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Special feature: Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Elounda, Crete

By Mark Johnson on Feb 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I have visited both the islands of Greece and the mainland on many occasions over the years, but this latest trip was in fact my first time on Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. I was also delighted to be travelling with my family (my wife, my son aged 9 and my daughter aged […]

A Sicilian gem: Donna Coraly Resort

By Paul Johnson on Feb 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

An hour’s drive from Catania airport in Sicily sits the Donna Coraly Resort. A hide-away with just five suites, it’s the ideal escape from the hectic pace of life, and it is ideal for a group of best friends to book the entire resort and make it home. Run by Lucia Pascarelli, the designer and […]

5 of the world’s most unique, romantic luxury hotels

By Sangeeta Sadarangani on Feb 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Chile, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Be the new romantic. No more do you need to check into a luxury hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower or travel to Agra to prove your love, Venice and Hawaii are gorgeous, but there are destinations that are beyond. Romance like an A lister, leading tech influencer or… ex President and allow […]

Special feature: Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambore, Rajasthan, India

By Chinmoy Lad on Feb 04, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Once we had cleared the sprawling madness of the city of Gurgaon, which took an hour and a half, the remainder of the six-hour drive from our hotel to southern Rajasthan was surprisingly pleasant, albeit long, crossing through open expanses of agriculture and the rolling hills of the Aravali Range, along with the occasional quaint […]

Kenya’s top 5 family safari lodges

By Julian Carter-Manning on Feb 03, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Going on safari as a family is one of the most amazing experiences. It opens up a whole new world to everyone and it is an experience that will stay with the whole family forever. The energy and excitement that children bring on safari with them is wonderful and highly contagious! Kenya is well equipped […]

I want a ranch holiday… what sort of ranch do I want?

By Sandra Potter on Feb 01, 2017 in Accommodation, Idaho, Montana, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Wyoming

The answer will depend, as always, as to who you are and what you would like from your holiday. Ranches in both the US and Canada are broadly split into four types which range from simple accommodation on working ranches to luxurious accommodation with spas and every wish catered for. The only common denominator is […]

Special feature: Amanbagh, Rajasthan, India

By Chinmoy Lad on Jan 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Travel Miscellany

Departing Aman-i-Khas in Ranthambore, we drove nearly four hours north to Aman‘s other Indian outpost, Amanbagh, set at the foothills of the Aravali Range, a lush, green landscape in otherwise arid Rajasthan. Recent improvements in Indian infrastructure have made this hotel slightly more accessible than before, now only a two-hour drive from the Rajasthani capital city of […]

Top 10 parks to visit in Kenya and Tanzania

By Duncan Wairimu on Jan 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Camping, Going Out, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Taking an African safari is a trip of a lifetime that many people only ever get to dream about. Yet visiting a national park in Kenya or Tanzania is a dream come true. If you’re wishing to turn your dreams into a reality and making that most memorable of journeys, it of course won’t be possible […]

14 of the world’s most romantic retreats

By Spencer Groves on Jan 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

With February 14th on the horizon, take five minutes to fantasise about these swoon-worthy sanctuaries: our handpicked selection of the most romantic retreats in the world… Maldives – Jumeirah Dhevanafushi The Maldives – one of the most exclusive destinations on the planet – has to be the top choice for a once-in-a-lifetime escape. Jumeirah Dhevanafushi […]

Top 5 health and fitness holidays for 2017

By Becky Young on Jan 10, 2017 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

So many of us start off our year determined to achieve our weight loss goals. If you want to get in shape, it’s much easier to focus on that on holiday that it is at home whilst trying to juggle your hectic life. Still, you’re on holiday, you want to do more than burpees and […]

5 reasons to visit Oberoi’s new Sukhvilas in India… soon!

By Lincoln Harris on Jan 08, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

With the new year just begun, many of us are thinking about where we will travel to in 2017. One hotel that should be on your to-visit list is Sukhvilas – the new luxury property from Oberoi in the Indian city of Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a gateway to the Himalayan town of Shimla. And while […]

2 luxury resorts in the Maldives that love vegan guests

By Paul Eyers on Jan 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

There’s nothing better than finding luxury resorts that welcome you as a vegan traveller, especially if you find these resorts in the Maldives, one of the world’s most luxurious travel destinations. The Maldives is one of those timeless locations, home to some amazing luxury resorts and now there is more choice than ever before. Luckily, this means […]

Africa’s top 5 new camps to visit in 2017

By Julian Carter-Manning on Dec 28, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Safari Africa has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years, and as the demand has gone up so has the number of new lodges! There have been a lot of changes over 2016, with many new builds and renovations changing our stance on what are the top camps in certain areas. Having watched […]

Top 3 best designed resorts in the world

By Chinmoy Lad on Dec 25, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania, USA, Utah

What makes a resort special? Food, service and location are three key commonly stated factors, but the design of any resort plays an important role in tying the resort to its location through its style and the materials used. The design can also epitomise the soul of the particular resort or an overarching value to […]

Uruguay’s top 3 luxury beach hotels

By Simon Williams on Dec 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Uruguay

Uruguay is often overlooked as a destination in Latin America, a continent which boasts big countries with bigger personalities such as Brazil, Peru and Argentina. However, they say that less is often more, and this is certainly the case with Uruguay. Its perfect climate, pristine beaches and romantic old towns are an ideal setting for […]

2 resorts in Phuket that offer vegan luxury

By Paul Eyers on Dec 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of the most popular travel destinations in the country; it’s also the place to find some of the country’s premier luxury resorts and hotels. You can easily find yourself relaxing under the tropical sun, looking out to the Andaman sea and enjoying the luxury whilst making the most […]

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