In the Spotlight
Bucket List Experiences: The London to Venice Orient Express Experience
Travelling on the Orient Express is unlike any other journey I have ever taken by train. From the moment I arrived at London's Victoria Station, to the moment I got off the train at Venice's St Lucia Station, it was an exercise in carefully studied old-world luxury and opulence. I had chosen the short, 31-hour ride between these two cities mostly because it seemed the best way to test-drive this unique experience, but also because I liked the itinerary. London -- via Calais, Paris, the Swiss … [Read More...]
Latest Posts
Musical Sunday: Fly Away, Lenny Kravitz
Spring has sprung in London town! It's absolutely my favourite season and I always find myself renewed and looking forward to long, bright days that go on and on and on until October. Sometimes even til November … [Read More...]
Musical Sunday: Come fly with me, Frank Sinatra
Today's Musical Sunday comes to you courtesy of Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Come Fly With Me is one of those musical trips around the world that is truly a tribute to those of use afflicted with the itchy feet … [Read More...]
Tripping with… Alex Polizzi
Hey Alex, welcome to Luxury Travel Beat's Tripping With segment. What are you working on at the moment? At the moment, I've been working on a show that's all about family businesses that are struggling or … [Read More...]
Musical Sunday: Break me out, The Rescues
Today's musical Sunday entry is all about feeling overwhelmed and wanting to get as far away as possible from your usual surroundings. Ever felt that way? I'm not necessarily feeling that way myself at this point … [Read More...]
In conversation with Emilia Mitiku
Hello Emilia, so glad we can sit down and have a chat. What are you up to at the moment? I'm promoting my new album I Belong to You, which I have been working on for two years, so it's been a long time coming. … [Read More...]
Beat of…
In Summary: 12 in 2012 (Part II)
(continued) July saw a dream I didn't imagine would come true in my youthful years come true. I travelled on the Orient Express. There is no way of expressing the myriad of emotions I felt … [Read More...]
In Summary: 12 in 2012 (Part 1)
The last day of this year finds me marveling at what a year this has been. I set out to explore at least twelve countries I'd never been to, and as the year comes to a close, I can proudly say I … [Read More...]
Bucket List Experiences: The London to Venice Orient Express Experience
Travelling on the Orient Express is unlike any other journey I have ever taken by train. From the moment I arrived at London's Victoria Station, to the moment I got off the train at Venice's St Lucia … [Read More...]
Reviews
Hotel Review: Corinthia Hotel London
I first got introduced to the Corinthia chain of hotels last year when I reviewed all three of the Corinthia's hotels in Valletta, Malta during a week-long jaunt to the island. A few months later, I … [Read More...]
Luxury Travel Trio: Malta’s Corinthia Hotels
The Corinthia luxury hotel empire hotels first saw the light of day in 1962, when the Maltese Pisani family decided to expand their restaurant business to encompass hoteliership. Since then, the hotel … [Read More...]
Hotel Review: The Interalpen Hotel, Tyrolean Alps, Austria
Every once in a while we check in to a hotel that immediately sends us into a tizzy because we are never ever going to do them justice by describing them in writing and illustrating them in photos … [Read More...]
