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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…

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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The future of luxury travel in 2008?

January 1, 2008

By Paul Johnson

I’d be interested to hear your opinions on the outlook for the luxury travel industry in 2008. On the…

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Wishing all readers a very happy and prosperous New Year. Please click on the comments link with this post…

Stays Count Double promotion from Hyatt

December 31, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Get a jump start on the New Year and achieve Hyatt Gold Passportâ¢ elite Platinum membership faster, and enjoy exclusive…

Africa to welcome St. Regis

December 31, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is to introduce its renowned St. Regis brand to Africa, with plans to debut…

Japanese ski resort gives its name to a new Mazda MX5

December 30, 2007

By Paul Johnson

A Japanese ski resort on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko, is curiously behind a new Mazda MX5 that is about…

Five Star GL status for Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

December 30, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Barcelona’s Hotel Majestic has been awarded the Grand Luxe distincation, placing it among the elite of the city’s luxury hotels….

New Ritz-Carlton in New York

December 29, 2007

By Paul Johnson

The new 118-room Ritz-Carlton, Westchester – a 44-story glass building designed by renowned architects Costas Kondylis and Partners – opened…

MAXjet bankruptcy

December 29, 2007

By Paul Johnson

If you’ve not heard it already, MAXjet declared itself bankrupt on Christmas Eve, leaving passengers scrambling to find alternative ways…

The Lodge at Woodloch – a destination spa

December 27, 2007

By Paul Johnson

The Lodge at Woodloch is more than the destination – it’s what you discover there: inner clarity and a smoother,…

Hot Winter Sports at Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains

December 26, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Many people are often surprised and amazed as they happen upon Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains of PA. Don’t…

Dining options at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

December 26, 2007

By Paul Johnson

As well as exciting special event weekends and attractive packages, the New Year brings a variety of tempting culinary offerings…

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all have a luxurious day, and that Santa has been good to you!

Dr. Paul Johnson

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