Visit spellbinding England and enjoy touring a number of the film locations from the Harry Potter movies, including some of the country's most historic and magical sites, many of which are likely to have inspired the famous writings of J.K. Rowling.
Writer Nick Walton explores the Seychelles for Luxury Travel Magazine.
Nick Walton discovers a different side to Southeast Asia as he travels aboard the region's most luxurious train.
Where else can you see grazing water buffalo over cocktails or sample food as wild as the landscape? Toss aside the bow-ties, guidebooks and stilettos and head to Australian Northern Territories for true bush luxury.
Bluebird skies with perfect, low humidity weather – check; the very best of sports and adventure – check; exciting new luxury, from spas to dining – check, and the ease of travel – check; off-season rates at one of the country's most acclaimed new resorts – check.
I remember the first time I stepped foot inside Dunton Hot Springs the owner saying to me that it was "a little piece of heaven on earth" and I agreed.
When my traveling partner and I decided to go to Thailand, we opted to first stay for a week at a five-star spa resort on the island of Koh Samui. We wanted to slow down and have everything within reach before maneuvering through Bangkok's shopping, attractions and sidewalk vendors.
The fairytale forest of the Powerscourt Estate was lit by a bright twinkling of stars. Our twilight arrival to the 1,000-acre estate was a romantic beginning to an active weekend for two.
South America is a land of endless fascination and exquisite beauty. Southern Explorations, a specialist in travel to South America, believes that now is the ideal time to explore this diverse continent.
Leave your everyday cares behind and get away from it all at these luxurious wilderness lodges! From the Big Sur coast to the Rocky Mountains, rural Missouri to New York's Adirondacks -- these settings across America will amaze and inspire you. (listings are not in any particular order)
Brazil is appearing on lots of "top places to go" lists for 2010. News that the country will be hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016 has put the destination front and center in the American media.
If you have ever had the distinct pleasure of being a guest at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco...even the most discerning visitor would agree...something this special must simply rise like cream to the very top.
There is a mountain resort in Lake Tahoe, California, that, once visited, will leave a lasting impression on you. Perhaps you'll be on a chair lift heading up the mountain, or taking a moment mid-slope to catch your breath, or skiing the East Ridge of Northstar Resort past snow-covered cedars to come upon the splendor of Lake Tahoe in the near distance. Wherever it may be, you will simply say, "WOW."
American "Pink Palace" hotels of the 1920s are romantic landmarks reminiscent of Italian palazzos. Our Top 10 collection of these palatial luxury hotels spans from the Pacific shores of Hawaii and California to the east coast of Florida and across the Atlantic Ocean to where it all began in Italy...Whisk your Valentine away to one of these ultimate romantic destinations!
A serenity that can't be found in the city was revealed as the French Alps came into view on a crisp December day. The boughs of evergreen trees were heavy with snow and began to form a canopy over the road. I was approaching one of the world's most prestigious ski resorts, Megève, for a winter getaway with a twist. Not only has the quality of the landscape earned the destination such a reputation, but this winter resort has mastered the French art of living.
