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Buying Fine Goods on Your Luxury Vacation
Travellers with refined tastes do not feel the need to visit the local souvenir shop for snow globes and key chains to bring home after a luxurious vacation. These items are not made to last and have no real connection to the destination beyond the words printed on them. Rather than coming home with a cotton blend t-shirt that will never be worn, angle for a fine good that will bring beauty, joy, and a lasting memory of your trip of a lifetime home with you. Make Room in the Budget Whether you’ve been saving for this once in a lifetime trip for years, financed the trip especially, or have the luxury of travelling this way as part of your annual expenditure, ensure you have room in the budget for at least one meaningful item from your destination. A range of financing options are popular choices with travelers who want to ensure they can make…
Three Luxury Ways to Enhance Your Next Vacation
Vacations are already a luxury that more and more of us around the world are starting to enjoy. Add on top of these lowered travel costs with increase choice in accommodation and even destinations, and your vacation can be anything you want it to be. You can have a truly luxurious getaway, and that definition of luxury can be entirely yours at nearly every budget. All you need is a bit of prep, a touch of creativity, and to follow this guide: 1. Choose a Unique and Luxurious Home-Away-From-Home There is so much more to travel than hotels. Today, you can rent out a vacation home or luxury apartment just as easily and in many cases for less than you would a luxury hotel. Though there are often no amenities like a continental breakfast or room service, you don’t really need them. Order in and enjoy takeout, or go out…
The World’s Most Romantic Drives
Those of us who really like to drive will automatically seek out the roads that deliver the best thrills. What’s important here is that combination of driver and machine working in perfect harmony; the sweep of the road, the shifting of gears. Certainly any road is better if it also offers nice scenery but that’s not always a priority. The trouble is, it’s not all that romantic is it? There are times in our lives when personal relationships take priority. We meet someone, we fall in love and look forward to that first holiday away together. A romantic tryst on the road to who knows where? It’s Better By Car We could fly to new destinations but the driver within knows that the best way to get the most out of a holiday is to go your own way and take the car. Better still, make the occasion even more special…
Our Top 5 European Road Trips
Europe. It’s a familiar continent yet it offers a wide and varied number of cultures. Turn a corner and there’ll always be something new to discover. Whether it’s castles or cathedrals, scenic beauty or gritty realism, Europe offers something for everyone. Travelling by road is by far the best way to see all these European treasures be it in your own car or a classic car or even from behind the wheel of a supercar rental. Driving gives us the option to stop where we please thanks to a wealth of hotels, gîtes and pensions. Driving for pleasure is a wonderful way to spend a holiday and it’s always good to seek out those special routes. Some are very well known but there are others on the list that offers up new vistas and surprises. Route Napoleon This historic drive was originally taken in 1815 by the eponymous French Emperor, although he…
A Man on the Move: How to Vacation in Luxury This Summer
When going on your yearly vacation away from the busy, professional life you lead, you will not want to go cheap and miss out on the most luxury you get all summer long. This is the one time in the year you can properly let go off the stresses of your everyday life and recline back, enjoying the sun whilst reading a great book or off having adventures in a country you have never visited before. When you work so hard, you deserve to treat yourself to something wonderful and have a vacation filled with luxury. This guide will give you some starting points on how to book the best holiday you possibly can and line up a once in a lifetime, extravagant and indulgent time abroad. No expenses spared Before anything else, you need to sort out where you want to go and, out of those places, where will…
4 Unexpected Luxurious Destinations You Must Visit
The world is full to the brim with jaw-droppingly beautiful destinations that are just waiting for you to discover and explore. Rather than visiting popular locations that attract tourists in their droves, consider more unique cities and towns that will provide you with a trip of a lifetime, while proving you are a seasoned traveller. If you are in need of some travel inspiration for your next big adventure, here are four unexpected luxurious destinations you must visit at least once. 1- South Korea Don’t allow South Korea’s northern neighbor to stop you from visiting this stunning country, which offers breath-taking national parks, islands, and mountains. For example, you can visit temples, hot springs and jagged rock formations at Seoraksan National Park, which is the country’s third highest mountain. You can also relax on the many beautiful beaches or embark on a lava tube tour at Jeju Island, while passionate skiers should…
CRYSTAL SUNRISE QUEEN LUXURY RESORT & SPA, Luxury At All Levels
Turkey is definitely the hot luxury spot right now. With the devaluation of the Turkish Lyra, luxury resorts become a great destination for holidays. We have already wrote about luxury resorts in Turkey previously and here is a new update about the Crystal Sunrise Queen Luxury resort & spa. With this new generation of resort, you will find an unlimited comfort and a flawless service that is combined with entertainment. You can enjoy more than 150 meters of sandy beach and swimming pools for all tastes. The Crystal Sunrise Queen Luxury Resort & Spa is located in one of the most beautiful touristic regions in Turkey, in the Atalaya region. The resort is situated only 4km away from Side city center, 65km away from Atalaya Airport. The hotel has been awarded by Holiday Check Top Hotels, Zoover, Tripadvisor, RTK, Schauinsland Top Hotel Partner, Corendon, Booking.com and Benswisclub and it owns…
Granada Luxury Hotels In Turkey, a new destination
For many years, we have been looking at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or even Yemen for luxury travel destinations. For the past couple of month, we are more and more hearing about Belek and Okurcalar. The two places have developed a very interesting resorts network allowing Europeans, but not only, to enjoy an amazing staying. Here is our review on Granada Luxury hotels in Belek and Okurcalar. Granada Luxury Belek, amazingly charming and high luxury standards. The Granada Luxury Belek is located in the Mediterranean region, 21mi away from Antalya airport. It features an amazing scenery. The outdoor pools will invite all guests to relax in a very convenient way. There is a private beach and wifi all over the property. All rooms are new and contains all modern comfort. The hotel also has a fantastic spa including a hammam, sauna and a fitness center. You can also treat yourself with…
How to Plan a Romantic Trip for Your Spouse
Nothing says “I love you” quite like a romantic vacation for your spouse. You can sweep your partner off their feet by treating them to a luxurious break. If you want to ensure your partner has an unforgettable experience from start to finish, read the below tips on how to plan a romantic trip for your spouse.
How To Save In Time For Your Luxury Vacation
If you are saving for the vacation of a lifetime, then it can be daunting and overwhelming at times, in particular, if your bank balance is not in the healthiest of states currently, or when you go in to book your trip. However, no matter your budget we all deserve a little luxury while you are away from home, so it is up to you to get organized and ensure that you have enough money or savings so that you can swim with dolphins, skydive or even dive with sharks – as these moments are priceless and life-changing, no matter the initial cost. Plan your trip If you are not planning to stay in a resort during your entire trip, then it is up to you to plan and prepare your trip so that you can stick to your budget, while also ensuring that you are having the adventure of…
Mediterranean Yacht Charter: Experience the Med Like Never Before
There’s a reason why the Mediterranean has long been the favourite playground of yachties. It’s not just that it is home to many beautiful areas perfectly suited to exploration by yacht charter, such as the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, and the dreamy archipelagos of Greece. Those in the know realise that to do the Med right, it simply has to be by yacht. For though the sunny landscape offers countless villas, beach houses and manors, anything they can do a yacht can do better. Here’s why Mediterranean yacht charters beat all other holiday accommodation, every time. Never Lift a Finger When chartering yachts in the French Riviera and beyond, you can expect best-of-class service. In order to work on a yacht, stewards and stewardesses must already be qualified to the highest level, with the luxury nature of a superyacht meaning that service is available 24/7 and no demand is…
Ways To Save Money For Your Dream Vacation
Vacations are great not only because they are relaxing, but also because they change your perspective on life and they open your eyes. Although not everyone prefers investing their money in a luxurious vacation where they can relax in the company of their closest friends or family members, there are a lot of people out there who are looking for the most effective ways of turning their dreams into reality. Unfortunately, these days not a lot of individuals are able to splurge on their favorite vacations. As the cost of living is constantly increasing, it is more and more complicated to find the necessary resources even for a modest trip. However, there are a few ways of saving money for your dream vacation. Even though not all of them are revolutionary, they can still make a difference. Use Budget Tools Technology can come in handy if you are looking for a…
Looking for Luxury in Mexico
Trips to Mexico conjure up images of sprawling city exploration, Aztec ruins in unlikely jungles, and incredible beaches with all the water sports and frolics one can hope for. It’s a famously cheap place to visit, especially for those wishing to sample a little culture and a little luxury under the Mexico sun. For those on more of a budget yet still hoping to squeeze some luxury experiences out of their vacation to Mexico, here are some must-see tips to get you relaxing in opulence while exploring this great and varied nation. To The Beach It’s not rare for tourists and travelers alike to make a bee-line for the beaches after landing in Mexico. Here you’ll find picture perfect stretches of sand dotted with beach bars selling the sort of Mexican beer, tequila and rum cocktails that’ll enrich the senses, bringing you into full relaxation mode for your time spend…
The Royal Savoy Lausanne SkyLounge Reopening: Pleasure For The Eyes And The Palate
There are places that are unique. In Lausanne (Switzerland) there is one place like these and it is the Royal Savoy Sky Lounge. This week I was invited to the reopening of this fantastic place. Probably one of the best views from Lausanne. You can have both the city and the Leman lake offered to your eyes. But that is not all. The place itself is charming, confidential and a marvel for your palate. A year after its inauguration and a first season that has made it the new sensation of the city, the Sky Lounge Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne welcomes you again. Revisited menu, inventive cocktails, more user-friendly layout, everything is done to transport you to seventh heaven – literally! The Reopening Of The SkyLounge – Great Welcome By The Royal Savoy Lausanne In order to officially quick off the season for the SkyLounge, the Royal Savoy Lausanne…
The Brasserie du Royal at The Royal Savoy Lausanne- Simplicity Is The Ultimate Luxury
This week, we were lucky to discover the new seasonal menu of the Brasserie du Royal at the Royal Savoy in Lausanne. This is probable one of our preferred restaurants in town. The expertise of the Alsatian triple Michelin-starred Chef Marc Haeberlin, complements the skills and experience of the Executive Chef Julien Krauss and the Brasserie team, allowing foodies to discover and enjoy distinctive and creative Brasserie food. Alain Kropf, the Royal Savoy Lausanne General Manager, explained that Simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance and luxury. This is why Marc Haeberlin was chosen to bring his expertise to the Brasserie. His approach of food requires the highest standards in terms of quality and the very good taste for simple ingredients. This is the heart of the Brasserie du Royal. Originally from Alsace region, Julien Krauss started his career among the stars of gastronomy. First at the Vieux Couvent in Alsace, then at the…