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10 of the best wellness retreats (for when this is all over)

By Sarah Roberts on Apr 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Maldives, Mexico, Middle East, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

With modern life (and our current lockdown predicament) leaving us more likely to be sat in a chair surrounded by screens, rather than getting active surrounded by nature, it’s no surprise that more and more travellers are choosing to get away on a luxury wellness retreat. Whether it’s a digital or culinary detox, immersing yourself […]

Photograph of the week: Four Seasons Seychelles Resort at Desroches Island

By Paul Johnson on Mar 25, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles

The following post in our regular ‘photograph of the week’ series was scheduled to appear here many weeks ago, before the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus was as widespread as it is now. Whilst travel around the world is not recommended right now, we leave this post here as a source of inspiration for something […]

The best private lodges in the African wilderness

By Marc Harris on Mar 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Africa’s safari camps and lodges are renowned for being especially intimate and wild, more so than any other hospitality experience throughout the rest of the world. Take the most private and most intimate lodges across the continent and you have the best wilderness experience the world has to offer. Dotted around safari Africa are several […]

Top 5 luxury escapes in France

By Guido Graf on Mar 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Resorts, Western Europe

Sometimes it can be fun to be immersed in the vibrant culture and bustle of a city. It’s easy to spend a week in places like London, Paris, Berlin, and Rome without ever running out of things to do or places to visit. But sometimes people just need to kick back and relax in a […]

Where to stay in Jamaica

By Thomas Ryves on Mar 12, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts

Jamaica is a showcase of beautiful beaches fringed by tropical landscapes of jungle-clad mountains, rivers and waterfalls. This is the land of Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and the world’s most famous spy, James Bond. Add in friendly locals and Caribbean sun that shines all year round, and you have the recipe for a perfect luxury […]

The top 5 best value luxury Tanzania lodges

By Marc Harris on Feb 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

On most of the classic “fly-in” safaris, the lodges you stay at will all have a certain level of luxury which cannot be replicated on any other kind of holiday. The personalised safari experience really is unparalleled throughout the world of hospitality. The attention to detail, personalised service, friendly atmosphere and amazing food in the […]

Top 5 safari lodges for families in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Feb 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

We all know that safaris are increasingly popular among the travelers who are looking for something more adventurous than just a beach or city holiday. And where it used to be mummy and daddy who would go and explore the African bush, it is fast becoming a favorite holiday for families who like to add […]

South Africa’s top 8 luxury lodges and hotels

By Dave Warne on Feb 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

From ultra-luxurious safari lodges with spas to treehouses under the stars, South Africa offers some of the continent’s most stunning properties and experiences. Perhaps go wine tasting on a private train, dip in the pool alongside elephants in Kruger National Park or relax at a spa retreat overlooking Table Mountain. Here, we’ve rounded up the ultimate […]

How to help in Australia on a luxury trip

By Christopher Hill on Feb 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

As you know, Australia is suffering from catastrophic wildfires. In addition to the human toll, millions of wildlife have died. But you can still visit Australia safely, in fact you can even make a positive impact while you are there. And Australia needs you more than ever! Why? Looking at just the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection […]

5 unique boutique safari lodges in Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Feb 03, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

The ever growing safari market makes it difficult to find those hidden gems which are low key, intimate, yet tick all the boxes a discerning safari enthusiast is looking for. As a result, some of the big names in the industry have created what I would call boutique safari lodges which are the perfect answer […]

Short stay: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia

By Michael Edwards on Jan 24, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Ambong Pool Villas sits stylishly on one of the 99 (natural) islands that make up the Langkawi archipelago in the Andaman Sea, close to Thailand’s southern border. Open for just two years, this is a family run small rainforest resort set into the contours of a steep hillside where hornbills fly and monkeys clamber. The […]

The secrets behind Club Med skiing success

By Angus Kinloch on Jan 23, 2020 in Accommodation, Canada, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

In the past 10 years, one holiday brand has been investing in skiing and broadening its appeal beyond its traditional French client base. The secret to Club Med’s growth in popularity, especially with British skiers, is simple – huge investments in new luxury hotels across the Alps, and constantly delivering value for money. Since this […]

Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020

By Thomas Ryves on Jan 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Treat your family to a memorable luxury beach holiday by picking the perfect hotel in the perfect destination, offering everything your family could want – and more. We have handpicked our top five hotels and resorts for an extra-special family holiday in 2020, where children can enjoy adventures from water sports to wildlife tracking, while […]

The best beach hotels in Tanzania

By Marc Harris on Jan 16, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

The characterful Zanzibar Island is Tanzania’s most loved and well-known beach spot. However, there are an awful lot of incredibly mediocre hotels on the island, so picking the right one really is make or break. Luckily, there are still a few excellent boutique hotels on the island. In the wider archipelago are the private islands […]

In praise of the mighty Zambezi!

By Warwick Blow on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The great Zambezi River (literally meaning “Great River” in the local Tonga language) is the very lifeline of central-southern Africa, a place of legend, adventure and breath-taking beauty. Rising in a remote corner of Zambia before flowing through Angola and turning back to form the natural boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi is beguiling, […]

Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

By Paul Campbell on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Luxury tented Lodges have certainly redefined safari experiences in recent years, offering the traveller optimal comfort and often extravagant luxury, while still feeling that sense of wild African adventure. There are a number of beautiful tented lodges that one can choose from when going on safari, however these five have really caught our eye for […]

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