Lara DunstonAm I outraged? Am I reeling? Am I surprised? No, no and no. But as a travel writer, and a former Lonely Planet guidebook author, it’s impossible for me to keep blogging away about luxury travel on a budget (my next post) and ignore the dozens of headlines in the global media over the last … Read more about Media reels: Lonely Planet author fraud
After you’ve decided on your luxe hotel, or narrowed it down to a short list (see previous post), here’s how to make the most out of your indulgent getaway:1. Club access: check on the hotel site to see if there are ‘club’ rooms. While the rate may be slightly higher, you’ll be spoilt by the … Read more about Top 5 tips to planning a luxury escape: getting the most out of your hotel
So what should you look for in a luxury hotel, to continue from my last post on luxury travel planning?1. Rooms: scrutinize the website pics and list of amenities – the longer the better! You want a big bath or jacuzzi, not just a shower, a plasma TV, DVD and CD player or iPOD docking … Read more about Top 5 tips to planning a luxury escape: selecting your hotel
So you’re planning a luxury getaway, and this isn’t something you do everyday, so where do you start? First, decide on your destination. Are you staying somewhere locally, heading inter- state, sticking to the region, or going to some far-flung destination? Perhaps your budget will determine that. Do some research or simply dream – this … Read more about Planning a luxury escape
It’s often said that if you have to ask how much you can’t afford it. I don’t agree. Luxury travel shouldn’t only be for the rich. Everyone deserves to be spoilt and pampered. Especially if it’s a special holiday, a honeymoon, anniversary, or birthday for instance. Or simply because you’ve been working really hard and … Read more about The price of luxury?