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Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club, […]

12 boutique hotels in India that scream luxury

By Nehad Zein on Oct 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts

How do you define luxury? What is it that immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘luxury’? Luxury in its raw from is the purest definition of extravagance with tranquillity. Creature comfort is just one aspect among others. Let’s have a look at those who strike the right chords, maintaining perfect balance […]

7 luxury reasons to visit Hanoi

By Paul Eyers on Oct 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Having visited Vietnam many times previously it’s been some time since we passed through Hanoi, people kept telling us we should return for multiple reasons, including some ‘must visit’ hotels, delectable vegan food and the nearby stunning location of Ninh Binh. We heeded their advice and loved it, we will return again in the near […]

6 of the sexiest tented camps outside southern Africa

By Chinmoy Lad on Oct 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Hotels, India, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide

The rugged wilderness has always been a natural calling to mankind – after all, mankind was shaped by it before by inventing agriculture, creating colonies and discovering civilisation. But the adventurer has found a way to escape the chaos of cities and going back to mankind’s roots by roughing it out and camping in nature. […]

5 of the loveliest luxury lodges in Southern Africa

By Celine Renaud on Oct 04, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

Nine times out of ten, tourists come to the southern countries of Africa for a safari adventure; to enjoy the sights and sounds and smells of Africa, natural beauty, diversity of wildlife, interesting people and lovely landscapes. Africa is magical, but a holiday in Africa isn’t necessarily linked to luxury travel – it is always an adventurous experience, […]

Gan Island: a different side to the Maldives

By Sam Clark on Oct 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

One of the potential frustrations of visiting the Maldives is the necessity of choosing between staying in a luxurious resort or getting off the beaten track and seeing something of the local culture. Resorts tend either to be located on private islands or on parts of islands that have been entirely cut off from areas […]

Top beach alternatives in Laos

By Sam Clark on Sep 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Laos is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia, a seductively laid-back atmosphere and incredibly friendly people. It is also landlocked and, for many beach bunnies, this is a deal-breaker when choosing a holiday destination. But it would be a mistake to disregard Laos on this basis. There are huge number […]

5 Colorado Springs luxury experiences you won’t want to miss

By Leah DeAngelis on Sep 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Famous for Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs offers pleasing and plentiful attractions for all ages. With an elevation of about 6,000 ft (Pikes Peak is over 14,000), the city rests in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1870, Colorado Springs became a hot tourist destination famed […]

5 of the world’s most outrageously underrated destinations

By James Jayasundera on Sep 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Western Europe

September is upon us, and 2017 has seemingly whizzed by in a flash… But looking back at our travels of this year, we’ve managed to fit it all in; from Nepal to the Cotswolds, Thailand to Bhutan and India to Indonesia, we’ve travelled throughout Asia and the British Isles in search of the finest experiences […]

Top 5 luxury hotels in the Zanzibar archipelago

By Francesca Lynagh on Aug 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

Forget Mauritius, in recent years it’s Zanzibar and its surrounding islands that have emerged as the go-to location for luxury travellers looking to kick back by the Indian Ocean. But searching online for the perfect hotel can be overwhelming at first. The area isn’t short of hotels by any means. From backpacker lodges to the […]

Accommodation choices for your Bali holiday

By Mark Tulloch on Aug 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts

A common question we’re frequently asked from travellers that are visiting Bali for the first time is whether to stay in a hotel or book a private villa. So if you’re in the midst of planning a holiday to Bali, it’s worth considering your options first before booking your accommodation. Here’s our quick rundown on […]

4 unique Big Island spa experiences

By Neil Wolkodoff on Aug 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Nothing like a beach breeze and flowing palm trees to make you relax during a spa treatment. On the Big Island of Hawaii, there are four venues that are unique in their approach, and worth your time to get the ‘aaahhhh’ factor. As our explorations revealed, sometimes bigger is not better as some of the […]

6 new hotels to look forward to in 2018

By Spencer Groves on Aug 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Interested to hear about some of the world’s best luxury hotels that are just around the corner? Here’s our guide to some of the most exciting new hotels opening across the globe in 2018. Rosewood Baha Mar, The Bahamas – Opening Spring 2018 The Rosewood Baha Mar is part of a huge redevelopment project on […]

The best luxury wildlife experiences in Canada

By Kathryn Munro on Aug 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Canada might be the second largest country in the world, but its natural beauty, wildlife and geographical variety are second to none. There is no better destination for those wanting to experience nature in all its glory than with the sheer number of opportunities available in Canada. So, where do you start? Well, we have […]

5 great reasons to visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam

By Selene Nelson on Aug 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

The pristine Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc (pronounced Foo–Kwok) lies off the Cambodian coast in the Gulf of Thailand. Long one of the country’s best kept secrets, recently tourism has begun to boom here. Still quieter than most island paradises in Southeast Asia, the time to discover Phu Quoc is now. Here are five great […]

6 diverse and unmissable activities on fascinating Phuket

By Candice Bain on Jul 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Think of Phuket and no doubt you think of beautiful beaches and, perhaps, the lively nightlife of Patong. But Phuket has so much more to offer than just lazy days with the sand between your toes. It’s a fascinating island and the perfect place to mix up your holiday with a combination of incredible luxury […]

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