Category: Accommodation

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. […]

8 ways to discover and enjoy Quito city center

8 ways to discover and enjoy Quito city center

By on Nov 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Ecuador, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, South America

Very few travelers know about Quito and its history. Visitors are often surprised to discover the rich heritage as they walk the ancient streets of this city, and many regret not spending more time there. Many travel agencies and tour operators offer Quito as a stopover before or after their trip to the Galapagos Islands […]

The first five-star custom-designed couples-only hotel in Cyprus

The first five-star custom-designed couples-only hotel in Cyprus

By on Nov 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

The Amavi is the first five-star custom-designed couples-only hotel in Cyprus. A destination where all facilities are created for refined side-by-side holiday experience. Situated directly on the golden sands of a ‘Blue Flag’ certified beach in Paphos, it offers unobstructed sea views and enchanting sunsets from each hotel room and all public areas, all within […]

Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo

Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo

By on Nov 26, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

‘Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo’ is a snapshot of our experience in the exciting capital city of Japan, a destination that conjures up images of bustling streets, towering skyscrapers and modern, urban and futuristic design; add to this the opportunity to dine at world class restaurants and stay at award-winning hotels, then we […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, India, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, 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 […]

A foodie break at Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, UK

A foodie break at Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, UK

By on Nov 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ludlow has for many decades been the Mecca for foodies in the UK and now it has another. Sitting just outside the town is the elegant Georgian house known as Fishmore Hall. This remarkable building has been lovingly restored and now operates as a 3 star boutique hotel and spa with fine dining. The 15 […]