Category: Hotels

5 Colorado Springs luxury experiences you won't want to miss

5 Colorado Springs luxury experiences you won’t want to miss

By on Sep 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Famous for Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs offers pleasing and plentiful attractions for all ages. With an elevation of about 6,000 ft (Pikes Peak is over 14,000), the city rests in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1870, Colorado Springs became a hot tourist destination famed […]

5 great reasons to visit Abu Dhabi

5 great reasons to visit Abu Dhabi

By on Sep 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s popularity as a tourist destination has rocketed recently, and it’s not hard to see why. With it’s brilliant blue sky, Emirati culture, luxury hotels and exciting theme parks, this is a city that will please even the most discerning traveller. From exotic safaris to spellbinding mosques, here are five great reasons to visit […]

5 new luxury hotel openings in Philadelphia

5 new luxury hotel openings in Philadelphia

By on Sep 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, USA

By 2018, the total hotel inventory in Philadelphia is expected to grow by 20% and the last 12 months have been busy for Philadelphia’s hotel scene, with the city welcoming a host of exciting new hotels including AKA University City, Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel, The Study at University City and Aloft Philadelphia […]

24 hours in Kandy, Sri Lanka

24 hours in Kandy, Sri Lanka

By on Sep 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

Kandy is the hill country capital and gateway to the tea region of Sri Lanka. This former Kingdom is a colourful, bustling city of markets, temples, spice gardens, a picturesque lake and surrounded by scenic natural beauty – offering a range of cultural and dynamic experiences for all types of travellers. Located in the centre […]

Short stay: Whatley Manor, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK

Short stay: Whatley Manor, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK

By on Sep 09, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Whatley Manor, situated three miles from Malmesbury in a sleepy corner of Wiltshire, was purchased in 2000 and painstakingly restored and brought back to its former glory by the Landolt family. This traditional country house hotel was converted from a 19th century farmhouse and opened in 2003 with a commitment to make it a destination […]

48 hours in Plymouth, UK

48 hours in Plymouth, UK

By on Sep 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve visited Plymouth now, but this historical, marine city by the sea just keeps giving me new experiences. Here are my top picks for a weekend visit: Walking the Hoe Firstly, blow those cobwebs away and get yourself oriented by taking a breezy saunter along the seafront, known […]

4 new luxury hotel openings in the Balearic Islands

4 new luxury hotel openings in the Balearic Islands

By on Sep 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

The Balearic Islands, an autonomous division of Spain – made up of Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera – are located between Spain and the North African coast. They are also one the most popular tourist destinations in the whole of Europe. Read on to learn about the islands’ newest luxury hotels. New designer hotel in […]

Ladakh

5 of the world’s most outrageously underrated destinations

By on Sep 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Western Europe

September is upon us, and 2017 has seemingly whizzed by in a flash… But looking back at our travels of this year, we’ve managed to fit it all in; from Nepal to the Cotswolds, Thailand to Bhutan and India to Indonesia, we’ve travelled throughout Asia and the British Isles in search of the finest experiences […]

Top 5 Easter holiday ideas for families

Top 5 Easter holiday ideas for families

By on Aug 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Grenada, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Sadly the Summer holidays are approaching an end and the nation has the prospect of the cooler winter months ahead. Therefore I think there is no better time to plan some exciting activities and family adventures for some of the next big holidays in 2018 to look forward to. The sheer pleasure of knowing you […]

Top 5 luxury hotels in the Zanzibar archipelago

Top 5 luxury hotels in the Zanzibar archipelago

By on Aug 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

Forget Mauritius, in recent years it’s Zanzibar and its surrounding islands that have emerged as the go-to location for luxury travellers looking to kick back by the Indian Ocean. But searching online for the perfect hotel can be overwhelming at first. The area isn’t short of hotels by any means. From backpacker lodges to the […]

Ananta Legian Hotel

Accommodation choices for your Bali holiday

By on Aug 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts

A common question we’re frequently asked from travellers that are visiting Bali for the first time is whether to stay in a hotel or book a private villa. So if you’re in the midst of planning a holiday to Bali, it’s worth considering your options first before booking your accommodation. Here’s our quick rundown on […]

4 unique Big Island spa experiences

4 unique Big Island spa experiences

By on Aug 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Nothing like a beach breeze and flowing palm trees to make you relax during a spa treatment. On the Big Island of Hawaii, there are four venues that are unique in their approach, and worth your time to get the ‘aaahhhh’ factor. As our explorations revealed, sometimes bigger is not better as some of the […]

5 great reasons to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia

5 great reasons to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia

By on Aug 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

As the gateway to the spectacular Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is Cambodia’s most popular tourist destination – but this bustling resort town has so much more to offer than just this ancient palace. With a thriving culinary scene that includes both traditional Khmer food and modern, stylish restaurants, luxurious hotels and buzzing nightlife, you can […]

Khiva - view of Ichan Kala

7 great reasons to travel to Uzbekistan

By on Aug 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Uzbekistan

Why would anyone want to visit a landlocked country in the middle of the Central Asian desert? Uzbekistan answers this question many times over; against a backdrop of piercing blue skies its stunning architecture will amaze, fabulous shopping and cultural opportunities will excite and your hosts will be some of the most welcoming people you […]

The 5 best luxury hotels on the Big Island of Hawaii

The 5 best luxury hotels on the Big Island of Hawaii

By on Aug 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

No matter where you travel from, Hawaii is a pretty long journey. After all that travel, many people just prefer to park at one beautiful property/resort and be able to soak up the rays, the surf and dine on local delicacies. Here are the best properties on the Big Island that fit that purpose of […]

5 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

5 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

By on Aug 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Hotels, Japan, Kenya, Regions, South America, Sweden, Western Europe

These properties will make you rethink how you view hotels. They are cool, they are quirky, that have broken the mould. Stay at one of these amazing places and you’ll have dinner party conversation sorted for years to come… Benesse House, Naoshima, Japan Restaurants with rooms are de rigueur these days. For something a bit […]