Virginia City's Hidden Gems

A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems. A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step …

La City Trianon – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “La City Trianon” – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius.   Mauritius has an undeniable status as one of the most desirable destinations for a perfect vacation. Famous for its crystal clear water and sandy beaches, tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and unique National …

luxury home from home stays

Luxury “home from home” stays at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about luxury “home from home” stays and the Summer Sail and Golf Packages at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore Located in the beautiful Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore the Ivy Hotel welcomes guests for a highly inclusive and luxurious stay. The 17-room historic mansion is Maryland’s only Relais …

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Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

by guest contributor, Shebs Alom*. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Banff National Park, Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive national park with dense forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains, there is so much beauty surrounding the area …

Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa wins the award for Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category The Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives – The Epitome of Luxury and Perfection in a Tropical Paradise. The image of the Maldives as a paradise and the perfect …

Galapagos Glamping

Galapagos Glamping + Island Hopping Adventure

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about a Galapagos Glamping & Island Hopping Adventure, which I’m really excited to share with you! The Galapagos Islands comprise 19 islands and dozens of islets and rocks that cover a vast area of 17,000 square miles (45,000 square kilometres) of ocean, and they emerged from the bottom of the …

romantic US road trips

Top Ten Romantic US Road Trips for Valentine’s Day

It’s been a while since my last travel post, so today I wanted to share with you my top ten romantic US road trips for Valentine’s Day. In the current “Covid-19” environment, many people are wanting to experience the fun of travelling whilst maintaining safe social distancing so there is an increased demand for visits …

Vienna

5 reasons to visit Vienna – Culture, Christmas Markets, Carnavals, Coffee and Cake!

Vienna, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, stunning architecture, delicious cakes (try the ‘sacher-torte‘ – you’ll thank me later!) and rich cultural legacy, is an ideal European travel destination, and here are my top 5 reasons to visit Vienna. Due to its central location in Europe, Vienna is a very popular destination for visitors from all over the …

Phillips Island

Discover Phillip Island, the Australian Adventure

Phillip Island is tucked into the second crevice entering Melbourne. It’s beyond French Island but thanks to its location, has unique wildlife present on it’s soil.  Discover the rolling waves of Phillip Island, the Australian Adventure The rolling waves should give you an idea to what the main attraction to the island is for many …