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Get ready for Holi Festival 2017

ByIan Ford November 18, 2016January 12, 2017

In 2017 the Holi Festival will be celebrated on Monday 13th March. Otherwise known as the Festival of Colours,…

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The ultimate Halloween short break

ByIan Ford October 15, 2016November 11, 2016

Part of the pleasure of modern travel is that it can be arranged at short notice to take advantage…

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The smart money is heading to Rio – now

The smart money is heading to Rio – now

ByIan Ford September 15, 2016September 15, 2016

The general expectation is that there will be a tourism boom during a large event such as the Olympics….

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Luxury travel and why there’s no guilt in pleasure

Luxury travel and why there’s no guilt in pleasure

ByIan Ford August 15, 2016September 15, 2016

Is there any reason that any of us should feel guilty about enjoying life? Isn’t that the whole point…

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5 of the best visual festivals to see in India

ByIan Ford July 19, 2016July 19, 2016

India is a visually stimulating destination with colourful scenes at every corner. It is also a land rich in…

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3 luxury highlights of central Vietnam

ByIan Ford June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City are the obvious portals for a visit to Vietnam. However, thanks to the…

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The other Hong Kong

ByIan Ford May 15, 2016May 17, 2016

Most visitors to Hong Kong think mostly in terms of the bustling urban areas such as Kowloon and Central….

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Cuba’s Golden Triangle

ByIan Ford April 15, 2016

The name Havana evokes different images for different people, but generally pleasurable ones. Many associate it with movies, others…

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5 great reasons to make an early start on holiday

ByIan Ford March 18, 2016

Luxury travel is best enjoyed with a decent night’s sleep and careful planning of journeys should allow for this….

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Luberon: lavender with a touch of class

ByIan Ford February 13, 2016

Provence in southern France is famous for its landscapes and climate. The urban areas – Nice, Cannes, Marseilles, Avignon…

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Living the high life in the High Atlas

ByIan Ford January 14, 2016

Morocco is a fabulous destination for luxury travellers but, as with all other destinations, is best enjoyed with a…

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Take your travel photography to the next level

Take your travel photography to the next level

ByIan Ford January 6, 2016January 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered what it is that makes professional travel photography different from your own holiday snaps? One…

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Recording your luxury holiday

ByIan Ford November 30, 2015January 6, 2016

A luxury holiday is a wonderful treat but is apt to be over all too soon. In order to…

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Do you travel for the sites, or for those moments along the way?

ByIan Ford November 25, 2015November 30, 2015

When it comes down to planning a trip abroad it is easy to be dazzled by the obvious appeal…

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3 of the best high-speed train escapes out of Shanghai

ByIan Ford October 18, 2015October 18, 2015

The name Shanghai conjures up all kinds of images, and visitors are rarely disappointed. What few foreign visitors realise…

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