Blog Profile / A Luxury Travel Blog
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| Archived Since: | January 12, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Top 10 places in the world to pop the question
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you?re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the sea? Or in a romantic restaurant, with violin music playing in the background? To help [...]Show More Summary
Enjoy a twist on the traditional: vacation in a cave
A hidden gem with that “special something” is what we all seek to find when planning a holiday. And while traditional or modern decor and endless amenities flood your thoughts, don’t rule out mother earth’s natural architecture. A cavernous dwelling may be off-putting to some, but when you add a dose of cool luxury and [...]Show More Summary
3 luxury Greek itineraries you really should try
Greece is one of the most popular destinations to enjoy the sea, the sun and the unique Summer light. For the rising connoisseur travelers looking for more pure experiences and authentic luxury we recommend the following designed itineraries in some of the popular islands: A private tour of Delos and Rhenia in Mykonos In a [...]Show More Summary
3 of the best luxury hotels in Rome
We wanted to find 3 top luxury hotels for our fellow luxury travellers to enjoy in Rome and here is the shortlist. This beautiful city has a lot of choice to offer tourists but we picked la crème de la crème for you. The most central location for luxury is Spanish Steps (Piazza de Spagna) and [...]Show More Summary
Bolshoi Ballet at London’s Royal Opera House this Summer
The Bolshoi Ballet returns to London and the Royal Opera House this Summer, with four full-length productions and three one-act ballets running (or should that be courant) between 29th July and 17th August 2013 to celebrate its 50th anniversary of its first Covent Garden performance. Their annual visit is always an event to be cherished and [...]Show More Summary
3 great reasons to safari in Zambia
Zambia is the perfect destination for combining the wilds of Africa with luxury adventure. Home to Victoria Falls, the Zambezi river and thousands of iconic wild beasts, the southern African nation is the picture postcard of Africa in all its natural wonder. But how do you get the best of Zambia, with its diverse selection [...]Show More Summary
Fantastic courses drive golfers to Cancun
Any golfer worth their 9 irons will agree that golf?s a game best played in the sunshine. Sure, we hardy Brits will face wind and rain to reach the 18th hole. Thanks to our grouchy weather, we don?t have much of a choice. But the highlight of a trip to the links doesn?t have to [...]Show More Summary
6 unusual things you must do in Paris
Spring is a time when Paris resembles all of its most flattering cliches. The city is suddenly awash with cherry and apple blossoms, acting as umbrellas to the streets below them. The air lingers with uncertainty, because both sunshine and showers are definitely expected to feature throughout the day. Tourism is at its hilt and [...]Show More Summary
Monterosso Lemon Festival, Liguria
Head for the tiny Cinque Terre village of Monterosso this Spring for an annual festival dedicated to the locally grown lemon. During the Monterosso Lemon Festival, which takes place on the third Saturday in May, the village is covered in thousands upon thousands of lemons. Shop windows are decorated with them and a contest is [...]Show More Summary
Recipe of the week: ?Crudo? raw scampi and imperial prawns, wild rice and salad
At the Dama Dama Restaurant in southern Tuscany, executive chef Emiliano Lombardelli creatively interprets Mediterranean cuisine with particular care for local products, which come from small, carefully selected Maremma farms and from the surrounding seas. Here you will find not only Tuscan classics presented in a gourmet style, but also an unexpected combination of particular [...]Show More Summary
4 luxury experiences in French Polynesia
French Polynesia is known as one of the world’s most luxurious destinations. That being said, there is an array of options for those looking for an opulent experience. To help you plan a luxury trip to Tahiti and her islands, here are four of the destination’s top luxury experiences. Traditional Tahitian luxury: Le Meridien Tahiti [...]Show More Summary
Top 10 luxury restaurants in Berlin
With no shortage of 5 star hotels, fabulous new design stores, and some of the most important historical sites of the 20th Century, it’s no wonder Berlin has fast become one of the most exciting new luxury destinations in Europe. With so much history you are bound to do a lot of walking Berlin’s streets, [...]Show More Summary
10 of the best travel quotes of all time
If you ever needed inspiration to travel, then hopefully these quotes will offer just that. Here are ten of our favourites which we hope will inspire you to get out and see more of the world in which we live. Please tell us your favourites (whether they be listed here or not) by submitting a [...]Show More Summary
Is this the most expensive suite in India?
The Raj Palace is the oldest mansion in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The lavish palace was converted into a luxury heritage hotel in 1996, and is an unmatched example of Rajasthan?s regal character, charm and grandeur. Each opulent suite has its very own museum inside, displaying a range of antique clocks, weaponry and jewellery. [...]Show More Summary
Bank holiday shows in London
So what’s on in London this Bank Holiday weekend? What will make it worth the journey down (apart from the chance to see the sun glistening off of the Thames as you look up stream from Waterloo bridge)? Of course there are the usual suspects that have been entertaining London audiences every weekend since Margaret [...]Show More Summary
Photograph of the week: Young deer in the wilds of Tuscany
Experiencing a real adventure has become increasingly difficult in today’s world. In years gone by, one of the most common dangers of a trip to the wilderness was to encounter wild animals; nowadays it’s nearly impossible to meet creatures of any kind. Recently, however, wildlife watching has found a valuable ally in modern technology through [...]Show More Summary
Christchurch, New Zealand – a city and surroundings not to miss in 2013
Two years after the 6.3 earthquake struck New Zealand?s third biggest city of Christchurch killing 185 people, the city is in serious rebuild mode and ready again to welcome tourists. Having destroyed most of the CBD along with the beautiful historical stone buildings that Christchurch has previously been famous for, the earthquake wrecked serious damage [...]Show More Summary
The perfect time to explore Ménilmontant and Belleville in east Paris
This colourful, multi-cultural neighbourhood in east Paris, with its ethnic restaurants and thriving art scene, has many parallels with east London. Once a wine making village outside the city?s walls, it was absorbed into central Paris in 1860, first housing people from rural France moving to the city, and later, immigrants escaping Eastern Europe after [...]Show More Summary
An airport worker’s letter of resignation… on a cake!
In what is surely one of the sweetest ways to say goodbye, a Stansted Airport employee has handed in his letter of resignation… on a cake. (Yes, you read that right!). Immigration officer Chris Holmes took this extraordinary measure, writing “Having recently become a father I now realise how precious life is and how important [...]Show More Summary
Glam escapes for women who have a passion for travel
Pinktrotters was created to cater for a community of international young women who have a true passion for travelling all over the world and for networking at the same time. The idea came into the minds of the founders by combining their true passions: travelling, business, social glamorous events and fun! You must have heard [...]Show More Summary