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Luxury travel news from around the world (May 2025)

Posted on May 31, 2025

From the skies above Riyadh to the rice terraces of Vietnam, and from barefoot islands…

Review: JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives

Posted on May 24, 2025

The JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa opened up in 2019 and has been a…

Review: Son Brull Rural Sanctuary, Mallorca, Spain

Posted on May 22, 2025

The sunny shores of Mallorca are home to hotels aplenty. On my first visit to…

Review: Cotswold Grange, Cheltenham, UK

Posted on May 14, 2025

Cotswold Grange is quintessential Cheltenham. Created from light honeyed Cotswold stone in 1856, for its…

Review: Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand

Posted on May 12, 2025

The timing couldn’t have been better. It was the week of the launch of White…

Walking the Wainwrights: Troutbeck Tongue

Posted on May 8, 2025

Over the years, we’ve walked many of the Wainwrights — the 214 fells in the…

Luxury travel news from around the world (April 2025)

Posted on April 30, 2025

The world’s farthest frontiers continue to be reimagined with this month’s round-up of luxury travel…

Review: Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives

Posted on April 28, 2025

Every now and then, the Maldives calls my name — and this time, it led…

Review: European Waterways Burgundy Canal Cruise, France – Days 4 to 7 on La Belle Epoque

Posted on April 26, 2025

Half-way through this European Waterways seven days / six nights cruise, pampered passengers, enjoying a…

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Booking vacation rentals directly with the owner versus via a third party website

July 1, 2025

By Becky Johnson

Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other parts…

Using airline loyalty status to unlock luxury travel perks

June 28, 2025

By Kayleigh Hepworth

If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock…

Why Malaysia should be your next luxury golf vacation

June 26, 2025

By Paul Eyers

With over 200 courses to fit all budgets and handicaps, Malaysia is a golfing destination waiting to be discovered, from…

10 ways to spend the perfect summer in Grossarl, Austria

June 25, 2025

By Kelsey Haslam

Grossarl, situated in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is best known as a premier winter ski destination. Yet, as…

Luxury Mediterranean yacht charters which inspire across generations

June 24, 2025

By Trina Howes

Aboard a private yacht charter, luxury is tailor-made for you by your experienced charter broker. Time slows, horizons widen, and…

10 ways to enjoy Summer in the Lake District

June 23, 2025

By Becky Johnson

With the warmer months just around the corner, you’ll want to turn your attention to what there is to see…

Falling (hard) for Buenos Aires

June 22, 2025

By Alfonso Tandazo

Though the city pays homage to Parisian elegance, Buenos Aires moves to its own eccentric beat. You might sit down…

Africa’s fabulous photo hides and hotspots

June 19, 2025

By Claire Roadley

Africa offers a diverse and exciting array of safari experiences and at Umlingo we know that for wildlife photography lovers,…

Experience New Zealand’s artistic soul

June 18, 2025

By Veronika Vermeulen

New Zealand’s art scene is a vibrant melting pot of innovation, creativity and culture. New Zealand is home to theatrical…

The 5 best luxury hotels in Cusco

June 13, 2025

By Simon Williams

Steeped in centuries of history and nestled high in the Andes, Cusco is more than just a gateway to Machu…

Titanic experiences in Northern Ireland

June 11, 2025

By Jared Ruttenberg

Northern Ireland is a land of dramatic coastlines, ancient legends, and vibrant cities. From the Giant’s Causeway to historic Belfast,…

Top 5 places to stay in and around Athens

June 4, 2025

By Kristof Eyckmans

Greece has been among the world’s most iconic holiday destinations for a very long time, yet many tend to skip…

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