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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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2007 – a record year for the cruise industry?

December 31, 2006

By Paul Johnson

New and refurbished ships in 2007 – as well as new ports of call – look set raise the standards…

Visit Malaysia 2007

December 31, 2006

By Paul Johnson

A video celebrating 50 years of nationhood (is there such a word?!)…

Frommer’s Top Travel Destinations for 2007

December 30, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The editors at Frommer’s Travel Guides and Frommers.com have come up with a list of 12 emerging destinations that they…

New Year recommendations from Tripadvisor

December 29, 2006

By Paul Johnson

According to Tripadvisor, New York and Sydney aren’t the only ones that know how to put on a party. …

Raffles Dubai – a hotel to look out for in 2007

December 28, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Dubai continues to thrive and will soon see hotels bearing the names of the likes of Versace, Armani and Trump….

New Year celebrations at Universal Studios City Walk Orlando

December 28, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Bid a fond farewell to 2006 and rock in 2007 with live performances at Universal Studios City Walk Orlando from…

One year old today!

December 28, 2006

By Paul Johnson

A year ago today, I did my first post on A Luxury Travel Blog. At that point in time,…

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a splash!

December 28, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Get along to Tampa’s Florida Aquarium and see the New Year in with a splash! The ‘Aqua-Eve’ event runs from…

$1000 ice cream sundae in video

December 27, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Remember the $1000 sundae I mentioned ages back? Well… I just stumbled upon this YouTube video which talks you through…

The Sarojin in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand

December 27, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel (according to the World Travel Awards 2006) is The Sarojin in the Khao Lak National Park,…

Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

December 27, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Emerging from the heart of the desert, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an elegant desert resort…

Australia Day with Captain Cook Cruises

December 26, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Experience all the excitement and celebrations of Australia Day on Captain Cook Cruises special Sydney Harbour two night Cruise from…

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