Category: Leisure Travel

An insider’s guide into bar hopping in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

An insider’s guide into bar hopping in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By on Feb 01, 2013 in Bars, Brazil, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 5352 times

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has long been celebrated for its natural beauty and as the home to the most spectacular of all Carnival celebrations. As you can imagine, Rio locals (known as Cariocas to their friends) are a lively bunch who like nothing better than to gather with friends at the end of the day, [...]

The luxury sport of ice golf

The luxury sport of ice golf

By on Feb 01, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Argentina, Austria, Europe, Events, Fun Stuff, Leisure Travel, Minnesota, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2850 times

Statistics say that more than 60 million people in the world have tried to play golf. What do you think how many of them tried to play snow golf? That’s right, not too much. Snow golf is much more rare and unusual kind of sport. Here the green grass is white snow, the balls are [...]

5 of the very best ski chalets in the Alps

5 of the very best ski chalets in the Alps

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 7077 times

Ski holidays are not just about whizzing down the slopes. A true winter sports experience surely must be about indulging yourself in the wonderful surroundings of a luxury chalet nestled in the snow. After a long day out on the ski pistes, you need some comfort and style to sooth those aches and pains, satisfy the [...]

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, India, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Resorts, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 5383 times

Have you ever felt yourself feeling exhausted after returning from a vacation? It could be due to post-vacation blues and facing the daily grind or perhaps, that holiday was really just a benefit for the kids. Often times, jam-packed itineraries also leaves us feeling worn out and in need of yet another holiday. To ensure [...]

Taking on Australia’s Great Ocean Walk… in style

Taking on Australia’s Great Ocean Walk… in style

By on Jan 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 3518 times

More than ever, nature-loving travellers are seeking spectacular get-away destinations that offer outdoor adventures and breathtaking scenery, as well as luxurious accommodation and great food plus those special extras that make for a truly memorable experience. With this trend gaining momentum for some time now, some of the most picturesque locations around the world and [...]

Top 10 unusual things to do in New York City

Top 10 unusual things to do in New York City

By on Jan 28, 2013 in Attractions, Events, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 16326 times

For many, New York is a ‘must’. Its legendary skyscrapers, cuisine and entertainment rival that of any other place in the world. No matter what time of year you visit, be it in the hot summer or enchanting winter, you are promised an unforgettable holiday. But besides the obvious, what is there to do in [...]

The top 5 places to cycle in Tuscany

The top 5 places to cycle in Tuscany

By on Jan 24, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 6108 times

Biking is, hands down, the best way to travel. It allows you to go at your own pace, engage your surroundings with all your senses, and become fully immersed in the minutiae that define a place. But where to ride when you get there can be a challenge, particularly in a place so consistently beautiful [...]

Extravagance in the Alps: 4 of Europe’s most luxurious ski lodges

Extravagance in the Alps: 4 of Europe’s most luxurious ski lodges

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 3988 times

Skiing can be a pretty glamorous experience from the outset (if you ignore the pulled muscles and slushy boots of course), but if you’re heading out to the slopes this season and want to go the extra mile when it comes to accommodation, then you may be in need of some inspiration. Whether you’re looking [...]

A brush with art in Palma de Mallorca

A brush with art in Palma de Mallorca

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3038 times

Many artists have been inspired by Mallorca’s spectacular scenery and clarity of light, and travellers to the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands will find art in abundance here – from dramatic sculptures on road roundabouts, to a local artist’s paintings for sale on the walls of a village café. For serious collectors or art [...]

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

The top 5 luxury guide to Malaga, Spain

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3995 times

The Andalucian port city of Malaga, on Spain’s southern coast, appears to have a bit of an image problem. Why else would a city that has been such a rich and vibrant centre of trade and culture since at least the Phoenician times be so conspicuously absent from the rankings of most desirable destinations? Blame [...]

7 things to do on a ski holiday, other than skiing

7 things to do on a ski holiday, other than skiing

By on Jan 18, 2013 in Adventure Travel, France, Leisure Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 4136 times

It is the time of year where the choice of family holiday is often a ski one, however there are often members of the group who don’t ski or snowboard or who want to spend some of the day doing other activities. The choice and variety does depend on which resort you are visiting but here [...]

4 special ideas for a luxury Valentine’s Day in Paris

4 special ideas for a luxury Valentine’s Day in Paris

By on Jan 15, 2013 in Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 5080 times

Trust me, a romantic getaway in Paris for Valentine’s Day is far from being just another cheesy cliché… The City of Love has way more to offer than the obvious, traditional things, like romantic strolls at sundown along the banks of the Seine, or candlelit dinners by the Eiffel Tower (although these are certainly boxes [...]

The top 5 luxury golf resorts in Ireland

The top 5 luxury golf resorts in Ireland

By on Jan 15, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 6766 times

Ireland is renowned for having some of the best golf courses in the world, designed by the famous names of the past and the present. Golfers flock to the links courses that dazzle the coastline and the parklands that cover a landscape boasting 40 shades of green. Luxury golf is not difficult to find here, but [...]

3 of the ultimate luxury Utah ski trip itineraries

3 of the ultimate luxury Utah ski trip itineraries

By on Jan 15, 2013 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Utah   - Read 6840 times

When people picture a luxury vacation, Utah isn’t always the first place that comes to mind. The truth is, however, a ski trip to Utah can allow you to be active in the outdoors as well as enjoy world-class dining, superior accommodations and pampering spa treatments. For those who want one of the country’s best [...]

New Zealand’s #1 ski destination

New Zealand’s #1 ski destination

By on Jan 14, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 3224 times

Sitting down for breakfast you look out the window at the breath-taking landscape. A beautiful blue Lake Wanaka contrasted with snow-capped mountain peaks. Sunshine is streaming through the glass heating your body as you eat your breakfast. Locally sourced organics eggs, toast and freshly squeezed juice. It’s hard to believe its winter outside. Today is [...]

3 luxury inspirational painting holidays

3 luxury inspirational painting holidays

By on Jan 09, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4842 times

As the artist Pablo Picasso said: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Have you ever had that feeling? The feeling of how you would love to paint, perhaps just for your own enjoyment, perhaps to develop a talent or just for the fun of [...]

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