http://www.squaremile.com/travel/ Check out what is new on SquareMile en Copyright (c) SquareMile 2010 60 http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11163/Feel-on-top-of-the-world-with-AUSTRIAa-S-FINEST-Experience-Hotels.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/au6m2pB5/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> ....a small but exclusive collection of comfortable hotels, with plenty of affordable luxuries thrown in. Experiencing life at its best and winding down in style is of the essence here.While each hotel and resort is unique, high standards are what AUSTRIA’S FINEST Experience Hotels have in common Austria has long been a country that is synonymous with beautiful cities, countryside and a relaxed, healthy outlook on life, but it is more and more becoming the chosen location... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11163/Feel-on-top-of-the-world-with-AUSTRIAa-S-FINEST-Experience-Hotels.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11163/Feel-on-top-of-the-world-with-AUSTRIAa-S-FINEST-Experience-Hotels.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11159/SeaDream-Yacht-Club.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/9SdQk4IF/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> SeaDream Yacht Club is different from big ship cruising. With only 112 guests being pampered by a crew of 95, the level of attention and service you’ll receive aboard the two mega-yachts makes it feel as if you are on your own private yacht.Be as active or as relaxed as you like: play with the water toys, work out in the fitness centre, indulge in a treatment at the spa or simply soak up the sun on the numerous decks.  When it comes to dining, expect a gastronomic treat:... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11159/SeaDream-Yacht-Club.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11159/SeaDream-Yacht-Club.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11156/We-re-launching-a-new-travel-magazine-and-we-want-you-to-be-involved.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/v4dPOEfC/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> We love travel, and we know you do too – which is why were launching a new magazine all about it in May, called Escapism. Heres how you can get involved from the very beginning…Our experts are ready and waiting to answer any travel-related questions you can come up with – from where to buy the best burger in Brooklyn, to places to catch piranhas in Peru. The best questions will be published in the launch issue of Escapism, and win a brilliant Insight Guide. To enter,... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11156/We-re-launching-a-new-travel-magazine-and-we-want-you-to-be-involved.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11156/We-re-launching-a-new-travel-magazine-and-we-want-you-to-be-involved.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11144/Stay-in-the-real-Square-Mile.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/XGsAnSrK/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> As a business traveller sometimes you just want a bit of private luxury. Olympic sized swimming pools, fancy spas and basement nightclubs are all well and good but for the more discerning clientele you cannot underestimate the lure of a historical setting and attention to detail.The Threadneedle hotel on Threadneedle Street (strangely enough) has this combination down to a fine art. This pristine venue prides itself on being the first luxury boutique hotel in the Square Mile... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11144/Stay-in-the-real-Square-Mile.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11144/Stay-in-the-real-Square-Mile.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11141/London-Calling.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/1qTJRMZ2/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Finding a hotel in the heart of London is always tricky. You can find yourself meandering through tourist traps, coach trips and hen parties, not exactly what you want if you are a business traveller looking for a little understated luxury in a quiet yet central Location.Search over! Enter the new Temple Court from Apex Hotels. Apex Hotels have a reputation for luxurious four star hotels across Great Britain. The third London hotel is situated on the fringes of the Square... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11141/London-Calling.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11141/London-Calling.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11120/After-dark-in-Miamia-s-coolest-spots.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/0Y3QcfFv/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Forget bikinis and Hawaiian shirts, there is a lot more to Miami than meets the eye.Miami is growing up; instead of bikini-clad girls or muscled men, Miami is emerging as the place to be seen for a new discerning visitor. Over the past few years, it has been carefully positioning itself as the fine-dining capital of the east coast of the US and with that, welcoming a haute dining crowd. It’s fusion of culture and ethnicities have made its tone more Latin American, or... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11120/After-dark-in-Miamia-s-coolest-spots.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11120/After-dark-in-Miamia-s-coolest-spots.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11117/Fit-for-a-Parisian-Princess.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/Gw6aSvc6/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Loren Penney is always suspicious when somewhere is described as trendy. That is, until she found out the trendy place she was going was in the middle of Paris.Im a Paris devote. I love nothing better than meandering through the streets of St.Germain and strolling along the Rue de Faubourg Saint-Honore but I admit Ive never really set ballet-pumped foot into the Marais district. This is mostly due to the fact that every guide book I had ever read always described the Marais... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11117/Fit-for-a-Parisian-Princess.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11117/Fit-for-a-Parisian-Princess.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11113/Beat-the-Gold-Rush.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/Lx2dsOJI/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> With the World Cup next year, and the 2016 Olympics looming on the horizon, you might want to check out Brazil before every man and his dog does, says Laura MillarI’m not quite sure exactly when I realised I was actually in Brazil. Having never been there before, I expected to be confronted by a permanent parade of sexy Samba dancers combined with small Amazonian tribesmen shortly after disembarking the plane (despite the fact Carnival season was way off). Instead I was... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11113/Beat-the-Gold-Rush.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11113/Beat-the-Gold-Rush.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11112/Paris-The-Perfect-Valentine-s-Getaway.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/gIF0bfx8/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Every Valentines day Mike Gluckman promises to take his fiancé somewhere special but always ends up at the same restaurant. Every year except this one, that is. He finds out exactly why Paris is called the City of Love.With Paris at the other end of a short trip on the Eurostar it doesn't take a whole lot of effort to plan a visit. We got ready for our weekend in the most fitting way possible: with MS champange. Sacre bleu! The first few nights we stayed at the Hotel Le... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11112/Paris-The-Perfect-Valentine-s-Getaway.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11112/Paris-The-Perfect-Valentine-s-Getaway.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11110/Visiting-India-Head-To-Banyan-Tree-Kerala.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/JnJuxIgv/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Been looking at holidays to India? Put down your travel brochures and listen closely: Banyan Tree Kerala is about as tranquil a place to kick back as youre likely to find. Perfect for honeymoons, couples retreats, and anyone who enjoys being thoroughly looked after.The resort, which opens this summer, is on its own island, which is about as cool as it sounds. It's not compulsory but when you tell people about your trip it's a good idea to make out the island is your island.... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11110/Visiting-India-Head-To-Banyan-Tree-Kerala.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11110/Visiting-India-Head-To-Banyan-Tree-Kerala.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11026/St-Jamesa-s-Hotel-and-Club.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/jeV8ipAZ/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> For the sophisticated City break, look no further than St. James’s Hotel and Club in the heart of London to meet all your stylish and professional needs.Choosing a hotel in Central London can be a treacherous task; too central and you risk being trampled on by hoards of camera-toting tourists every time you skip through the revolving doors and too far outside of Zone 1 and you lose the convenience you wanted. A base for the perfect City break needs to be accessible and... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11026/St-Jamesa-s-Hotel-and-Club.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11026/St-Jamesa-s-Hotel-and-Club.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11020/Islands-in-the-Sun.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/bfKZiZec/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> The Canaries – seven Spanish islands on the northwest coast of Africa – offer faraway-style paradise on Europe’s doorstepConventional wisdom has it that you need to put serious miles between yourself and London before you can find consistent winter sun. In reality, you can find year-round warmth, crystalline seas and spectacular scenery without even leaving Europe – albeit barely 60 miles or so from the African coast – in the Canary Islands. There’s fun to be... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11020/Islands-in-the-Sun.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11020/Islands-in-the-Sun.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11019/Nature-of-the-Piste.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/TIQ19eBM/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> If you’re looking to enjoy some of the best skiing that Europe has to offer, then you’re not going to get much closer to the action than Hotel Maiensee, says Charles MartingellCharming, friendly and incredibly convenient, the four-star Hotel Maiensee is the perfect choice for hassle-free skiing. A chairlift, just a few steps from the hotel door, links you straight into the huge Arlberg ski area while the nursery slopes and ski school are located directly opposite. The... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11019/Nature-of-the-Piste.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11019/Nature-of-the-Piste.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11018/We-ve-Got-The-Snow-How.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/3sfjF3wo/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Looking for somewhere impressive and relaxing to rest after a day in the powder? Matt Huckle dons his salopettes and picks from Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s best ski resort hotels…1. Grand Hotel Bellevue, Gstaad, Switzerland This five-star hotel brings a welcome freshness and youthful spirit to one of the worlds most iconic mountain resorts; its trendy designs setting it apart from the areas more sombre offerings. The 57 rooms are sleek and elegant, offering the... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11018/We-ve-Got-The-Snow-How.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11018/We-ve-Got-The-Snow-How.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11001/Economy-Of-Scale.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/FoEzYDBc/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Peter Island, part of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, is as effortlessly easygoing as it is diminutive, says Jon HawkinsAs the boat approached the spectacularly beautiful, surprisingly rugged coastline of Peter Island, it was impossible not to imagine how it might have looked to Christopher Columbus when he first sighted what we now call the British Virgin Islands more than 500 years ago. Its an arresting enough sight now when were constantly bombarded with... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11001/Economy-Of-Scale.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11001/Economy-Of-Scale.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11002/My-Own-Private-Hideaway.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/WIQLDS9Y/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> When City life becomes a little too much, escape to the Caribbean islands with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Powder-white private beaches and crystal clear seas; it’s hard to see where you’d go wrong1. Sivory Punta Cana, Dominican Republic If a tropical setting with a huge private beach is your idea of heaven then Sivory Punta Cana will be perfect for you. Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, you can expect a mix of spectacular food, great wine and... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11002/My-Own-Private-Hideaway.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11002/My-Own-Private-Hideaway.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11003/Out-Of-The-Woods.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/J5q8v3W6/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Not unlike its attractive New Forest setting, Lime Wood has countryside charm in spades, says Robin SwithinbankI must admit, if I had a bucketload of cash and a chronic addiction to luxury, one of the things I’d do would be to build a really fancy house in the country, fill it with cool stuff, hire a kick-ass chef and then invite people to come and stay so they could see how well I’d done. I’d put a library in it, loading the shelves with old leather-bound books that... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11003/Out-Of-The-Woods.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/11003/Out-Of-The-Woods.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10958/Into-The-Magma-Chamber.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/X9GJ2GN2/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> A journey into the heart of a volcano might not seem like most people’s idea of a good time. But they do things very differently in Iceland, as Will Gray discovers.Descending at speed down a narrow tube of slick rock, our basket suddenly jerks to a halt. Right in front of us is what looks like an entrance to Hell. A cavern the colour of bruised orange, red and black with a shiny lip that appears to be covered in unearthly slime, you can almost hear the roar of the furnace... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10958/Into-The-Magma-Chamber.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10958/Into-The-Magma-Chamber.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10940/The-Icing-On-The-Wedding-Cake.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/IuR0wEuO/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> Where to wow the woman in your life on the weekend of your wedding? Lee Mannion tackled this do-or-divorce dilemma head-on and came up trumps. The answer? The wedding cake hotel, of course.Having a wedding in the City throws up a tricky curve ball. Unless you want the shortest marriage in history, you cant scrimp when it comes to the wedding night its essential the bride is made to feel like its the most special night in the world, no matter how much youve spent on The Big... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10940/The-Icing-On-The-Wedding-Cake.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10940/The-Icing-On-The-Wedding-Cake.html http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10927/One-Man-s-Island.html <img src='/filestorage/articles/oryginal/ESZaa8tD/300_200_crop.jpg' align='left' hspace='4' vspace='2'> When it comes to pure escapism, Mark Hedley says it’s hard to beat a private island hidden away in the Strait of Malacca.If hell is other people, then Pangkor Laut is most definitely heaven. Basking on your own sun terrace in a private villa set above the lapping waters of the Strait of Malacca,its a hideaway, wrapped in a bolthole, inside an escape. But well get there in a minute and it does take some getting to THE WIND-DOWN The first step is a flight to Kuala Lumpur.... <p> <a href='http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10927/One-Man-s-Island.html'>Read the full article on squaremile.com</a> </p> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.squaremile.com/reviews/10927/One-Man-s-Island.html