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Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican's special sites
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Up until recently, private access to the Sistine Chapel and tours of other rooms not available for public viewing were offered only to celebs, dignitaries and other VIPs. While not everyone may be starring in the latest blockbuster or governing international powers, travellers can now experience several of the Vatican's special sites ? think private chambers, intimate rooms and rarely seen collections – escorted by a Vatican guard with one major key ring. Dark Rome, the largest tour...
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Special feature: MedCallOutfitter Kit' from MedCallAssist'
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Here at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ, we were recently sent a premium grade medical kit for luxury travellers. Rather uniquely, the MedCallOutfitter Kit' from MedCallAssist' comes complete with a one year physician call line for any urgent questions or prescription needs which you can call at any time, day or night. Although produced in the USA, you don’t need to be a US resident to use it – in fact, MedCallAssist'?have many international clients and multi-lingual capabilities. ?This...
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London's best hidden wine bar
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Rush-hour on the Strand can make London feel like a town of nothing but tourists and theatre-goers. The black cabs and red buses whirl by as confused, map touting foreigners scamper across the streets. The well-heeled, well-suited business men pile into the posh hotels and swanky gastro pubs.?If you watch carefully, however, you'll see a few, in-the-know locals slipping into the shadows of the side streets to share an afternoon drink and a chat with friends or co-workers. If you follow them,...
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Free bikes in Amsterdam!
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One of the absolute highlights of my last vacation (which was a Europe tour) was visiting Amsterdam. If you haven't been, go. If you've already been, I'm sure I don't need to tell you to go again.?The city is stunning and charming all at once. I went with a group, my usual mode of travel. And while there are many advantages of group travel, one of my most memorable days of the trip was when my partner and I broke away from the group and jumped on a pair of free bicycles. You heard me ? FREE!...
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Fine dining in Gran Canaria
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When going on holiday on Gran Canaria you're going to expect the best of the best. The super red status of the resort all year around means that you have the most glorious weather and the premier beaches which were imported especially ? yes you read that right, sand from the Sahara and Coral from the Caribbean have been brought in you make your stay all the better. ?There is nothing better to accompany the perfect beach holiday than the best dining you'll find on the Canary Islands, so here for...
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3 choice picks from the Cond? Nast Hot List 2012
From A Luxury Travel Blog, 5 days ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Cond? Nast Traveller have announced their Hot List for 2012 with the latest annual batch of fabulous worldwide hotels getting some coveted recognition.?The publication is one of the most influential and widely read in the luxury travel industry ? and from our perspective it's nice to see some of our personal favourites taking pride of price amongst the elite.?I've picked out three from the total list of 60 for a special mention.
Fusion Maia, Da Nang, Vietnam
This little gem takes pride of place...
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A different Amsterdam ? historical heaven at Hotel 717
From A Luxury Travel Blog, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Amsterdam. The very mention of the Dutch capital conjures so many different images for many different people, a vast majority will no doubt involve illicit substances or other unsavoury activities. However, this view of Amsterdam is only a small part of what makes it one of the most illustrious cities of Europe.
Amsterdam has one of the highest standards of living in the World (13th) as well as being...
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InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland: the world's lowest high-rise hotel'
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As competition around the world continues for the world’s tallest tower, architects and engineers in China have taken on a new approach and are building in the opposite direction. ?Dubbed as Shanghai’s first ‘groundscraper’, construction has begun on the 19-story InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland. This 380-room luxury hotel will be built almost entirely below the ground surface, occupying the site of a now-abandoned quarry, and will be surrounded by a 428,000...
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The 10 rudest nations on the planet
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The travel search site Skyscanner has run a survey with its users to identify the top 10 rudest nations on the planet as perceived by others travelling to those countries. ?If you’re worried that your country might make the top 10, look away now. ?Here’s the list:
1. France
2. Russia
3. United Kingdom
4. Germany
5. Others
6. China
7. United States
8. Spain
9. Italy
10. Poland
Bringing up the rear on the list, and thus deemed the most polite, were the following:
25. Japan
26....
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Virgin on the ridiculous: is this REALLY what we want from our airlines these days'!
From A Luxury Travel Blog, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
On selected flights during May, Upper Class fliers with Virgin Atlantic will be ‘treated’ to a new in-flight innovation. ?More comfortable seats, free WiFi, a new menu or maybe improved cabin staff, you might wonder' ?Think again. No… their great idea – which has reportedly been the culmination of the efforts of four designers working for six weeks – is novelty ice cubes that look like Sir Richard Branson’s head. ?Yep, that’s it… something...
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