Tamburlaine Cambridge opened on 20th March 2017 in the vibrant, new city quarter close to the railway station in Cambridge. Named after a play by Corpus Christi College fellow, Christopher Marlowe, the 155-room hotel is the first UK opening from...

We have reviewed many golf resorts on Luxury Travel Diary and now we introduce the ultimate gift for the golfer. It should also save you from ever having to buy balls again! The NITE-HAWK is a ball retriever is used for finding large amounts of...

Set along the coastline of the glittering Cote D’Azur in the South of France, the chic Tiara Miramar hotel sits in a rocky cove looking out upon the glittering Mediterranean. Tiara Miramar is an ideal base, located on the coastline between...

UAE is an increasingly popular tourist destination but so far, it?s been Dubai that gets the majority of the attention, lesser known Sharjah to the north of Dubai is a more historic, cultural alternative to Dubai. An ideal base from which to...

I reviewed the South African Airways Business Class airport lounge in Cape Town before boarding my South African Airways flight from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg. The SAA Business Lounge at Cape Town International Airport...

In my recent trip to Singapore, I stopped by the British Airways lounge on my way out of the country. The lounge is located in the upper floor of the departure area of Terminal 1. It is located next to the SATS Premier Lounge and the Qantas...

Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of the James Bond novels at the lavish Goldeneye resort in Jamaica, just an 8-minute drive from Ian Fleming International Airport. You can actually rent the very “Fleming Villa� (pictured above) where the magic...

South African Airways recently launched their new short-Haul Business Class seat and cabin. The final look is great (see picture above). Symbolizing Africa, and with the same look as the new long-haul cabin design, the cabin uses warm colour tones...

If you are looking for a luxury hotel near Gare du Nord in Paris, i have the perfect place! Nestled between Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est, the recently renovated and just re-opened, Whistler Hotel, is an unforgettable boutique hotel in the...

One of the best ways to visit a winery in Australia is simply to turn up at the cellar door (tasting room) and sample a glass of their vintages. But in recent years, the country?s boutique wineries are becoming more innovative in the range of...

Start planning your dream getaway now. I have picked 44 of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world, based on my travel experience and love of great beaches. Most of these beaches are remote and set far from civilisation, with the obvious...

Whitehaven Beach is protected by the Whitsunday Islands National Park, and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s white sands and clear blue waters are an idyllic spot where day trippers and overnight boat trips put down their anchors and...

In this article I pick 5 unusual resorts in the Caribbean that you haven’t heard of. These luxurious but hidden gems offer amazing beaches, stunning wildlife and the perfect escape. 1. Discover A Huge And Unspoiled Beach In Nicaragua Although...

New Zealand?s varied landscapes and unspoiled wilderness made it the perfect setting for JRR Tolkien?s Middle-earth in the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies. This magical landscape therefore makes New Zealand one of the most spectacular...

Etihad Airways is a flag carrier and the second-largest airline of the UAE (after Emirates). Its hub is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Emirates Airlines is the largest airline in the Middle East, currently operating over 3,600 flights per week...

Hapuku Lodge is a treetop resort situated in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. This is the perfect place to whale watch or to watch dolphins, fur seals and the other marine creatures that visit its waters. The small town of Kaikoura sits on a...

In this trip report I review my flight on United B777-300ER Polaris Business Hong Kong To San Francisco. I have already reviewed United?s New Polaris Business Class on the 777-300ER. My trip in United Polaris Business Class On 787-9 Dreamliner &...

If you are looking for the best, exclusive, luxury wilderness lodge for your next retreat, you will find some of the world’s best in Australia. Whether you want to marvel at the mystical Uluru, step out of your room, past kangaroos and into a...

There are 4 Starwood hotels in Zurich where you can spend (and earn) SPG loyalty Starpoints. Atlantis By Giardino (pictured above), Sheraton Zurich Neues Schloss Hotel, Sheraton Zurich Hotel, Four Points By Sheraton Sihlcity. I will be honest, I...

Sri Lanka, an island south of India in the Indian Ocean, is famed for its diverse landscapes, where rich rainforests sit alongside arid plains, with highlands and sandy beaches, ancient Buddhist ruins and Tea Plantations aplenty. A peaceful way of...

The Marlborough Sounds is a water world of valleys drowned by ocean. Long fingers of ridges stretch out into the Cook Strait as the land mottles and breaks up into bays, inlets, coves and jagged islands. Fishing craft, water taxis and kayaks weave...

The Farm At Cape Kidnappers wilderness retreat is located in Hawke?s Bay, Near Napier on New Zealand’s North Island. New Zealand?s temperate Hawke?s Bay region on the west coast of North Island is criss-crossed with apple orchards, kiwi fruit...

A perfect base from which to explore the stunning Musandam peninsula in Oman with its mountains, rugged coastline and fascinating, ancient culture, is the Atana Musandam. The hotel is managed by the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) and...

Atlantis by Giardino Hotel is a 5 star luxury resort, set on the mountainside overlooking Zurich. It offers gorgeous rooms, an amazing 2 Michelin star restaurant and a glorious outdoor pool, which is bathed in sunshine all day. Other features of...