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Experiencing the Dead Sea
There it was! I stood at the edge of the cliff and marvelled at the scenery. It was one of those unforgettable travel moments. A place I’ve read and heard so much about and finally… I’m here!...
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Mas Perafita: a lovely retreat in the Cap de Creus
The Mas Perafita welcome party The Cap de Creus is a rugged wind-swept peninsula in the far northeastern corner of Catalonia, not far from the border with France. A large part of the peninsula is a...
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A warm welcome in Amman
Welcome Home Mr. Jenkins! “Good evening Mr. Jenkins, would you like to see our drinks menu?”. I looked up at the waiter with an expression of pure amazement. I’d checked into the Four Seasons Amman...
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Enchanting spots: Evason Ma’in hot springs
Evason Ma'in hot springs entrance Jordan is home to numerous places that can justifiably be called ‘enchanting’; walking through Petra by night or floating in the Dead Sea at sunset are some of the...
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The luxuries of dreamy Ko Racha
A special guest post by a girl named Bird. Siam Bay beach seen from the jetty All too quickly and flippantly the word “undiscovered” is attached to the words “Thai island” and the hearts of numerous...
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Hip boutique hotels in New York City
NYC (image courtesy of Dustin Spengler) New York City has a wealth of cutting-edge boutique hotels that are so exclusively hip that they remain beyond the mainstream luxury travel radar. They can be...
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Inside the Snow Village
Each year in late-November, a thousand truck-loads of snow and massive blocks of ice carved out of a nearby river are used to create a winter wonderland like no other: the Snow Village in Finnish...
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A gorgeous getaway on Hawaii’s Big Island
A guest post by Zak Erving. Holualoa Inn, Hawaii The road unfurls like black ribbon through eucalyptus hills; I have the windows rolled down and the radio turned off. The only sounds heard are my soft...
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Experiencing the 12 Apostles Spa
Victoria Road runs along the Atlantic coast The Victoria Road that runs from Cape Town to Hout Bay is one of my favourite drives anywhere in the world. The road winds its way from the foot of Signal...
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A dream home away from home
Apostle’s Edge I walked into the living room and I gasped. Right there before me was one of the most stunning views from any house I’ve ever been in. The cloudless blue sky stretched into the distant...
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A safari cruise on the Zambezi Queen
The Zambezi Queen Imagine staying in a luxurious suite on a boat in the heart of southern Africa. Wildlife abounds everywhere you look along the banks of one of the continent’s greatest rivers. Those...
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A circus act in Vienna
The grand Hofburg “Where am I staying?”, I asked again, with a hint of disbelief. I just wanted to make sure I heard it right the first time. “The 25Hours Hotel“, she replied. “It’s a brand new design...
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Featured destination: Amsterdam by Mövenpick Hotels
Dam Square Amsterdam! My favourite city anywhere in the world… and a city I call home! World famous for its canals, charming neighbourhoods, historic monuments, museums, buzzing culinary scene and...
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Mövenpick Amsterdam – a delightful city hotel
The Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam is one of the newer luxury hotels in the city. Part of the Swiss luxury hotel chain of the same name, the hotel is located next to the Cruise Terminal and is a mere...
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Finding serenity, bliss and peace in Bali
Which oil should I choose? A guest post by Candace Rose Rardon. It seems an unfair choice to have to make – deciding between serenity, bliss or peace. Can’t I have them all? But here in the Beach Spa...
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A funky boutique hotel in the City
The Tower of London The City is London’s financial and historic district. Packed with stately buildings that house all sorts of financial services and law firms, the City was often considered staid....
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The castle of dreams
Castell d’Empordà As a child, Albert Diks spent many summers camping with his family in Catalonia. Each time they went on a drive around the Catalan countryside, Albert would stare out the window, his...
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Sailing down the Nile in luxury
Along Shores of Time tells a story about a journey along the Nile. The majestic sail boat “Feddya” takes us on a soothing cruise through impressive ancient history, all along the shores of a river that...
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A Shangri-La in downtown Toronto
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto Definition Shangri-La: 1. An imaginary remote paradise on earth; utopia. 2. any place of complete bliss, delight and peace (source: online dictionary) The Shangri-La Hotel...
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Luxury is in the details
Welcome Home Mr. Jenkins! I recently had a conversation with several fellow bloggers about what distinguishes a luxury hotel from its peers. We exchanged notes about our stays in hotels and resorts...
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