While staying at the Tongsai Bay Resort, it was suggested that I spent the afternoon at the Samui Elephant Sanctuary. As a life-long fan of elephants, the chance to see these animals up-close was an opportunity too good to miss.
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Dear Luxury Hotels… We need to have a little chat. Why, oh why, do you continue to charge for WiFi?
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This year Chinese New Year will be the Year of the Pig. But what about the rest of us? Where does your Chinese zodiac sign suggest you go in the luxury travel year ahead? This is the kind of luxury traveller each animal is.
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LUXURY TRAVEL: Indian Pacific

The Indian Pacific is the ultimate in old-fashioned romantic travel. The whole experience is leisurely, luxurious and indulgent from the low-key check-in to the elegant restaurant and the comfort of one’s own salubrious, private cabin.
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LUXURY TRAVEL: Astra Lodge & Skimetric Academy

While skiing I realised something was different. My skiing  had magically  improved and all I'd done was sit on the couch all winter. The man responsible for this miracle was  Adalbert Leibetseder, the magician of ski boots.
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When the Luxe Tribe gathered in Singapore last month for ILTM Asia Pacific  the spotlight was definitely on The Maldives with a whole clutch of luxurious offerings soon to open. These are the ones no serious paradise-seeker should miss.
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A funny ol’ thing happens when you visit Nashville a.k.a Music City. For I had only been there a couple of days when I caught the musical bug and started to believe that I too could make it as a songwriter. I was feeling inspired. Continue

Asia-Pacific is home to some of the world’s very best beaches, and therefore perfect for photographing. Our friends over at Globehunters have compiled a list of the ones that perform best on the ‘Gram! Continue

Plastic pollution is poisoning our oceans and land, injuring marine life, and affecting our health! Here are some of The Luxury Travel Bible’s favourite destinations and what they are doing to ensure they are eco-friendly 365 days a year.