Category: Regions

Top 5 ways to make sure she says ‘yes’ when you propose on safari

Top 5 ways to make sure she says ‘yes’ when you propose on safari

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 496 times

Africa is one of the world’s most luxurious destinations and with the wide open spaces comes unrivalled romanticism. The vast plains dotted with wildlife and stunning sunsets and sunrises make Africa one of the top places to propose. This continent is not only for honeymoons but also a fantastic place to start your engagement. On [...]

4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations

4 of the world’s best luxury honeymoon combinations

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East, Namibia, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 511 times

With the nuptial season slowly but surely creeping upon us, there’s a flurry of weddings on the way… and with weddings, of course, come honeymoons. Calling all grooms (and untrusting brides), here is our guide to some of the top honeymoon destination combinations around the world. Oman & the Maldives  Best to travel during and [...]

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 484 times

Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, originally from Italy, moved to London in 2000, after working in Belgium and Germany. After 13 years as Direct Marketing Manager for international publishing and news companies, most recently for Bloomberg LP, Paola decided to launch Passepartout Homes in 2011. This is her first experience as an entrepreneur. Paola graduated from the Catholic University [...]

Photograph of the week: Don Khone Waterfall, Mekong River, Laos

Photograph of the week: Don Khone Waterfall, Mekong River, Laos

By on Jun 19, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Laos   - Read 622 times

The Mekong River cascades over rocks and boulders forming the Don Khone waterfall in Don Det, 4000 Islands, Laos.  Accessed by bicycling down bumpy dirt pathways through rice paddies, past fat-bellied pigs, and sharing the narrow road with the occasional 10-year-old local on a motorbike whizzing by, this waterfall is the gateway to the famous [...]

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

Top 10 luxury hotels in New York

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 1336 times

New York is the world’s most cosmopolitan city, bursting with stylish bars, fashionable restaurants, exclusive art galleries, renowned museums, world-class shops and iconic sights on every corner. From the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square, to the leafy streets of SoHo and the verdant landscape of Central Park, New York City is buzzing with [...]

5 of the best places in London to enjoy a fine beer

5 of the best places in London to enjoy a fine beer

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1351 times

Beer, or real ale, is inextricably tied up with English history. While many these days prefer to stick to continental lagers, there is still a huge contingent which is serious about their beers. In fact, the 13th to 17th August 2013 sees the Great British Beer Festival land at London’s Olympia exhibition hall. If you’ll [...]

Top 10 tourist attractions in Tirol

Top 10 tourist attractions in Tirol

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 684 times

When looking at the best places to travel in Europe, the focus is generally on a specific city or country. Don’t forget to think regionally, as each country has such diverse regional offerings to individual visitors. As one of the nine provinces in Austria, the Tirol region is well known as a year-round destination: Winter [...]

5 experiences to make your journey through Java complete

5 experiences to make your journey through Java complete

By on Jun 18, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions   - Read 687 times

Indonesia is a country of exotic charm and rich contrasts, all of which can be seen during a holiday on the island of Java. The island is home to 60% of the Indonesian population and one of the most densely populated places in the world. Here are five recommendations for while you’re there. Borobudur This [...]

Re-discovering my Cornish roots and 8 top tips for a Cornwall trip of your own

Re-discovering my Cornish roots and 8 top tips for a Cornwall trip of your own

By on Jun 17, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1035 times

Being half Cornish it would be fair to say I spent a fair amount of my childhood holidays in Cornwall, but only in the past few days have I really discovered it.  My parents have said it was clearly a waste of time to take a young child to all the beautiful places that I’ve visited [...]

The world’s greatest railway journey

The world’s greatest railway journey

By on Jun 17, 2013 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel   - Read 1239 times

The main attraction of any railway journey is the gradual, graceful change in scenery as you move through different timezones and climates. Travelling on board the incredible Golden Eagle Private Train along the Trans-Siberian Railway you will pass through eight distinct time zones, and travel over 6,000 miles – one third of the way around [...]

New Zealand’s number one place not to be missed

New Zealand’s number one place not to be missed

By on Jun 17, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions   - Read 1620 times

Lake Tekapo is possibly one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. Lake Tekapo is both the name of the magnificent lake, and the name of the township tucked in at the end of it. It is nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. The colour of the lake is a memorising [...]

Recipe of the week: Fresh water prawn, grilled radicchio, fresh fig and jamon salad

Recipe of the week: Fresh water prawn, grilled radicchio, fresh fig and jamon salad

By on Jun 14, 2013 in Asia, Food and Drink, Indonesia, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1447 times

A chef should always try to bring together new flavours and combine his passions with his guests’ refined tastes. This recipe can be executed in any environment: in a restaurant kitchen or on the bridge of a boat. It needs very few ingredients but the result is mind-blowing. This is a warm salad with marron [...]

Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong

By on Jun 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1953 times

As you pass through its doors to the lobby and gaze upon the view through the ceiling-high windows at the distance, there is no doubt what the main attraction at the Intercontinental Hong Kong is. Sitting on a protruding promenade in Kowloon, the hotel is in a prime position to view Hong Kong Island as it [...]

3 of the top villa and boat combinations to get the best out of the Greek islands

3 of the top villa and boat combinations to get the best out of the Greek islands

By on Jun 13, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1579 times

The Greek islands have long been a popular destination; here many people opt for either a villa or boat, but our suggestion is that you try combining the two, to enable you to get the most out of your Greek island experience. Here are our top 3 choices for a combined villa and boat holiday [...]

A perfect romantic break in the center of Amsterdam

A perfect romantic break in the center of Amsterdam

By on Jun 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1849 times

With its serpentine canals, sprawling parks and artist’s heart, Amsterdam provides an effortless backdrop to romance. The city’s Conservatorium Hotel is just the spot to cocoon in sensory splendor, while remaining mere steps from the city’s famed museums, designer shops, and bohemian cafes. Built in the 19th Century, with incarnations as both a bank and [...]

Photograph of the week: Luxury yacht in Antarctica

Photograph of the week: Luxury yacht in Antarctica

By on Jun 12, 2013 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1889 times

This photo depicts the luxury expedition yacht Hanse Explorer ‘docked’ for the night in the fast ice of Antarctica. The yacht had just come through the Gullet (a notoriously icy and difficult passage) and had broken into Marguerite Bay – well below the Antarctic Circle.  At 2am, the expedition leader saw an injured seal on the ice [...]

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