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Top 10 luxury honeymoon retreats in Australia

By on Jul 04, 2019 in Accommodation, Australia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

From dinner under a canopy of stars to relaxing couples massages, every retreat on this list offers outstanding experiences, spectacular locations and plenty of privacy to make your Australian honeymoon all you dream it could be. Whatever your preference — quiet pampering or outback adventures — these incredible retreats offer something for everyone. Emirates One&Only […]

Short stay: Domaine de Perches, Gaillac, France

Short stay: Domaine de Perches, Gaillac, France

By on Jun 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

At Domaine de Perches you are guests of Alain and Howard for the ultimate French country house escape, staying at a welcoming boutique hotel. Alain and Howard have breathed new life into a 17th century oatmeal-coloured wine château. Even Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud would be in awe at the scope of their project. Six years […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jun 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington DC, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

7 luxury rainforest retreats

7 luxury rainforest retreats

By on Jun 28, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

Everybody knows the rainforests and jungles are disappearing fast. And while we need to protect the ones that are still left, it is also possible to enhance and experience them while still retaining high levels of luxury. I named a few below as I do believe they are setting the example of how we can […]

Short stay: Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

Short stay: Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

By on Jun 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Join a Pilates class, take the shuttle to Vilamoura’s marina, opt for a personal training session and then spend time in the relaxation room before dinner. All this plus a staff as warm and welcoming as the Algarve sun. There’s a luxurious freedom to life at Longevity Cegonha Country Club (LCCC). Many guests are taking […]

Short stay: Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Belgravia, London, UK

Short stay: Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Belgravia, London, UK

By on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious and innovative hotel brands in the world. With more than 20 hotels in key locations across the globe, the brand’s five star Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is perhaps atypical of many in the group. Hidden away in a discrete but central location and […]

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

By on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From big birthdays to wedding anniversaries and honeymoons, there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with an extra-special getaway. Here, we’ve put together our ultimate list of luxury holidays to help you celebrate that special occasion in style, from unforgettable wildlife experiences to truly iconic train journeys. Journey on the Eastern & Oriental […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Turkey, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail and staying at a Japanese ryokan

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail and staying at a Japanese ryokan

By on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions

We had been planning our once-in-a-lifetime adventure for nearly a year; 10 months travel around the world visiting 15 countries to explore the history, landscape, wildlife, people and food of each destination across South America, Australasia, the Polynesian Triangle, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Our adventure included some of the must-see attractions of global travel; […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

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5 hidden treasure boutique hotels of India

By on Jun 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

Go beyond the puppet shows and thali feasts of India’s tourist palaces seeking out another gentler and creative India with some of our favourite family-owned boutique properties below. From one of the grandest cities in India, now a faded beauty and nearly unknown, to a celebrity favourite deep in the depths of Rajasthan, India is […]

Luxury hotels and vegan food in Singapore

Luxury hotels and vegan food in Singapore

By on Jun 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Singapore is a destination with an impeccable list of the finest hotels, and a myriad of dining options that truly offer something for everyone. It is a melting pot of styles, culture and cuisine making it one of our favourite locations in Southeast Asia. In recent years a growing number of hotels and restaurants have […]

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

By on Jun 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

Latin America’s abundant nature and fascinating wildlife is one of the continent’s most alluring attractions. From the marine life of Belize and the Galapagos, to the diverse fauna in the tropical forests of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica: wildlife lovers cannot help but be enchanted by the variety of species present in these breath-taking […]

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Hotels, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Africa offers endless opportunities for romance, making it an ideal destination for honeymooners. Imagine waking up to the roar of lion, enjoying a private dinner in the wild, or sailing on a dhow in the Indian Ocean, and you begin to understand why both Royal couples chose Africa for their honeymoons. There is something about […]

The Isle of Wight: 7 reasons to sail across

The Isle of Wight: 7 reasons to sail across

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The short voyage across the Solent, sometimes as little as 22 minutes, makes a visit to the Isle of Wight an adventure. Not only are crossings fast, they are very frequent too. You are embarking on a mini-cruise when you take Wightlink from Lymington, Portsmouth or Southampton to the Isle of Wight. Although the ferry […]

Where to play, stay and chill in Greater Palm Springs this Summer

Where to play, stay and chill in Greater Palm Springs this Summer

By on Jun 05, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Sunrise hikes, mornings at the pool, midday spa retreats, mister-cooled dining al fresco, and dive-in movies under the stars—summer has arrived in Greater Palm Springs. Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ask any local or frequent warm weather guest, summer and fall in the oasis offer plenty of perks—unbeatable prices, super affordable family vacation packages, fewer […]