Category: Accommodation

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

By on Jan 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: Africa is the most exciting luxury destination in the world right now. The influx of investment in infrastructure, new flight routes, ground breaking conservation projects, and increased attention from the international media are putting the countries of East and Southern Africa in particular on […]

Luxury tented camp opens deep in Cambodian jungle

Luxury tented camp opens deep in Cambodian jungle

By on Jan 05, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts

The hotly anticipated Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection has opened, crowning a transformative year for Cambodian luxury tourism. Nestled deep within the wilderness of the South Cardamom National Park, in a pristine wildlife corridor three hours’ drive south of Phnom Penh, Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection offers a radical new concept for a […]

How to combine glaciers and luxury hotels in Patagonia

How to combine glaciers and luxury hotels in Patagonia

By on Dec 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Chile, Hotels, Regions, South America

Visiting the vast expanse of Patagonia would not be the same without a visit to at least one glacier. These huge towering blocks of ancient ice are seriously impressive and becoming rarer by the minute as the world gets warmer. In the southern cone it is possible to hike on their jagged peaks, take helicopter […]

The 5 best new build luxury chalets in the Alps

The 5 best new build luxury chalets in the Alps

By on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

There are some truly exceptional luxury ski chalets in the Alps. The facilities on offer have evolved over time as it becomes clear what is needed to provide the best experience for the discerning guests who choose to stay. In many respects a truly luxurious chalet is like a five star hotel in microcosm. They […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Imagine... a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea

Imagine… a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea

By on Dec 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals

After staying at Chloe Villa on the outskirts of Protaras, we moved to another Imagine Villas property, closer to the town centre of this eastern Cyprus resort. Referenced as property ME16 on their website, this luxurious 4-bedroom villa enjoys sea views from a quiet residential setting just a short walk from Protaras centre and the […]

Top 5 places to visit in North Malawi

Top 5 places to visit in North Malawi

By on Dec 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts

Malawi is currently fast emerging as a hot destination in Africa thanks, in no small part to the transformations of its wildlife and safari experiences currently underway. But those developments are focussed on two wildlife reserves in the south of the country and one in the central area. The country’s southern region has a host […]

Short stay: Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf at the Madinat, Dubai

Short stay: Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf at the Madinat, Dubai

By on Dec 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf, the summer-houses, is where Arabian Nights living coalesces with Venetian canal-style. East meets West, Arabia greets Europe in perfect harmony in Jumeirah’s contemporary take on a traditional Arabian citadel. This is an opulent 5 star luxury leading on to a white-sand private beach on the shores of the warm Gulf of […]

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Finding the feel-good factor in Siem Reap

By on Dec 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Hotels

Siem Reap is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. With TripAdvisor naming Angkor Wat as the number 1 Landmark in the World for the second consecutive year it’s no surprise visitor numbers are on the rise. In addition to visiting the award winning and incredible Temples of Angkor, we’re […]

The re-birth of the auberge

The re-birth of the auberge

By on Dec 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

In this age of disposability, we often find old buildings razed to the ground and new characterless buildings replacing them but not so in a small village in Provence.  Le Brûlat is part of the commune of Le Castellet located between Toulon and Marseille and just fifteen minutes from the coast.  Since September 2016 there […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 16, 2018 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

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Asia’s 2019 travel hot list

By on Dec 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Events, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

So many of recent openings have excited us lately that it’s been quite a feat to narrow down the latest and hottest news to a mere handful… we love taking travellers out of their ‘comfort zones’ and introducing people to new or unusual experiences that engage them with deeper and unexpected layers of a destination. […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

Short stay: Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Short stay: Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

By on Dec 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Step out of time. Drop out of high-rise Dubai into a quieter almost biblical scene in Arabia’s history. Jumeirah has deconstructed the concept of the big hotel. There are ten “bayts”, traditional Arabic houses with clusters of rooms, dotted through the Al Seef heritage village to recreate the intimate hospitality of a bygone era. Altogether […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Top 6 luxury lodges in Australia

Top 6 luxury lodges in Australia

By on Dec 05, 2018 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Known for its rust-red outback, ivory beaches, and culinary excellence, Australia’s quality of life is extraordinary, but what does it offer the luxury traveller? Plenty. Heralding a climate and landscape that covers the spectrum, the luxury traveller should demand an engaging sensory experience that takes advantage of Australia’s scenic beauty without foregoing the finer comforts. […]