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5 amazing experiences in the African wild

By Sara Essop on Oct 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most renowned private game reserves. It boasts 75,000 hectares of unspoilt malaria-free wilderness devoid of tourist vehicles at every turn, stunning landscapes, and bushes and plains full of wild animals. Here you can see Africa’s Big Five (African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and rhinoceros)

A luxury weekend in Paris with Infiniti

By Paul Johnson on Oct 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

What better way to visit the Paris Motor Show than to drive there. And to drive in the luxury of the Infiniti Q30 is about as comfortable as it gets. This is a car that offers comfort in abundance and is every bit as stylish as it looks. (Some of you may recall that I test

Short stay: Best Western Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, Northumberland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

For a recent sailing weekend at Derwent Reservoir, we stayed at the Best Western Beaumont Hotel in the Northumberland market town of Hexham. We’d often passed Hexham travelling from Cumbria to the north-east along the A69, but rarely had much time to spend there. Previously awarded the title of ‘England’s favourite market town’ in Country

5 of the best eco-luxury lodges on the Florida coast

By Karyn Wofford on Oct 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Luxury hotels and resorts are taking notice of the public’s demand for green practices and natural products. Not only are consumers looking to protect their health, but the environment as well. What is a gorgeous hotel on the beach without breathtaking views of pristine nature? Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach The Sandpearl is certainly the showstopper

5 reasons why Sri Lanka should be on your holiday bucket list

By Lincoln Harris on Oct 06, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

Let’s be honest – in terms of travel destinations Sri Lanka is hot right now. And there’s a lot to love about Sri Lanka, from stunning beaches to world heritage sites and luxurious hotels. We are seeing a surge in interest from travellers for luxury holidays in Sri Lanka at the moment, equally driven by

The holiday home industry's answer to the Michelin Guide

By Paul Johnson on Oct 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

We are all familiar with the Michelin Guide which recognises select establishments for their culinary prowess. What started as a general motorists’ guide to help sell more tyres actually evolved into something much grander. By focussing on only the very best restaurants, the Michelin Red Guide quickly became the authority on all things dining. Now

6 things to do in Berlin for architecture and art lovers

By Olivier Templar-James on Oct 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Germany is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world and one of the favorite places to visit is Berlin. Berlin is known for its rich history and it remains one of the top destinations for lovers of modern art. The most vibrant part of Berlin history happened in the 1920s when the world

Top 4 spa hotels in the Algarve

By Nick Munday on Sep 27, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Renowned for its beaches, family holidays and of course, golf courses, the Algarve is now forging a reputation for being a centre of inclusive spa retreats. What better place to pamper oneself or seek solace from those irksome knots and dull aches than in the lap of luxury in one of the region’s superb five

Europe's top 6 luxury chalets

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Sep 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As the first leaves turn red and yellow and the cooler breezes announce the arrival of the fall, it is time to start thinking about your winter holidays. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and relaxing in a stunning natural environment, the following chalets are perfect to unwind and have fun this coming winter. The Lodge,

5 of the UK's most unique 5-star properties

By Paul Johnson on Sep 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Tired of the same old hotels and accommodation? Unbeknown to many, the UK is home to a huge selection of self-catering properties (or vacation rentals to those of you in the US or Down Under), many of which are in a league of their own when it comes down to quality. Cottage agency Sykes Cottages,

5 perfect Asian hotels for an airport layover

By Paul Eyers on Sep 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Thailand

You know how it is, no matter how hard you try to make your international travel plans as seamless as possible, you often end up in that situation where your flight arrives late and your next flight departs early the next day meaning you need a bed for the night; well, here we have 5 perfect

Short stay: Bette Davis Suite, Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

The elegant Hotel Maria Cristina is a member of the Luxury Collection, has 136 rooms and was designed by Charles Mewès – a French architect who was also behind the Ritz hotels in both Paris and Madrid. Since its opening in 1912 it has been a firm favourite with celebrities and international high society and,

Top 8 luxury hotels in the Caribbean

By Spencer Groves on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Whether you’re looking for a secluded bolthole, crowd-free private island, iconic resorts with abundant facilities, a hip retreat or historic, understated elegance, the Caribbean is capable of delivering all types of luxury hotel. We’ve handpicked some of our very favourite places to stay on these colourful isles; read on to discover the reasons why we

Top 10 luxury beach hotels in Costa Rica

By Zach Smith on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions

Costa Rica invites you to spend a luxury vacation next to the beach. All of these accommodations are walking distance from on of Costa Rica’s most popular playas. This list has something for a variety of travel styles. Pick a place that allows you to have total independence in your own villa, or book a

Wildebeest time: permanent safari camp or mobile safari?

By Richard Smith on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

About this time of year the shout goes out that it’s ‘wildebeest migration time’ and the ‘crossings are happening’. Those who love safaris will know what’s meant, but to say it’s ‘migration time’ isn’t quite true as the migration is a year-round phenomenon. Roughly one and a half million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of

Africa's top 5 luxury sleep-outs

By Julian Carter-Manning on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are few more spectacular sights than the African night sky and sleeping outside under its blanket of millions of stars is a truly magical experience. The African bush has little light pollution, which makes star-gazing all the more spectacular – it seems that the African sky has several times more stars than the sky

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