http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Stephanie+Clarke Travel Stephanie Clarke Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=359679&ca=Travel There are few countries that can accommodate a luxury lifestyle as well as France. From the world-renowned cuisine to the quality of the luxury hotels in France, it is a nation that understands the finer things in life. If you want to travel in style on a holiday to France you’ll be spoilt for choic... Travel Stephanie Clarke Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=359683&ca=Travel There are countless wonderful hotels in France, but sometimes the exclusive seclusion offered by a villa or chalet is just what you need to really enjoy your holiday. The combination of privacy and luxury, beautiful locations and outstanding service mark the very best French luxury villas and chalet... Travel Stephanie Clarke Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=359821&ca=Travel What can you expect from a 5-star hotel that you would not get from a 4-star? Who decides on these ratings? How can you guarantee the quality of the luxury hotel that you’ve paid for? We answer these questions and more. Seeing Stars, Hotel Ratings Demystified Simply put, hotel classifications are no... Travel Stephanie Clarke Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=351012&ca=Travel In today’s world it seems that star ratings can be misleading; three and four star hotels sometimes provide similar services to five star hotels. This can be very aggravating when travelling overseas on holiday as opposed to a business trip; there’s nothing worse than looking forward to an especiall... Travel Stephanie Clarke Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=339861&ca=Travel There’s nothing quite like staying at an outstanding luxury hotel. The service is excellent, the facilities superb and the entire experience leaves you feeling relaxed, invigorated and utterly spoilt. Yet there are plenty of so-called luxury hotels out there who are not worthy of the title, who fall... Travel Stephanie Clarke Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=339857&ca=Travel For those who want a truly relaxing luxury holiday abroad, a stay at a spa hotel can be the perfect choice. Every good spa hotel prides itself on the quality of its facilities and service, but there are some places that are truly a cut above the rest. I’ve put together a list of some of the finest l... Medicines and Remedies Stephanie Clarke Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=333955&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Health farms and spa hotel retreats are growing in popularity, and it’s no wonder – the deep satisfying sense of relaxation and wellness that they give the clients is sensational, and just the thing whether you’re looking to unwind and distress, or simply to pamper yourself while at a luxury hotel.... Travel Stephanie Clarke Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=332367&ca=Travel What has happened to the 5 star hotel rating system? In the old days, you used to have a fair indication of a hotel’s quality by looking at the number of stars allocated – between 1 and 5. Then a series of 6-star hotels appeared, breaking the system, and in 2007, the Burj Al Arab took this one step... Travel Stephanie Clarke Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=288368&ca=Travel Though there are numerous luxury independent hotels who promise extraordinary things, few offer a truly unique experience. However, there are some places around the world that do offer something completely different - ranging from gourmet villages in France to Alpine eco-camps. Here is a selection o... Travel Stephanie Clarke Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=270297&ca=Travel When it comes to staying in a city, you often seem to be spoilt for choice when choosing a luxury hotel. Sometimes, though, there is a hotel that stands out from the rest through an amazing location, unique facilities, or just the quality of its service. Some of these luxury hotels are renowned as t...