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Top 5 luxury hotels in St. Lucia

By Mags Longstaff on Mar 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia

Luscious, bright green forest-clad mountains, sparkling azure blue waters, unforgetting sunsets and sunrises… St Lucia is naturally beautiful. It comes as no surprise, then, that this gorgeous island is full of lavish hotels and resorts, all paving the path to a spectacular luxury holiday. From personalised butlers and drinks zip-lined to your table, to lovely […]

4 vegan friendly luxury hotels in the Philippines

By Paul Eyers on Mar 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

The Philippines has long been known for it’s beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage and having one of the largest megacities on earth; but it’s also well known amongst some for being one of the most difficult places to travel as a vegan or vegetarian. This is because the diet of the local population of the […]

Why Canada is the perfect destination for Mother’s Day

By Kathryn Munro on Mar 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Bars, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Celebrate Mother’s Day the luxurious way with a trip to one of three beautiful cities in Canada: Ottawa, Calgary or Edmonton. Ottawa is the inspired hub of Canada and its capital, Calgary is metropolitan and modern, and Edmonton is industrially historic and serene, located right on the banks of the river. With fine dining, luxury […]

Terrace of Radisson hotel in Cannes, France

The best rooftop bars of the French Riviera

By Alexander Coles on Mar 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Whether indulging in a rose lunch high above the sparkling Mediterranean, lounging by a rooftop pool with a cocktail, or dancing under starlight among a beautiful A-list crowd, the glamorous rooftop bars of the French Riviera are a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie. This Summer, imagine yourself on the rooftop of some of […]

Top 5 luxury hotel perks and where to find them

By Hilary Stockton on Mar 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide

There are many great reasons to stay in luxury hotels, from round the clock attentive service, lavish bathrooms with separate rain showers and soaking tubs, in-room espresso machines, and superb amenities such as Michelin starred restaurants, swimming pools, and award winning spas. And by now savvy travelers understand how to reserve these hotels with complimentary […]

5 fabulous Denver Union Station experiences

By Leah DeAngelis on Mar 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Bars, Clubs, Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Denver Union Station is a must for anyone visiting the Mile High City. Recently renovated to perfection, this 1920’s train station is a bustling hub of coolness. With the brand new Light Rail Route from Denver International Airport, you can deplane and be at Union Station within an hour, hassle free. Denver Union Station, though […]

Expanding luxury horizons in Malaga, Spain

By Alan Hazel on Mar 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If 2016 saw a burst of luxury developments for the Andalusian port city of Malaga in Spain, 2017 is shaping up to continue apace. With a stellar increase in Michelin rated restaurants, two new world class museums in the Russian Museum and Pop-up Pompidou, increased port facilities hosting the world’s largest cruise ships, and yet […]

Top 7 hotels in Bolivia… ‘the rooftop of the world’

By Alfonso Tandazo on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Bolivia, Hotels, Regions, South America

Strikingly beautiful and mountainous, Bolivia has been dubbed the “rooftop of the world” due to the dizzyingly high altitudes of most of its Andean cities – altitudes that can literally take your breath away the moment you touch down. Because of these extraordinary mountainous landscapes and thick Amazonian jungles, European contact with Bolivia was impeded, […]

Top 5 luxury estancia experiences in Argentina

By Simon Williams on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Argentina, Hotels, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Gauchos on horseback galloping across the pampas is an iconic image of Argentina that many of us would love to witness first-hand. Their unique way of life in the rural areas of this vast country has changed very little, and the culture remains strong. In recent years, the traditional farming of sheep has taken a […]

The top 5 spa retreats in Mauritius

By Kim Robertson on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Mauritius is a beautiful Island in the southern India Ocean, renowned for its lush, jagged mountainous interior covered in tropical forest, beautiful beaches, surrounded by calm lagoons and coral reef which protects the Island. It is also a melting pot of cultures and cuisine, with some fabulous, luxury hotels, but best of all, is surprisingly […]

Top 5 luxury desert escapes

By Spencer Groves on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

A stay in the desert is the closest most of us will get to holidaying on another planet. These resorts perfectly embody the trend for pared-back luxury, shifting the focus from overblown opulence to one of pampering and soul-soothing; favouring enriching experiences over materialism. Their remote locations, coupled with other-worldly vistas and five-star comforts make […]

10 unmissable things to do in Provence

By Su Stephens on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On a trip to Provence there are certain activities, sights and foods that should not be missed out on, some might say that you would not have seen the ‘real’ Provence should you miss them. We have composed a top ten guide for a few of the wonders this glorious part of France has to […]

5 of the world’s most extravagant luxury vacations

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Are your luxury travel experiences just not luxurious enough? For those where money is absolutely no object, there are some truly exceptional – not to mention eye-wateringly expensive – options to consider. We spoke to our friends at FlightHub.com to find out the most extravagant luxury trips in the world. Here are five of the […]

3 of the world’s best luxury treehouse hotels

By Hilary Stockton on Feb 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Europe, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Remember the sheer joy of hiding out in a treehouse as a child, surrounded by leafy branches and sky? You can share that wonderful feeling with your significant other or your family, yet with the convenience of creature comforts and even a jacuzzi or pool, at these luxury hotels with treehouses. Since these are unique […]

Top 5 hidden gems of the Amazon rainforest

By Zach Smith on Feb 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

You can have a surprisingly upscale experience in the rainforest, even when you’re deep in the Amazon. The following is a list of some of the loveliest places to stay while you’re on a trek through one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world. These types of lodges have meals included as part […]

Special feature: Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Elounda, Crete

By Mark Johnson on Feb 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I have visited both the islands of Greece and the mainland on many occasions over the years, but this latest trip was in fact my first time on Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. I was also delighted to be travelling with my family (my wife, my son aged 9 and my daughter aged […]

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