Category: Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

The Jaguar Suite at 51 Buckingham Gate: Driving luxury design forward

The latest development at 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, London, is sure to set pulses racing: the hotel’s Jaguar Suite opens this in October, the culmination of a collaboration between two TATA-owned companies, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces...

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Taj Palace Marrakech, to open Autumn 2011

The luxurious rooms at Taj Palace

Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces moves into North Africa with the opening of Taj Palace Marrakech in autumn 2011.  The majestic palace is in the lush gardens of the Palmeraie district overlooking the Atlas Mountains.  Designed by ‘the last of the Orientalists’, architect Stuart...

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Tiger Tiger burning bright

According to Vladimir Putin, the Russian prime minister, the plight of the world’s last wild tigers “is close to catastrophe.”  In November 2010, a global tiger summit was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the first ever meeting of world leaders...

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Underwater in the Maldives

For many, the Maldives stands for luxury and romance. This year it will also stand for adventure. Luxury hotels are catering to an increasing interest in adventure honeymoons and holidays with Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Four Seasons leading the...

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Spotting birds? Soon it’ll be trains my friends mock…

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Why is bird watching seen as a past time for anoraks? Tracking wild monkeys, gazelles and giraffes is something exhilarating, but start talking about the features of Painted and Black Storks and people look at you as if you’re discussing...

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It’s written in the Taj

Astrologer-poster FINAL

‘I never think of the future – it comes soon enough’ said Albert Einstein.  He was either lying or he’s in the minority.  The majority of us get at least some comfort in knowing or planning for what lies around...

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A Lesson For All History Teachers

101 Dining Room at Taj Falaknuma Palace

As a child I was never a history buff.  My homework was littered with notes from the teacher such as ‘could do better’, ‘poor work’ and the dreaded ‘see me’.  At the age of 17 something remarkable happened – I...

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