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The Luxurious Side of Mystical Egypt

Grace A. — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:23 +0000

The Arab republic of Egypt, nestled in North Africa is famous for its ancient civilization. The Pyramid at Giza, the Great Sphinx, the ruins of Thebes, Memphis and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings are attractions representing one of the world’s largest ancient civilizations and attract thousands of tourists every year. Egypt is a land steeped in a confluence of cultures and a great place for a vacation.

A Guide to Abu Dhabi

Paul Crompton — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:41 +0000

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE, and the sister city of Dubai, the more famous economic capital. While more often seen as a serious city for business, it is not so often considered a serious tourist destination. However, the governing authorities have a plan to change all that and turn the city into [...]

A Luxury Holiday in Vienna, Austria

Will Joce — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:56 +0000

As the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the seat of the Habsburgs, Vienna is one of the few cities in Europe which has kept its Imperial splendour and charm while advancing boldly into the modern world. While destinations further east continue to draw the masses looking for cheap thrills behind the former Iron [...]

5 Great Restaurants in Dubai

Paul Crompton — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Dubai, a wealthy desert playground in the Middle East and home to some of the world’s most exclusive hotels and shopping malls contains perhaps the most diverse and eclectic variety of restaurants that any city has ever known.

The best fashion day out in Milan

Phil McDonald — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:00:13 +0000

When you think of Italy then fashion is going to be up there with food, football and weather. The Italians are a race that look beautiful enough even without their clothes on so it’s almost unfair they dress so well too. Although people are fashion conscious in the most far-flung villages in the Italian countryside, [...]

Top 3 Night Spots in Monte Carlo

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:12 +0000

The beaches, the casinos, and a glitzy atmosphere are all characteristic of the world renowned city of Monte Carlo. It is a gambler’s frontier and a culinary paradise for every taste imaginable. For all practical purposes, this mecca located on the French Riviera is nothing short of a magical dream-world. Situated between coastal mountains and [...]

Luxury Travel on the Nevsky Express in Russia

Will Joce — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:00:41 +0000

Travelling by train in Russia has always been an interesting experience. Rumbling through the snowy forests of Siberia or sampling vodka with your fellow passengers before tumbling out into a forgotten nowhere in the middle of the night. The memories of the sights, and just as often the smells, stay with you long after the [...]

Get Great Discounts on Luxury Marrakech Hotels

Marion — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:19:48 +0000

Treat yourself to a luxury summer holiday in Morocco. Book your stay on venere.com and get hot discounts on some of our greatest Marrakech hotels! Les Jardins d’Inès Hotel – Marrakech Dreaming of a relaxing holiday in Marrakech in a fairytale setting? Book a Suite Club at Les Jardins d’Inès resort and get a 30% [...]

5 Things to Do in Maranello for Ferrari lovers

Anjeeta Nayar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:00:16 +0000

Sports cars enjoy a tremendous appeal. The name of Ferrari has been synonymous with the term ‘sports car’ ever since Enzo Ferrari established his firm Scuderia Ferrari in 1929 in the small town of Maranello which is located in the region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. Enzo Ferrari was a former racing car driver who [...]

The Secret History of The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Sarah Edge — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:36 +0000

From its exterior, The Royal Horseguards Hotel - a white building based on the design of a French chateau – could easily be mistaken for another 5-star hotel on the banks of the River Thames in London, but it is the secrets inside that count. Legendary Hotel Guests Ever seen the mustachioed man on the [...]

World’s Best Hotels, Riot Tourism & Travel Picnic

Marion — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:00:04 +0000

Travelers’ Favorite Hotels Visit TripAdvisor and get the 2009 Traveler’s Choice list. This year’s Best Hotel Bergain is the Hotel Vecchio Asilo. Located in San Geminiano, Italy, the charming Vecchio Asilo guest house is one the best rated Tuscany hotels on venere.com with a 9.7 user rating. Other TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice categories are Best All-Inclusive [...]

Things to Do in Andorra

Phil McDonald — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:33 +0000

Well for a start you have some of the oldest people. Andorra boasts the second highest life-expectancy in the world. Now this might be down to the fact that there’s only about 71,000 people living in the country, but if you asked them that then they’d probably say it was because there was a lot [...]

Top 5 Romantic Vacation Ideas in 2008

Marion — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:12:02 +0000

Valentines Day is approaching and you’re still looking for a great romantic holiday idea to surprise your beloved? Check out these five travel articles posted on the Venere Travel Blog in 2008: Romantic Luxury Hotels in Bali Offering luxurious accommodations, top quality services, award-winning swimming pools and spa & wellness centers in an intimate atmosphere, [...]

Gondola Ride, French Cabaret & Chic Travel Accessories

Marion — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:45 +0000

Planning a romantic break in Venice, Italy? About.com gives useful tips on gondola rides. Visiting Paris, France, and looking for authentic French entertainment? Gridskipper lists six great cabarets in the French capital. Planning a trip to Thailand or Indonesia with your young child? On Delicious Baby, read a guest post by Pamela Schultz about her [...]

A guide to wine travel in France

Grace A. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:15 +0000

France has been a favorite tourist destination of most globe trotters with Paris and its extraordinary sites and the French Riviera on everyone’s places to visit list. Historical tourism, cultural tourism, architectural tourism, tourism for shopping or just tourism for fun- whatever the kind of tourism France has quenched every tourist’s thirst. But France is [...]

How to celebrate New Years Eve in Paris

Anna Gibson-Farringer — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:07:03 +0000

Paris is a beautiful place to visit, but especially beautiful during the New Year’s celebration. In all of France as well as Paris, they celebrate a holiday called, “St. Sylvestre,” from Jan. 1-Feb. 1 which is where people greet each other with “Bonne Années” or best wishes and “bises” or small kisses on the cheek [...]

Venere Contest Winners at the Boscolo Luxury Hotel Exedra

Marion — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:05:19 +0000

On Tuesday night I met up with the lucky winners of the Venere Watch & Win Contest for a quick photo shoot at the Boscolo Hotel Exedra. Paola and Gianni, who are used to booking hotel rooms through venere.com, were very happy to stay in a beautiful luxury hotel in Rome for the first time [...]

What and Where to Shop in Shanghai

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:26 +0000

Long considered the “Asian Paris”, Shanghai is recognized today as one of the world’s true shopping paradises. Just like with the other attractions and events that are target destinations while in Shanghai, shopping in the city has to be experienced. Shanghai’s tourist industry has thrived so well because of standards of shopping in the city. [...]

Visit the film locations of Quantum of Solace

Paul Crompton — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:00:35 +0000

To celebrate the release of the 22nd James Bond film, I decided to compile together a list of places to go where Bond spends some of his time in the latest film, The Quantum of Solace. If there’s one thing that Hollywood has taught us in the 100 years, it’s that glamorous destinations where you [...]

Top Luxury Destination: Rovinj, Croatia

Ivica Vrkic — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:00:25 +0000

In recent years, Croatia, Europe’s “new Riviera” has been catching up fast with its Mediterranean cousins in terms of tourism development. Rovinj, a stunning picturesque town of on the Istrian peninsula is now aiming for the top end market, with the opening of the five star Hotel Monte Mulini by the end 2008. Developed by [...]