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5 great reasons to visit Jamaica this Winter

By Selene Nelson on Jan 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Beautiful, varied and unique, sunny Jamaica is a popular choice for a winter break. With its unique music scene, pristine beaches, laid-back culture and breathtaking landscape, this is a country that has everything you could want from an island escape. Here are just five reasons to visit Jamaica this winter. Stay at Melia Braco Village,

5 great reasons to visit Dublin

By Selene Nelson on Oct 31, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It may be a small, but there’s a reason why Dublin has such a big reputation. From cobbled streets to traditional pubs and more literary greats than you can shake a stick at, history and culture simply pervade this city. Dublin offers visitors the best of both worlds; a famously compact capital, you can be out

5 alternative reasons for visiting Ibiza

By Selene Nelson on Oct 06, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Ibiza is known across the world for its buzzing nightlife, but there’s much more to this Spanish island than partying. Whether you want to catch the last of this year’s sun or are already thinking about next summer, Ibiza is an island that caters to every taste, and if you’re looking for a restful break

5 great reasons to visit Abu Dhabi

By Selene Nelson on Sep 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s popularity as a tourist destination has rocketed recently, and it’s not hard to see why. With it’s brilliant blue sky, Emirati culture, luxury hotels and exciting theme parks, this is a city that will please even the most discerning traveller. From exotic safaris to spellbinding mosques, here are five great reasons to visit

5 great reasons to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia

By Selene Nelson on Aug 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

As the gateway to the spectacular Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is Cambodia’s most popular tourist destination – but this bustling resort town has so much more to offer than just this ancient palace. With a thriving culinary scene that includes both traditional Khmer food and modern, stylish restaurants, luxurious hotels and buzzing nightlife, you can

5 great reasons to visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam

By Selene Nelson on Aug 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

The pristine Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc (pronounced Foo–Kwok) lies off the Cambodian coast in the Gulf of Thailand. Long one of the country’s best kept secrets, recently tourism has begun to boom here. Still quieter than most island paradises in Southeast Asia, the time to discover Phu Quoc is now. Here are five great

5 of the best luxury hotels in Thailand

By Selene Nelson on Jul 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Thailand

Thailand is known for many things – pristine beaches, historic temples, wild nightlife, delicious food. But this beautiful and absorbing country is also home to some of the best hotels in the world. After travelling up and down Thailand, I’ve found five hotels that are head and shoulders above the rest. From modern skyscrapers in Bangkok

5 great reasons to visit Phuket, Thailand

By Selene Nelson on Jun 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

As the biggest travel destination in Thailand, Phuket encapsulates both the good and bad sides of Thai tourism. While overcrowded beaches and rowdy bars are part and parcel of resort towns like Patong, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll discover a whole other, unspoiled side to this island. From trying traditional Thai experiences, visiting secret

5 of the most amazing luxury resorts in Bali

By Selene Nelson on May 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts

Bali is repeatedly voted as the world’s best tourist destination, and it doesn’t take a genius to work out why. With white sand beaches, emerald green rice terraces, immersive culture and authentic spirituality, to many people this Indonesian island perfectly encapsulates the idea of an exotic, tropical paradise. Home to some of the world’s best spas,

5 unique hotels in East Coast Australia

By Selene Nelson on Apr 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

As the world’s sixth largest country, Australia’s size means you can spend years exploring and still not scratch the surface of what it has to offer. Most visitors tend to stick to the ever-popular East Coast, which stretches from Cairns at the top to Melbourne at the bottom. Whether you’re looking for a glamorous beach retreat,

5 of the best unique resorts in Fiji

By Selene Nelson on Mar 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Featured, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

Out of all the beautiful and exotic beach destinations in the world, Fiji might best encapsulate the idea of tropical paradise. Palm trees sway in the warm breeze, azure waters gently lap the shore, and the backdrop of dazzling blue sky is a near constant. But with over 330 islands and thousands of hotels and

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