If you’re visiting the Scottish Borders then I implore you to visit the opulent Roxburgh Hotel. It really is a truly sumptuous place to rest your head for the night and offers access to some of the finest country pursuits in the UK.
Whether it be top quality shooting, Atlantic Salmon fishing on the river Tweed or stalking, this place has it in bucket loads.
The hotel isn’t too far from the quaint town of Kelso, a mecca for salmon fisherman. Pop into the legendary Ednam House Hotel for a dram and you’ll be pretty likely to bump into a famous fishing enthusiast.
I would describe the Roxburgh as one of the finest hotels I have visited and according to their web site The Scottish Hotels Association agree by awarding it their top prize in 2005. The Roxburghe Hotel goes on to describe itself as follows:
“The Roxburghe has claimed the industry’s most coveted award for “Best Country House Hotel of The Year”.
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course reflects the warm, friendly country house atmosphere to be expected when staying with friends in a beautiful home rather than merely checking into a hotel.
If you shun modern and soulless accommodation in favour of tranquillity and a bit of up-market sophistication this is the place for you.
Owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, the hotel nestles privately amongst woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot. Many of the 22 bedrooms have all been individually designed by the Duchess herself, some of which have four poster beds and log fires.
The Scottish Borders is renowned for the quality of its fish, meat and game and this local produce is used to good effect by the award winning Chef Keith Short. The hotel has a fine choice of wines with a selection from the Duke’s own cellar, to compliment the high standard of food.”
If you do ever stay at the Roxburghe, please try some of the wonderful malt whiskeys at the bar. Some are particularly potent so I suggest only sampling a couple of different tipples on each evening of your stay, rather than working your way through the entire collection in one night, as I did!
Interesting post over on Optimal Strategy which claims that there is evidence to suggest an upsurge in luxury airtravel.
“Increased fears over terror acts on commercial airliners has led to a major increase in luxury airtravel. Eos, which flies Boeing 757 jumbo jets that seat just 48 passengers, has reported an increase in reservations by over 30 percent over the next three weeks. The jump has been largely attributed to frustration and fears caused by the recently foiled terrorism plot. The airline currently flies only from London to JFK, but plans on adding fourteen more routes by 2010.”
The big question is whether this is a long term shift and whether this will result in a more luxury centric airlines popping up. I suppose you might also have to ask the question whether you would actually be anymore protected from terrorism by using a luxury carrier. I have my doubts. What do you think?
Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 17th July 2006 at 09:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Holidays
Nice piece here from Forbes.com looking at the most expensive hotels in 2006.
Not sure there are too many surprises but some of Lussorians favourtes are the:
Burj al Arab, Dubai - prices start at £1000 ($1,770) per night for a basic suite to £7,500 ($10,890) per night for the Royal Suite, which comes with an indoor Jacuzzi and revolving bed. “According to its online booking engine, Burj Al Arab is booked through February 2007. And at $1,770 a night, it’s going to cost you, even then. But this palatial hotel is one experience you’ll be glad to shell out for. The interior lobby is plated with gold leaf, and the building is tall enough to fit the entire Eiffel Tower inside.”
Sandy Lane, Barbados - prices start at £750 ($1,200) per night. “The island of Barbados is full of plush resorts and top-tier restaurants, but Sandy Lane is the undisputed best. Rooms average 900 square feet and have private terraces as well as plasma-screen TVs. Not that we recommend you spend too much time in your room; the resort also has an 18-hole golf course, a dramatic, Romanesque-style spa and lots of white-sand beachfront.”
Singita Private Game Reserve - prices start at £1,500 ($2,010) per night. “This Relais & Chateaux property is located in the center of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa. The Ebony Lodge, a luxurious collection of open-air suites on the banks of the Sand River, is full of brightly colored furniture and canopied beds. Groves of trees provide shelter from the heat. Rates include all meals.”
Any of these would make a truly luxurious holiday destination.
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 5th July 2006 at 09:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Holidays
If you fancy a luxurious weekend on the Cote d’Azur then you might want to consider the Eden Roc or Hotel du Cap. This place is the height of luxury with sumptuous accommodation and facilities.
According to the their web site:
“The Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc is situated at the tip of the Cap d’Antibes equidistant between Cannes and Nice and occupies 22 acres right at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea; it is a pure south of France vista. The Hotel du Cap is set amid a fragrant pine forest and is defined by a majestic allée leading to the Pavilion Eden-Roc which is built into the rock along the sea. An acqua blue heated salt-water swimming pool melds seamlessly with the sea.”
Niccce…
Literally hundreds of A-list celebs have stayed here including:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 14th June 2006 at 07:19 PM, Filed in Luxury Holidays
I posted a while back about the absolute raw beauty of Alaska and how you can now take luxury hiking trips there.
Well here’s another one by Vancouver Family Adventure Luxury Tour Vacations and again it’s located in a rugged part of the world called the Canadian Rockies - ever heard of it? Quite frankly I can’t think of anything more luxurious than getting away from the hum drum of the cities and taking a hike with some creature comforts thrown in. Of course there’ll be no ensuite on this kind of trip but there you go.
On your luxury hiking trip to the Rockies you could enjoy the following:
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