Category: Hotels

2 resorts in Phuket that offer vegan luxury

2 resorts in Phuket that offer vegan luxury

By 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

8 great reasons to visit Courchevel this Winter

By 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

Top 8 things to do in Malta for luxury travellers

By 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

Happiness is a hiking trip through Tuscany

By 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

Short stay: The Landmark, Marylebone, London, UK

By 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

6 of the best luxury wildlife lodges in Costa Rica

By 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

6 top tips for a perfect weekend in Washington, DC

By 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 […]

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6 of the best country retreats in the British Isles

By 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

10 spectacular treasures of Peru

By 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

Top 5 characterful hotels in Asia

By 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

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

By 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 […]

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

By on Nov 14, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Cavendish, a four-star hotel in London which can be found on Mayfair’s Jermyn Street which runs parallel to Piccadilly, and is close to West End shopping and theatres. Built as a hotel in the 1830s, it has served as a hotel for most of the last 200 years and was […]

Short stay: Macdonald Ansty Hall, Ansty, near Coventry, UK

Short stay: Macdonald Ansty Hall, Ansty, near Coventry, UK

By on Nov 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ansty Hall lies in the village of Ansty, which despite being just 300 feet above sea level, is one of the highest points in Warwickshire. It was built in the 17th Century for Richard Taylor, a supporter of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War, and passed to the Adams family in the late 18th […]

Kayaking combined with a little luxury in the Lake District

Kayaking combined with a little luxury in the Lake District

By on Nov 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe

We recently tested two Sevylor kayaks on a luxury stay in the English Lake District, arriving at one of Cumbria’s finest lakeside hotels in style… by kayak! Before we get started, the first thing to mention about Sevylor kayaks is how portable they are.  Despite being quite large and robust vessels, once they’re fully inflated, […]

6 things to do in Brussels for architecture and art lovers

6 things to do in Brussels for architecture and art lovers

By on Nov 01, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Belgium, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Brussels is not a very large city but it sure has its appeal. It is the capital of the European Union and boasts of a distinctive charm that makes it a truly intriguing location. When one thinks of fun and interesting things to do in Brussels, many options readily cross the mind; from the stunning […]

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Our pick of India’s palaces-turned-hotels

By on Oct 31, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

India’s succession of powerful dynasties and empires has a complex story, but each leader had one thing in common – a fondness for decadent architecture. Expensive to run and almost impossible for their builders to maintain, many of these important palaces have now been lovingly turned into befittingly opulent hotels. We’ve chosen some of the […]