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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…

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…

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…

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Unusual requests at luxury hotels

July 2, 2009

By Paul Johnson

You’ve probably heard of some of the ridiculous demands made by celebrities and musicians, but have you ever wondered what…

Forget swimming with dolphins… what about swimming with pigs?

July 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

This little piggy went to market, and this little piggy wentâ¦swimming in the Bahamas?! This may not be how the…

Evian Royal Palace earns itself a 5th star

July 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

The Evian Royal Palace hotel – which I reviewed on this blog back in 2006 – is enjoying its centenary…

Luxury in the Lake District, with views of Windermere to boot

July 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

The 3 AA star and 3 AA rosette Samling‘s reputation as one of the Lake District’s top hotels has been…

Gorgeous Barbados

July 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Gorgeous Barbados… where green monkeys and flying fish mingle with laughter and innocence and sugar cane. Watch the video…

Flying safaris in southern Africa: ‘Out of Africa’ revisited

July 1, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Take a step back to the romantic appeal of the ‘Golden Age of Aviation’ as you travel through southern Africa…

Hard Rock hits Hungary

June 30, 2009

By Paul Johnson

A Vegas-style gambling experience is Hungary bound. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hungary, a stylish and modern world-class resort, will…

Spa apothecary from Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

June 30, 2009

By Paul Johnson

These days, restaurant menus are so descriptive they read like fine literature. And with all the scrumptious-sounding descriptions of foams,…

America’s tallest building to get a new ‘green’ luxury hotel

June 30, 2009

By Paul Johnson

America’s tallest building – Sears Tower in Chicago – will get a $350 million facelift and a new luxury hotel….

Venetian menu at The Luxe Manor this Summer

June 26, 2009

By Paul Johnson

Bringing the heritage, the beauty and the romance of Italy to the fine dining scene in Hong Kong, Chef Stefano…

Interview with Michael Saxon of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel

June 26, 2009

By Kay McMahon

Michael Saxon lives in Penang, Malaysia where he is the General Manager of one of the Far East’s most prestigious…

Luxury yachts offer pirate hunting cruises

June 26, 2009

By Paul Johnson

I know it’s a little difficult to believe, but “Luxury yachts offer pirate hunting cruises” is a headline currently emanating…

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