They won’t be luxurious. They won’t serve you steak and lobster. They won’t provide white tablecloths and silverware. And they probably won’t offer individual media centers. But Michael O’Leary, who created a new paradigm in European air travel with the no frills Ryanair, just announced his intention to launch nonstop service between the US and…
A few weeks ago, I wrote that our friends Len and Deb would be staying at The Ritz Hotel in Paris for a friends’ milestone birthday. Here’s what Len just told me via email: “All I can say is that I’m broke!!! It’s expensive there. Coffee for two was $27.50 without tip. Our friends decided…
Keeping fit while travelling has just gotten easier with the Puma Trainaway collection. Blending technology with cutting edge athletic equipment, this ingenious training kit includes water-repellent shorts, moisture-wicking T-shirt, and running shoes that all fold inside the matching jacket that turns into a carrying bag. Another added benefit is a specially designed slot within the…
Malta is certainly not the easiest spot to travel to. There are no direct flights — although breaking up the trip with an overnight each way in London was quite enjoyable. Particularly if you’re passing through on a weekend a wonderful detour is the stomach-boggling Borough Market under the London Bridge. (Sorry, but I have…
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is offering a rural, holistic retreat in the comfort of luxurious surroundings in the heart of London. The 2007 Wellness Weekend is a two-night program that incorporates yoga, tai chi, personal training, nutrition advice and a two-hour Advanced Time Ritual at The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, voted one of the…
If you’re heading for London, why not stay at a fashionable, upscale boutique hotel instead of a megachain? The Parkes Hotel in Knightsbridge, only 100 meters from Harrod’s Department Store, is offering a special three-night rate for two through August 31, 2007, starting at $2,015 US, discounted from $2,687. This package includes: • Three nights…
About 18 months ago, I was about to leave for London. My doctor’s British assistant said, “Oh, you simply must eat at Gordon Ramsay.” After I looked up his restaurant, I realized I couldn’t afford more than the appetizers here. So I passed. He since has become better known as the screaming, abusive chef on…
It has been called one of the most unique restaurants in the world. It’s glamourous. It’s fabulous. It’s been in existence for over 60 years. It’s been the showcase for a long list of legendary executive chefs. And it’s bookable for groups of up to 12 on a very limited basis. The Krug Room, located…
Business Week said it best, “Concorde may be dead, but luxury travel across the Atlantic is alive and well with the advent of Eos Airlines.” The magazine goes on to applaud its “business class services with a five-star hotel twist for passengers flying from New York’s JFK airport to London’s Stansted.â€? You’d expect to pay…
“All Business Class and Low Fares, Too” touts the slogan for Maxjet Airways with luxury transatlantic service between New York, Washington and London’s Stansted Airport. And from now to June 2, you can fly for only US$1,000/£575 round-trip, including taxes and fees. Sounds like it truly is luxurious: • Great pre-departure lounges; • Gourmet in-flight…
The future was introduced last weekend in London. For those of you who missed it, including me, it was a showcase of 18 pieces from 14 Royal College of Art design students with Disturbance at the Great Eastern Hotel, with objects d’art throughout the hotel. Among the favorites were: • Brit Leissler’s Punch’n’Cuddle Bag —…
Hydro Healing Spa, located in London’s trendy Notting Hill, offers spa treatments to cure “lifestyle disorders.” Using water as the focal point of their services, Hydro Healing offers a unique spin on the typical spa. How? By using the restorative powers of water. Why? “When water is calm, the reflection becomes clear. Upper elements meet…