Category: Accommodation

Our favourite gourmet ski hotels

Our favourite gourmet ski hotels

By on Jul 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If your holiday involves taking to the slopes in style, food and drink can add a luxurious finishing touch to your trip. After working up an appetite on your favourite runs, there’s nothing quite like descending the mountain knowing a 5-star meal awaits you. Here are a few of our favourite hotels for a dining […]

5 luxurious English country hotels

5 luxurious English country hotels

By on Jun 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Baronial sweeping staircases, the scent of rose gardens, cucumber sandwiches, croquet lawns, stern portraits of 19th century gentry, gin-and-tonic on a terrace overlooking a lake: we all love a relaxing weekend at an English Country House. For a few short days we can play the aristocrat, luxuriating in four-poster beds and waking to the smell […]

6 luxurious self-catered accommodation options for your next ski trip

6 luxurious self-catered accommodation options for your next ski trip

By on Jun 29, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

For those who are used to all-inclusive, the freedom of self-catering can be a treat in itself – particularly when you have a luxury apartment to come back to after a day on the slopes. Without being tied to set meal times, you can do as you like. Dine at gourmet restaurants or bring home […]

5 fabulous experiences in Boise, Idaho

5 fabulous experiences in Boise, Idaho

By on Jun 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Idaho, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Boise, the capitol of Idaho, is a fast growing city that has the pulse of a sophisticated metropolis and the heart of a small town. People are open and friendly, things move at a relaxed pace, and the town is full of surprises. From white water river rafting, to cycling on the famous Boise River […]

5 tropical island resorts with the 'wow' factor

5 tropical island resorts with the ‘wow’ factor

By on Jun 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

It’s the vacation that we all dream of; fly to the other side of the world and check into a luxury resort on a tropical island for some serious relaxation and endless sunshine. These 5 tropical island resorts with the wow factor are all in Southeast Asia and are sure to impress even the most […]

5 ways to unwind in Canterbury

5 ways to unwind in Canterbury

By on Jun 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

My trips in the UK are few and far between, but I’m always pleasantly surprised by how beautifully manicured England can be and Canterbury is no exception. Aside from its grand status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it maintains a pleasant small-town charm, with a youthful energy brought in by a large population of […]

10 reasons to visit Switzerland's Poschiavo

10 reasons to visit Switzerland’s Poschiavo

By on Jun 16, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With a beautiful valley, serene lake and small-town charm Poschiavo is some package. The North – South valley, a finger of Switzerland, is surrounded by Italian mountains. Italian language, a love of pasta and risotto make Poschiavo seem a part of Italy but the people are proud of their Swiss efficiency. When the trains, running from Italy’s […]

5 luxurious places to stay in southern Scotland

5 luxurious places to stay in southern Scotland

By on Jun 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Scotland does luxury very very well. This is not necessarily something you would expect from the home of the deep fried mars bar but Scotland is a truly wonderful destination for the luxury traveller. Here are five wonderfully luxurious places to stay in Southern Scotland: 21212 Restaurant With Rooms 21212 is a Michelin star winning restaurant […]

Top 5 desert properties in Namibia

Top 5 desert properties in Namibia

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

As we enter the summer period in the Western Hemisphere, Namibia is doing the opposite, because June in Safari Africa means the start of winter. This marks the perfect time to visit the desert, as visitors can avoid the scorching heat often experienced at the height of the summer months. Namibia is in its dry […]

Top 7 magical experiences in Chile and where to stay

Top 7 magical experiences in Chile and where to stay

By on Jun 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Attractions, Chile, Going Out, Hotels, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Chile is one of the hottest travel destinations for 2018, offering something for everyone along with magnificent scenery, friendly cities and delicious cuisine. We have chosen 7 of the best and most magical experiences to enjoy when visiting, and suggested 7 of the most luxurious hotels to match; 1. Hiking the W Trek One of […]

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12 of the best hotel interiors

By on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

As travellers today are more frequently in search of the unique and insta-worthy, ever more ravishing interiors are fast replacing the cookie-cutter ‘hotel look’ around the world. There is nothing more exciting than staying in a hotel that far exceeds expectations, capturing the ‘wow factor’ from the very first sight, and the industry is brimming […]

Luxury hotel irritations after two weeks of spending $1,000+ per night

Luxury hotel irritations after two weeks of spending $1,000+ per night

By on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Vietnam

When my 60th birthday mark loomed, I decided to declare 2018 “the birthday year”, and to book an extravagant holiday for my husband and me. I had taken similarly luxurious trips (with stays at the Mandarin or Peninsula group of hotels) intermixed with hostel-type places, but that was 10 years ago. With my husband of […]

Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

By on Jun 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month will take place at the five-star Capella Hotel Singaporean island of Sentosa. It will be the first time that a North Korean leader has met with a sitting US president. Sentosa is one of 63 islands […]

Why you should consider a trip to Palm Springs

Why you should consider a trip to Palm Springs

By on May 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Most of us have heard of Palm Springs. It is well known for its hot springs, stylish and unique hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture. Its shopping district, along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and some fabulous bars and restaurants. The surrounding […]

8 amazing retreats in Greece for all the yogis out there!

8 amazing retreats in Greece for all the yogis out there!

By on May 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Greece has rightfully earned a spot on the world’s “yoga map”. This Mediterranean country has what it takes to exceed the already high expectations of the most demanding yogi. The serenity of the chosen locations proves to show that Greece is indeed the perfect destination for one to strike “asana” poses on a mat overlooking […]

5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

By on May 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Some destinations are simply amazing, offering us unique and sublime moments. An eco-lodge in the Amazonian jungle is one of these. Situated in the Ecuadorian rainforest, you can discover a vastly different world, one that provides you the chance to truly experience the jungle but without sacrificing the comforts and security to which you’re accustomed. […]