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Review: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Tanzania

Posted on April 1, 2026

Tucked away, in the greater Serengeti ecosystem, lies a slice of pure safari magic. Right…

10 luxury travel gifts for Easter (UK & Europe edition)

Posted on March 31, 2026

With the Easter bank holiday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start…

Review: Catgill Farm Glamping, Bolton Abbey, UK

Posted on March 28, 2026

The story of Catgill is one of profound diversification and family legacy. Since 2014, husband-and-wife…

Review: Angama Amboseli, Kenya

Posted on March 17, 2026

At the bottom of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful Amboseli National Park, known…

Review: The Fish, Farncombe, Broadway, Worcestershire

Posted on March 12, 2026

The Fish Hotel is an inviting take on Scandi-cool-comfort and contemporary country living. Delivering hygge…

Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Posted on March 4, 2026

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims…

What to wear at the Races

Posted on February 25, 2026

With the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away, you might well be looking ahead…

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…

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The view from the very, very top of the Burj Dubai

November 17, 2009

By Paul Johnson

This amateur video footage is taken from the very top of the Burj Dubai‘s spire and gives an interesting perspective…

New luxury coming to Rhodes in 2010

November 17, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Rhodes is continuing to shun its former reputation as a haven for young clubbers by focussing on attracting luxury travellers….

Montréal in two minutes

November 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

It’s actually nearer three minutes but hey… we won’t quibble with Tourisme Montréal on that detail. Just sit back and…

An inspirational collection from White Line Hotels

November 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

White Line Hotels, recently launched by Iain Ainsworth (formerly of Design Hotels), offers a unique and inspirational collection of personally…

Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay becomes Marigot Bay Hotel

November 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

From this month, the award-winning Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay has become known as the Marigot Bay Hotel. It’s a subtle…

Blink Foresight – an alternative to jetcards?

November 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Blink has recently opened a base in Geneva to allow those in central Europe to benefit from its low prices,…

Winter at Badrutt’s Palace

November 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

If elegance and glamour are things you’re looking for this winter, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, Switzerland is the…

David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa, Zambia

November 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Legendary explorer, Sir David Livingstone, said “I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” When the David Livingstone…

Hilton Beijing’s Food & Wine Experience

November 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

The Hilton Beijing‘s Food & Wine Experience is back on 14th November 2009 for the 12th year, with a whole…

First-ever Asian Culinary Summit at Halekulani

October 26, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Halekulani, one of the world’s finest and most acclaimed luxury resorts, and Gourmet, the magazine of good living, have gathered…

New website: Travel Hedonism

October 25, 2009

By Paul Johnson

A new luxury travel website has recently been launched by the passionate duo, Mr. & Mrs. Crystal, who have extensively…

A Barossa food tradition

October 24, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Maggie Beer is one of Australia’s favourite cooks, cookery writers and a pioneering champion of Barossa regional cuisine. Her farm…

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