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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 15, 2014: Deck Chairs Aboard QM2
Your photo reminds me of a cruise we just did a few months ago in the Chilean fjordland. When we approached cape Horn, famous for its stormy seas, we were in constant winds of 100 knots, with gusts of 160 knots. The deck was even emptier than your photo above would indicate! Nice photos, Islandman. Thanks for taking all of us aboard the Queen Mary.
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Re: The Ghan - an Australian rail journey of style and comfort
IslandMan - A superb experience ! Thank you for sharing !
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Re: The Ghan - an Australian rail journey of style and comfort
This looks like a fantastic trip and any reason to go by train is good one to me. Wondering if the place names (Adelaide, Alice, Katherine) recall days of too few settler women for the number of men?
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Re: The Ghan - an Australian rail journey of style and comfort
Thanks for taking us on that journey! A wonderful piece!
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Re: The Ghan - an Australian rail journey of style and comfort
M. Poirot regrets that he had necessity of leaving the journey before the end. An important affair required the attention of his gray matter...
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Hostels are Growing Up
Hostels aren't just bare bones places to stay anymore. They still feature the social aspects of hosteling, but there are large numbers of "Luxury Hostels" popping up, especially in Europe. Things like infinity pools, breakfast on demand,...
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5 Things You Must Tell A Limo Service Company While Hiring Them
Using a limousine service adds a sense of class and luxury to the person who is sitting in its back seat. Traveling in a limousine is an experience most people can only dream about. Most people hire limousine services for important life events, and therefore one needs to be careful in choosing the service. No matter what the event is, whether you want a luxury limousine service , a corporate event, or a wedding, there are a few things you must check with a limousine service company when you...
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Rooms for the 1%: World's 10 most expensive hotels
The most expensive hotel in the world... Photo: Aman Resorts Luxury-hotels.com, whose name tells you what they're about, has published a survey of this summer's most expensive hotels in the world. Although, of course, they'll try...
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Luxury cruise: Cabin as big as a house for $10,000
It seems as if there's no limit to the luxury market (after all, the 1% has most of the world's money), and here's the cruise accommodation to prove it. Regent Seven Seas next ship, now being built, has a $10,000 a night cabin that's already sold out...
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10 fun things to do in Goa that you might have missed
Think of Goa and you think of unlimited fun. The smallest state in India is titled as the most fun destination in the country. Blessed with a myriad of options for excitement, every holiday in Goa is memorable, no matter the number of times you have visited. From frolicking in blue waters to basking in the golden shores, from the secrets of the waters to excitements of the tropical land, Goa excites, surprises and tempts you each time. For your next holiday in Goa, we have the checklist of...
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Easter Holidays Ideas: Uncover French Riviera with a Luxury Yacht Charter
One of the best ideas to spend the Easter holidays that is a time of joy is to spend it visualizing the natural beauty of French Riviera in your own charter luxury yacht. Having a yacht to oneself is a dream for most of the people. It is not necessary that you buy one in order to have it for yourself during a vacation. There are charter yachts that are available to people who can pay and use these wonderful yachts for a specified period of time. They can have a great weekend or a prolonged...
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Luxury Train Trips are the Best Way to Explore India
India is teeming with a plenitude of palaces, historical monuments, picturesque destinations and magnificent sites. The smooth flight connections make it hassle-free for the travelers to marvel all of them in less time. However, there are those wanderers who love the journey more than the destinations. If you too are a devotee of the scenes passing by in your journey, then manifold your experience by traveling in any of the luxury trains. Be it the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels or the Maharajas...
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7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Hotel for Your Next Travel
Luxury hotels are considered as an expensive choice for accommodation and often associate its affordability with celebrities and wealthy people. However, in the recent years, there are now plenty of affordable luxury hotels in the market no matter where you go. Competition in the tourism industry made businesses to keep up with the level of standards that is expected today. Booking a luxury hotel is easy but picking the right one for you will take a good amount of research. Below are the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 15, 2014: Deck Chairs Aboard QM2
empty deck chairs on the QM2 When we think about cruising the seas aboard a luxury liner, we conjure up images of stately cabins, five star dining, deck quoits, sitting by the pool, dancing till dawn and exotic ports of call. Well, I...
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Transform Your House into a Luxury Home
Houses can be funny things. When you move into a new home, it can feel alien to you. You have yet to claim your mark on the place making it difficult to feel entirely at ease. On the other end of the scale after years of living in the same dwelling, the old feelings of love can be replaced by boredom and disappointment. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to create a luxury home that feels truly like it’s your own, but it is worth it. The Personal Side of Design You’ll know when...
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6 Things you must consider when hiring Luxury car rental for Delhi Tour
Delhi being the capital of India is visited by many tourists yearly to explore the every aspect of the capital. Being the metropolitan city, Delhi is blessed with rich historical places that define the rich history. Travelers love to explore every corner of the city and this can only happen by hiring a renting service. Exploring the capital city by sitting inside the luxury car is the best decision you can take. There are many luxury cars for rent available in Delhi with different fleets and...
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Amish Country: Luxury Inn, Over-the-top Meal
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a very memorable dinner and hotel stay from Valentine's Day.
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Calling Marie Antoinette: Your $75G-a-night suite is ready!
Luxury suites, some at outrageous prices and amenities, are a growing sector in the world hotel market as the rich get richer...and spendier.
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Top 5 luxury resorts in the Maldives
The Islands have many luxurious resorts to provide all modern amenities you could imagine of. Especially for honeymooners and romantic couples, these resorts are equipped with all the modern facilities and fun options. Take a tour to some of the top Maldives resorts to book one for your next holiday. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Holding a beautiful beach location, Four Seasons Resort provides some amazing surfing spots in the Maldives. The resort is driving an in-house surfing...
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Re: 10 fun things to do in Goa that you might have missed
Thanks for sharing these best best things to do list. i will try all in my next 2 nights 3 days goa trip.
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Re: Luxury Train Trips are the Best Way to Explore India
Amazing Article! Thanks for sharing with us
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Re: 6 Things you must consider when hiring Luxury car rental for Delhi Tour
Does it actually make sense to hire a car for travelling around Delhi itself? Taxis, tuk-tuks, or the metro might often be more sensible choices. The latter obviously has limitations in terms of the places you can reach easily, but at least you don't get stuck in Delhi's horrendous traffic!
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Re: Amish Country: Luxury Inn, Over-the-top Meal
What a terrific experience! Thanks for sharing it with us. Your husband is gem (and he obviously thinks you are, too!)
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Re: 7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Hotel for Your Next Travel
I cannot agree with some of your statements. For instance, I remember a trip to Southern India where we met another couple who had booked the same private tour, but they had gone for the significantly more expensive luxury option whereas we had chosen home-stays. They were actually envious because our guesthouses tended to be in lovely spots right in the middle of the action, while their 5-star concrete bunkers were often in sterile out-of-town locations - and lacked any character. We...
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Re: 7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Hotel for Your Next Travel
Lowest cost doesn't always mean cheap. You can still get some nice surprises.
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Re: Calling Marie Antoinette: Your $75G-a-night suite is ready!
When I saw this, I coudn't help but think of think of a teen who used to post on Frommers about luxury travel. I'll bet he'd love to stay at one of these rooms. I'm wondering also if some in the middle class aren't choosing to stay at lower end places and save their travel budget?
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Re: Calling Marie Antoinette: Your $75G-a-night suite is ready!
I have to say that although I could afford to go up a bit, I always look first at the low-end because while the rooms tend to be small, they have the needed facilities, and are more likely to have the wifi and breakfast free. Why pay more; it looks the same in the dark. Different for a resort, I guess... Never been unhappy with an Ibis in Europe, or the Motel 6/Super 8/Comfort Inn type here. I'd rather spend the difference on good food...
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Re: Calling Marie Antoinette: Your $75G-a-night suite is ready!
Let them eat cake! $75G is enough to pay for the vacations many people take in an entire lifetime -- not just one night.
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Crystal Cruises, with new owners, expands luxury offerings
First step in Crystal's expansion: Crystal Esprit luxury yacht sails this December. Crystal Cruises, presently a two-ship, all-luxury line is planning a burst of expansion in every direction, with...
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The Ghan - an Australian rail journey of style and comfort
Join Islandman on an epic Australian rail journey that calls to mind the epic trains of Europe and Asia