An oh so(ho) fabulous hotel...

naomi@grand-tourist.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New York is full of exciting and quirky neighbourhoods, and SoHo certainly fits both of those descriptions. A true example of urban gentrification, SoHo delights visitors with fascinating shops, excellent restaurants, interesting architecture, and art galleries. (In case you were wondering, the name SoHo is an acronym for "SOuth of HOuston Street").

Yesterday I was introduced to a very nice chap from the Trump Soho Hotel. This is New York City's premi [...]

2012 with Grand Tourist

janet@grand-tourist.com — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It's been a busy start to the year for Grand Tourist - trips to organise, clients to call. So far we've already confirmed several trips to Monaco Grand Prix, A birthday celebration in New York and a super luxury touring holiday in Europe.

My favourite request so far though has been a gentleman, with limited sight, wanting to stay by the sea - as close to the sea as possible. So that he can enjoy the noise of the waves, the sounds of the sea and the smell of the sea in the air. We have h [...]

Fishy feast in Kinsale

catherine@grand-tourist.com — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Grand Tourist team recently jetted off to Cork and headed to Kinsale to enjoy a meal at the “Fishy Fishy Café” and it certainly lived up to our (already high) expectations! Kinsale in County Cork is an acclaimed gastro-hub of Ireland.

Luxury Grand Prix experiences with Grand Tourist

janet@grand-tourist.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

With the Indian Grand Prix this weekend and then the excitement of Abu Dhabi and Brazil coming up we have an exhilerating set of weekends to look forward to. The end of the GP season is imminent and people have started to think about Monaco next year.

Grand Tourist are delighted to be offering luxury programmes at both The Fairmont Hotel and The Metropole Hotel in 2012. So for luxury, incredible race viewing and a truly tailor made Monaco experience [...]

Sunshine, shopping & shoes!

naomi@grand-tourist.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It's 24 degrees in Tuscany at the moment so it's not too late to catch some sunshine (and enjoy a spot of designer shopping) in the incredible city of Florence.

This is a wonderful city of art and culture - and home to the recently opened Gucci Museum. The museum displays a fabulous collection of clothing, accessories, glamorous gowns and rare home and lifestyle items - and a travel themed room displaying luggage pays tribute to Gucci's job as a porter at London's Savoy Hotel in the [...]

Living it up at The Savoy.......

janet@grand-tourist.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It is just a year since the refurbishment of London's Savoy Hotel - and I have to say it is smarter, grander and better than ever.

There is even a Boodles Jewellery shop in the lobby.

For a little bit of luxury you can't get better than Boodles and The Savoy - I'm taking my daughter down to see the Musical 'Legally Blonde' as soon as she has a few days free.

For a few days of fun in London con [...]

Cap Estel, South of France with Grand Tourist

janet@grand-tourist.com — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A magical private peninsula in the South of France awaits you. Private, secluded and just two hours from the UK.

Here on the Cote d'Azur the sun is still shining - yesterday the temperature was 26 degrees. At Cap Estel you enter a world of peace and tranquility, fabulous views of the Mediterranean Sea and extensive gardens. Just 25 minutes from Nice Airport.

Grand Tourist would like to suggest a two night stay at Cap Este [...]

Dates for the diary 2012

janet@grand-tourist.com — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It's Autumn now - the leaves are golden and the sky is blue - a perfect day for a walk across the fields or for truffle hunting in Tuscany! Thinking ahead you might like to join us on one of our 'signature trip' Learn Italian in Tuscany courses which will run next year as follows:

23rd-30th June AND 15th-22nd September, 2012

Designer Shopping at Bicester with Grand Tourist

janet@grand-tourist.com — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Grand Tourist girls have had a great idea - we've hired a luxury coach and on Thursday, 20th October we are heading down to Bicester for a day of designer shopping.

From the moment we get on the coach it is going to be a fun day out - coffee & tea, breakfast pastries and bacon paninis will be served by the lovely Victoria - there's even champagne for the hardened party goers!

What's more this isn't any old coac [...]

An utterly fabulous weekend in London, dahling!

naomi@grand-tourist.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The ultimate girls weekend: luxurious hotel, shopping, pampering and champagne....

From start to finish, this is a weekend of total and utter indulgence! Think five star accommodation, celebrity hotspots, beauty treatments, a West End show, fabulously delicious food and champagne.... This is a weekend you wont forget!

Grand Tourist's ultimate girls weekend would make a very special treat for a very special daughter - the perfect Christmas gift for your girlfriend - or s [...]

Spend New Year in the oh so stylish Berlin!

catherine@grand-tourist.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Without meaning to wish the year away, my attentions have turned to celebrating New Year in Berlin.

The cosmopolitan and exciting German capital has it all - world-class art, architecture, attractions and nightlife. Combining the big city vibe with acres of parkland and meandering walkways. Berlin has been spectacularly reinvented and revived and is a destination which can be as relaxed or wild as you like!

After enjoying a delicious plate of oysters for lunch (we decided to treat ourselves to lunch at our local gastro-pub today!) I started to think about the Galway Oyster Festival....

Oysters have been hailed as a precious gourmet delight by food lovers throughout the centuries, beginning with the Roman emperors who paid for them by their weight in gold. The Greeks served them with wine and the Romans were so enthusiastic about these marvellous mo [...]

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

janet@grand-tourist.com — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Grand Tourist is proud to offer a series of 'driving experiences' in Europe through our sister company Cheshire Classic Cars. Cheshire Classic Cars are exhibiting at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power this weekend - come and visit us in the Paddock Area of the event. Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire 15-17 July. We look forward to welcoming you. www.grand-tourist.com

Learn Italian in Tuscany - September 2011

janet@grand-tourist.com — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Just back from Tuscany and our fabulous 'Learn Italian in Tuscany' programme. We're running it again in September - and it's going to be great - superb food, wonderful location over-looking the Arno River Valley and the warmest of welcomes - check out www.itrebaroni.it

Naomi, Janet & Catherine are really looking forward to 'il prossimo corso d'italiano' with Marcello our professore on hand and Marta - charming Marta ready to help. What's sto [...]

Beaulieu sur mer South of France

janet@grand-tourist.com — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Sitting in the sun over looking the peninsula of Cap Ferrat. A glass of provencal rose to hand - bliss! The gardens of Villa Ephrussi Rothschild awaits...........

maybe the Colombe d'or for lunch tomorrow.

Don't forget www.grand-tourist.com for luxury tailor-made European travel.

The glorious Italian Lakes

janet@grand-tourist.com — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The views from my window across Lago d'Iseo are simply magical.

One of the smaller lakes in Northern Italy - this is the jewel in the crown. Lush green gardens, and historic palazzos are scattered along the lake shore.

A tolling bell reminds me it is Sunday. Small yachts make their way up and down the lake. Peace, quiet and tranquility.

Learn Italian in Tuscany

janet@grand-tourist.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A fabulous week 'under the Tuscan sun' learning Italian in the Italian countryside. Wonderful! A small group of intrepid Grand Tourists arrived in the Upper Arno Valley last Saturday and have almost completed a week of lessons with the lovely Marcello. Staying at the family-run Tre Baroni Hotel a warm welcome is assured. This afternoon we are off to La Vialla - an organic farm where we will tour the farm, enjoy lunch and learn a little more about the wonderful wines, chees [...]

Learn Italian in Tuscany

janet@grand-tourist.com — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Just four weeks to go until Grand Tourist's marvellous learn Italian week. A fabulous welcome at I Tre Baroni awaits you in the gorgeous upper Arno river valley.

Ci vediamo in Toscana!

Blog Entries

An oh so(ho) fabulous hotel...

2012 with Grand Tourist

Fishy feast in Kinsale

Luxury Grand Prix experiences with Grand Tourist

Sunshine, shopping & shoes!

Living it up at The Savoy.......

Cap Estel, South of France with Grand Tourist

Dates for the diary 2012

Designer Shopping at Bicester with Grand Tourist

An utterly fabulous weekend in London, dahling!

Spend New Year in the oh so stylish Berlin!

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Learn Italian in Tuscany - September 2011

Beaulieu sur mer South of France

The glorious Italian Lakes

Learn Italian in Tuscany

Learn Italian in Tuscany