It’s never too late to jet off on a luxury holiday to some far flung corner and with the last few flickers of summer sun behind us why not indulge in a little extra warmth this autumn with an impromptu break. October is a fantastic month in which to travel, a period of transition in many areas in marks the shift from humid summer heat to cooler drier temperatures in South East Asia for example and in the southern hemisphere it is now that the days are beginning to grow longer and warmer. Marking a fantastic shift between the off and peak seasons October can in many instances promise an enviable...

When people first think of an airport hotel they probably imagine a boxy, low rent and crowded property with the whirring din of jet engines rumbling all night long. The truth, in fact, couldn’t be further from this opinion. Today many of the leading airport hotels in the world are considered as simply as some of the leading hotels in the world, the shackles of the old misconception have been thrown off and more luxury properties are being established in and around airports that provide not only convenience but security and a quality service. For some people even a short time travelling can take...

With my latest post I thought I would have a little bit of fun with the layout whilst introducing some of the world’s alternative luxury holiday destinations. Following the initialism of LUXURY, the word that defines the ethos of this blog, here are six more of the most exclusive holiday properties. Lizard Island, Australia- Lizard Island is enviably sandwiched between the rugged coast of northern Queensland and the world renowned Great Barrier Reef. Australia’s most northerly private island resort hit the headlines recently when it was mooted as the ‘would be’ honeymoon destination of...

In the fast paced and competitive global community that we find ourselves living in today it can be extremely difficult to truly relax and unwind. The stresses of work, of relationships and family as well as the general vicissitudes of life can all contribute towards and manifest feelings of anxiety, tension and frustration. Sometimes stress management techniques and a few simple pleasures are enough to ease the burden but there are always those occasions when you just want to get away from it all. With this in mind I have taken a closer look at some of the best and most exclusive spa retreats...

Today more and more people are becoming preoccupied with environmentally friendly travel or at least how to lessen the impact of their travel upon the environment. It is an irrefutable fact that (until an alternate means is resolved) international tourism will produce some carbon resonance. Not wanting to sacrifice the exotic escapism of a luxury holiday, but conscious of its effects upon our planet the trend, or more like necessity, of new eco-resorts is taking off in a big way. Hotels, resorts and private island retreats are looking for new an innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint...