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1960’s Glamour in the Bahamas
11 May 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: One and Only Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Mad Men
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: One and Only Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Mad Men
50 years ago this May the One&Only Club located in the Bahamas opened its doors to its first guests with an extravagant star-studded party “Bal du Paradis” attended by politicians, Dukes, Earls and Ambassadors, who flew in from all around the globe.
You can now experience this tropical paradise for yourself first hand...
Travel News Roundup
It has been a miserable couple of weeks for London’s airports in particular Heathrow with reported queues at immigration Border Controls being as long as 2 to 4 hours for non-EU visitors. It is set to be potentially worse on 10th May when up to 4,600 immigration officials plan to go on strike...
Karl Lagerfeld at the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo
4 May 2012
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: interior design, Hotel Métropole, fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: interior design, Hotel Métropole, fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
For our fashion savvy @omotg followers we have some extremely exciting news, one of the world’s most distinguished fashion designers, German born Karl Lagerfeld, has accepted an offer to redesign the outside area and restaurant...
The Beautiful Rolling Hills of Mariposa County, California
2 May 2012
Categories: Travel News Tags: Butterfly, Hike, Mariposa, California, Yosemite National Park
Categories: Travel News Tags: Butterfly, Hike, Mariposa, California, Yosemite National Park
@omotg has recently discovered a remarkable hidden gem located in the beautiful California. Mariposa County can be found in the Western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area possesses many stimulating attractions to keep visitors busy throughout their stay...
Breathtaking Ocean Views in the Algarve
27 Apr 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Golf, Spa, Algarve, VILA VITA Parc, Potugal, Villa
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Golf, Spa, Algarve, VILA VITA Parc, Potugal, Villa
The coastal Algarve region lies in Portugal’s southernmost province and is known for its glorious year round sunshine and superb sandy beaches. The luxury 5-star resort, VILA VITA Parc, is located in the area offering a prime cliff top location...
Spend your Summer on a Secluded Maldives Island
17 Apr 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Island, Maldives, Spa, Diving, Viceroy Maldives Resort
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Island, Maldives, Spa, Diving, Viceroy Maldives Resort
The latest luxury hotel that has wowed us @omotg can be found tucked away on an intimate 61-villa island resort in the beautiful Maldives. This hot-spot should be at the top of every spa and beach lovers travel list!
Officially opening its doors on the 2nd of April 2012, the Viceroy Maldives resort, situated on Vagaru Island in the Indian Ocean, allows its guests optimal...
A Blossoming Weekend at Kew Gardens
27 Mar 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Kew Gardens, Botanical Tea, The Intercontinental London Park Lane, London, Cookbook Cafe
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Kew Gardens, Botanical Tea, The Intercontinental London Park Lane, London, Cookbook Cafe
With the beautiful weather in London at the moment, it looks like Spring has arrived to be greeted by a sea of happy faces embracing the sunshine!
To make the most of the outdoors, we’ve found a splendid way to spend the weekend involving a lovely day out at the largest display of spring colour in the country, Kew Gardens.
Tuscany's Hidden Gems
I have to admit, the beautiful region of Tuscany, situated in the north of Italy has always been one of my favourite places to escape the bustling city - nothing really beats the relaxed nature of traditional Italian life.
Tuscany’s rolling hills, spotted with cypress trees, olive groves and grapevines, its...
Fancy Staying on a Luxury Ladies-only Hotel Floor?
28 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Georgian Court Hotel, OWOTG, Vancouver, Female travel, Ladies-only floor
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Georgian Court Hotel, OWOTG, Vancouver, Female travel, Ladies-only floor
As a female traveller, are you dreading the next struggle to squeeze all your belongings into one bag? I know I am...
Without fail it seems I always undergo the regular kerfuffle of what I should bring with me... and what I want to bring with me. In fact, regardless of careful prior planning...
A Wonderland of Ice and Snow in China
Winter can be many things...cold, rainy, dark and generally a bit gloomy! However in Harbin, a village situated in the north-east of China, things are far from bleak.
From the 5th of January to the end of February, for the 28th year running, Harbin gives rise to one of the largest ice festivals in the world - think vast ice sculptures, bright lights and fantastic architecture.
Tropical holiday in the Maldives with TV chef Tom Aikens
14 Dec 2011
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: TV chef, Coco Palm Hithi, Maldives, Tom Aikens
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: TV chef, Coco Palm Hithi, Maldives, Tom Aikens
If you’re feeling disheartened by the gloomy winter weather, don’t fret! We have just the solution to pick you up...
Why not spend a beautiful week away in the Maldives, where you will find not only golden beaches, turquoise seas and coconut trees but the famous TV chef Tom Aikens.
Festive Fun in London this Christmas
30 Nov 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Christmas, Theatre, London, Markets, Lights, Festive, Ice Skating, Music
Categories: Travel News Tags: Christmas, Theatre, London, Markets, Lights, Festive, Ice Skating, Music
With Christmas creeping up on the nation, OMOTG have put together a special list of charming city activities to help you embrace the festive spirit!
Whether you want to indulge in some present buying, catch a Christmas show, get your skates on or take a late night winter walk, there are many activities to choose from.
Gin & Jazz Night Launches at InterContinental Park Lane
Starting this coming Thursday 17th November, the InterContinental London Park Lane will be hosting a monthly Jazz evening accompanied by a celebration of classic cocktails to compliment the golden age of Jazz.
This Thursday’s event will see the critically acclaimed Benoit Viellefon and his Orchestra.
London Jazz Festival Week 11th to 20th November
Today kicks off the 19th London Jazz Festival Week and it promises to be bigger than ever with 80 gigs and some 700 artists set to play. It will be running over 10 nights.
If you weren’t aware London in fact has one of the biggest Jazz scenes in Europe with clubs all around the London area.
The World’s Travel Industry gathers in London
The annual World Travel Market (WTM) takes place this week at the Excel Exhibition Centre in the Docklands through until Thursday. Today (Monday) was the Press and VIP Day and tomorrow the show opens up to other visitors in the industry. With some 5,117 exhibitors and 100 events it is a huge show.
Wonderful Places to Visit this Winter!
18 Oct 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Christmas, Cotswolds, Germany, Italy, Holiday, winter, NewYork
Categories: Travel News Tags: Christmas, Cotswolds, Germany, Italy, Holiday, winter, NewYork
So, summer has finally come to an end, autumn seems to have bypassed us and the cold winter season is kicking in - but it isn’t all bad!
Winter is a brilliant season to book a last minute getaway to embrace the crisp air while wrapping up warm.
Bird's Eye Vistas – A New Iconic Landmark for London?
The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has revealed that London’s new cable car river crossing will be sponsored by Emirates Airline in a ten-year deal worth £36m!
The Dubai based airline will provide approximately 60% of the cost of the cable crossing and as a result the innovative form of transport will be named Emirates Air-line.
Keeping your Brain Active on Holiday
According to research carried out by a Professor in mental performance - Siegfried Lehrl from Erlangen University in Germany, relaxing on your summer holiday can reduce your IQ so it is suggested you attempt to keep your brain active on holidays and breaks.
Okay so we need to keep our brains exercised but to what extent?
The Travel Industry Enters a New Age
It appears that the travel industry is embracing new technology and entering a new age. Being a market leader requires you to move with the times, and this is what British Airwaves have done. BA announced that iPads will be provided to their cabin crew...
First Time Destinations
1 Sep 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Travellingtips, Travellers, Holiday, Firsttime, Cultural, Countries
Categories: Travel News Tags: Travellingtips, Travellers, Holiday, Firsttime, Cultural, Countries
I cannot think of anything more exhilarating than travelling to a new destination for the first time. Throughout my own first time travels I have picked-up useful tips, which I will gladly share with you. Firstly, find an exchange bureau that will give you a good rate.
New York Recovers from Hurricane Irene
29 Aug 2011
Categories: From The Editor, Travel News Tags: Hurricane, Irene, New, York, Bloomingdales, Flooding
Categories: From The Editor, Travel News Tags: Hurricane, Irene, New, York, Bloomingdales, Flooding
The streets of New York City were empty last night as I made my way back from dinner at around 11:30pm. The wind had picked up and it was pouring with rain as I clung to my umbrella. By this morning Hurricane Irene had been and gone and the high winds and destruction that were threatened thankfully did not materialise. Other parts of the East Coast were not so lucky with reported power outages and plenty of flooding.
New York Braces itself for Hurricane Irene
For the first time in history, the entire New York transit system shut down at 12 noon today, meaning that all subway stations were closed, no buses are running and the three New York airports are closing down later this evening for outgoing flights with the majority of incoming flights already cancelled. Parts of lower Manhattan have been evacuated for fear of flooding. My friends who live down there are battening everything down as they have not been evacuated and are only one street away from the streets that have been!
Travel Accessories & Over-Packing
10 Aug 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Luxury, Over-Packing, Kenya, Holiday, Travel, Travel Accessories
Categories: Travel News Tags: Luxury, Over-Packing, Kenya, Holiday, Travel, Travel Accessories
With
the UK tourism industry reaching approximately £105 billion in revenue
each year, it’s no surprise that travel accessories have become
extremely popular in recent years.
What's
more, a recent study by ‘Co-operative Insurance’ revealed that female
travellers over-pack by almost double for their annual holiday. Needless
to say travel accessories may add to us over-packing.
London Transport and the Olympic Games
4 Aug 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Buses, London, Olympics, Transport, Underground, Barclays, Bikes, Cycle
Categories: Travel News Tags: Buses, London, Olympics, Transport, Underground, Barclays, Bikes, Cycle
It was fun trying to get to Kensington High Street yesterday afternoon for a meeting. I discovered that the District and Circle lines are closed until 27th August for upgrade work! Apparently August is a quiet time. You could have fooled me with the amount of tourists I saw looking totally confused faced with the closure. The only alternative was to take a bus, and given that it was 30 degrees yesterday and London buses are not air conditioned, I arrived at my meeting late and hot!
Staying Fit In The Capital - The Tourist Approach
2 Aug 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Run Club, London Walks, Barclays Cycle Hire, New York, London, UK, City, Capital
Categories: Travel News Tags: Run Club, London Walks, Barclays Cycle Hire, New York, London, UK, City, Capital
As a Londoner I know that staying entertained in the capital can prove to be quite expensive, however I’ve just stumbled across the perfect solution. I decided to take advantage of living in such a lovely city; I topped up my Oyster card and headed into the Centre...
Siesta Key – America’s #1 beach
22 Jul 2011
Categories: From The Editor, Travel News Tags: America, Beach, Florida, Sarasota, Siestakey
Categories: From The Editor, Travel News Tags: America, Beach, Florida, Sarasota, Siestakey
I
attended a Press evening yesterday in London to celebrate Siesta Key, in
Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast being awarded America’s best beach award for
2011 by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka “Dr Beach”. Dr. Beach flew over for the event and I
spent some time chatting to him about the award and what is involved in drawing
up his top 10 beaches every year, something he has been doing since 1991.
Cirque Du Soleil
Zarkana, Cirque Du Soleil is a breathtaking show currently playing at Radio City in New York.
The music, costumes, scenery and special effects of Zarkana are stunning and the acts will take your breath away. I was truly amazed by this spectacular show and it is by far the best show I have seen in recent years. The acts are powerful, colourful and make you gasp at the sheer brilliance. I would go again!
London is ready for the Royal Wedding
27 Apr 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Buckingham, Royal Wedding, London, Palace, Londoners, Harrods
Categories: Travel News Tags: Buckingham, Royal Wedding, London, Palace, Londoners, Harrods
Well the much talked about Royal Wedding is just over a day away and The Mall looks splendid all decked out with Union Jacks lining the way up to Buckingham Palace.
Olympic Countdown Clock Counts Backwards
Our man on the ground in London informs us that the brand new Olympic Countdown Clock in Trafalgar Square stopped working less than 24 hours after it was unveiled to the world. In fact it started counting backwards! The other side of the clock was however working apparently, showing the countdown to the Paralympics. We understand that it is now working properly and counting down to the games in 499 days time.
London Underground Disruption
Our man on the ground has told us that commuters are facing major disruption at the moment as two Oxford Street Underground stations are having major refurbishment work carried out. From April, the Northern line will not be stopping at Tottenham Court Road for 8 months, making it impossible for people to change to or from the Central Line.
No More Snow This Winter Please
31 Jan 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Business, Heathrow, New York, London, Travel, Snow, Flying, Airports
Categories: Travel News Tags: Business, Heathrow, New York, London, Travel, Snow, Flying, Airports
I read last week that New Englanders and New Yorkers are ready for spring. It is not surprising given all the snow they have had this winter. Why is it that some countries seem to be able to cope with snow and others can’t?
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
A replica model of the famour HMS Victory has prime position on the "empty plinth" in Trafalgar Square. The ship is a 1:30 exact scale replica and is cleverly sitting in a huge bottle...
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is having a $500 million facelift which will be completed by 2014. The entire bridge will be painted and access ramps will be improved.
The bridge, which spans the East River was first opened on May 24 1883 and cost $15 million to build.
