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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…

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,…

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Book a ‘room with a boo’ at Omni Hotels this Halloween

October 13, 2009

By Paul Johnson

This Halloween, guests at Omni Hotels will be sipping on spooky signature cocktails, such as the Red Widow, Trick ‘R’…

Australia’s newest five star spa

October 12, 2009

By Paul Johnson

In February 2010, the doors will open on the Spa at Château Élan, a five-star Salut Per Aqua in the…

Somewhere over the rainbow: French Polynesia

October 11, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Looking for some travel inspiration? Sit back and take 5 minutes to enjoy this beautiful slideshow presentation of French Polynesia.

Europe’s biggest sailing event

October 10, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Brace yourself for Europe’s biggest sailing event! Tomorrow, more than two thousand sails meet in the Gulf of Trieste for…

Autumn menus at The Ritz London

October 9, 2009

By Paul Johnson

The Restaurant and Rivoli Bar at The Ritz presents a new series of Autumn menus featuring some of the city’s…

Luxury on the banks of the Chobe River, Botswana

October 8, 2009

By Paul Johnson

The epitome of peace and tranquillity amid an array of wildlife in their natural habitat, Chobe Marina Lodge is one…

New Two-Year Trial Memberships in the Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club

October 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

As the holidays fast approach, families have a number of options for celebrating. Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club is a…

Gourmet magazine loses its appetite

October 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

It was announced yesterday that Gourmet magazine, despite having almost one million subscribers, is to cease publication after 68 years….

Italian cookery classes (in Australia!) from Rosa Matto

October 6, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Are you planning a special Italian dinner or perhaps just looking to brush up your skills? South Australian chef Rosa…

How not to use Twitter?

October 5, 2009

By Paul Johnson

I know that it’s widely considered to be not ‘the done thing’ for luxury hotels to unveil which celebrities have…

Ibiza – an unlikely spa destination?

October 5, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Unbeknown to many, Autumn and Winter are perfect for those looking to discover Ibiza’s unique identity away from the crowds….

Rio – happiest city in the world… and with good reason!

October 5, 2009

By Paul Johnson

This year, Rio de Janeiro was named the happiest city in the world, according to a Forbes Magazine which surveyed…

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