In the Spotlight
Happy New Year!
It's been about year since I embarked on my journey into travel journalism. I have visited 6 new countries, revisited another 6 or so, and stayed in 34 hotels for the sole purpose of reviewing and publishing them on this blog. Looking back, it has always surprised me just what makes me love one hotel over another. The reasons are just about as many as there are people on earth. A cursory glance on Tripadvisor reveals that this is the case with many of my fellow travellers the world … [Read More...]
January Highlights
Hotel Review: Bella Sky hotel, Copenhagen
Regular visitors to the blog will by now be familiar with one of my all-time pet peeves: Why is a region so affluent as Scandinavia so lacking in true 5-star hotels? It would seem to me that the self-same … [Read More...]
Q&A: Scott Bird, co-founder Bungolow.com
Scott Bird is the co-founder of Bungolow.com, a Santiago-based flash sales site which features luxury Latin American hotels. The company launched this past November and in the period they've been open, they have … [Read More...]
Q&A: Oliver Corkhill, co-founder of Alpine Guru
Alpine Guru offers a range of exquisite chalets, boutique alpine hotels and mountain experiences alongside a personal and tailored service that aims to see clients get the most out of their ski … [Read More...]
Beat of…
2012 destination wish list
The 31st of December is once again upon us. For me, this day ALWAYS finds me taking stock of the year that has been, and making plans for the one that’s just about to start. This is a process that usually includes looking over the lists I made on this day one year ago and making a brand new one.
Beat of…Paris
Few cities have been more oft mentioned, cited or quoted than Paris. The city that exudes haute in both fashion and gastronomy was only beaten by New York in this year’s Conde Nast Readers’ Travel Awards. The City of Light has something for everyone, and trying to give pin down the top 5 things to do while in Paris is an exercise in futility. Here, therefore, are 20 places and sights to inspire you before that all-important visit to Paree.
Driving to France’s Three Valleys
Summer has, sadly, drawn to a close and it is now time to look forward to the coming winter season. France is an old favourite and offers great resorts for the young and old, couples and families. The fantastic Three Valleys in the French Alps is one of the largest ski areas in the world with top class resorts. Driving in The Three Valleys is a wonderful way to explore this area , giving you the freedom and flexibility to explore its beautiful scenery.
Reviews
Hotel Review: Bella Sky hotel, Copenhagen
Regular visitors to the blog will by now be familiar with one of my all-time pet peeves: Why is a region so affluent as Scandinavia so lacking in … [Read More...]
12 hotel openings we are looking forward to in 2012
Luxury Travel Beat only ever writes about hotels we've personally been to, but this year there are a couple of hotels we are anticipating to stay at … [Read More...]
Product Review: HP Envy 14 Beats Edition
The HP Envy 14 ($1049.99) is awell-built machine which is great and easy to use. The laptop however, struggles to match its colossal price tag with … [Read More...]
