July 30, 2008 at 1:36 pm (5* Hotels, London, Luxury Hotels, Urban Hotels)
Tags: 5* Hotels, Luxury London Hotels
One of the world’s Top 30 hotels on the Travel+Leisure It List 2008. This
classic hotel with its great location in Mayfair has undergone a $140 million renovation reclaiming the class of its heyday.
The Classicist designer Guy Oliver supervised the preservation works of the mahogany paneling, gilded scrollwork, and Adams fireplaces. The Parisian star chef Hélène Darroze will be reinvented the restaurant menu and with features like the room-service afternoon tea trolley guests can be reassured that the old-style form of service isn’t dead at The Connaught yet.
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July 28, 2008 at 7:55 am (Luxury Camping, Sport Events)
Tags: Events
Cowes Week is the largest and longest-running sailing regatta in the world, it’s been held each year since 1826, with around 1,000 yachts and 8,500 sailors. Highlights this year include the UK leg of the iShares cup and the Artemis Challenge, a race around the island.
Cowes, a small town, on the Isle of Wright is the home of yachting in the UK. Races start from 10am and you can get a good view from along the Green towards Egypt Point.
But where to stay? Why camping of course…..
Camp Kerala have shikar tents made by the Maharaja of Jodhpurs’ tent makers, replicas of those used on hunting trips. Each tent is for two and is filled with original Rajastani furniture, sumptuous duck down duvets, crisp, white Egyptian cotton sheets and pillows.
The cost for two people to stay at Camp Kerala for the Cowes Week 08 experience on 2-9 August will be £2,600 plus vat for the 8 day Regatta Stay including accommodation.
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July 26, 2008 at 2:44 pm (Accessories, Beachwear)
Tags: Luxury Gifts for Her
For this year’s bikini it has to be Biondi, the luxury lingerie boutique with its store in Chelsea and an online selection that strives to be different and encompasses many exclusive brands. The buying team travel around the world to find new and exciting products for your world travels!
There is even a bespoke service so pop along to their London store and customize your very own two-piece, select a cut, fit and design that’s entirely personal to you, even have it embroidered with your name on it or his!
Biondi the one to wear.
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July 25, 2008 at 3:11 pm (Accessories, Boots)
Tags: Ladies Leather Biker Boots
Glossy black luxe and supple leather boots for those racy days. Knee-high tough-chic and ultra stylilsh knee-high boots by Jil Sanders. For bike riders and non-bike riders.
With rounded toe and low 3cm heel zip up the back fastener and you’re away. Stylish for the about town girl biker.
Classic, gorgeous and all-out racy from Start London
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July 23, 2008 at 4:09 pm (Beach side Hotel, Cornwall, Luxury Hotels, Sport Events)
After the first UK Polo match on a beach in 2007 it’s back again in 2008. The date set for the hooves on the beach is Tuesday 9th September 2008 at 7pm.
Watergate Bay already famous for its fabulous surfing will play host to 20 ponies in an exhibition match which is free to spectators – so dress up or dress down but it’ll be the place to be.
The beach front bars will be open for champagne and seafood from 6pm of for more exclusive experience, try the champagne and canapé reception with a live jazz band on the hotel terrace, overnight stay and a seafood barbeque buffet after the match – all for £90.
See here for more information on The Hotel and Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay.
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July 23, 2008 at 12:17 pm (Accessories, Gifts for Men, Luxury Gifts)
Check out the lovely triple spirit bottle travelling flask from Aspinal of London a great carrier for three 7.5 ounce glass decanters complete with different coloured leather neck for different drinks or different people.
Hand bound in Amazon Mock Croc leather it comes in a variety of colours for a fine time at the picnic on the golf course, at a racing meet or just any ol’ where a dram is fancied.
Available online from Aspinal of London at 135 GBP
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July 20, 2008 at 3:24 pm (Accessories, Backgammon, Gifts for Men, Luxury Gifts)
Tags: Luxury Gifts, Luxury Presents, Travel Games
Colour Co-ordinated Travel Backgammon Pink? Blue? Taupe? or Black?
These rather delicious Luxury leather Roll-up backgammon sets come in different colours for co-ordinating with your outfit.
What colour shall we play with today? Petrol Blue, Hot Pink, Taupe Chocolate or Black and Red?
These gorgeous Luxury Leather Backgammon Sets are hand made in the UK from the finest leather, they come complete with two pairs of dice, a doubling dice and real wood counters – the set comes wrapped in tissue paper and luxury wrapped in a gift-box, a great present for those who love to play!
Prices are from
Euros: € 110.30
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July 17, 2008 at 5:31 pm (Chocolate, Luxury Edibles)
Tags: Luxury Chocolate
O.K so it’s not quite travel but be transported when you sample Gourmet chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate? Hotel Chocolat has what you like! Hampers and crates, gift baskets – the whole works.
Don’t click there, try below.
Right now there’s a special offer now is the time to test them out – and you’ll be back for more. Not only is this an indulgence but Hotel Chocolat deliver right to your door or if you’re buying them as a special gift they can be delivered to whoever you wish.
Good feasting!
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July 17, 2008 at 8:00 am (Lists, Luxury Hotels)
Traveladvisor have produced another of their increasingly popular lists – it’s great to see two English hotels on it, umm could this be biased? I’m off to check the voters list.
Top Ten European Luxury Hotels According to Tripadvisor
- The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany
- Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort, Greece
- Hotel Le Palais, Czech Republic
- The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, England
- Hotel Prinsenhof, Belgium
- Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Hungary
- Rudding Park Hotel, England
- Swissotel Berlin, Germany
- Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, France
- Riverside Hotel, Czech Republic
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July 16, 2008 at 9:21 am (Accessories)
Tags: Luggage
Sandstorm began life as safari tentmakers and those skills now bring us a superb range of Camel & Cowhide, Canvas & Cowhide or Tweed & Cowhide travel bags and accessories.
Browse the Safari Sets for some fabulous weekend and toilet bags of surf the Safari Camel Weekender & Basic Bag, robust bags with reinforced base and loads of interior pockets for a lifetime of travelling.
Available from various outlets across the UK or from Sandstorm online.
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