Photograph of the week: Lightning bolt over Bellagio
Bellagio forms part of the golden triangle on Lake Como, comprising Menaggio, Varenna and Bellagio. This small and beautiful…
Recipe of the week: Balinese pork ribs
Despite being part of the worlds most populous Muslim nation, the island of Bali is a Hindu enclave where…
20 great reasons to visit Shamwari Game Reserve on the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Whether youre going on safari for the first time or youre a seasoned traveller who has been on safari…
Short stay: Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Having stayed at the wonderful Long Lee Manor on the Shamwari Game Reserve, we moved on to the reserve’s family friendly Riverdene…
Short stay: Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Having taken a short flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, we were taken by our driver to the…
Photograph of the week: Old jetty in Metung, Australia
Playing with perspective, symmetry and long exposure photography, this old jetty in Metung has been captured stretching out into…
Private jets – the epitome of travel
For those who seek privacy, spectacular service and bespoke travel at its best, the world of private jet vacations…
Extreme mountain biking on the Isle of Skye
Many of you very kindly followed our family mountain bike adventures in the Scottish Isles this Summer in which…
Recipe of the week: Parsnip and maple syrup cake, and clotted cream ice cream
Inspired by the humble vegetable, this luxurious dessert is full in flavour yet surprisingly light. Served with clotted cream…
Photograph of the week: The painted village of Zalipie, Poland
Zalipie is located in northern Małopolska, about 68 km (42 miles) east of the regional capital Kraków. The village…
3 nights in Cape Town and 10 things to do
On a recent trip to South Africa, we had three nights in Cape Town before heading out to the…
Short stay: Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
The 5-star Table Bay Hotel, a Sun International property set on the breakwater wall of Cape Town’s historic Victoria…
Using Uber in London
The prospect of hanging around Heathrow for 24 hours when a delayed British Airways flight resulted in a missed…
Short stay: Sofitel London Heathrow, London, UK
To be honest, we could probably have slept anywhere when we spent the night at the Sofitel London Heathrow….
Recipe of the week: Giant jaffa cake
This giant jaffa cake has been designed by two Michelin star chef, Michael Wignall in collaboration with Café Footballs…
News from A Luxury Travel Blog
It’s been a while since I updated you all with any news about the site so I thought I’d…
