Category: Hotels

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

By on Sep 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Featured, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

This week I travelled to Sydney for just four nights to attend the seventh edition of Luxperience, a three and a half day luxury travel trade forum connecting many of the world’s most exclusive travel providers in the southern hemisphere. It was therefore an opportunity to network with a number of people within the industry […]

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

By on Sep 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Vancouver is a city of great wealth. A place where if you have an endless pot of disposal income you can live a life of luxury and leisure. If you find yourself in the city for 24 hours or more, here are five top things to do and places to visit to bask in the […]

6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

By on Sep 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

The great Andean city of Cusco is an important stop on any trip to Peru, for the chance to marvel at ancient archaeological sites, beautifully kept colonial architecture, and vibrant markets piled high with colorful fruit and fabrics. There’s a wonderful range of places to stay here, so we decided to round up the best […]

The top 5 luxury hotels in Peru's Sacred Valley

The top 5 luxury hotels in Peru’s Sacred Valley

By on Sep 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

When travelling to Peru, it is almost inevitable that you will fly into Cusco and visit the iconic site of Machu Picchu. A few days exploring the charming city of Cusco is recommended before heading towards the ancient citadel. In order to get there, one must travel through a region known as the Sacred Valley. […]

Top 5 off-the-beaten-track camps in Tanzania

Top 5 off-the-beaten-track camps in Tanzania

By on Sep 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Today, Tanzania is one of the most popular destinations for first-time safari-goers and safari aficionados alike. This is because it always delivers in terms of incredible wildlife viewing and wonderful scenery – and in northern Tanzania, there’s bags of culture too! It really is a magical place to visit. However, travellers can be put off […]

The hottest New Zealand lodges and boutique hotels in 2018

The hottest New Zealand lodges and boutique hotels in 2018

By on Aug 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions

Many visitors described New Zealand as a country with “a smile on its face”, and James Cameron says he loves not just the beauty of our landscape, but also the can-do attitude of the people who live here. Mission: Impossible – Fallout star Tom Cruise showcased an incredible helicopter chase through the spectacular Fiordland National […]

10 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

10 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

By on Aug 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Belgium, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Idaho, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor has unveiled 10 of the world’s quirkiest hotels, ranked according to the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings from the past year. For travelers who want to look beyond the conventional hotel room, TripAdvisor revealed these highly-rated weird and wonderful hotels around the globe. “Booking a stay […]

9 private islands for a true honeymoon escape

9 private islands for a true honeymoon escape

By on Aug 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Speciality Travel

Most honeymooners expect some privacy as they enjoy their first vacation as a married couple, but what about enjoying your own private island? Vacationing on a private island is more available than you might think. Make the most romantic trip of your life unforgettable by going to one of these nine private islands located all […]

13 African rooms with ridiculously gorgeous views

13 African rooms with ridiculously gorgeous views

By on Aug 19, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

An incredible view. If your bedroom looks out upon great beauty it is very difficult not to find yourself in a great mood. Waking up to a scene that carries you away is the one detail that always manages to change my day. My favorite African rooms with views that are pure poetry? Here is […]

8 luxury resorts to consider for your next trip to Thailand

8 luxury resorts to consider for your next trip to Thailand

By on Aug 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Thailand, also known as the land of smiles, where miles upon miles of white soft sand is framed by warm turquoise seas and lush rainforest or mountains. Where temples and culture abound and the people are among the friendliest and most hospitable on the planet. Oh and lets not forget to mention the food!! What […]

Short stay: Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, UK

Short stay: Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, UK

By on Aug 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Famed for its appearances in numerous films – Bridget Jones’s Diary, Goldfinger, Tomorrow Never Dies, Layer Cake and more – Stoke Park is clearly a firm favourite with Pinewood Studios (just 5 miles away) and the British film industry. But if appearances in major movies wasn’t enough to convince you, Britain’s first country club’s many […]

Namibia's best lodges

Namibia’s best lodges

By on Aug 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

Visiting Namibia is an experience that you’ll never forget – you’ll feel peacefully small in this vast desert environment and when looking up at the blanket of diamond studded skies at night. This under the radar destination has so much to offer curious travellers, but it is often overlooked in favour of countries in East […]

The most charming haciendas in Ecuador

The most charming haciendas in Ecuador

By on Aug 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, South America

The small country of Ecuador is often overlooked by travellers considering a holiday to Latin America, however, this tiny gem packs a punch when it comes to old world charm, stunning vistas, delicious food and a rich culture. From the deep Amazon, to the towering Cotopaxi volcano and the outstanding Galapagos Islands, there is plenty […]

The World Ski Awards Best Ski Chalets

The World Ski Awards Best Ski Chalets

By on Aug 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Events, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The World Ski Awards were launched in 2013, with the aim to reward the best in each category as voted for by travel professionals and skiers across the globe. They vote for their favourite ski tourism products and brands or chalets and hotels, whilst the audience who gather for the unveiling of the winners serve […]

5 luxury midtown Manhattan hotels for your next New York visit

5 luxury midtown Manhattan hotels for your next New York visit

By on Aug 02, 2018 in Accommodation, Bars, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

Midtown Manhattan is the epicenter for visitors to New York City. The bright lights, and massive billboards selling everything from fast cars to the latest Star Trek flick. Globally, the imagery of the Big Apple exists between the confines of Times Square continuing along Broadway Theatre District culminating two blocks away at world’s most revered […]

The Greek gods' answer to luxury accommodation in Thessaloniki

The Greek gods’ answer to luxury accommodation in Thessaloniki

By on Jul 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is impossible not to fall in love with. Even the ancient Greek gods could watch over it tenderly from their home on Mount Olympus. Thessaloniki is the Balkans’ answer to Istanbul; a beautiful melting pot of different cultures, architectural genres, where ancient wonders blend seamlessly with outstanding modern architecture. Thessaloniki […]