Review: Playitas Sports Resort, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura
If your idea of a vacation is lounging by a pool doing absolutely nothing, then Playitas might not be…
Review: The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Peak District, UK
A traditional 18th-century pub with rooms, The Pilsley Inn is part of the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It falls…
Machu Picchu in style: Lodges that define the experience
Luxury travel to Machu Picchu isn’t about themed suites, pillow menus, or gilt everything. The luxury is the hush,…
Top 5 luxury beach hotels in Rio de Janeiro
One of the most famous cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro has for years captivated the hearts of…
Review: Wressle Grange Farmhouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK
Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in…
Holistic wellness and luxury living in the Himalayas
For travellers who are drawn to the Himalayas, there is a certain magic in Uttarakhand. This is a region…
Review: voco Hotel and Spa Winchester, UK
So, why the name – voco Hotel and Spa Winchester? voco loosely translates from the Latin for an invitation…
British bubbles: Where to stay and taste the best
In recent years, English sparkling wine is really starting to make its mark. In recent years, its production and…
The top 5 luxury lodges in Uganda for wildlife encounters like no other
Uganda is the source of the Nile, home to Africa’s highest mountain range, and has the highest concentration of…
Review: Elisso Hotel, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece
Some hotel names fade into the background, polite placeholders in a sea of beige branding. Elisso, however, lingers. The…
Review: Angel Pools Villa, Kastro, Kefalonia, Greece
The sixth largest island in Greece, and the biggest in the Ionian, Kefalonia has the drama of Corfu’s cliffs,…
Booking vacation rentals directly with owners to save on additional fees
In my last post, I talked about the merits of booking vacation rentals directly versus via a third party…
Booking vacation rentals directly with the owner versus via a third party website
Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other…
Top 5 places to stay in and around Athens
Greece has been among the world’s most iconic holiday destinations for a very long time, yet many tend to…
Luxury living in Jakarta
Jakarta is the busy and bustling capital city of Indonesia and home to more than 11 million people. From…
The underrated charm of Uruguay: South America’s best-kept secret
Stepping out of the shadows of its giant neighbors – Brazil and Argentina – Uruguay is now where it…
