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Photograph of the week: Luxury yacht in Antarctica
This photo depicts the luxury expedition yacht Hanse Explorer ‘docked’ for the night in the fast ice of Antarctica. The yacht had just come through the Gullet (a notoriously icy and difficult passage) and had broken into Marguerite Bay – well below the Antarctic Circle.At2a
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3 of the top villa and boat combinations to get the best out of the Greek islands
The Greek islands have long been a popular destination; here many people opt for either a villa or boat, but our suggestion is that you try combining the two, to enable you to get the most out of your Greek island experience. Here are our top 3 choices for a combined villa and boat holiday i
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Life on a cruise ship... without being all at sea
We’re enjoying a brief diversion from our usual posts today and venturing into the world of online gaming – but still with a luxury travel slant! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go on a cruise but never plucked up the courage? Perhaps you’ve been fearful of s
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The ultimate luxury submarine
The MIGALOO is an ultra-luxury submarine, offering all the upscale amenities you could possibly want, including a pool and large deck. Marketed as an alternative to luxury yachts, it offers the option to travel above or below the water’s surface. Measuring over 375 feet long by 36 fee
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The winners of the 2013 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards
A Luxury Travel Blog was this year proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural Seven Star Global Luxury Awards held at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel in Marbella, Spain. The event was a great success with an excellent turn-out that included both royalty and tourism ministers, not to mention a li
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Cruising the Baltic in style
If you’re considering a European cruise but looking for something different to the usual cruises in the Mediterranean, then how about looking further north and east to the Baltic? MSC Cruisesare offering two great opportunities to explore the region, departing from Copenhagen, the beau
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Photograph of the week: Midnight on the Grand Canal
Venice at night is a very special – and usually much quieter – place. This image is a thirty second exposure shot from the Rialto Bridge. The light trails you see are from the passing boats and bus boats. We rather like it because – perhaps not deliberately – it has t
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Special feature: Domes of Elounda, Crete
This month we had one of our most relaxing breaks in a long time, enjoying an 11-day stay at the Domes of Elounda on the eastern side of the biggest of the Greek islands, Crete. Arriving quite late in the evening, we were welcomed to the resort with a complimentary drink at theGrand Domes Lo
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Cruise in style From Moscow to St Petersburg
River cruising can be one of the most relaxing ways to travel, cruising through serene countryside with numerous towns, cities and sights to explore, but also time to yourself on the boat to simply watch the world go by and enjoy the onboard services. It is one of the best ways of incorporat
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8 boutique experiences in Asia
Traveling to Asia and looking for an alternative to the luxury chain hotels? There are many advantages to staying at smaller resorts in that you can have a more tailor-made experience that is harder to find when staying at a hotel that has over a hundred check-ins daily. Here is a collection
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How to travel with jet set style in Turkey
For the very first time, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay is launching a once-in-a-lifetime, 12-night, private land and sea experience. This new and very exclusive Jet Set break is the perfect opportunity for guests to explore the stunning coast of Turkey by boat, before relaxing on land in one
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One of the most spectacular superyachts ever built
Originally commissioned by a Saudi businessman, Pelorus was delivered in 2003 and used for just one long cruise before being sold in 2004. The top bidder at that time was Russian business tycoon and Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, and this became the first of his growing fleet of superya
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Northern Lights voyage with Hurtigruten
Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights? Sailing with Hurtigruten to Norway’s northern reaches, you can experience a magical winter wonderland and hopefully see them for yourself. This is an excellent chance to experience the magical Northern Lights as the spectacular colour show change
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10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post
Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful to know where you can travel and yet still enjoy some post-Summer sunshine. So here are 10 European ideas to help you extend your Summer into the Autumn months and enjoy the sunR
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Timelapse footage of the Costa Concordia salvage operation
Last week engineers in Italy succeeded in setting the Costa Concordia cruise ship upright, 20 months after it ran aground off the island of Giglio, killing 32 people. The operation took 18 hours but here you can see the whole process condensed into just one minute. It wasachieved using cable
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One of the most technologically
This vessel is designed to exemplify all that is possible for the modern yacht owner. Created by Seaking Freedom, PROJECT MAGNITUDE from Opanlinski Designsdemonstrates super intelligent push button technology combined with the latest propulsion systems and dressed with unique, progressive st
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Feeling the heat in Hawaii
Close to Kalapana on the Big Island of Hawaii, you can watch lava from the Pu’u O’o crater as it meets the ocean. It’s a 1-2 hour hike over rugged terrain from the Hawaii County viewing area before you reach these active pahoehoe lava flows. Due to the dangers of the hike,
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10 world maps that will make you think
I’ve been fascinated by maps and globes for as long as I remember. Of course, they come in shapes and sizes, from your traditional maps to some that are a little more ‘off the wall’. Here are ten interesting maps that are a little bit different and that I hope might provoke
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7 Ways to Enjoy a Child Free Cruise Holiday
Whether you are a fan of it or not, most mainstream cruise lines do and will continue to cater for family friendly holidays. A cruise is a perfect holiday for a family and continues to rise in popularity due to the multigenerational facilities available on board. There can be no denying that
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5 cruise lines that understand the importance of staying connected while cruising
First came the handheld mobile phone devices equivalent to the size of a brick; this was followed by the craze of the smaller the better along with the rising popularity in the production of flip phones and laptops before the arrival of the now prominent smart phones, tablets, notebooks and
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