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In Tokyo, Japan, lies a hidden gem in the watchmaking industry, Ōtsuka Lotēc. Despite its low profile, even among Japan’s enthus ...
At first glance, it looks like another substantial Sunny Isles Florida high-rise, but the Porsche Design Tower has architectural design plumage unlike ...
Don’t worry – we’re sure the snow is coming. But if you just need a winter wonderland to get yourself in the spirit of the… ...
Tamburlaine Cambridge opened on 20th March 2017 in the vibrant, new city quarter close to the railway station in Cambridge. Named after a play by Cor ...
We have reviewed many golf resorts on Luxury Travel Diary and now we introduce the ultimate gift for the golfer. It should also save you from ever ha ...
Set along the coastline of the glittering Cote D’Azur in the South of France, the chic Tiara Miramar hotel sits in a rocky cove looking out up ...
If you are looking for a luxury hotel near Gare du Nord in Paris, i have the perfect place! Nestled between Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est, th ...
UAE is an increasingly popular tourist destination but so far, it?s been Dubai that gets the majority of the attention, lesser known Sharjah to the n ...
I reviewed the South African Airways Business Class airport lounge in Cape Town before boarding my South African Airways flight from Cape Town Intern ...
In my recent trip to Singapore, I stopped by the British Airways lounge on my way out of the country. The lounge is located in the upper floor of the ...
Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of the James Bond novels at the lavish Goldeneye resort in Jamaica, just an 8-minute drive from Ian Fleming International Ai ...
South African Airways recently launched their new short-Haul Business Class seat and cabin. The final look is great (see picture above). Symbolizing ...
One of the best ways to visit a winery in Australia is simply to turn up at the cellar door (tasting room) and sample a glass of their vintages. But ...
Start planning your dream getaway now. I have picked 44 of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world, based on my travel experience and love o ...
Whitehaven Beach is protected by the Whitsunday Islands National Park, and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s white sands and clear ...
In this article I pick 5 unusual resorts in the Caribbean that you haven’t heard of. These luxurious but hidden gems offer amazing beaches, st ...
New Zealand?s varied landscapes and unspoiled wilderness made it the perfect setting for JRR Tolkien?s Middle-earth in the The Hobbit and The Lord of ...
Etihad Airways is a flag carrier and the second-largest airline of the UAE (after Emirates). Its hub is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Emirates Air ...
Hapuku Lodge is a treetop resort situated in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. This is the perfect place to whale watch or to watch dolphins, fur ...
In this trip report I review my flight on United B777-300ER Polaris Business Hong Kong To San Francisco. I have already reviewed United?s New Polaris ...
If you are looking for the best, exclusive, luxury wilderness lodge for your next retreat, you will find some of the world’s best in Australia ...
There are 4 Starwood hotels in Zurich where you can spend (and earn) SPG loyalty Starpoints. Atlantis By Giardino (pictured above), Sheraton Zurich N ...
Sri Lanka, an island south of India in the Indian Ocean, is famed for its diverse landscapes, where rich rainforests sit alongside arid plains, with ...
The Marlborough Sounds is a water world of valleys drowned by ocean. Long fingers of ridges stretch out into the Cook Strait as the land mottles and ...
Atlantis by Giardino Hotel is a 5 star luxury resort, set on the mountainside overlooking Zurich. It offers gorgeous rooms, an amazing 2 Michelin sta ...
The Farm At Cape Kidnappers wilderness retreat is located in Hawke?s Bay, Near Napier on New Zealand’s North Island. New Zealand?s temperate H ...
A perfect base from which to explore the stunning Musandam peninsula in Oman with its mountains, rugged coastline and fascinating, ancient culture, i ...
The best way to get to Fire Island is to park your car at the ferry and leave it there. Once on the island, walking and bicycling will get you around ...
Some toilets have incredible views. In this article we take a tour of 12 of the world’s best loos or lavatories that just might be worth hoppi ...
Just 45 minutes from Queenstown, Kinloch Lodge is a wilderness retreat nestled in Glenorchy on the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu & is the gateway ...
With Dubai and Abu Dhabi now on everyone?s been-to lists, it?s time to look at the rest of the Arab world to find an discovered tourist gem; and we c ...
Florida’s beautiful New Smyrna Beach is also known as the “Shark Attack Capital of the Worldâ€. With a total of 238 attacks in and ...
If you feel the need to escape New York City and Central Park simply will not do the trick, we have picked 5 amazing beaches within a short drive of ...
Prepare to be blown away. In this review we share 10 amazing vacation villas which offer such extravagant surroundings that your eyes might just pop ...
Genevieve Sweeney is a premium British knitwear designer, and our latest passion at Luxury Travel Diary. She designs massively high quality leisurewe ...
Shelter Island is a 2 hour 30 minute drive from New York. It has 20 miles of coastline that range from sandy beaches with shallow waters and lifeguar ...
I just returned from Zurich on British Airways in (cough!) economy and hardly anyone purchased food from the Buy On Board M&S Menu. Yes BA’s N ...
There are still some “secret†hidden beaches in the world, some are more remote than others, but more often than not; the more effort you ...
Did you know you could stay in a luxury hotel in New York, Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong for around $200 a night" Let me share with you some hidden gem ...
Is there anything more dreamy than lazing in a bath full of bubbles under the night sky. The hotels and villas below offer amazing outdoor bathrooms ...
One of my greatest joys when travelling is buying unique pieces that tell a story; perhaps I met the designer when choosing or it was from a market s ...
There?s nothing quite exploring somewhere by sea; the wind in your hair, unique glimpses of hard to reach coves and that feeling of total freedom. Ev ...
Africa is well known as THE location to catch a glimpse of the Big 5 safari animals, but these are of course land based animals; South Africa has a g ...
Manchester is a culture-rich, cosmopolitan city with a with a rich industrial heritage. A popular business hub, it?s also great for a weekend city br ...
Gasbaai beach in South Africa is a place where you are likely to get a close encounter with a great white shark. Named the ?Great White Shark Capital ...
Playa Zipolite, Mexico is a low-key beach resort on Mexico?s Pacific coast. The beach has glorious golden sands and is set in a tiny and beautiful co ...
Colonial-era townships and undulating farmland meet the aquamarine Pacific in this Northland bay. Around 144 islands, which give the bay its name, ar ...
Unless you fancy boiling up – literally sizzling up in the seawater around the black sand beaches of Kilauea, these beautiful beaches are best ...
Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai is one of the world?s most polluted beaches. Located at the foot of Malabar Hill, this is where locals come to promenade an ...
I write this article from the sun drenched slopes of the pretty Alpine resort of Lech. It is April and the slopes are still dripping with snow. The r ...
In March, I had the opportunity to stay at Naumi Hotel in Singapore during a short weekend trip. Located centrally in Singapore, Naumi Hotel is a bou ...
Can you keep a secret" If so, I want to share my favourite secret beaches on earth with you. After more years of travel than I like to mention, I fee ...
Mandarin Oriental is returning to Hawaii in a new Honolulu tower next to Ala Moana Shopping Centre, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The hotel will be ...
If you are travelling to the Maldives, why not pick a brand new luxury hotel for your stay. In this article we review the 10 best new luxury hotels i ...
If you fancy following in the footsteps of James Bond and you like your Martinis shaken but not stirred, here are 10 stunning luxury hotels where you ...
I am ashamed to admit that rather than having a digestive with my morning cup of tea, I like to munch on posh chocolate. It is not much good for dipp ...
For a luxurious and spacious home from home environment when you stay in the fabulous UK city of Manchester; check out CitySuites – luxury ser ...
Would you like to vacation Like a Diva" Take a peek inside Casa Fryzer, Mariah Carey?s $25 million vacation villa in Cabo San Lucas where she celebra ...
London is a wonderful city and by heading off the beaten track you will unearth historic side streets and quirky corners that will help you to create ...
With the Easter school holidays coming up, I thought I would share my tips on easy ways to save money on peak season vacations, both for Easter, but ...
There are still some “secret†hidden beaches in North America, some are more remote than others, but more often than not; the more effort ...
Roque Bluffs State Park offers visitors rustic scenery and a huge diversity of coastal landscapes. The beautiful, half-mile crescent of sand and pebb ...
Next door to the well known Virginia beach, this beach is located south of the main resort area and is backed by immaculate dunes. Hidden away from t ...
North Carolina’s Carova Beach is hidden away in the Outer Banks, and is only accessible by boat or by four-wheel drive, as the area does not h ...
Offering a choice of one, two and three bedroom villas, each with private pool, The Villas Bali Hotel and Spa is the perfect luxury retreat for those ...
I have already outlined 5 of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives, however if you like a hotel that is brand new, you must choose one of the below ...
Brussels is one of the most underrated cities in Europe. It is the centre of the EU and offers incredible gourmet dining. It is also worth visiting f ...
Continuing our series of the best beaches & luxury hotels in the world, I am now looking at the best wilderness retreats and resorts in Utah. Imagine ...
My favourite resorts are on a beach and set far away from the crowds, such as Sal Salis, which is the resort to choose if you want red kangaroos graz ...
Let me knock your socks off with an insider look into some of the most incredible beach houses in the world. As you would expect, all of these villas ...
Being brutally honest, in looks and seating alone, the First class lounge at Gatwick South is no better than the Business Club Lounge at Gatwick Sout ...
These stunning luxury hotels from across the world are literally in the middle of nowhere. From Australia, across the great continent of America and ...
Almost completely covered in jungle and mangrove swamps, Iriomote is a wild island. Its few villages are sparse and predominately focused near the fe ...
El Questro Homestead in the Kimberley, Northwest Australia, is a frontier, a place where cattle ranches are the size of European countries. It has oc ...
Switzerland has a lot to offer; spectacular mountainous scenery, lakes, ski resorts, quaint villages and historic cities; and of course, chocolate! F ...
Only 75 miles off the coast of Taiwan, is the island of Ishigaki and few visitors to Japan make it this far out, despite a direct flight from Tokyo. ...
Regularly voted Japan?s best beach by travel publications worldwide, it?s hard to be disappointed with the 7 km (4 miles) of sand so white that it gl ...
Travel not just for travel?s sake but to learn a new skill or develop an existing passion is hot stuff right now. Retreats for yoga or meditation, ar ...
Experience the earth’s beauty at its most basic form in this red-rock, rugged desert-scape. Beyond the few pine-clad mountains, there’s ...
The most northerly reef island of the Great Barrier Reef, and a national park, Lizard Island combines a reef experience with an intimate getaway and ...
This time of year, I?m pretty constantly focusing on improving my holiday wardrobe; looking great while travelling helps me feel great so it?s really ...
We prefer to look at the best beaches in the world but I couldn’t resist sharing the 3 most creepy and strangest beaches in the world. There a ...
In my review of the UK Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express credit card I explain why I choose this card as my preferred Amex. I use 3 cre ...
Have you ever fancied having your own country pile" A historic stately home where you can invite your friends for glorious drinks and croquet parties ...
Chic Ipanema beach is where the summer happens in Rio, and who doesn’t love the ’60s song about the girl From Ipanema" Ipanema beach wa ...
International Airlines Group is launching LEVEL – a new low cost long-haul airline brand which will enable you to fly to Europe from ?99 (abou ...
I always try and take a cruise or boat trip on my travels but a company in Sydney is offering something a little bit more special than the norm. Sydn ...
Miami Beach is split into North and South. South beach offers art deco buildings forming the iconic neon skyline which most people imagine when they ...
Situated in a great spot on the English Riviera, the Apartment at Goodrington Lodge in Paignton makes an ideal base for a family holiday at the seasi ...
With more than half the world?s population and a growing affluent class, premium airline travel in Asia is growing at a very fast rate. In this artic ...
