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Top 5 child-friendly ‘eco’ resorts in Europe

By Hannah Canavan on Mar 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Austria, Hotels, Italy, Jersey, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

With children in tow, there are many extra things to consider when planning a trip abroad. Additional luggage allowance for the inevitable entourage of teddies and sterilisers; timing flights so that you’re not travelling with sleep-deprived toddlers; ensuring that you book somewhere that will be sunny enough for the adults but not hot enough to […]

Beautiful Begur: Spain’s secret jewels

By Jackie de Burca on Mar 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Beautiful Begur is where you will find some of the best beaches and coves that the Costa Brava has to offer. Imagine crystalline waters, embraced by verdant green pines, that dig their roots into the cliff face. Their aroma is seductive, as you explore the spectacular surroundings of this chichi Catalan town. Cast your eyes […]

6 of the world’s most unique hotel gyms

By Jack Huang on Mar 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA

When it comes to staying in shape on a luxury getaway it can be difficult to muster up the motivation to keep the pounds off, what with the room service lobster, champagne by the bottle and the body-hugging king size bed that seductively whispers “never leave.” In fact, we’ve been conditioned to roll our eyes […]

Top 4 historic Cusco hotels and their dramatic pasts

By Zach Smith on Mar 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

In Cusco, Peru you can choose from a luxurious selections of hotels that incorporate the dramatic history of the area. All of these hotels have retained the patina of a bygone era, but come with modern appliances and amenities. Original stonework, period furniture, and antique paintings belie these hotels’ old souls. In the 16th century […]

The top 3 luxury hotels in Sao Paulo

By Simon Williams on Mar 04, 2016 in Accommodation, Brazil, Hotels, Regions, South America

São Paulo is primarily a business destination for most travellers to the city so often bypassed by tourists however it is a city with huge appeal, Brazil’s best restaurants and shopping and endless nightlife. Understandably it has an endless array of hotels including a number of excellent 5 star properties. Here’s our top three Luxury […]

5 stunningly romantic destination hotels

By Zach Smith on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Central America, Ecuador, Family Travel, Guatemala, Hotels, Panama, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Traveling with your kids and introducing them to new cultures is an enriching experience for the whole family. But it also presents an obstacle course of logistical challenges. So at some point this year, leave behind the juice boxes and baggies of cheerios. Go somewhere adventurous with just you and your partner– somewhere it would […]

Diamond Delxue Hotel Kos Peruzzi a la carte restaurant

Where to find exquisite Greek island adult-only 5-star luxury

By Paul Johnson on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Escape to an exquisite, glamorous, idyllic 5-star hideaway, where the sea is so close that you can hear the sound of the waves. This gorgeous Greek island, adult-only luxury resort blends inspired architecture harmoniously with the natural environment. Wake up in the morning to see the endless blue of the crystalline Aegean Sea, in a […]

3 luxurious hotel experiences in downtown Denver

By Leah DeAngelis on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

Denver, Colorado is a spirited city offering something for everyone. It is a family friendly town with an amusement park and Children’s Museum. Adults will find plenty to explore including romantic Larimer Square, a robust microbrewery scene, the Denver Performing Arts Center, and upscale shopping at Cherry Creek. The mountains are close enough that you can also […]

The Magnificent Seven

By Sandra Potter on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

No, not the wonderful 1960s film with Yul Brenner etcetera but Seven Magnificent Travel Experiences in Western Canada. Ranging from a boat to a ranch, the key words here are luxury, variety and unique. These seven very different operations got together a couple of years ago to promote themselves to the international market. The Seven […]

3 hot hotels not to miss in Spain

By Ron Otto on Feb 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

For a long time Spain’s hotel industry has offered mid level properties weighted down in tradition, regulation and poor design with many properties offering only the minimum requirements for 5 star hotels. But over the last few years things have been changing for the better. Hotels are incorporating great design with in demand amenities while […]

Secrets of Spain: spectacular, romantic Ronda

By Jackie de Burca on Feb 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

A spectacular city, in a daringly dramatic location, romantic Ronda is a must for anyone who loves beauty, history, culture, romance, delicious food and a taste of Spain’s Andalucian lifestyle. Perched on a plateau above a deep ravine, this captivating place is named Ronda because it is “surrounded” by the mountains of the Serrania de […]

Top 3 ways to explore the Brazilian Amazon

By Simon Williams on Feb 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Amazon is one of the highlights of any trip to Brazil. The most magnificent review in the world, it stretches through countries in Latin America. The Brazilian section contains some of the best of the Amazon in both river and rainforest. One of the highlights is the spectacular Meeting of the Waters. This occurs […]

3 hidden Caribbean gems

By Emily Wilson on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vacation Rentals

We would like to share with you three hidden hotel gems – perfect for a unique Caribbean experience. Each one has been selected for those of you who love to be beside, under or on the sparkling, turquoise Caribbean waters – from the British Virgin Islands to The Grenadines. Cooper Island Beach Club, BVIs Relax […]

New luxury resort in China is bigger than Monaco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hotels, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

A supremely luxurious five-star property has recently opened in southern China, located on its own private 2.8 million square metre estate, an area larger than Monaco. Featuring traditional Chinese architecture, Imperial Springs Resort is situated in the mountainous region of Conghua on the site of natural hot thermal springs long recognised for their healing qualities. […]

10 top tips for a VIP snow vacation in Park City, Utah

By Janice Nieder on Feb 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals

Skiers in the know have long touted Utah as having the “Greatest Snow on Earth”; perhaps just one of the reasons Vail Resorts Inc. bought Park City Mountain Resort for $182.5 million last year. They recently completed a $50 million renovation unveiling their Quicksilver Gondola that connects the former Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort, […]

3 luxury hotel brands which offer their guests vegan amenities

By Paul Eyers on Feb 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Taiwan, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

You arrive in style, transported by the hotel’s limousine service; your check-in is smooth, housekeeping have already selected your choice of non-feather pillows and the chef has been in touch to tell you that a vegan menu has been prepared for you, there’s even vegan champagne being served in the executive lounge. So far, so […]

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