Oh dear. Words fail me with this one. If you are ever in Disney World and can’t bear to queue, there is a way around it – you can pay a premium and enjoy preferential treatment. Disney Tours offers a VIP guide and fast passes at rates rangi...[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Attractions’
May 15th, 2013 - 2:44 am § in Destinations, Italy travel blogs
Photograph of the week: the Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. This particular shot of the famous landmark was a thirty second exposure, which allowed the clouds to travel and give a sense of movemen...[...]
Top 10 activities in South Australia
Not only is South Australia home to long summers, stunning beaches and award-winning wine, it also offers a diverse range of activities. Whether exploring the ocean depths for leafy sea dragons, sharks or shipwrecks or cycling and trekking through the ...[...]
May 13th, 2013 - 3:02 pm § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals
World’s second ugliest building turned into luxury hotel
An old communist TV tower in Prague – the Zizkov TV tower – which was voted the world’s second ugliest building, has been transformed into a (self-proclaimed) six star one-room hotel with dramatic views. At 216 metres tall, Tower Park...[...]
May 9th, 2013 - 6:32 pm § in Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, India travel blogs
Experience India’s Thar Desert in complete luxury
The medieval city of Jaisalmer lies in the heart of India’s Thar Desert, and is affectionately referred to as Rajasthan’s “Golden City”. Jaisalmer is a golden oasis in the centre of the Thar, with a backdrop of shimmering dunes that roll away a...[...]
May 7th, 2013 - 5:00 pm § in Destinations
Top 10 historical must-sees of Berlin
Some of the biggest events of 20th Century European history have played themselves out on the streets of Berlin. If you’re a history enthusiast then there is no better place to visit. From WWI through the roaring twenties to WWII and then becomin...[...]
May 2nd, 2013 - 8:45 am § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals
Top 5 secret London concierge tips
These tips are from Jose Pauco, Head Concierge at the luxury Milestone Hotel and a member of the Golden Keys. As well as being a 5 star hotel concierge, Jose is also a proud Londoner who writes his own newsletter about things to do in the city which ...[...]
Luxurious Louisville – adventures beyond the Kentucky Derby
With the storied Kentucky Derby taking place this weekend – a highbrow event as famous for its carnival atmosphere, elaborate hats and socialite attendees as it is for excitment on the racetrack – Louisville, Kentucky is enjoying its share of atte...[...]