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Luxury travel news from around the world (August 2025)

Posted on August 31, 2025

Welcome to our latest round-up of luxury travel news. With the luxury travel market expected…

Crystal Serenity: 5 great restaurants for dinner

Posted on August 21, 2025

Wherever Crystal Serenity sails in the world, from Alaska to Zanzibar, whether it is a…

Review: voco Hotel and Spa Winchester, UK

Posted on August 3, 2025

So, why the name – voco Hotel and Spa Winchester? voco loosely translates from the…

Our favourite places to eat in the South Ionian

Posted on July 30, 2025

Having returned from yet another incredible trip to Greece, I thought I’d share with you…

Review: Sea Salt, Svoronata, Kefalonia, Greece

Posted on July 29, 2025

The last day of a holiday can feel a little strange when your flight is…

Review: Patio Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece

Posted on July 28, 2025

Some restaurants lure you with location. Others, with spectacle. And then there are those places…

Review: Lamda Casual Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece

Posted on July 28, 2025

Built in 1846 and re-imagined in 2024, Lamda Casual Dining occupies a lovingly restored home…

Why Vasiliki, Lefkada is a top destination for watersports enthusiasts

Posted on July 27, 2025

After a week of sailing around the South Ionian, we found ourselves spending a few…

Review: Elisso Hotel, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece

Posted on July 26, 2025

Some hotel names fade into the background, polite placeholders in a sea of beige branding…

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Pick up a Porsche with the Park Hyatt Milan

March 1, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Milan has long been the capital of fashion, and the Park Hyatt Milan is certainly in keeping with the refined…

One to watch: G-wiz Xtra

February 29, 2008

By Paul Johnson

The Great Hotels Organisation is unveiling a new hotel booking engine at next week’s ITB in Berlin. G-wiz Xtra will…

Still more to come in Dubai

February 29, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Just when you thought Dubai already had it all, news has broken that it’s about to get four new theme…

Recipe of the week: Escargots & Fettuccine Pasta

February 29, 2008

By Paul Johnson

A quick study in the versatility of fine escargots, this dish allows the snails to steal the spotlight. Tossed with…

What’s innovative in luxury travel right now?

February 28, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Did you know that it’s Tourism Innovation Day today? Don’t worry if you didn’t – I’d hazard a guess that…

A stunning Norwegian cruise

February 26, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Enjoy this seven-minute clip of “the world’s most beautiful sea voyage”, courtesy of Hurtigruten.

Brand new in Namibia

February 26, 2008

By Paul Johnson

CC Africa’s 13-day Thirstland Expedition, the ultimate luxurious mobile tented camping safari exploring Namibia’s wilderness highlights, will boast upgraded ensuite…

A destination beyond all destinations: Maldives

February 25, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Thanks to Maldives360 for this beautiful video. Makes you just want to be there, doesn’t it?

A ‘Tiger’ Château in India

February 24, 2008

By Paul Johnson

CC Africa’s and Taj Safaris‘ first jungle safari lodge in India, Mahua Kothi, is one of the first of just…

Recipe of the week: Mahi Mahi with Orange, Guava & Rum

February 23, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Ingredients: â¢ 2 teaspoons Cumin, seeds â¢ 1 teaspoon Coriander, seeds â¢ 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns â¢ 1 tablespoon…

A new hotel on Boston’s waterfront

February 23, 2008

By Paul Johnson

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, the first Renaissance property in downtown Boston, opens this week. The $165 million hotel…

Balloon bliss in the Serengeti

February 22, 2008

By Paul Johnson

Experience the Serengeti from a totally new perspective at Grumeti River Camp. Exhilarating hot air ballooning safaris have recently been…

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