Travel

It doesn’t take an industry expert to work out the travel and holiday sector has changed dramatically in the last few decades. Whereas once package vacations were the mainstay, skip forward to 2015 and the landscape looks markedly different.

As a country, Greece is many things to many people. Visitors might flock here for its abundant culture, millennia-spanning history, and fascinating sights. Others simply choose to make the trip to escape from it all; hauling up on some idyllic island for a week or two, with nothing other than the sound of a nearby taverna, and the omnipresent Mediterranean waves to break the silence.

    Luxury Caribbean Destination Guide: Where to stay in Barbados
With charter flights arriving from the UK several times a day during peak season, and a summer that offers incredible value for money (there is a threat of hurricanes, although as any resident will tell you one hasn’t hit the island in several decades), Barbados lost its reputation as an exclusive destination some time ago. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean it can’t offer exclusivity once you’re there.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in northern NSW in Australia, close to some wonderful beach towns such as Yamba and Byron Bay, a few hours drive from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, where I went to university.  
How did you start in the luxury travel industry?

Have you ever paused and glanced at a Steinway Piano and thought you would really like to know how they make such a beautiful and impressive instrument?

Slovenia, Slovakia, Slavonia – it is no wonder Slovenia is not on our holiday destinations’ radar despite its great appeal.  The country is small but its span of characteristics is wide; from the Alps with skiing and wild flowers to the flatter wine lands (plus big areas of hop gardens), as well as a typical Mediterranean coastline.  Underneath, they have magnificent caves at Postojna which is one of the world's largest karst monuments.  Despite all these attractions, they have happily escaped being devoured by over-development whilst they go quietly about their business.   

International eXcellence magazine was staying at Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa and dining at The Latymer as part of the Rolls Royce Wraith British Luxury Tour.

International eXcellence drove the Rolls Royce Wraith on this British luxury tour to Pennyhill Park, a stunning 5 star hotel and spa and the home of England's Rugby team.
The Rolls Royce Wraith is a two door sports coupe that really stands out. In stark black and white, this monochromatic luxury dream tourer epitomises style and elegance.

The Ceredigion coastline of mid-Wales might be a magnet for birders and lovers of saltings as well as fans of UNESCO Biosphere Areas. But it’s not where you should go if you suffer from Ovinaphobia. Or, a fear of sheep. There is one, if not a herd, in virtually every room at Ynyshir Hall.  Everywhere you go in the award-winning “Relais & Chateaux”  ten-room hotel in Powys is likely to incite a panic attack. If you are scared of sheep. They are around every corner And Georgian cornice.

Forum or Country and Court Shopping .
You might think that the outcome of a court case would be the same irrespective of jurisdiction (the country and court where the dispute is heard). Yet in reality, this is never the case. Setting aside differences of opinion between tribunals, many other factors contribute to the case’s final outcome.
Examples are:
    •    Availability of interim measures to alleviate damaging effects to the aggrieved party
    •    Judges’ experience and background
    •    Legal system for judgement enforceability