The rise of the online marketplace that allows people to rent out their property or parts of it, Airbnb, has been subject to discussion for quite some time now. Many blame it for unreasonably high long-term rent prices in dream holiday destinations such as Barcelona, others claim that it is presenting a threat to a…
The Emirates Palace Hotel is known to be the only hotel that has a rating of 8 luxurious rating stars. The hotel is in Abu Dhabi, recognised as the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which is only a single street away from the UAE’s president Palace. The cost of the hotel’s construction was nearly…
Luxury means different things in different contexts and, unfortunately, in some cases, it means unreasonably expensive, rather than exceptional or truly excellent. A hotel, however, always has to substantiate the luxury they claim to represent. Guests will bring a high level of scrutiny and expectation, as they very well should. So what is it that…
Staying away from your home can be for some an unsettling experience, but for those who travel regularly being in hotels and guest houses probably isn’t a new. But for the true home-birds not settling down in your own bed for a night’s sleep can be impossible, especially when you are somewhere that has a…
So many people consider the hotel restaurant as a place of last resort, somewhere that is to be used if the weather is inclement or all other places have closed for the evening. But in many cases, this is simply not so, hotels can command some of the best chefs, waiting staff, and sommeliers in…
One of the great things about staying in a hotel is to be pampered, everybody loves to have that short time of being waited on hand and foot, and to have the use of extraordinary facilities. There was one great film quote when a gorgeous leading lady was asked what she most wanted out of…
Hotels differ all over the world, some are large and on a grand scale, some are small and bijou. Some are city hotels with all the excitement of the urban environment, and some are quiet country retreats. No matter what, they all follow similar criteria, such as normal buildings serving accommodation. However, the hotels we…
Continuing our blog to reveal the best gadgets to carry in your luggage when you travel we look at packing a roaring fireplace, a walking mat and your very own personal Jacuzzi. Sometimes you are forced to travel on a budget or have to stay in a hotel because there is no alternative. It is…
The are many luxury hotels around the world with rooms with lavish décor and amenities, such as libraries, bars, fireplaces and even bowling alleys, that could cater to the needs of any movie star. Yet sometimes you have to travel on a budget; however, this does not mean you cannot travel like royalty. In this…
The second part of our blog to discover the most exclusive hotels in the world takes us to Spain, Polynesia and Australia. We have already discovered exceptional residences in the Caribbean, Belize and Namibia, and now we search even harder. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort – South Pacific Many visions come to mind of the South…