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Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

By Paul Eyers on Jan 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Read all about these Luxury Resorts and Vegan Food in Phu Quoc from our recent trip to the Vietamese island which is a fast growing tourism hotspot. We experienced 3 luxury resorts that were all very different to each other but had one thing in common for sure. Upon request they were more than able […]

5 of the most amazing star beds in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jan 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

We all dream of those safaris and wilderness experiences where you sleep out in the open while looking up at the endless amount of stars that light up the sky. Lucky enough, more and more places start to offer star beds where you can experience just that. 1. Milky Way Star Bed, Samara Private Game […]

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jan 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: Africa is the most exciting luxury destination in the world right now. The influx of investment in infrastructure, new flight routes, ground breaking conservation projects, and increased attention from the international media are putting the countries of East and Southern Africa in particular on […]

Luxury tented camp opens deep in Cambodian jungle

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts

The hotly anticipated Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection has opened, crowning a transformative year for Cambodian luxury tourism. Nestled deep within the wilderness of the South Cardamom National Park, in a pristine wildlife corridor three hours’ drive south of Phnom Penh, Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection offers a radical new concept for a […]

Top 5 places to visit in North Malawi

By Kelly White on Dec 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts

Malawi is currently fast emerging as a hot destination in Africa thanks, in no small part to the transformations of its wildlife and safari experiences currently underway. But those developments are focussed on two wildlife reserves in the south of the country and one in the central area. The country’s southern region has a host […]

Asia’s 2019 travel hot list

By James Jayasundera on Dec 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Events, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

So many of recent openings have excited us lately that it’s been quite a feat to narrow down the latest and hottest news to a mere handful… we love taking travellers out of their ‘comfort zones’ and introducing people to new or unusual experiences that engage them with deeper and unexpected layers of a destination. […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By Paul Campbell on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

Top 6 luxury lodges in Australia

By Sam MacDonald on Dec 05, 2018 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Known for its rust-red outback, ivory beaches, and culinary excellence, Australia’s quality of life is extraordinary, but what does it offer the luxury traveller? Plenty. Heralding a climate and landscape that covers the spectrum, the luxury traveller should demand an engaging sensory experience that takes advantage of Australia’s scenic beauty without foregoing the finer comforts. […]

5 of the best places in Africa to see big cats

By Kelly White on Nov 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

For many visitors to Africa, getting to see the continent’s ‘Big Cats’ sits high on their wish-list of experiences. First on that list is usually the lion, ‘king of the beasts’ and apex predator, with the fierce and often elusive leopard, and lightning-fast cheetah not far behind. In this blog we are taking a look […]

6 luxury hotels in Mauritius

By Michael Edwards on Nov 08, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts

Everyone wants to go to Mauritius. It is a speck of volcanic rock, covered with sugar cane and palm trees, sun-bathing in the warm Indian Ocean. Then there are the white-sand beaches gently shelving into an azure sea. “Azure” may be a travel writer’s cliché but there is no other word for the lagoon’s pools […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

6 reasons why Malawi has become a leader in conservation in Africa

By Kelly White on Oct 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Malawi, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

In the past, Malawi has never really been considered much of a pioneer in conservation terms compared to its neighbours in Africa. It has always had its protected national parks and wildlife reserves, and it is home to the world’s first freshwater National Park in Lake Malawi (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). But, over […]

10 luxury villas in Thailand that will steal your heart

By Darrel Bella on Oct 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

Thailand is known for its undeniable tropical appeal. Pair that with a long list of stunning private luxury villas that dot the shores and hillsides on its stunning islands, especially Phuket and Koh Samui, you got a perfect holiday destination. With full luxury amenities and architecture that’s absolute awe-inspiring, these villas make up what private […]

The best safari experience in Africa?

By Amanda O'Brien on Oct 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are over 10,000 safari lodges and camps in Africa – a daunting number when it comes to making a decision as to the one or two which would be best to visit! To help manage this large number the Safari Guild was set up in 2008 which now consists of over 5,000 safari specialist […]

Where to see amazing wildlife in Latin America

By Thomas Ryves on Oct 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Camping, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America

Latin America abounds with all manner of fascinating wildlife species, from tree-dwelling monkeys and birds of paradise in an array of colours to rare marine creatures like the pink dolphin and land-based ones like the elusive jaguar and the famous camelids of Latin America: vicunas. Sloths, Costa Rica Sloths, found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest […]

7 ways to enjoy a luxurious multi-generational travel experience

By Paul Johnson on Oct 07, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Australia, California, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, France, Greece, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Wyoming

Have you ever been on a multi-generational vacation? If you’re unfamiliar with the term, these are holidays that can be enjoyed by grandparents, parents and children alike, and something that is not always easy to achieve. Finding a single travel experience that will keep a wide age range entertained can be a challenge, but here […]

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