A challenge for luxury hotels

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The concept of a luxury hotel in an ever competitive travel industry is constantly evolving as standards and expectations become higher and higher.

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The world’s shortest train

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This is clearly fake but it’s Friday so time for a little fun… sit back and admire what is possibly the world’s shortest train! And when you’re done, feel free to re-tweet, share on Facebook, Google+ or whatever… enjoy!

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A Luxury Travel Blog – one of the top 100 on Twitter

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I’m pleased to share the news that A Luxury Travel Blog has been included in a list of the top 100 Twitter users for travellers, as published by TravelersPress. Not only did our @luxury__travel Twitter account get included in the list, but we were delighted to also achieve a second showing in the top 100 with our UK travel site (@ukseries).

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Hollywood hits Toronto

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Theres a two-week window in Torontos social calendar when the whole world is watching – the Toronto International Film Festival (8th-18th September 2011). As a discerning festival that is highly respected in the industry, it always attracts the crme de la crme of Hollywood. With the arrival of the TIFF Bell Lightbox last year a cinema and entertainment complex that now hosts the film galas – there is a new epicentre to the event.

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Luxury travel blogger of the month

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Azamara Club Cruises, a world leading luxury cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., has decided to commend those who share their passion for luxury travel with a new ‘luxury travel blogger of the month’ award.

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Luxury travel with the kids in tow

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Well, after ten months away from my desk on maternity leave I have returned to work a changed woman. Well, changed in the way I am now looking at holidays that is.

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The top 10 honeymoon destinations for couples in a muddle

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Choosing where to go on honeymoon for many seems an enviable task but the reality can be really rather more taxing. With so many options available to the modern couple the novelty of being spoilt for choice can become quite bewildering. With this in mind I have taken a closer look at the top 10 honeymoon destinations from around the world to give some idea of the range and diversity of experiences that are on offer.

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5 of the world’s most famous luxury shopping streets

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If you love nothing more than indulging in a little retail therapy, then you’re probably already aware of some of the world’s most famous shopping streets. Here, we look at 5 of the best known shopping streets around the world that are found in some of the most exciting and glamorous cities on the planet!

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Photograph of the week: Stork at sunset

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This is a view at sunset from the roof terrace at Dar Les Cigognes of the “Royal Storks” so called because they rest/nest on the ramparts of the Royal Palace as they migrate from Europe along the coast of Africa every year.

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Why the focus is shifting to Brazil

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The world’s attention will be shifting to Brazil over the next few years because it is due to host the world’s two biggest events, the Football World Cup in 2014, followed by the Olympic Games in 2016. I am not sure that any country has ever won the rights to host the two largest events within such a short time-frame, but I am sure the Brazilians will cope, as they love the attention and they believe they live in a truly blessed country.

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