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Must visit Tanzania safari lodges in 2021

Must visit Tanzania safari lodges in 2021

By on Jan 07, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania
With 2021 arriving with high expectations, it is hoped that it will fulfil every travel desire that 2020 did not. Tanzania is a country full of wonder and excitement. With the backdrop of Kilimanjaro accompanying your descent into the airport, even the plane journey is filled with beauty. From the endless plains of the Serengeti
A luxurious weekend getaway in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada

A luxurious weekend getaway in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada

By on Jan 05, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
I think we can all agree that we have been faced with many challenges in the year 2020, and that travelling plans have been affected tremendously.  As residents of Niagara Falls Canada, my husband and I have had to limit our travel and in order to cure the “travel bug” within us we have decided
Hotels that are open in Cambodia for a staycation

Hotels that are open in Cambodia for a staycation

By on Dec 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Regions
As 2020 draws to an end and we continue to explore Cambodia from our Siem Reap home, we travel a little further afield this month to feature 3 hotels and resorts that are currently open in Cambodia for a staycation. Each of them are unique in their own way, as are their locations, but they
And the winner is... the 2020 World Ski Awards

And the winner is... the 2020 World Ski Awards

By on Dec 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Every year the ski industry get’s into a tizzy as the results of the 2020 World Ski Awards are eagerly awaited and announced. In an industry that has an absolute plethora of fabulous luxury ski chalets and hotels situated in even more fabulous locations the judges are spoiled for choice. But, make a decision they
5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

By on Dec 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The real Mallorca has some enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with the World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others just a cycle ride away from the coast. There is a great choice! A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and there are few places in Spain where
The best Christmas traditions in luxury hotels 2020

The best Christmas traditions in luxury hotels 2020

By on Dec 12, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The snow is falling in Europe, and Christmas is just around the corner. It is a Christmas that is different from how we have known it before. Nevertheless, the Christmas decorations are hung around the world, and the Christmas trees are decorated. Like every year, it will be a contemplative family celebration – just a
Why it's the perfect time to visit Southern Africa right now

Why it's the perfect time to visit Southern Africa right now

By on Dec 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
This pandemic has really thrown us a curveball and I doubt if many had seen it coming a year ago. Then again, tourism is an industry that has been through some tough times before, and I’m sure it will come out stronger once again as it has shown in the past. However, there are still
9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

By on Nov 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
For fellow world explorers, travel bans and restrictions haven’t killed the travel bug — in fact, it’s probably “bugging” you more than ever before! But even though all the corners of the world may not be at your fingertips just yet, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. I asked my colleague, Esther Klijn, a
Suite of the week: Three-Bedroom Suite Ocean Front Premier, Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Suite of the week: Three-Bedroom Suite Ocean Front Premier, Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

By on Nov 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week, Turks and Caicos
Suite name: Three-Bedroom Suite Ocean Front Premier Location: Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Size of accommodation: 3,250 square feet Cost per night: From $2,000 Who’s stayed there: A number of sports, movie and television personalities (names not disclosed) What makes it special: Guests who book Seven Stars Resort & Spa’s three-bedroom suite ocean
Open in Siem Reap - Part 1

Open in Siem Reap - Part 1

By on Nov 28, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Cambodia has managed the COVID-19 situation remarkably well with zero deaths and just a few hundred cases. Borders closed very early and community transmission has been minimal which has left the country amongst the very few not to face a health crisis as a result of the pandemic. However, with toursim being key to the
Suite of the week: Barn One-Bedroom Suite, Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, Sonoma County, California, USA

Suite of the week: Barn One-Bedroom Suite, Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, Sonoma County, California, USA

By on Nov 23, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Suite of the Week, USA
Suite name: Barn One-Bedroom Suite Location: Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, Sonoma County, California, USA Size of accommodation: 850 square feet Cost per night: $1,675 What makes it special: The Barn One Bedroom Suite is set apart by touches unique to this Farmhouse Inn suite, including the double-sided fireplace to enjoy from the indoor comforts of the suite or on the private
Gran Castillo Tagoro in Lanzarote

Our top 30 hotels with splash pools in the Canary Islands

By on Nov 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
What child doesn’t enjoy spending time in a hotel splash pool? With lots to keep the youngest travellers entertained, we’ve searched through the Canary Islands to bring you our top 30 hotel splash pools on the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.  We have included just 4 and 5 star hotels, and they
5 breathtaking adventure sports vacations on the Ecuadorian mainland

5 breathtaking adventure sports vacations on the Ecuadorian mainland

By on Nov 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel
After months of being pent-up inside, adventurous travelers are feeling the urge to travel the world more than ever. At the same time, these intrepid explorers seek to venture out in a manner that ensures their health and safety. For this, outdoor adventure sports are ideally suited, as social distancing and plenty of fresh air
Suite of the week: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Suite of the week: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

By on Nov 09, 2020 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week
Suite name: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite Location: Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Size of accommodation: 3,110 square feet Cost per night: starting from $735 per night, based on double occupancy Who’s stayed there: Mario Lopez and his wife and kids; Vanessa Morgan; Rachel Lindsay and several other members of The Bachelor franchise, including Kristina Schulman, Astrid
Our COVID-19 safe travel experience from London to Phnom Penh via Singapore

Our COVID-19 safe travel experience from London to Phnom Penh via Singapore

By on Nov 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Back in March, with the Cambodian borders closing and our global health care deemed invalid due to the World Health Organisation declaring a pandemic, we decided to visit friends and family in the UK. Finally, after six months of uncertainty we have arrived back in Cambodia and wanted to share our COVID-19 safe travel experience
5 unique stays in Victoria Falls

5 unique stays in Victoria Falls

By on Nov 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls are one of the great natural wonders of the world and justifiably so. At peak flow a gigantic curtain of water plunges 100m into a boiling chasm below, stretching a mile in length and making the single largest sheet of water in the world. It is little wonder then that the falls