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
Romantic travel writer and artist William Gilpin gives tips on how to get the most out of ‘scenic touring’ in his 1794 piece ‘On Picturesque Travel’ that are just as relevant to travel now as they were over 200 years ago:1. Seek out novel experiences and new destinations.“The first source of amusement to the picturesque … Read more about Scenic touring and tips on appreciating ‘the picturesque’ nature of travel