Category: Regions

From skydiver to scubadiver… in seconds!

From skydiver to scubadiver… in seconds!

By on May 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 1775 times

Tropical North Queensland challenged 20 unique filmmakers to head to Cairns and capture their ‘1 Day in Paradise in Tropical North Queensland‘, using only a GoPro camera. They each made a 2 minute film. At the time of writing, this one is the most popular and shows a guy skydiving over the Great Barrier Reef, [...]

5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region

5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region

By on May 30, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1937 times

Located north of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomites, lies the Prosecco wine region, home to Italy’s favorite sparkling wines. Just as with Champagne, true Prosecco must come from this specific region, with the most sought after producers located between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. A beautiful area in which to relax and [...]

6 unforgettable luxury Sri Lanka experiences

6 unforgettable luxury Sri Lanka experiences

By on May 29, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Sri Lanka   - Read 2098 times

Sri Lanka has been creating quite a buzz in recent months. From its lush landscape and ancient monuments to its exotic cuisine and welcoming people, the mystical appeal of this island paradise means it is quickly emerging as a desirable destination for those in search of a spiritual, cultural and relaxing luxury holiday. When my [...]

Family thrills aplenty in Florida

Family thrills aplenty in Florida

By on May 29, 2013 in Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 1557 times

Florida is famous around the world as a hotspot for family tourism and 2013 is the year when things go up a notch. No doubt if you’re planning a holiday to Florida then you already know about the beaches, the weather and the great attractions. The theme parks in Florida never stop improving and there are [...]

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming   - Read 3040 times

Even the newest members of the family can enjoy the art of fine travel in exotic locations. Baby can enjoy such pleasures as freshly prepared organic baby food, plush crib linens, Maclaren strollers and GUND teddy bears. Mom and Dad will appreciate diaper services, bottle warmers, childproof kits and even a personal butler to help [...]

Luxury at the library

Luxury at the library

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1639 times

If your idea of luxury involves a good book, sumptuous surroundings and uninterrupted peace and quiet, you need to know about Gladstone’s Library. Sitting unassumingly in the picturesque village of Hawarden, Flintshire, the UK’s only residential library is a blissful hideaway for book lovers, writers, theologians and anyone needing to just simply just be. It’s [...]

Shop ’til you drop in Rio de Janeiro!

Shop ’til you drop in Rio de Janeiro!

By on May 29, 2013 in Brazil, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 1779 times

Rio Fashion Week 2013 may have come and gone in Brazil’s fun-loving city, but Rio de Janeiro remains a hub of style and fashion all year round. Here are our picks of the best boutiques Rio has to offer – from stylish brands to the most elegant designs, these are shopping experiences that can’t be [...]

Top 5 luxury destinations in Koh Samui

Top 5 luxury destinations in Koh Samui

By on May 29, 2013 in Asia, Regions, Thailand   - Read 1571 times

Koh Samui is one of the most popular areas in Thailand and boasts wonderful sights, tasty cuisine and much more. Finding the right accommodation for your trip is essential to make it the perfect holiday and below we’ve compiled the top five luxury accommodation destinations in Koh Samui. Chaweng Chaweng is the biggest town on [...]

Enjoy a little luxury at Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountain this Summer

Enjoy a little luxury at Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountain this Summer

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 1310 times

Are you tired of the noisy Summer resorts packed with tourists and no space for you to enjoy on your own? Are you looking for a more relaxing holiday, surrounded by pristine nature, fresh mountain air and crystal clear springs? Then look no further than Bulgaria’s beautiful Pirin Mountain… It turns out there’s a lot [...]

An unlikely new tourism ambassador for Lithuania

An unlikely new tourism ambassador for Lithuania

By on May 29, 2013 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Lithuania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 1467 times

Since it looks as though I may be visiting Lithuania for the first time this year, this piece of news caught my eye. Martynas Levickis has been named official Tourism Ambassador for Lithuania following his signing to Universal Music. He is a star in his native Lithuania as a world-champion accordionist and was the 2010 winner [...]

3 new affordable luxury hotels in LA

3 new affordable luxury hotels in LA

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 2052 times

Los Angeles has some exciting developments coming both this year and next. Among them will be the new, world class $1.7-billion Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX that opens this Summer and will solidify LA’s role as an international gateway.  Coupled with this, here we highlight three affordable luxury hotels that coming to the city. The [...]

Go online and roam for free all over Taiwan

Go online and roam for free all over Taiwan

By on May 28, 2013 in Asia, Regions, Taiwan, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1636 times

Tourists can now go online and roam for free all over Taiwan thanks to the exciting launch of ‘iTaiwan’ WiFi hotspots. The government has set up approximately 4,400 ‘iTaiwan’ WiFi hotspots at popular tourist locations, transportation centres and cultural establishments across the country. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau hopes this technological advance will further attract international [...]

11 unforgettable dining experiences

11 unforgettable dining experiences

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2256 times

Something we always do on holiday is find a special place to dine and we’ve been jotting them down in Evernote for a long while now! Staying in a self-catering or a more basic boutique hotel away from the hum drum is quite a good way to save some pennies but still enjoy the finer [...]

8 unusual things to do in South Africa

8 unusual things to do in South Africa

By on May 28, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 2430 times

Housing some of the world’s most rare and incredible species of wildlife, not to mention a host of award-winning restaurants and beaches, your South Africa holiday will definitely not be boring. No matter where you stay in South Africa, you are bound to encounter a variety of life-defining sights and experiences, from the country’s stunning landscape [...]

4 new London restaurants to visit this Summer

4 new London restaurants to visit this Summer

By on May 28, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2469 times

Dining in London this Summer is all about one building – The Shard – the tallest building in Europe. With stunning views of the capital city from all directions, The Shard is also home to various restaurants and bars and for this reason will be one of the places to visit in the Summer of [...]

5 classic European hotels to visit before you die

5 classic European hotels to visit before you die

By on May 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4160 times

In modern times, glass and steel has become all the fashion. Soulless glass skyscraper hotels rise tall above the ground, cocooning the hotel guest to look out past the transparent facade and wish they were outside instead! Personally, I’m a sucker for classic hotels – palaces, castles, Renaissance and Art Noveau structures with opulent exteriors [...]

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