Tag archives for Accommodation
Day 2 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Kathmandu to Pokhara #SilkTrail2013
Today has been an eventful one. It began promptly with a 5.30am get up; not ideal since I only got to bed at 1.30am, frustrated by the internet connection, and still needing to catch up on sleep from the flight to Kathmandu, but there was no way I was...
Luxury in Tuscany
A trip to Tuscany in Italy is already a luxury experience per se. The splendid hotels and exquisite Tuscan villas add that special Old World style that is sought for all over the globe. Your holiday will inevitably be marked by the refined furnishing and architectural design, the attention to detail,...
Luxury in Boston: The Langham
The Langham Hotel Boston blends the legendary hospitality of the original Langham grand hotel with the classic architectural elegance of Boston’s former Federal Reserve Bank building. A tranquil haven of luxury in the center of Massachusetts’ economic and cultural heartland, The Langham is assuredly among Bostons finest hotels. Explore...
Hotel Indigo just keeps growing… see where it’s going next
Hotel Indigo, IHGs upscale boutique brand, continues to expand. In the last year, the brand has signed franchise agreements to open 13 new hotels in key global markets around the world, including London, Madrid, Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York.
As the first global branded boutique, Hotel Indigo has shown...
Hyatt Regency Atlanta to undergo $60 million transformation
Hyatt Regency Atlanta has commenced a $60 million transformation. The landmark downtown hotel, located on Atlanta’s famed Peachtree Street, has started updates to the property including the Atrium lobby and the Atrium Tower’s guest rooms.
Designed by famed architect John Portman, Hyatt Regency Atlanta has long served as a leader...
Luxury travel – the responsible way
In an age, where we are encouraged more and more to ensure we travel responsibly and embrace sustainable tourism, there is often a misconception that luxury holidays can literally cost the earth. Consumption of more than a fair share of water, energy and other local resources is typically the accusation...
Special feature: The Lawrance, Harrogate, UK
At the weekend, we stayed in a serviced apartment courtesy of The Lawrance. The Lawrance offers serviced apartments at three locations in the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire: Kings House, Duchy House and York Road. We stayed at Duchy House D, a first floor, two-bedroomed apartment, on...
Golf’s most extreme par 3 hole?
Legend Golf & Safari Resort in South Africa has a stretch of 18 holes designed by 18 different top golfers, including Padraig Harrington, Colin Montgomerie, K.J. Choi, Retief Goosen, Justin Rose, Trevor Immelman and Vijay Singh. The 19th hole is an extreme Par 3 that’s an incredible 830 metres...
Puro Oasis Urbano to open its own music studio
From the state-of-the-art digital audio system in the rooms to their first own releases labelled Puro Music and Puro Desert Lounge, Puro Oasis Urbano, Palma’s stylish member of Design Hotels, has always been a synonym for soothing sounds and unforgettable parties. After the enlargement and re-opening in Summer 2010,...
Heritage Exploration room package from Mandarin Oriental
Embark on a journey of discovery into the vibrant art, culture and heritage of Singapore with Mandarin Oriental, Singapores newly launched Heritage Exploration room package. Available from 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011, the package features accommodation in one of the hotels well-appointed Premier Ocean rooms combined with...