Category: Leisure Travel

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 2587 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 [...]

3 sophisticated UK horseracing events you really shouldn’t miss

3 sophisticated UK horseracing events you really shouldn’t miss

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2176 times

Spring and summer are fast approaching and a day at the races is a quintessentially English way to spend a gloriously fun-filled day.  What could be better than an afternoon of Pimms or Champagne and strawberries, as Ladies in wide brimmed hats and gentlemen in Panama hats, suits and cravats ooze style and sophistication? Try [...]

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 3800 times

With blue skies, soft snow and pleasant temperatures, spring is arguably the best time of year for a ski vacation. These top destinations add lively culture and unique experiences that appeal to storm chasers and social skiers alike, so here are our 5 best luxury destinations for Spring skiing: L’Escape Killy, France A vast area encompassing the resorts of Tignes [...]

New football academy for children at Sani Resort, Greece

New football academy for children at Sani Resort, Greece

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2088 times

The ultimate football experience has now arrived at the family friendly Sani Resort in Greece, with the launch of the new children’s Football Academy. New to Sani Resort, the Worldwide Kids Company (WWKC) Football Academy is a fun and healthy activity for children aged between five and fourteen years old. With children split up by [...]

Mother & daughter package from the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan

Mother & daughter package from the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 3647 times

The Hotel Principe di Savoia, the Dorchester Collection’s Milanese property, is celebrating International Woman’s Day and Mothers’ Day in March by launching a special ‘Mother & Daughter Package’ in honour of the female members of the family. The package offers female guests a visit to the world famous opera house, La Scala, a shuttle service [...]

Top 3 Tirol ski spots for families this Easter

Top 3 Tirol ski spots for families this Easter

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Austria, Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1114 times

Families restricted by school holiday dates should look at Easter as a more affordable option to take a family skiing holiday. With Easter falling favourably at the end of March, there are even more resorts to choose from and with sound historical snow records at this time of year means that’s one less thing to [...]

3 great ideas for a luxury break in Paris

3 great ideas for a luxury break in Paris

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3781 times

Located a few steps away from the world famous landmarks of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées Avenue is the luxury five star Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel. This state-of-the-art hotel was designed by Christian de Portzamparc. The ultra-luxurious hotel has an amazing architectural design which will surely leave you spell-bound. It comprises [...]

A luxury ski trip in New York’s Catskill region

A luxury ski trip in New York’s Catskill region

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2644 times

While the Catskills has a very simple, rustic feel, there are sumptuous experiences nestled within the region, especially for the avid skier. Opulent accommodations, relaxing spas and gourmet restaurants await you amongst beautiful landscape and country scenery. To help skiers plan their ultimate luxury getaway, here are some great suggestions: Hunter Mountain & Kaatskill Mountain [...]

New luxury escape on Portugal’s Estoril coast

New luxury escape on Portugal’s Estoril coast

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 2384 times

The Forte is a unique and entirely private escape found at The Oitavos, a modern five-star luxury hotel located just 20 minutes west of Lisbon with far reaching views over the West Atlantic coastline. Built in the heart of the secluded The Oitavos Dunes golf course in the Sintra Cascais National Park, The Forte is [...]

The top 3 highlights of heli-skiing in Livigno, Italy

The top 3 highlights of heli-skiing in Livigno, Italy

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1384 times

Heli-skiing is the ultimate mountain buzz and now Livigno - which won the World Snow Award 2012 for Best European Resort – has added choppers for a limited time until 3rd March 2013. Time is of the essence with just a few weeks to head over for a spot of heli-skiing. Heli-skiing is limited in Europe [...]

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2224 times

Here’s an offer not to miss if you travel as a family. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa - they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a stunning tropical destination, a country made up [...]

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Featured, Fiji, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 10947 times

If you’ve ever fancied a romantic retreat away in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific, then look no further. We’ve scoured the region and identified ten of the best places to stay. Whether you’re looking for somewhere where you can be pampered with spa treatments or a private motu in the middle of nowhere, you’ll [...]

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 6865 times

If you’re looking for somewhere different this Valentine’s Day, then how about a getaway in SE Asia.  This incredible and fascinating part of the world rarely disappoints, and here we’ve unearthed 10 gems that we think you’ll love and, more importantly, that your Valentine will love too… The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Long [...]

Top 10 places in Africa to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in Africa to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Djibouti, Featured, Honeymoons, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia   - Read 7043 times

There are few places more romantic than Africa… why not forget Paris and escape to somewhere a little more exciting this Valentine’s Day. Here we present to you 10 wonderful – yet exceptionally varied – ideas that will give you a Valentine’s break you’re sure to remember for years to come… Djibouti Palace Kempinski, Djibouti [...]

Luxurious Utah – no longer a hidden gem

Luxurious Utah – no longer a hidden gem

By on Feb 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals   - Read 3970 times

Despite laying claim to a dozen world-class ski resorts and indulgent desert retreats, Utah has flown largely under the radar as a luxury destination. This anonymity has meant crowd-free ski slopes and great deals at posh spa retreats, but an influx of internationally recognized hoteliers and high-profile events may foil Utah’s secret as a year-round hot spot. For those yet to [...]

Exclusive Verona opera and cruise experience

Exclusive Verona opera and cruise experience

By on Feb 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 3894 times

Love operas? Love cruising?  Then this one’s for you! Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced news of an exclusive ‘Verona Opera & Cruise’ experience this Summer. The highlight of the voyage will be a stunning operatic performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida at the world-famous Arena di Verona in Italy. As Verona’s internationally acclaimed Roman amphitheatre prepares [...]

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