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Review: Wressle Grange Farmhouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

Posted on September 18, 2025

Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught…

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…

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Royal Caribbean takes over Spanish cruise operator

September 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The largest cruise company in Spain is to be bought by Royal Caribbean. The acquisition of Madrid-based Pullmantur S.A….

Fake tan made with gold dust

September 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

From Female First: Mariah Carey is developing a new fake tan made with 24-karat gold dust. The singer is insisting…

Portable GPS for hotel guests

September 11, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the latest luxury hotel to follow the growing trend of providing their guests with portable GPSs….

Qatar’s first five-star golf and spa hotel

September 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

In 2009 Qatar will welcome its first five-star golf and spa hotel thanks to a deal between Taj Hotels and…

New Thai Cooking School at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

September 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, has just opened a fabulous new Thai Cooking School. It offers fun-filled, hands-on…

Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

September 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Shangri-La International Management Ltd. are to mark their international debut with the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo. The new hotel will occupy…

World Business Class seat from Northwest

September 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

A Northwest Airlines commercial showcasing its new World Business Class seat.

Escape to Elegance at The Venetian, Las Vegas

September 10, 2006

By Paul Johnson

The Venetian in Las Vegas is offering two-night packages in the Rialto Suite (and other premium suites) for just $259…

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort and Spa

September 9, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Hit by Hurricane Wilma last year, the Presidente Intercontinental has been closed ever since. The resort is scheduled to re-open…

Luxury hotel news in China, from Shenzhen Daily

September 9, 2006

By Paul Johnson

China’s luxury hotel business is likely to grow strongly over the next five years, driven by booming business travel, property…

Extend your summer glow with Royal Caribbean

September 9, 2006

By Paul Johnson

Wearing flip-flops in 50-degree weather? You obviously can’t let go of summer. And why should you, with sensational Royal Caribbean…

Special rates at Darnell’s Lake Resort, Lake Chelan WA

September 9, 2006

By Paul Johnson

There are over a dozen wineries in Lake Chelan’s new wine country. Come tour the vineyards, experience the peak of…

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