Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 5th December 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Holidays
We recommended the Burgh Al Arab in our previous post What Gift for a Forex Billionaire but now we have spotted a hotel of equal opulence.
Feted as offering the “worlds most expensive suite” for £20,148 ($37,273) per night the Hotel Martinez in Cannes might well provide the perfect romantic getaway.
For your money you get 1000 sq m of accommodation incorporating four bedrooms, two saunas, two whirlpool baths with aspects over the Mediterranean, two living rooms, two dressing rooms and two dining rooms.
It doesn’t get much more luxurious than that!
Lussorian loves this super luxurious Louis Vuitton rolling suitcase retailing for $2,550 on eluxury. It really exudes travelling in style and is catching the eye of many celebrities.
It has the classic functionality of a rolling suitcase, but includes a hanging suit carrier within. The interior is spacious and incorporates protective flaps, a handy outside pocket for newspapers and zipped pockets.
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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.
