Scheduled for 2012: Shangri
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts‘ first hotel in Turkey, the Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul is set to open in April 2012. The hotel will be located between the Dolmabahce and the Maritime Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus Straits, the 30km stretch of water separating Europe and As
Qatar Airways Premium Terminal
Qatar Airways, the 5-star airline, offers a private premium terminal for its First and Business class passengers at its hub at Doha International Airport. Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal offers fine dining with specially selected wines and champagnes, some exclusive to Qatar Airways.
Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection
The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe – has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Go
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,
The new Sheraton Sharjah Hotel & Resort, UAE
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Sharjah, a business and leisure travel destination designated as an Arab Capital of Culture. The new Sheraton Sharjah will open beginning of 2013, and is part of the compa
The future of business travel
The following video gives you some insights into how mobile technology is starting a revolution in business travel. Not only can you book flights, check in online, get information on live departure times and see your boarding pass, there’s a whole lot more at your fingertips.
The best business hotel in the Middle East
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the luxury city hotel and a Dubai landmark, has been awarded the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East in the Business Traveller Magazine Awards. The awardsare judged independently by the magazines readers and are widely recognised as the leading accolades in the b
Travel in comfort on Italy's new high
Italy’s new Frecciarossa 1000 is setting the pace for the pace for high-speed trains in the 21st Century. For those who enjoy a little luxury, it has new interiors designed by Giugiaro: ergonomic leather seats in the Executive, Business and Premium coaches, as well as a tailor-made cus
Luxury in Lisbon: the Altis Prime Hotel
Lisbon is coming of age. Its former malaise has been dispelled by the vibrant post-Salazar generation, and the Altis Prime, Lisbon’s newest boutique aparthotel, is seeking to capitalize on the new brand of modernity emanating from Portugal’s charismatic capital. Resplendent with
The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013
Sometimes going away for two weeks just isn’t enough. Sometimes we find that perfect luxury holiday destination that makes us want to live there. This selection of 5 great places to buy a holiday home contains something for everyone, whether you are looking for a beach villa on a white
Luxury hotel rooms by the hour, but not as you might imagine
A growing trend in the travel industry in recent years has been the offering of hotel rooms by the hour. Whilst traditionally this might give rise to raised eyebrows, all might not be quite as it seems so don’t be too quick to judge. Dayuse Hotelshas negotiated special rates at luxury
Travel tips for business, family or honeymoon travel to Brazil
Brazil is world famous for its inviting beaches, beautiful landscape and instantly recognisable cultural sights. As Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding areas gear up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the region is being rejuvenated, returning to the classically luxe city it is historically known t
10 of the world's most luxurious airport lounges
Layovers can be a hassle, or they can be a slice of heaven. If you have the opportunity to visit one of these airport lounges, you may keep your fingers crossed for flight delays. Lounges have gone way beyond free cocktails and Wifi. Now, you can savor your trip by indulging in spa treatment
Short stay: GLO Hotel Ithaca, Helsinki, Finland
On a recent visit to Helsinki, I stayed at the GLO Hotel Ithaca- a moderately-sized hotel with an excellent city centre location, putting you in easy walking distance of many key sites. I arrived late at night (in fact, in the early hours of the morning), so please forgive the night-time sho
Interview with Richard Zaher, CEO of Paramount Business Jets
Richard Zaher grew up in Virginia and attended Herndon High School. Shortly after graduation he attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to become a commercial pilot. Throughout the years of flying and studying at ERAU he began to realize that he was more interested in the business aspe
Business class with Qatar Airways, cocktails in Cuba, the beautiful Four Seasons Seychelles and a little R&R in Nantucket
Wow… another month has gone by which means it’s high time for me to provide an update from my fellow members of the Luxury Travel Blog Network. How time flies when you’re having fun! Whilst I’ve been exploring Athens and, at the tail end of month, been to Shanghai (li
A Luxury Travel Blog
If you’ve ever been tasked with looking after the travel requirements of your business, youmay justknow what a headache that can be. Thankfully, mine is only a small business so I only have to look after the travel needs of a very small number of individuals (in fact, usually just me!)
Short stay: Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, Morocco
You may have already read the post ‘3 unique yet luxurious experiences in Marrakech‘ which details a handful of the opportunites that came about as a result of attending PURE Life Experiences, a great event that caters specifically for many of the smaller operators within the lux
One hidden secret to getting cheaper business class flights to Europe
With the U.S. dollar surging against the euro, international business class travel is now more affordable for Americans than it has been in years. This year, the euro fell below 1.10 against the dollar for the first time since 2003. Although a U.S. flight out might carry a hefty fee, there i
What hotels are doing wrong
Three years into a job that keeps me in hotels in major metropolises such as London, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Toronto, I can say I am surprised at how far behind hotels around the world are when it comes to understanding the needs of the modern business and work traveler. While this is written
