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Go off the grid with Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Laos, Myanmar, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Engulfed in magical bamboo jungles and separated from Myanmar and Laos by the gurgling Ruak and Mekong Rivers, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle captures the life of an adventurer – all set to explore the luxuries of a Four Seasons glamping experience. From spectacular mountain trails and bicycle tours to riverside picnics and private […]

Richard Branson’s new private island in the British Virgin Islands

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2021 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts

A new definition of luxury is now firmly on the map in the British Virgin Islands as the highly anticipated, brand-new Moskito Island makes its debut this week. After more than 14 years in the making, Moskito has quickly become the newest, and one of the most exclusive, private islands in the Caribbean – a […]

Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

SO/ Sotogrande is the tenth and newest addition to Accor’s SO/ hotel brand, with fifteen more scheduled to open. Set in an exclusive gated community in Sotogrande, this is a luxury brand but with a distinctly rebellious twist – each SO/ hotel has its own unique identity and flair, whilst still acknowledging its roots. In […]

The sophistication of Sotogrande: the very best of Andalusian style

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Clubs, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Hidden away in eight square miles of Andalucia is arguably the most exclusive resort in the whole of Spain – Sotogrande. This upscale destination on the Costa del Sol is a haven for the rich and famous and ten times the size of Monaco. Development of the resort began in the 1960s when Filipino-American entrepreneur […]

Guilt-free green luxury in Aruba

By Paul Johnson on Sep 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Aruba, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Mind-boggling travel rules and the ever-pressing environmental dilemma over holidays makes a winter sun break look like a minefield. But help is at hand with the Caribbean’s leading environmentally-friendly destination, Aruba, which can promise winter-green-luxury and guilt-free stays to set the eco-conscience at rest. This Dutch Caribbean haven is well-recognised as a green pioneer in […]

The hottest new opening in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Sep 06, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

Cora Cora Maldives will open on the 1st of October 2021 and will be the hottest new opening in the destination! Cora Cora Maldives is a truly innovative concept resort and unlike anything the Maldives has ever seen, giving guests the unmissable opportunity to experience the Maldives like never before. Cora Cora Maldives is the […]

2021’s best eco-luxury hotels

By Christopher Hill on Sep 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Sri Lanka

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and […]

5 trendy hotels in Arizona

By Guido Graf on Aug 23, 2021 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

The Arizona Desert may not sound like a place for vacation, but it is now one of the top destinations for travelers. The state of Arizona is geographically diverse, with hot, dry areas to the south and mountains, forests, and canyons in the cooler north. Arizona also has several national parks, including the Grand Canyon […]

Intercontinental Hotels 3rd night free promotion 2021

By Guido Graf on Jul 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Ireland, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Great news! The free night promotion of Intercontinental Hotels from early 2021 to June of this year has been extended until the end of December 2021. Guests who book for 3 nights’ stay during this time will only pay for 2 nights. The extended offer now means that guests can enjoy a long weekend at […]

The best of the Greater Kruger outside the Sabi Sands

By Marc Harris on Jul 24, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

When people think of the Greater Kruger, instantly their mind rushes towards the Sabi Sands. And who could blame them? Filled with a copious amount of wildlife, the Sabi Sands offers some of the most incredible game viewing, especially of the Big 5, across the continent. I would even argue and say that for frequent […]

New to the Maldives: Siyam World, Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Jul 23, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

A bold new world of possibilities beckons in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll this Autumn, with confirmation that the highly anticipated Siyam World, Maldives will open. A natural, carefree playground promising an eye-popping array of “never-seen-before” experiences across land, sea and sky, Siyam World is set to transform the monotonous Maldivian holiday mould with its striking […]

Hilton Maldives Amingiri – Hilton’s fourth resort in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Jul 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, […]

Luxury resort staycations in Siem Reap

By Paul Eyers on Jul 17, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Siem Reap with no tourists is providing a unique experience for the locals and expats who call Siem Reap or Cambodia home. During the month of June, there were only 500 tickets sold to visit Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples, in previous years, monthly visitor numbers would have been in excess of 200,000. Understandably, […]

Top 5 honeymoon resorts in the Maldives

By Jay Kajaria on Jun 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Pristine beaches, crystal blue waters and classy resorts… the Maldives is a perfect getaway for honeymooners. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a year-round holiday destination, offering the perfect ambience for couples to spend time together in water villas with the serene ocean underneath. Wake up to the beautiful sunrise […]

Short stay: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, near Birmingham, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 22, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Belfry Hotel and Resort is not just a haven for golfers. Some guests, having the time of their lives, wouldn’t know the difference, in golfing terms, between an eagle and an albatross. It is a resort for all the family, for friends meeting. Though a visit to The Belfry, set in lush Warwickshire countryside […]

These luxury hotels will open in 2021

By Guido Graf on Jun 19, 2021 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

2021 is a year packed with transformation in the hospitality and tourism industry where landmarks become 5-star luxury hotels, and these luxury hotels are promoting destinations. The new luxury hotels to open this year target millennials and advocate advanced technological features. These 5-star hotels have a mission to maintain a holistic and futuristic take on […]

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