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Suite of the week: Villa Cielo Azul, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana, Dominican Republic

By Paul Johnson on Sep 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

Suite name: Villa Cielo Azul Location: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana, Dominican Republic Size of accommodation: 2,740 sq m Cost per night: $5,900 plus taxes Who’s stayed there? Maluma, Jbalvin, Gianluca Vacchi, Geraldine Bazan and Marlene Favela. What makes it special: Cielo Azul sums up everything there is to love about Casa de Campo – the world-class golf, […]

The new Russia e-visa

By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2020 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia

Did you know that a new e-visa system is planned for travel to Russia? As the ninth most visited country in the world, this will make life a little easier for many of the 30+ million foreign travellers who visit each year. Previously, it’s often been a quite long and extensive application process, involving an […]

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, […]

Photograph of the week: A room with a view in Iceland

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Have you ever dreamt about sleeping under the stars or witnessing the colours of the Northern lights? Situated at the foot of Hekla volcano in the South of Iceland, about 3 hours drive from Reykjavik, ÖÖD Iceland allows its visitors to soak in the wonders of the Icelandic landscape and atmospheric spectacles. The beautiful, yet […]

Photograph of the week: The Berlin Falls in Mpumalanga, South Africa

By Paul Johnson on Aug 12, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Regions, South Africa

Although South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is better known as “the place where the sun rises”, it is also the place where the water falls. Renowned for its magnificent natural wonders and panoramas guaranteed to beautify your Instagram feed, the province boasts a higher density of waterfalls than anywhere else in Southern Africa. Impressive waterfalls flow […]

Travel CEOs join forces to demand improvements in COVID-19 testing

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany

Fourteen CEOs of America’s most recognizable travel-related companies sent a letter to the president and congressional leaders this week stating that more and better COVID-19 testing is an indispensable component of pursuing an economic recovery, and urging a stepped-up federal role in making effective testing more widely available. The letter stresses that a sustained recovery […]

Trail running takes off in Verbier

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Are you a trail enthusiast who wants to work out on challenging routes while marvelling at the beauty of the landscape? Since lockdown in the UK began, more than 858,000 people downloaded the NHS-backed Couch to 5K app. A huge number of Brits used their daily allowance of exercise to hit the streets and local […]

10 ways to travel safely and responsibly in BC this Summer

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

As British Columbia moves forward with its Restart Plan and restrictions further begin to ease, travelling in the province may be a little different this year. We’ll need to take more time with planning, and be more conscious of our impact on communities—especially the smaller ones, when we visit. As a starting point, Destination BC […]

Experience a little luxury in Martin County, Florida

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, Sewall’s Point, Rio and Hutchinson Island, Martin County in Florida serves up more than 22 miles of beautiful uncrowded beaches and over 100,000 acres of parks and conservation lands – not to mention the most bio-diverse lagoon ecosystem in […]

Where caribou outnumber people

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Alaska, North America, Regions, USA

In Alaska’s Interior and Arctic, the caribou far outnumber the people. In fact, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Bob Hunter, there are almost five caribou to every one human in Alaska’s Interior and Arctic. These two immense, far north regions of Alaska are home to just over 137,000 souls and over 645,000 […]

The greatest show on Earth

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Regions, Speciality Travel

The Coral Triangle is home to the richest coral reefs on the planet. The region stretches from Malaysia in the west, to the Solomon Islands in the east, and reaches as far north as the Philippines. At its heart, are the bio-diverse tropical waters of Indonesia and a habitat for marine life like nowhere else […]

10 top tips when booking a villa rental property

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2020 in Accommodation, Vacation Rentals

It sounds simple enough but booking a villa abroad can be a bit like taking a stab in the dark especially at the moment with different Covid regulations in place. That’s why Sue Flynn, an accommodation specialist for Turkey, is urging holidaymakers not to be shy when booking online to avoid any potential pitfalls and […]

Cruise the Magnificent Mekong with new ship Viking Saigon℠

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Viking is launching a new ship next Summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruise tour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the 30 August 2021 cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. “For many of […]

Photograph of the week: Krka National Park, Croatia

By Paul Johnson on Jul 08, 2020 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions

The Krka National Park is located in Southern Croatia along the Krka River. The magnificent area of natural beauty is best known for its series of seven stunning waterfalls. The national park is one of Croatia’s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The beautiful park covers an extensive area of 142sq.km, and is named after the […]

The Bahamas’ road to tourism recovery

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2020 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is preparing for Phase 2 of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan, which will begin tomorrow and will allow for the resumption of international travel to The Bahamas. Policies and procedures for all travellers visiting The Bahamas beginning 1st July are as follows. Plans continue to evolve in response […]

A Summer of staycations? It’s time to explore England

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2020 in Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

With many of our favourite attractions now beginning to reopen their doors, VisitEngland have rounded up some ways to enjoy outings across the country. Plus, with breaks away now possible from 4th July, restaurants, pubs, campsites and accommodation providers are busy putting measures in place to welcome people back. Look at some of the creative […]

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