Category: Europe

The best ways to sea in the New Year around the world

The best ways to sea in the New Year around the world

By on Nov 07, 2012 in Australia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 6187 times

The New Year is cause for great celebrations as people ring out the old and ring in the new, with cities across the world celebrating in style with parties and huge fireworks displays. Some of the best displays can be seen in Madeira, Sydney and Rio, with the best view being available from a ship [...]

Photograph of the week: Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Photograph of the week: Plitvice National Park, Croatia

By on Nov 07, 2012 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions   - Read 1985 times

Croatia is full of hidden gems and one of those, Plitvice National Park, is probably the most rewarding. There are several national parks scattered throughout the country but this park stands out for its unique beauty. Dario Endara spent the whole day wandering through the park and taking in the magical ambience. Some of the [...]

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

By on Nov 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Zambia   - Read 7957 times

Love spa treatments?  Looking for something a little different?  Then maybe one of these wonderful options is just what you’re looking for. Here we give a round-up on three rather different spa treatments, each with their own ‘wow’ factor, and that will each leave you feeling extra special. Bush spa treatments A relaxing holistic treatment [...]

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

By on Nov 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2742 times

Michael Frye, founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours, is one of those lucky people who has been able to enjoy two vastly different professions. For twenty years he was one of the principals of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he had the honour of meeting Stravinsky, and performing with musicians as diverse as Herbert Von [...]

The solar-powered ship that circumnavigated the world

The solar-powered ship that circumnavigated the world

By on Nov 05, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2957 times

MS Turanor PlanetSolar set sail from the port of Monaco on 27th September 2010 in a bid to become the first solar-powered ship to circumnavigate the globe. On 6th May this year, 587 days and 28 countries later – not to mention 3 oceans, 11 seas and 60,006 kilometres – the PlanetSolar team achieved just [...]

The 5 best places in France for luxury travel

The 5 best places in France for luxury travel

By on Nov 04, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 8003 times

When thinking about luxury destinations, France is one of the foremost locations to consider. The country has some of the best places to visit that could have been custom made for the very purpose of just relaxing, watching the world go by and soaking up the wonderful surroundings. You never know you may just fall [...]

5 top tips for delicious cuisine in Rome

5 top tips for delicious cuisine in Rome

By on Nov 03, 2012 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 8422 times

Rome is a beautiful city with a history that spans more than more than 2,500 years with so many fascinating things to see and do – so much so that the wonderful culinary experiences you can have there sometimes get overlooked.  Here are my top five tips for tracking down the best  food and drink [...]

3 of the world’s most magical travel experiences for children

3 of the world’s most magical travel experiences for children

By on Nov 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, Western Europe   - Read 10805 times

Any parent will know that if you find a holiday that the kids will enjoy, the chances are you’re going to have a great time too.  Here we pick three very different luxury travel experiences – from three different continents – and hopefully you’ll find one to suit your family.  Which one would you choose [...]

5 of the best fine dining experiences in Brighton, UK

5 of the best fine dining experiences in Brighton, UK

By on Nov 01, 2012 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 8014 times

Brighton is host to one of the World’s best rated food festivals which is held twice a year turning the city in to a foodie haven. With its unique charm, fresh local produce and Brighton’s ’boutique’ style, it’s no great surprise that Brighton & Hove has a wealth fine dining and full service restaurants offering [...]

5 steps to the ultimate romantic London getaway

5 steps to the ultimate romantic London getaway

By on Oct 30, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 8038 times

Ah a romantic break in London… what better way could there be to enjoy some valuable time with your loved one? Many of us dream of such a getaway, and it isn’t as hard to arrange as you might think. In fact, if you follow a few essential steps you can thrill your special someone [...]

The new Swiss Alps Ski Train

The new Swiss Alps Ski Train

By on Oct 29, 2012 in Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe   - Read 3428 times

This winter, there’s a new Swiss Alps Ski Train from London to Switzerland! Operating each Saturday from 22nd December 2012 to 13th April 2013, the Eurostar service pulls out of London, changes in Lille for the TGV and then zooms direct to Switzerland. With stops at Aigle, Martigny, Sierre, Visp and Brig, the Swiss Alps [...]

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

By on Oct 28, 2012 in Alaska, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Netherlands, New York, North America, North Korea, Portugal, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5059 times

I stumbled upon this video recently, and thought it was rather interesting, so am sharing it here even though there’s no obvious luxury angle. Since even Nevada’s much-talked about Area 51 can be found on Google Maps (though admittedly, much of the operations there probably take place underground), it’s interesting to see what places are hidden. [...]

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 4724 times

While the charms of Paris cross all seasons and defy all weather conditions, there’s no doubt that Christmas time in the City of Lights is uniquely special. At once cosy and active, the sights and smells are bound to fill the whole family with festive cheer and a suitable appetite for presents, fun and turkey! [...]

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe   - Read 8517 times

Summer is almost over and winter upon us in the northern hemisphere. It is that time when you start to plan how to spend the months ahead. Should you go for the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, or the skiing paradises of France? There are a lot of options to choose from and each is [...]

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

By on Oct 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 11920 times

If you believe that a luxurious hotel is just a place to stay for a night, you are wrong. Luxurious hotels offer much more than fashionable interior and unusual exterior to attract visitors. A wish to amaze guests has no limits. Nowadays hotels offer exclusive services for the most sophisticated visitors: from unique spa-procedures to [...]

Interview with Richard Szkiler, Founder and Videographer of The View South

Interview with Richard Szkiler, Founder and Videographer of The View South

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Canada, China, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3406 times

Richard Szkiler is the Founder of The View South which produces, stocks and distributes videos specifically for the travel and leisure industry. Prior to establishing the business in Buenos Aires, Richard filmed and directed for various charities, companies and philanthropic organisations in Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. Following this, Richard traveled to Argentina where he [...]

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