Toby Louch

Lifestyle Feature Writer at Elite Traveler

Lifestyle Feature Writer at New Statesman Media Group

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Driving the Fourth-Generation Bentley Continental GT Speed

1 week ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch
Fujifilm’s GFX100RF: A Game-Changer for Travel Photography

2 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

For any tech company, being responsible for the next ‘big thing’ must be a dream come true. Be it Apple with the iPhone in 2007, or GoPro in 2014 when action cameras sold like hotcakes. More recently — at least in the digital camera world — Fujifilm has taken the mantle as owner of the zeitgeist with the X100V and, more recently, the X100VI.
Why Spain’s Islands and Coast are a Destination Wedding Hotspot

3 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

The trend of destination weddings is continuing to rise. An industry worth over $36bn in 2024 is projected to hit $137bn by 2029 as couples continue to shun the home wedding and instead choose to head further afield. Often, it’s the desire to do something a little different. But as more and more choose destination weddings, securing a unique location is becoming a challenge. Spain, particularly its islands and coastal resorts, offers a plethora of choice.
Aqua Mekong Unlocks a New Corner of Southeast Asia

3 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

In southern Cambodia and Vietnam, the waterways are more than a way of life — they are life itself. The Mekong is the second-largest river delta in the world — beaten only by the Ganges — and is considered the breadbasket, or rather rice bowl, of Vietnam. In Cambodia and Vietnam, the fertile soil combined with the network of canals ensures multiple rice harvests a year, and so the region has thrived.
Celebrate National Cocktail Day with Clase Azul México

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

On March 24, the world honors National Cocktail Day, an annual celebration of all things that fit under the wide umbrella of mixology. While we encourage all those participating in the celebration to imbibe however they see fit, this year, one serve in particular has drawn our attention.
Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale: The $1,000 Cocktail

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

Having taken a break for a few weeks, it’s only right that Cocktail of the Week returns with a vengeance to all the pomp and circumstance it truly deserves. So we are kicking things off with a special serve from Clase Azul, thanks to the Mexican luxury houses’ recent collaboration with one of the premier destinations in the Northeast, Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
The Best Restaurants in New Orleans

2 months ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

Even though the fabled Michelin guide does not currently visit Louisiana — or 41 other states in America for that matter — it doesn’t mean the great city of New Orleans is without superb restaurants. In fact, the situation is quite the opposite, New Orleans is home to some of the best restaurants in the South.
The Best Hotels in New Orleans

2 months ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

There’s no doubt that most cities in the United States possess their own feel. The hustle and bustle of New York; the old world vibe of Boston; the glitz and glam of Miami and the southern California cool of Los Angeles, but when it comes to cities that are unlike anywhere else, New Orleans, Louisiana may just take the biscuit.
Exploring Spain: A Guide for Senior Travelers

2 months ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

Everyone reaches a point — even the boldest and most adventurous travelers — when it’s time to take the foot off the gas just a little and explore at a slightly slower pace. Many look at this moment as a travesty and try to push it as far down the line as possible. But taking the time to sit back and experience a new culture can open up an entire new world of travel. Senior travelers who feel as though they may have reached this point should consider Spain as their next destination.
The Best Hotels in Monaco

2 months ago | elitetraveler.com | Toby Louch

Ahh, The Riviera. Some of you may be thinking, “Could anywhere be more glamourous than the strip of Mediterranean coastline that drapes itself along France’s southeast corner?” And to those people, I suggest you hold your horses for but a few moments. If you take the time to zoom in, you’ll find an anomaly on the map that’s akin to a powerful magnet, enticing life’s highflyers with more than just tax breaks, although I’m sure they sweeten the deal.