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New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas […]

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club, […]

6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels

By Paul Eyers on Jul 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

So your luxury travel plans have been made; you’ve booked a stunning resort or found a far flung beach to while away the hours on your luxury getaway. You might choose to drink cocktails next to a pool, ski down mountains in the frosty weather or laze around on a tropical beach, but whatever kind […]

The best spas in North America and the Caribbean

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Canada, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Now in its 21st year, the Condé Nast Traveler Spa Poll has revealed its readers’ favourite spas on the US mainland, in Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and Central America, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, and even those at sea. Here are the top 10 for each category they cover – the number indicates the average score […]

Monaco: motorcars and manicures!

By Naomi Whiteley on Apr 28, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Monaco is the perfect destination for jet-setting this Spring. With the most exciting Formula One racing in years, this year’s Monaco Grand Prix is a ‘must’ for any racing fanatic. The exclusive and stylish event takes place May 27th – 30th Ladies – if you’re heading out to the Monaco Grand Prix with a true F1 […]

Luxury defined: Tenerife’s Abama Golf & Spa Resort

By Jack Jones on Feb 14, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

In recent years the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, situated just off the west coast of Africa, has undergone something of a transformation. It’s shaken off its reputation as a tacky, 18-30s drinking resort and emerged on to the world stage as a luxurious, classy getaway. Well, parts of it at least. The Abama Golf & […]

Top 10 spa destinations

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2011 in Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Mexico, New Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

According to an email just received at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ from Tripadvisor, the top 10 spa destinations are as follows: 1. Sedona, AZ, USA 2. Bath, United Kingdom 3. Reykjavik, Iceland 4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 5. Ubud, Indonesia 6. Playa Mujeres, Mexico 7. Oia, Greece 8. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 9. Santa […]

Special feature: Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa, Pattaya

By Kay McMahon on Jun 16, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Sea Sand Sun, a luxury resort and spa near Pattaya. Did I say “luxury”? That’s an understatement! This place is superbly luxurious. If I could write this review in one word, that word would be WOW! But you luxury travellers are going to want a bit […]

New medical health check service from Swiss Diamond Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Lugano-based Swiss Diamond Hotel‘s recently opened Diamond Medical Aesthetical Centre is offering a new medical treatment in which doctors are able to predict future health problems through a simple blood sample. From the blood sample, doctors are able to understand how certain organs are ageing and from this, can predict possible future health problems and […]

Renovation of Copamarina Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Rico

By Paul Johnson on Mar 24, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Copamarina Beach Resort and Spa in Guanica, Puerto Rico, has recently undergone a renovation of its 106 guest rooms, suites and villas. The upgraded rooms include flat screen LCD televisions, new decor as well as new pool and beach furniture. Weekday specials currently start from $145 a night for a Garden Room.

The best hotel in Europe for relaxation?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Tivoli Victoria has been voted one of the best international hotels after figuring among the winners of Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2010 Awards. In the category of Relaxation/Spa, the hotel took 1st place in the Top 10 in Europe. The Tivoli Victoria is the first property in the Tivoli Hotels & Resorts chain which […]

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