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Top 5 off-the-beaten-track camps in Tanzania

By Julian Carter-Manning on Sep 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Today, Tanzania is one of the most popular destinations for first-time safari-goers and safari aficionados alike. This is because it always delivers in terms of incredible wildlife viewing and wonderful scenery – and in northern Tanzania, there’s bags of culture too! It really is a magical place to visit. However, travellers can be put off […]

9 private islands for a true honeymoon escape

By Dan Bagby on Aug 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Speciality Travel

Most honeymooners expect some privacy as they enjoy their first vacation as a married couple, but what about enjoying your own private island? Vacationing on a private island is more available than you might think. Make the most romantic trip of your life unforgettable by going to one of these nine private islands located all […]

13 African rooms with ridiculously gorgeous views

By Leora Rothschild on Aug 19, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

An incredible view. If your bedroom looks out upon great beauty it is very difficult not to find yourself in a great mood. Waking up to a scene that carries you away is the one detail that always manages to change my day. My favorite African rooms with views that are pure poetry? Here is […]

8 luxury resorts to consider for your next trip to Thailand

By Kim Robertson on Aug 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Thailand, also known as the land of smiles, where miles upon miles of white soft sand is framed by warm turquoise seas and lush rainforest or mountains. Where temples and culture abound and the people are among the friendliest and most hospitable on the planet. Oh and lets not forget to mention the food!! What […]

Namibia’s best lodges

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Aug 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

Visiting Namibia is an experience that you’ll never forget – you’ll feel peacefully small in this vast desert environment and when looking up at the blanket of diamond studded skies at night. This under the radar destination has so much to offer curious travellers, but it is often overlooked in favour of countries in East […]

Top 5 child-friendly safari properties in Botswana

By Julian Carter-Manning on Aug 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Exploring Africa’s wilderness is a huge adventure, no matter what your age. However, for children it is a truly magical experience and something they will never forget. A safari may not be the obvious choice of holiday for families with young children, but luxury safari properties are making it increasingly easy to include them in […]

5 tropical island resorts with the ‘wow’ factor

By Paul Eyers 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 luxurious places to stay in southern Scotland

By Amanda O'Brien 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

By Julian Carter-Manning 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 […]

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

By Paul Johnson 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

By Kim Robertson 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!

By George Koletsos 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

By Alfonso Tandazo 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. […]

Top 5 luxury safari properties for solo travellers

By Julian Carter-Manning on May 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

An African safari may be a daunting prospect for a solo traveller, but there are lots of reasons why it could be the perfect choice if you are single and adventurous. Bespoke trips are perfect for those who prefer their own company and would rather not stay with the same people for the duration of […]

Luxury travel Las Vegas style

By April Sutphen on Apr 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. And though this gambling capital of the world is known as “Sin City”, there are actually countless luxury and family experiences to be had. Between the countless breathtaking show options, gorgeous resorts, and pools, plus restaurants and local attractions, there is more than one way to […]

Top 5 wilderness and splendid isolation holidays

By Claire Powell on Apr 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, Argentina, Canada, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, USA

It’s not that you’re not sociable, you just want to get away from it all. Us too. For those off-the-grid moments that we all crave, here’s our pick of the five best remote places for when silence is golden. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Colombia, Canada An intimate retreat in the picture-postcard backwaters of Clayoquot Sound in […]

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