Category: Attractions

3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Attractions, Books, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2383 times

Romance is created by many different things – landscapes, music, food and art can all spark the emotion of romance. Over the years artists, playwrights and authors have been inspired by the UK’s beautiful stunning landscapes, towns and villages to create some of the world’s most famous works. These same locations can provide a perfect [...]

5 great ideas for your Burns Night celebrations

5 great ideas for your Burns Night celebrations

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3821 times

Whether you know every word to famous poet Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” or you’re yet to try the culinary delicacy that is haggis, chances are you’ve heard of Burns Night. It takes place every year on 25th January, Burns’ birthday, and commemorates the life of bard (poet) Robert Burns, who made a great contribution to [...]

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3990 times

The Andalucian port city of Malaga, on Spain’s southern coast, appears to have a bit of an image problem. Why else would a city that has been such a rich and vibrant centre of trade and culture since at least the Phoenician times be so conspicuously absent from the rankings of most desirable destinations? Blame [...]

The top things to see in Paris, not on the usual top 10 lists

The top things to see in Paris, not on the usual top 10 lists

By on Jan 10, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 17204 times

Time to explore Paris is the ultimate luxury.  But deciding how to spend that precious time is always the challenge.   You can visit the iconic monuments,  Mona Lisa at the Louvre,  Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame, wade through the crowds and click them off your list.  Or you can take a slightly different road map and [...]

Peru – the perfect pick for a honeymoon

Peru – the perfect pick for a honeymoon

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 3924 times

Picture this: you’re relaxing in a natural health spa, enjoying a luxurious couple massage with your significant other, discussing the ancient temple you just visited with a personal guide, and anticipating tomorrow’s luxury train ride to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. For couples looking to combine elite luxury with light adventure and cultural exploration, [...]

5 places not to miss on a family break in Germany’s Rhineland

5 places not to miss on a family break in Germany’s Rhineland

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 4459 times

If you’re a family who likes a city break, then why not try a whirlwind tour of the Rhineland? Starting in Mainz and finishing up in Düsseldorf, with a day out in the countryside thrown into the mix, here are five good reasons for a family to visit this part of Germany… 1. Mainz This Rhineland city [...]

A luxury guide to Frankfurt

A luxury guide to Frankfurt

By on Dec 19, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 4258 times

When people think of Frankfurt, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the city’s skyscraper-crowned skyline – a testament to its status as a European centre for business and finance. But when you live here, you see a different side to Frankfurt, and my first thoughts of my home city are of its [...]

Photograph of the week: Arrival of the Blues Brothers

Photograph of the week: Arrival of the Blues Brothers

By on Dec 19, 2012 in Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 4205 times

With a hefty catalogue of big screen musicals, Universal Studios deserves to be heard. And inside their Orlando theme park, heard they will be! Outside a mock New York store front, people begin to congregate, patiently anticipating an arrival. A thumping jazz beat in the distance elates the crowd before a cop car cruises around [...]

Five star luxury in Venice

Five star luxury in Venice

By on Dec 12, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe   - Read 6530 times

Surely there is no better way to approach a hotel than travelling up the Grand Canal in the beautiful city of Venice. Our destination was the Ca’Sagredo Hotel, formally a 15th Century palace now declared a national monument housing a five star establishment. Our water taxi was greeted at the hotel’s private dock by a [...]

How to live like a Maharaja in Rajasthan

How to live like a Maharaja in Rajasthan

By on Dec 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, India, Regions   - Read 4375 times

Rajasthan, the ‘Land of Kings’ showcases royal India at its best. Ancient forts and exquisite palaces are the perfect backdrop to the rural beauty of Rajasthan. For hundreds of years, Rajasthani royalty would commission lavish palaces and robust fortresses, most of which are still standing proud today. Many of Rajasthan’s extravagant palaces have since been [...]

3 of the ultimate luxury Peru vacations

3 of the ultimate luxury Peru vacations

By on Dec 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 4892 times

If you are tempted by luxury travel in South America, have you considered a trip to Peru? Most luxury travellers to South America associate the continent with attractions like the elegant city of Buenos Aires, the wine regions of central Chile or perhaps the picture postcard settings of Rio de Janeiro. Of course these are [...]

Taking luxury to new heights in Italy

Taking luxury to new heights in Italy

By on Dec 04, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 5343 times

Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence has now opened its unique Tower Suite which occupies the top floor of the stunning Medieval Pagliazza Tower. The tower is one of the special ancient features of the property which has been beautifully preserved despite the restoration works. The tower is one the oldest [...]

Experience the Taj Mahal in complete luxury

Experience the Taj Mahal in complete luxury

By on Dec 03, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, India, Regions   - Read 4703 times

Much can be said about the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Undoubtedly the symbol of India, it’s listed as a UNESCO heritage site and is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Furthermore, it took 22 scrupulous years to complete with an army of over 22,000 workers! Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory [...]

A quick look at at the surroundings of the InterContinental Al Ahsa

By on Dec 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Saudi Arabia, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 4431 times

A member of the concierge team at the InterContinental Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia takes you on a tour of the hotel and the region. Some highlights of the video include Dehliz Café, Ibrahim Palace Museum, Alaez jewellery shop, the Al-Jawharia Dates Factory (supported by Al Ahsa’s vast number of palm trees), Dolce chocolate shop, and [...]

5 of the most utterly romantic places to ‘pop the question’

5 of the most utterly romantic places to ‘pop the question’

By on Nov 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Attractions, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia   - Read 10908 times

‘Popping the question’ on a trip appears to have become an increasingly popular trend. But how do you plan the perfect marriage proposal? First you need to decide ‘where’ – planning such a momentous event in your life isn’t easy so here we share 5 of the most utterly romantic places to consider. Dickenson Bay, [...]

5 great reasons to visit Munich

5 great reasons to visit Munich

By on Nov 29, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 4363 times

Munich in Germany is a great place to visit with many fun and unique things to do. I have compiled a list of 5 reasons why you should visit Munich; this should paint you a picture of the city and demonstrate why it is such a wonderful place to visit, regardless of your likes and dislikes. Oktoberfest [...]

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