Articles tagged with: luxury hotels
After you’ve watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, explored Trafalgar Square and shopped London’s famous food markets, it may be high time you settled in for a good cup of tea. Tea time continues to be a daily London tradition and typically takes place between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. You can relax with miniature sandwiches, scones and a freshly brewed pot of tea at some of London’s posh hotels, classy bistros and ritzy cafes. Here are just a few places to enjoy a spot of tea on your next trip to London.
Dubai has captured the world’s imagination with its tall buildings, man-made islands and impossibly glitzy hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. It is the United Arab Emirates’ preeminent city, but not necessarily the only one worth visiting. The neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi has quietly been building its reputation. Yes, there are features of Abu Dhabi akin to over-the-top ones in Dubai: expensive hotels, massive shopping malls and cutting-edge architecture, for instance, but there is also a strong focus on culture. World-famous museums are opening branches in Abu Dhabi, and there is a strong focus on the culture of the area’s native inhabitants.
South Beach and downtown Miami continue to be the destinations of choice for the glitterati, but you don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy a taste of the high life. All you need is a comparable pocketbook, or to dutifully save for your indulgence of choice. Spend the day at one of Miami’s sexy resort spas to enjoy exotic pampering treatments designed with premium products. The heat is on at these high-end spas.
New York is larger than life in many ways. Times Square, the city’s skyline, Central Park and the Empire State Building are easily recognizable, even for people who have never set foot in the …
Dubai’s recent financial woes have caused quite a bit of concern amongst the world’s greatest economic powers. The wealthy emirate was, until recently, one of the most desirable, glamorous, over-the-top destinations on earth. …
Las Vegas is not always about gambling. Casino/hotel complexes now feature a theme-park-like menu of attractions and alternatives to slots and blackjack tables. There are spas, celebrity-chef headed restaurants, and all sorts of …
Singapore and Hong Kong have long been two of East Asia’s biggest urban tourist destinations. These two pint-sized economic powerhouses boast English-speaking populations, plenty of shopping opportunities and vibrant eating and nightlife scenes. …
Most people who come to Las Vegas are accustomed to the pleasant, but well-worn rooms of major casino hotels. Sure, an occasional upgrade to a suite, perhaps one with a Jacuzzi and Champagne in …
Montreal is one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. It is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. The unique Québécoise culture and cuisine attract travelers in search of a high-brow experience …
Dublin is one of Europe’s fastest growing cities. A warm, welcoming, and fun-loving culture and plenty of historic attractions make it a popular destination for travelers from both Europe and the US. A …
