Ok so it’s that time of year again, as Noddy Holder would gruffly proclaim, ‘It’s Christmas’. Its undeniable, the lights are being systematically switched on, the snow has been falling and the novelty marketers are going mad trying to sell you everything from plastic reindeer antlers to flashing Father Christmas aprons. This got me thinking about what luxury travel based accessories are out there on the market. What little surprises could the keen explorer hope to wake up to on the morning of the 25th? So here is my selection of some of the best and most luxurious gadgets, gizmos...

Following on from the recent World Travel Awards I will be taking a closer look at some of the winners and nominees of the most prestigious prizes in the tourism industry. As luxuryholidayideas.com is all about the finer things in life I will be focusing in particular upon the victors in the luxury travel category; from destinations to hotels, resorts, lodge and trains. The awards represent a pretty accurate gauge of the world’s best in travel and tourism, rewarding established and pioneering businesses alike for their hard work and dedication. Since it has been a while since my last post on...

Today holidaying is a multifaceted affair, it’s not just about the destination anymore but the whole travel experience and it starts as soon as you turn the key in your front door, pick up your luggage and make your way to the airport. This got me thinking about all of the features that make a holiday truly luxurious, they are many and wide ranging, but one of the aspects people don’t generally consider is the actual airport itself. Recently voted the world’s best airport for 2010, the airport that I will be focusing on in this post is Singapore’s Changi International airport. Singapore...

As an alternative to the bright lights of metropolitan centres such as Sydney and Melbourne, Cairns is a tourist destination that offers a refreshing change of pace from the big city experience. As a more intimate, community driven district, with world heritage sites like the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep this corner of Australia’s east coast is a must see. Although Cairns is considerably smaller than its NSW counterparts you will have the chance to experience a side of Australia that will make your holiday equally unforgettable. The city boasts an excellent...