the Spa gardens, pool or ocean. And for $299, you can treat ...
Inflatable kayak in a bag
This purple & white fun Sevylor boat is good for all kinds of paddling, whether it be oceans, lakes, or streams. Once deflated, it can be packed into a special carry bag and carried with the included paddle. Also included are 2 seats (one removable, one fixed), a repair kit, a hand pump and a ...
Forbes Luxury Family Resorts 2006
By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Colorado, Dominican Republic, Europe, Family Travel, Florida, France, Hawaii, Hotels, Jamaica, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming
Another great article from Forbes’ Sophia Banay is accompanied by their summation of family resorts for 2006. Making the shortlist (actually, there’s 14 of them so it’s not so short!) are: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Disney World, Orlando, Florida ...
iBoxer... for girls
Last month I revealed one of the latest iPod must-haves… iBoxer boxer shorts. If you’re female and feel as though you’ve been missing out, then worry no more. Popgadget has unveiled that they are now available for women. Made from a cotton/spandex bland, they come in black, pink, turquoise, white and yellow, and are available ...
Fido Luggage
No more lugging your luggage around! With Fido Luggage, your luggage follows you instead. The case is the brainchild of architect Peter Yeadon and follows its owner thanks to a wireless signal that connects with a special watch controller, or in response to voice commands. It’s still in prototype at the moment, and may never ...
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces and CC Africa joint venture
CC Africa is partnering with Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces to provide luxurious lodges in the best wildlife destinations in India. A circuit of five lodges will be built in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve and Panna Tiger Reserve. Construction of the first lodge has already begun and ...
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome acquisition
By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Global Hyatt Corporation have announced the acquisition of full ownership interest in Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, the prestigious five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Paris on Rue de la Paix. Global Hyatt’s outright ownership of the 178-guestroom property comes as a result of the purchase of the hotel from Bouygues Immobilier and Credit Foncier. ...
13 historic palaces and villas in Venice for sale
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Real Estate, Regions, Western Europe
13 historic palaces and villas on the Grand Canal, the Lido and the island of Murano, Venice, are being auctioned by the Italian government. Among the properties for sale will be the Bonfadini-Vivante palace, famous for its neo-classical frescos, and the Foscari Contarini villa, which overlooks the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge. Locals are ...
Hesperia Tower, Barcelona
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Western Europe
The new Hesperia Tower in Barcelona is 107 metres tall (one of the tallest buildings in Barcelona) and has 280 luxuruious rooms. Two bars and a restaurant are already open, but Evo – the hotel’s signature restaurant situated in the glass-topped cupola at the top of the building – is not expected to open until ...
Hotel Yasmin, Prague
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants
The four-star Hotel Yasmin opens on Politických vězňů, Prague 1 this month, just around the corner from Wenceslas Square. This new design hotel in the Czech capital has a total of 198 rooms, including 11 fully air-conditioned suites. It’s a neoclassical building that has been turned into a super-modern, Asian-inspired hotel, complete with red-themed ...
Luxury jet charter services from Island Air
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Island Air is spreading its wings beyond the Hawaiian skies with a new luxury jet charter service allowing Hawaii travelers to book their own private intercontinental corporate jet to any destination worldwide. Service begins with a limousine pick-up followed by a Bombardier Challenger jet accommodating up to nine passengers served by a flight crew and ...
Partnership between Maserati and Baglioni Hotels
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Maserati and Baglioni Hotels, two brands who share a prestigious Italian heritage are joining forces in the UK to provide their clients with the very best in design, comfort and elegance. This unique partnership will provide guests of the Baglioni Hotel London with the opportunity to travel around the city in the luxurious new Maserati ...
