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2 luxury resorts in the Maldives that love vegan guests

By Paul Eyers on Jan 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

There’s nothing better than finding luxury resorts that welcome you as a vegan traveller, especially if you find these resorts in the Maldives, one of the world’s most luxurious travel destinations. The Maldives is one of those timeless locations, home to some amazing luxury resorts and now there is more choice than ever before. Luckily, this means […]

India’s top 3 boutique hotel chains

By Chinmoy Lad on Dec 27, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

The luxury traveler to and within India has long been spoilt for choice in accommodation, with a slew of iconic city and palace hotels, contemporary havelis and wildlife tented camps and lodges operated by the ubiquitous names in the luxury travel industry – Taj Hotels and Palaces, Oberoi, Aman, Leela. India’s renowned sense of warm […]

Top 3 best designed resorts in the world

By Chinmoy Lad on Dec 25, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania, USA, Utah

What makes a resort special? Food, service and location are three key commonly stated factors, but the design of any resort plays an important role in tying the resort to its location through its style and the materials used. The design can also epitomise the soul of the particular resort or an overarching value to […]

7 outstanding hotels for discovering Lima, Peru

By Alfonso Tandazo on Dec 24, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

When the world was yet to discover the charms of this beautiful city, many people associated Lima with only fog and gray skies. While it’s true that the Peruvian capital has a very particular climate – influenced by the cold Humboldt Current and the Andean mountain range – this is by no means the only […]

Uruguay’s top 3 luxury beach hotels

By Simon Williams on Dec 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Uruguay

Uruguay is often overlooked as a destination in Latin America, a continent which boasts big countries with bigger personalities such as Brazil, Peru and Argentina. However, they say that less is often more, and this is certainly the case with Uruguay. Its perfect climate, pristine beaches and romantic old towns are an ideal setting for […]

2 resorts in Phuket that offer vegan luxury

By Paul Eyers on Dec 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of the most popular travel destinations in the country; it’s also the place to find some of the country’s premier luxury resorts and hotels. You can easily find yourself relaxing under the tropical sun, looking out to the Andaman sea and enjoying the luxury whilst making the most […]

8 great reasons to visit Courchevel this Winter

By Richard Lumb on Dec 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If I had to choose any ski resort it would be Courchevel. This world-famous ski resort in the Three Valleys region of France – the largest ski area in the world – was the first to be ‘purpose built’. That was in 1946 – meaning that this prestigious resort celebrates its 70th anniversary this winter. […]

Top 8 things to do in Malta for luxury travellers

By Olivier Templar-James on Dec 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Malta, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Malta can best be described as a hidden paradise tucked in the heart of the Mediterranean. This amazing island is blessed with amazing views of the surrounding waters, the impressive yachts and temples from yesteryears. The island lays claim to a rich history and this is evident in the 17th century buildings that adorn the […]

Happiness is a hiking trip through Tuscany

By Janice Nieder on Dec 01, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

When travelers talk about Tuscany their eyes often glaze over as they reminisce about its unforgettable beauty-undulating green hills covered with twisted grape vines and silvery olive trees, atmospheric hilltop towns perfect for whiling away an afternoon, medieval monasteries and hidden castles just begging to be explored, and (here their voices often drop in great […]

Short stay: The Landmark, Marylebone, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Landmark London is one of London’s most popular 5-star hotels. It occupies an excellent, central location with easy access to the Underground network – a one minute walk from Marylebone station (literally just across the road at the rear of the hotel) and just 5 minutes’ walk from Baker Street. For leisure stays, you […]

6 of the best luxury wildlife lodges in Costa Rica

By Simon Williams on Nov 22, 2016 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Famous for its mind-blowing biodiversity and sheer natural beauty, Costa Rica should be on every wildlife enthusiasts bucket list. Thanks to its tiny size, visitors can squeeze in a surprising amount of activities in a short amount of time, from spotting the shy quetzal deep in the cloud forest, to watching a mother turtle lay […]

6 top tips for a perfect weekend in Washington, DC

By Hilary Stockton on Nov 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC

Washington, DC may be best known to international visitors as the capital of the U.S. and home of the White House, which will soon have a new occupant, but its many museums and memorials make it a popular destination for U.S. residents as well. Since the city is often hot and humid during the summer […]

6 of the best country retreats in the British Isles

By James Jayasundera on Nov 18, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The renowned British countryside draws discerning travellers from around the world, for a taste of its lush, idyllic rolling hills. But a stay in the countryside doesn’t necessarily mean camping in a muddy field, one needn’t sacrifice luxury. Indulgence, country-chic and the ‘real outdoors’ can be found in some of the best luxury hotels deep […]

10 spectacular treasures of Peru

By Alfonso Tandazo on Nov 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Peru has long been a backpacker’s paradise; however, this “Empire of Hidden Treasures” has now entered into the limelight as a must-see travel destination for upscale travelers as well. From riverboat expeditions deep in its exotic rainforest, to journeys along its vast coastal desert – traveling via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes in between […]

Top 5 characterful hotels in Asia

By Sam Clark on Nov 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Regions, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

I am not a big fan of generic luxury hotels. I rarely travel for the sake of a hotel but some are an exception. If a property genuinely speaks to the region, says something about where it is and is an interactive place to be then I’ll travel to experience it. In short: it’s when […]

Inside Dubai’s most highly anticipated new hotel: Jumeirah Al Naseem

By Spencer Groves on Nov 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s most highly anticipated new hotel development is set to open its doors in a couple of weeks time. Located in the heart of the palatial Madinat Jumeirah complex, Jumeirah Al Naseem is the fourth hotel to be built here – occupying the last prized beachfront plot. We last visited the hotel during construction in […]

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