I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Sea Sand Sun, a luxury resort and spa near Pattaya. Did I say “luxury”? That’s an understatement! This place is superbly luxurious. If I could write this review in one word, that word would be WOW!
With outposts in Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Singapore, the supperclub franchise is famous for serving up sumptuous suppers in sex-infused adult surroundings. Fortunately for those who reside in London, supperclubs newest venue in Notting Hill lives up to the brands signature style. The interiors are as sleek as youd expect, with a black-and-red bar for pre-supper drinks and a split-level dining room used for dinner and dancing. The square space is quite a sight to behold with bright white used throughout, from the glossy floor to the sofa-style seating that frames three walls. Cleanliness is considered, with glitzy guests required to take off their Louboutins before curling up on canvas cushions to enjoy the camp entertainment that unfolds before them. There are no menus here, so dinner is always a surprise mix of cuisines. With style and substance carefully balanced, supperclub challenges preconceptions of a night out and brings heady glamour back to the capital with a cool bar/restaurant/club combo.
The Palace Wing of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai is currently being restored following the events of 2008 and Taj has launched a microsite to keep customers informed of progress. In the next few months Taj will be reopening the Rooms and Grand Suites of the heritage wing in a phased manner.The microsite talks about the renowned restaurants that are already fully operational. It also showcases the rich history of Taj, its heritage, royalty, art and architecture ) and encourages people to share their special memories of Taj on the site.
Remember me blogging about Dinner in the Sky almost 4 years ago? No, I didn’t think so. But the final series of Big Brother in the UK has seen housemates enjoy dinner whilst suspended 40 metres above the house. Now then… just remember you read about it here first, long before Channel 4 caught on to the idea.
Ever thought about teaching abroad? Read on about the top ten places to do it and start planning your big adventure!
The list of reasons to teach abroad is endless. Its a great way to get to know a culture up close and over a longer amount of time, to give back, make some money, gain work experience, and so on. The hard part is deciding where you want to do it!
Sheraton Algarve Hotel overlooks miles of unspoiled beaches and offers a vast range of lifestyle experiences from an 9-hole Golf Course, health clubs, beauty centre, 7,000sqm childrens club as well as an array of 11 restaurants and bars. Stay a minimum 3 nights to take advantage of rates from 150 euros a night.
We have a special booking code for readers of A Luxury Travel Blog who’d like to stay at the fabulousElounda Solfez Villas on the island of Crete (see special feature here). Valid until 31st October 2010, the code gives you a massive 30% discount on their usual rates for their 3-bedroom villas – and you’ll also get a fridge full of mouth-watering Cretan delights on arrival, including fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, wine and honey; plus special rates for car rentals. Visit the site and, where you run the availability check, enter the code ALTB30 in the booking code box. You’ll then be transferred to their booking engine page where you can A Luxury Travel Blog’s special rate.
Construction is underway on Etambura Camp, the first luxury tented camp in Namibia owned entirely by the local communities. Run by Conservancy Safaris and set on a remote hill top in the North West Kunene region, the camp will offer the ultimate desert camping in comfort.
I’m just back from a fantastic trip to Tenerife where I have been reviewing two hotels. Write-ups will follow shortly as will a review of Siam Park, an amazing waterpark built in 2008 which our children loved. One of the highlights at the park is the ‘Tower of Power’. It’s not for the little ones but I felt obliged to give it a try… afterall, it would be rude not to! It’s not clear from the video but after plunging almost vertically for over 20 metres, the slide then travels through a shark pool (yes, with real sharks) – thankfully you’re fully encased, of course, so there’s no danger of you being ‘lunch’.
The Hotel Charles in Launceston is due to open next month with beautiful views across the Tamar Valley. Part of the Innkeepers portfolio, Hotel Charles is aiming to be the citys most stylish boutique property. The 98 room hotel promises quiet luxury, charm and privacy over ostentatious opulence. Rates to be confirmed.
