I just discovered this recent story Come hell or highways in The Age on the road trip and family travel, and was flattered to see myself quoted. Samantha Selinger-Morris writes: “So why does the family road trip receive so much attention? The Sunday Times of London recently reported a boom in motor-home travel. And in … Read more about Come hell or highways
Now that I’ve convinced you that Thai spas offer the most sublime experience of any spas in the world, here’s a list of my top ten favorite Thai spas and treatments, to help you select one for your own indulgent spa getaway: 1. Six Senses Earth Spa at Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin – be … Read more about Top 10 Spas in Thailand
Thai spas offer the most sublime spa experiences in the world. Trust me. I got to experience enough exfoliating body scrubs, deep tissue massages, luxuriating body wraps, and revitalizing facials to last me a lifetime while in Thailand last October researching a new spa section (and updating hotels and restaurants) for the DK Eyewitness Guide … Read more about The sublime Thai spa experience
By Terence Carter* First we had the Lonely Planet author fraud where a writer’s tales of his unethical escapades exposed a publisher’s loopholes and led to an undermining of the travel writing profession. Now we have the Wine Spectator award fraud where the magazine’s own Wine Spectator Award of Excellence was bestowed upon a non-existent … Read more about Wine Spectator award fraud
So, what are some of the other things travel writers are looking for when we’re judging a hotel? If you’ve just joined me, read part 1 here. The bathroom: is it clean and spacious with lots of light? Is there a rain shower or shower with good water pressure? Does the shower stay up and … Read more about How travel writers select hotels: the criteria we use, part 2