It’s not often that Bahia is given a run for its money in the beauty stakes. But when 11 supermodels descended upon the beach at the Uxua Casa Hotel to be snapped by Terry Richardson for Pirelli’s 2010 calendar, we reckon the Brazilian bolthole met its match. Sporting the skimpiest of skimpies (or no skimpies at all), a posse of statuesque posers, including Lily…  Read More →

Hotel du Vin meets the English manor this week with the opening of the Lime Wood, southwest of London in Hampshire. Robin Hutson, a founder of the British boutique mini-chain Hotel du Vin, now chairman of the Lime Wood Group, has transformed a 13th-century Regency house in New Forest National Park into a “luxury country  Read More →

By Joe Brancatelli HIGH-TECH TRAVELER Free Wi-Fi in the Air and the Airport: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that means free Wi-Fi thanks to the folks at Google. The 800-pound gorilla of search engines will sponsor free Wi-Fi at more than 47 airports around the country until January 15. Google will also sponsor free in-flight on Virgin America flights . You can find all of the details here: http://www.freeholidaywifi.com... 

The New Year is coming up so fast you’ll not even have time to practice gurgling out the chorus of Auld Lang Syne before the clock strikes 12. Many people affected by the economic crisis will be willing to bid what will probably in a few decades become known as the year of the recession goodbye, with a hope for a brighter tomorrow. While a great many of the world’s cities have fantastic New Year’s parties , we’re focusing on specifically... 

When we talk about the environment, airlines are the first to be criticised but they are not the only culprits, as consumers we have a responsibility too. I have started to see company’s concentrate on eco and green initiatives but the environment is low down on most consumers’ requirements. Donating to local projects According to a new startup called ekoVenture they will donate 10% of their profit to help support the local people…  Read More →

Don’t let winter slip away without heading for the hills. Charming Mont Tremblant is a picture-perfect pedestrian village north of Montreal where you can ski, dine, and shop without getting back into a car after you arrive. It’s a winter wonderland perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. The Romance of Mont Tremblant Mont Tremblant Photo Gallery Honeymoon Havens in Mont Tremblant Follow Me on Twitter Photo of Mont Tremblant... 

No visit to Dublin is complete without a trip to Trinity College , Ireland’s oldest and most renowned University, and no visit to Trinity College is complete without a peek at the Book of Kells . The illuminated work was composed by Monks in 800 AD and is arguably the most famous Celtic manuscript . Named after the Abbey in Kells that housed the manuscript for centuries, the 340 folio work was given to Trinity College in the 17th Century.... 

If you haven’t yet seen the work of hip homewares-customiser Lou Rota … well, you should. Lou forages for cast-off crockery and furniture, reinvents it using collage, découpage and a healthy dose of imagination, and produces some of the most intriguing eco-chic artworks around today. Plastic stacking chairs are given fabulous floral makeovers and chintz-patterned china that would make us wince in a boutique-hotel setting is reinvented... 

Located in the heart of France’s Alsace region on the Franco-German border, Strasbourg exemplifies the best of both French and German culture with its fine wine, gastronomical delicacies, and relaxed conviviality. However, Strasbourg’s most endearing feature appears during the holiday season when the entire town adorns itself in ribbons and lights. For the four weeks leading up to Christmas , the town transforms into a veritable winter wonderland... 

After the wedding, the newlyweds usually go for a honeymoon overseas. In most cases, honeymoon destinations are romantic far away beaches and tropical islands. Contributor: Abu Monsur Published: Nov 21, 2009  Read More →

Whether you’ve asked Santa for something sweet, something sexy, or something great to take along on your next romantic getaway, I’ve got plenty of ideas for Holiday Gifts for Lovers . Something Sparkly Romantic Heart Pendants Bridal Lingerie for the Wedding Night Pure White Honeymoon Lingerie For Your Next Romantic Getaway Sweet & Sexy Lingerie Image courtesy of Bare Necessities.  Holiday 2009 Wishlist originally appeared on... 

Enlisting celeb chefs to helm hotel restaurants is now de rigeur (hello Jose Andres and Jean-Georges Vongerichten). But the new Mandarin Oriental Barcelona has scooped up one of the world’s best chefs you’ve probably never heard of. Carme Ruscalleda, who counts five Michelin stars among her two restaurants (the only woman in the world to hold that  Read More →

Our offer of the year – 2 nights for the price of 1 – across a wealth of properties in the UK , Paris and Morocco has been behind many a judging decision when it comes to pinpointing Hotel of the week of late. Now, the offer has just one week left to run . You’ve got just seven days to book a half-price stay at Hotel Particulie r Montmartre . Style Art house opulence Setting Serene secret garden Why this week? All…  Read More →

Looking for holiday ideas? If you’re looking for a holiday destination but still can’t make up your mind, visit the Venere.com fan page on Facebook, take our quick test and find out where you should go for your next getaway trip . Step out your daily routine and live like hamsters Check out The Guardian Travel Blog and watch…  Read More →

Kauai (Courtesy: Kauai Visitors Bureau) By Lena Katz When people say you may spot dolphins off the shore of Kauai, they don’t mean just one or two. Noisy, fun-loving, fearless spinner dolphins cruise the Na Pali coast in pods, swimming alongside the sailboats and wowing the humans with airborne antics and graceful waterborne power. Spinners can’t be trained, and they can’t survive beyond a few days once taken from their natural habitat....