Category: Adventure Travel

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

By on Apr 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, India, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe   - Read 9530 times

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury properties very much adds to the experience of these very special places. [...]

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 2999 times

Some of the most fulfilling and enriching experiences that we can have in our lives are when we help others, the environment or species which share the earth with us. Here are three luxury holidays where you can make a difference and you can enjoy experiences that will touch your heart. Baby sea turtle rescue [...]

Photograph of the week: Gobi desert, Mongolia

Photograph of the week: Gobi desert, Mongolia

By on Apr 03, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Mongolia, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 2472 times

Mongolia is one of those countries not frequently visited by tourists because of its remoteness, but deserves to be recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world. Dario Endara spent over a week with a private driver touring the centre and southern part of the country and eventually reached the Gobi desert, the [...]

Top 5 family adventures to enjoy in Jordan

Top 5 family adventures to enjoy in Jordan

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Family Travel, Going Out, Jordan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Websites   - Read 2301 times

Families looking for a change of pace on their next holiday should look no further than Jordan, a destination that offers a unique combination of adventure and education. Jordan’s rich culture and heritage brings about a sense of adventure and discovery reminiscent of the great explorers and adventurers like Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones and [...]

New diving tours on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, Australia

New diving tours on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, Australia

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 2010 times

Swim with the largest fish in the world, the magnificent whale shark, with tours from the new Exmouth Diving Centre. From late March to July each year, Ningaloo Reef, a pristine reef system stretching over 260km, is one of the most reliable places to spot these gentle giants, which can grow up to 18m long. [...]

4×4 driving in the Wahiba Sands, and other adventures in Oman

4×4 driving in the Wahiba Sands, and other adventures in Oman

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1967 times

The Sultanate of Oman is a haven for adventure seekers, from rock climbing and hiking in the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula to abseiling into one of the world’s largest cave chambers, Majlis al Jinn in Selma Plateau, 100km south-east of Muscat. Just reaching the Cave opening requires strenuous physical effort, trekking through rugged mountain [...]

Top 10 places in Africa to visit this Easter

Top 10 places in Africa to visit this Easter

By on Mar 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Events, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany   - Read 6783 times

Have you still not yet planned what you’re doing this Easter? Easter has a social and spiritual dimension in Africa, and is a time when families love to come together. If you are looking to get away with your family this Easter – or perhaps just as a couple – then here are 10 fantastic [...]

A date with a legend you won’t forget – Crazy Horse

A date with a legend you won’t forget – Crazy Horse

By on Mar 27, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2830 times

The warm, fresh, early morning air at Kissimmee airport is broken momentarily, by the sound of aircraft engines as they warm up and take off into the perfect central Florida blue sky. Birdsong dominates the silent gaps that emerge from the tidy hangar spaces and ramps that line the airport’s apron. Welcome to Crazy Horse’s gleaming [...]

5 of the best luxury trips for young couples and groups

5 of the best luxury trips for young couples and groups

By on Mar 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, California, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Malaysia, Mexico, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA   - Read 6168 times

Although there are an abundance of luxury resorts for both couples and groups around the world, it can sometimes be difficult to find locations which will also offer culture, and plenty of activities.  Below are the top five trips for young couples and groups looking for something out of the ordinary, but in luxurious surroundings. [...]

5 places you really shouldn’t miss on a luxury vacation to Peru

5 places you really shouldn’t miss on a luxury vacation to Peru

By on Mar 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5042 times

Peru may not be known as a premier luxury destination in South America, but in recent years as international tourism has grown in strength, so has the demand for luxury hotels, services and experiences. In-fact for most travelers it comes as quite a surprise as to the sheer amount of luxury options available. If you are considering [...]

Bid on a 4 night Singita safari for 2 people and experience the vast expanse of the Serengeti plains

Bid on a 4 night Singita safari for 2 people and experience the vast expanse of the Serengeti plains

By on Mar 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania   - Read 2043 times

Experience the Africa of storybooks and documentaries. Wide open savannahs, herds of wildebeest in search of water and big cat predators tracking them down. Elephants, zebras, lions. This is the great migration in all its glory, in the pristine wild Serengeti. In this particular safari, you’ll be staying in two remote regions of the Serengeti. [...]

An adventure of a lifetime through the Northwest Passage

An adventure of a lifetime through the Northwest Passage

By on Mar 15, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1880 times

Specialist small ship cruise company, One Ocean Expeditions, invites wildlife lovers, keen photographers and those with a taste for adventure to follow in the wake of the great Arctic explorers on its Northwest Passage expedition on board the impressive, ice-strengthened vessel, the Akademik Ioffe. Pods of orca, beluga and the occasional bowhead whale, rafts of [...]

A two night guided gourmet walking tour off Tasmania

A two night guided gourmet walking tour off Tasmania

By on Mar 09, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Australia, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2914 times

The Bruny island Long Weekend is a two night guided gourmet walking tour of one of Tasmania’s most beguiling and breathtaking off shore islands. Up to eight guests depart Hobart by catamaran, and return by seaplane, after spending three days exploring the island that is the size of Singapore with a human population of 600. Highlights include [...]

Walking wild or walking high – two very different luxury walking holidays

Walking wild or walking high – two very different luxury walking holidays

By on Mar 05, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Zambia   - Read 3296 times

Sometimes you just have to get out there into the big wide world and feel the earth beneath your feet. An escape into the wild refreshes the spirit and let’s you breathe, think and feel more clearly. All too often though, the process of heading off into some remote area which will give you that [...]

New luxury property opens its doors in Australia’s Nitmiluk National Park

New luxury property opens its doors in Australia’s Nitmiluk National Park

By on Mar 01, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 2841 times

A new luxury property, Cicada Lodge, opens its doors today. Situated in the Nitmiluk National Park, in Australia’s Northern Territory, and overlooking Katherine River, this stylish 18 room lodge has panoramic views that guests can enjoy from their own private balcony. From AU$645 (approx. US $670 or £430) per person per night on a bed [...]

In search of the jaguar in Brazil

In search of the jaguar in Brazil

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Brazil, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 2140 times

The dry season in the Pantanal is fast approaching making Brazil the perfect destination to view big cats, including the elusive jaguar. For most people when they think about wildlife in Brazil the Amazon will spring to mind however due to the density of the forest it is difficult so see many animals, especially large [...]

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