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Special feature: Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia

By Chinmoy Lad on Oct 31, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Siem Reap in Cambodia draws in more than four million tourists a year, which is four times more than a decade ago. And tourists and travelers alike are all there to see one thing: Angkor Wat. The ancient temples and complex of Angkor, set on the outskirts of Siem Reap, are by far the country’s […]

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

By Paul Johnson on Oct 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5 Star Gold Award property located just a short distance from the M40 motorway in Warwickshire, and listed on the Premier Cottages website. Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK. […]

5 wonderful family-friendly luxury safari lodges in South Africa

By Sara Essop on Oct 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

There are few experiences more exhilarating than driving through the African bush on an open Landrover, under the gaze of the setting sun – as you observe wild animals in their natural habitat. And there are few experiences more gratifying than watching a child experience this for the first time. Their wide-eyed wonder at seeing […]

Short stay: Nestle Inn, Indianapolis, USA

By Karyn Wofford on Oct 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Indiana, North America, Regions, USA

The Nestle Inn is a grand Victorian home off of the artsy shopping and dining hub, Massachusetts Avenue, in Downtown Indianapolis. It’s an iconic landmark in the area, and provides a truly customized stay different from mainstream hotels, while offering more conveniences than your average Inn or Bed and Breakfast. The welcome Lush landscaping and […]

5 cool boutique hotels to visit in 2018

By Spencer Groves on Oct 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Thailand, Worldwide

Instagrammable gems of the accommodation world, the best boutique hotels deliver memorable escapes with bucket-loads of originality and panache. Warm, personal service is a given – as are bespoke, well-considered interiors. Read on for our top-picks to add to your wander-lust wishlist for 2018 and beyond: Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman This clifftop retreat rests 2,000m […]

Travel guide to Aman Resorts

By James Jayasundera on Oct 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

Phenomenal luxury, exquisite comforts and an astonishing array of different cultures and landscapes, Aman serves up the best of the best every time. Below we have listed their properties in Asia, but specifically highlighting what we love about each one. Carry on reading and let us know in the comments if you have any other highlights […]

5 of the best luxury hotel companies

By Hilary Stockton on Oct 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, Resorts

There are many luxury hotel brands, and hotel that purport to be 5-star properties. But in this crowded space, a few companies stand out for the quality of experience they offer guests, both their hard product and soft product. Are they perfect? No, but on the occasions when something goes amiss, they tend to provide […]

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club, […]

Top 6 luxury lodgings around Lake Tahoe

By Kim Robertson on Oct 15, 2017 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, USA

Lake Tahoe is one of my favourite places on the planet. And I’m not alone. Mark Twain author of Huckleberry Finn – wrote this about that view: “…at last the Lake burst upon us—a noble sheet of blue water lifted six thousand three hundred feet above the level of the sea… As it lay there […]

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By Sandra Potter on Oct 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

That is quite a bold claim and of course, it is subjective, but I think these are the best. They vary in size and facilities but they all offer exemplary service, excellent food, good riding and the wonderful chance to be the cowboy of one’s childhood dreams. A ranch holiday is a wonderful thing as […]

12 boutique hotels in India that scream luxury

By Nehad Zein on Oct 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts

How do you define luxury? What is it that immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘luxury’? Luxury in its raw from is the purest definition of extravagance with tranquillity. Creature comfort is just one aspect among others. Let’s have a look at those who strike the right chords, maintaining perfect balance […]

7 luxury reasons to visit Hanoi

By Paul Eyers on Oct 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Having visited Vietnam many times previously it’s been some time since we passed through Hanoi, people kept telling us we should return for multiple reasons, including some ‘must visit’ hotels, delectable vegan food and the nearby stunning location of Ninh Binh. We heeded their advice and loved it, we will return again in the near […]

Top tips for a ladies-only trip to Berlin

By Anna Moggia on Oct 08, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

The city of Berlin is a melting pot of different cultures all blending to give it a vibrant yet serene atmosphere. It is a vast city, made up mainly of large parks and many waterways. Berlin is one of the most important historical cities of Europe and even though 60% of the city was destroyed […]

10 astounding roadtrip stops in Maine

By Karyn Wofford on Oct 06, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Maine, North America, Regions, USA

Maine; a place where coastal towns have been preserved in time, history oozes from every home or building, and the mountains meet the sea. Autumn boasts vibrant colors, apple picking and the benefit of catching sea excursions before everything closes up for the winter, making the season an optimal time to take a roadtrip through […]

5 alternative reasons for visiting Ibiza

By Selene Nelson on Oct 06, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Ibiza is known across the world for its buzzing nightlife, but there’s much more to this Spanish island than partying. Whether you want to catch the last of this year’s sun or are already thinking about next summer, Ibiza is an island that caters to every taste, and if you’re looking for a restful break […]

6 of the sexiest tented camps outside southern Africa

By Chinmoy Lad on Oct 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Hotels, India, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide

The rugged wilderness has always been a natural calling to mankind – after all, mankind was shaped by it before by inventing agriculture, creating colonies and discovering civilisation. But the adventurer has found a way to escape the chaos of cities and going back to mankind’s roots by roughing it out and camping in nature. […]

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