Home - A Luxury Travel Blog

The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials

Posted on April 30, 2026

There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out…

Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises

Posted on April 24, 2026

Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise…

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…

Luxury Travel TIPS

Planning a trip?

Some useful posts to get you started…

Top tips for your first safari
Secret hacks for luxury travel savings
10 top tips for luxury yacht charterers
How to stay healthy when you travel
How to pack like a pro

Click here to contact us

Progress report on The Palm Jumeirah

October 4, 2007

By Paul Johnson

The Palm Jumeirah – which was announced back in 2001 – has now become the largest man-made island in the…

A knock-out wedding?

October 3, 2007

By Paul Johnson

One of the most luxurious hotels in my neck of the woods – the Sharrow Bay Hotel overlooking Ullswater –…

A pleasant surprise

October 3, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Normally at this time of year traffic to most travel-based websites is in decline. Typically you get strong figures…

In video: last night’s lavish opening of the MGM Grand Detroit

October 3, 2007

By Paul Johnson

MGM Grand Detroit have issued a multimedia news release with a Windows Media download, information and a variety of hi-res…

One year on: Sherman’s Travel magazine

October 3, 2007

By Paul Johnson

From this month, to celebrate its first anniversary, Sherman’s Travel magazine is now being made available on newsstands at Barnes…

MGM Grand Detroit debuts tonight

October 2, 2007

By Paul Johnson

The MGM Grand Detroit opens tonight amid a display of fireworks at the luxury casino. The Vegas-style resort has…

Barcelona bubbles

October 1, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Barcelona’s Hesperia Tower is offering a ‘Bubble Fantasy’ valid until 12th December 2007. For the rather precise sum of…

Oh no, not again…

September 30, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Oh dear… it’s that time of year again. Excuse me if I take a rest from blogging today. …

ultratravel

September 29, 2007

By Paul Johnson

A new site from The Telegraph (new to me, at least!) bills itself as “your guide to heaven on earth”….

Auckland Seafood Festival 2007

September 28, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Go and enjoy two days of fun at this weekend’s Auckland Seafood Festival. Did you know there are 100…

Recognition for Pan Pacific website

September 28, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Congratulations go to Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts who recently scooped at the Hotel and Lodging Standard of Excellence at…

Recipe of the week: Spiced Mussel and Pineapple Stew

September 28, 2007

By Paul Johnson

Pineapples have long been a symbol of hospitality. The rich and aromatic flavors of the mussels and pineapple always fill…

Dr. Paul Johnson

EDITOR

A Luxury Travel Blog is the world’s first and leading luxury travel blog, with over 12,500 articles from more than 800 experts.

A Luxury Travel Blog is like no other travel blog, focussing on the finer aspects of travel and catering for the discerning traveller, with information on luxury hotels and resorts, the world’s finest restaurants and the latest news from the luxury travel industry.

More About Us

Air
Land
Sea

Avios travel trends for 2026: Predictions, strategies, and best redemption opportunities

View Post

A luxury road trip through the American Southwest: From Sedona to Canyon Country

View Post

Is Iceland safe to drive yourself?

View Post

Getting around the Lake District without a car

View Post

Extraordinary Journeys UK with Bentley Motors

View Post

How to hire a supercar in London

View Post

The world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé

View Post

Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises

View Post

10 reasons to sail with Windstar Cruises

View Post

Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 5 to 8

View Post

Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 1 to 4

View Post

10 reasons to sail on Crystal Serenity

View Post

Review: Riviera Travel’s History and Art of the Rhône River cruise – Days 5 to 8

View Post

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form.kadence-form-193324_b35617-ee .kadence-blocks-form-field.kb-submit-field { display: none; }

Awards and Recognition

Winner of ‘Best Travel Blog’ in the Travelmole Web Awards.

Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine.

Winner of ‘Best Luxury Travel Blog’ in the Paltino Luxury Travel Awards.

Voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.

North America

central America

Caribbean

South America

Europe

Africa

Asia

Oceania

Food & Travel

3k+ articles

Luxury Cruises

2k+ articles

Private Jets

1k+ articles

Spas & Wellness

2k+ articles

Yacht Charter

2k+ articles

LUXURY TRAVEL

Travel Guides

Wherever in the world you’re planning to visit, our online travel guides – backed up by more than 10,000 articles from our blog – will equip you with everything you need to know to get the most from your trip. Simply click on any of the locations below to learn more.

Africa

Asia

Caribbean

Europe

Middle East

North America

Oceania

South America

Luxury Travel Marketing

Do you have a luxury travel business?

Would you like to reach more luxury travel customers? Please get in touch to learn more about how we can help…

Click here to contact us

Just a few of our happy clients…

Get more inspiration

Become a luxury travel insider.
Subscribe for VIP status today!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form.kadence-form-193324_b35617-ee .kadence-blocks-form-field.kb-submit-field { display: none; }

Luxury Travel TIPS

Planning a trip?

Dr. Paul Johnson

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Awards and Recognition

North America

central America

Caribbean

South America

Europe

Africa

Asia

Oceania

Food & Travel

Luxury Cruises

Private Jets

Spas & Wellness

Yacht Charter

LUXURY TRAVEL

Travel Guides

Africa

Asia

Caribbean

Europe

Middle East

North America

South America

Luxury Travel Marketing

Do you have a luxury travel business?

Just a few of our happy clients…

Get more inspiration

As featured in…

Subscribe!