Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France
Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France Elisabeth Grieder sees Paris as a logical start or end point to the delights of Champagne and Burgundy. About a one hour drive from Paris, Champagne is a wine district with well-signposted roads that encourage a decelerated approach through tidy vineyards, grand cru estates and ancient villages. Champagne’s capital is Reims, a fairly... Read More
Air cruising New Zealand
Air cruising New Zealand Words cannot really do justice to any journey through, let alone above New Zealand. Despite its relatively small land-mass, it is big in the breathtaking department as well as at heart. The warmth and hospitality of Kiwis is legendary and Concierge Traveller knows how you can receive an insider’s entrée to its picture book regions and lifestyle. We... Read More
Southern Africa accommodation under the sun
Southern Africa accommodation under the sun The World Cup has stirred interest in travel to Southern Africa. Sun International Hotels has a portfolio of hotels that takes advantage of attractions from wildlife reserves to wine estates. Take for instance the Table Bay Hotel. This gracious “high teas and flowers hotel” symbolizes all that is good about Cape Town. Its waterfront... Read More
The Islington Hotel, Hobart - Accommodation & degustation package
The Islington Hotel, Hobart - Accommodation & degustation package Outdoor attractions and urbane comforts are cleverly combined at the sophisticated Islington Hotel, in Hobart. In the glass and sandstone conservatory a talented chef cooks up stunning menus. Tasmania’s fine local produce reigns – lamb, wild rabbit, fresh fish, plump oysters or silky smooth scallops.... Read More
Viking River Cruises and the European Christmas Markets
Viking River Cruises and the European Christmas Markets Autumn and winter in Europe are the time to take advantage of crispness in the air and good value cruise rates. From a comfortable observation lounge on a deluxe purpose-built vessel you sail past towns sporting more locals than tourists. Only cruises during the weeks of late November to December are dubbed “Christmas Markets”... Read More
An Inn at the end of a gourmet trail in Paris - France accommodation
An Inn at the end of a gourmet trail in Paris - France accommodation It’s just a convenient Eurostar trip to the heart of Paris where dining and lodging choices are pivotal for any successful stay. Concierge Traveller recommends the Victoria Palace Hotel, located in a quartier of mostly private apartments and close to The Luxembourg Gardens, famed museums, fashion boutiques... Read More
A Capital Meal - London accommodation & dining
A Capital Meal - London accommodation & dining A stay at the 5-star Capital Hotel will leave you totally indulged. This small, traditionally furnished hotel faces residential Basil Street, diagonally opposite Harrods, so its rooms enjoy natural light. The Capital has evolved from being a talked-about restaurant with rooms to an establishment that is the best of British... Read More
Peaks of pleasure - A delicious Switzerland holiday
Peaks of pleasure - A delicious Switzerland holiday The breathtaking depth of gourmet delights in Switzerland may surprise some. The region of Lake Geneva has the world’s highest number of prestigious restaurants studded with Michelin stars and chef’s hats. Their ambience and the quality and originality of dishes make Switzerland a haven for gourmet adventure seekers.... Read More
The secrets of epicurean Spain - a foodie holiday
Europhiles often concentrate on return trips to France or Italy and miss the deeply appetising menu of attractions of Spain. Concierge Traveller is now partnering with a company that has been developed by a passionate Australian who has lived and worked in Spain for the past 7 years. Her flirtation with a language course has become a serious commitment to Spain, its cultures... Read More
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy In Florence we know the restaurants where real Florentines go to enjoy some of the best traditional food in the city. Chianti is a region where there is an embarrassment of restaurant choices and we have previously extolled the virtues of a self-guided Chianti walk that takes you from Florence to Siena. The walk skirts some... Read More
