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Recipe of the week: Baby octopus tempura

By Paul Johnson on Sep 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Travel Miscellany

Served with fruit tartar sauce and creole coconut chutney, savour this feather-light battered, baby octopus tempura with a unique flavour. Imagine the lightest, and crispiest coating of flavours enveloping the tender octopus and this would be it. Octopus, is a low calorie, lean seafood making it a good way to get your protein without adding […]

South Africa’s top 5 remote safari lodges

By Rose Hipwood on Sep 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa safaris have been known to be some of the best in the world for a very long time, however they do have a reputation of being less ‘wild’ than other parts of Africa – we hope to completely dispel this myth with South Africa’s top five most remote safari locations. There are still […]

The Atlas Mountains boutique hotel – Domaine Malika

By Cristian Martinus on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

A charming hotel at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco is a rare sight. And if you are on a private tour of Morocco, you should at least spend a night here. The first thing that strikes you is that the owner has chosen not to use wool sofas, wood beams or stuffed […]

5 Las Vegas experiences you won’t want to miss

By Andy McNulty on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Nevada, North America, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Viva Las Vegas! What a city. I’ve been once in my life. Some would say that’s once too many, but no doubt they’re imagining scenes from The Hangover! Are they right though? Is Vegas really that one dimensional? I decided to consult with one of our insiders, a lady by the name of Amy Firmani. […]

Northern Serengeti: see the Great Migration in luxury

By Javier Luque on Sep 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

September and October are two prime months to witness the great migration as it passes into and out of the northern Serengeti, Tanzania into the Masai Mara, Kenya. The uninterrupted, vast, undulated landscape of the northern Serengeti—this is African wildlife country. When the migration heads up and back down, everyone wants to experience the world’s […]

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By Tom Marchant on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning […]

The top 5 hotels in Abu Dhabi

By Giselle Whiteaker on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi may not be a flashy and over-the-top as Dubai, but it has emulated Dubai’s success in building itself into a booming city that has risen from the desert sands. It may not shout about it, but there’s plenty to explore in the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, and these are the top […]

Top 3 healthy hideaway retreats

By Celine Renaud on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Health & Safety, Japan, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Today I ask the question: is it possible to go on holiday and detox, or keep up with your training routine whilst abroad? Personally I find it very difficult, mainly because I often travel for business, which involves meetings over breakfast, lunch and dinner. Add to that a constant flow of wine and a busy […]

9 intimate, luxurious hideaways fit for Royalty and celebrities

By Jackie de Burca on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Caribbean, Fiji, Hotels, Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide

Does the phrase “fit for Royalty” sound good to you? Or maybe these days we judge the beauty and exclusivity of a luxury getaway by the celebrities who have visited it. Here are 9 intimate, luxurious hideaways that are fit for Royalty and celebrities – some of which have already been visited by them. 1. […]

Top 3 escapes for gourmands

By Maxine Roberts on Aug 28, 2014 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Gourmands and epicureans will go where their taste buds lead; lovers of fine food know no bounds, scouring the world for fresh and innovative culinary experiences, and hotels are increasingly aligning themselves with this rise in gastronomic tourism. Here is our pick of the top three ‘foodie’ events this autumn. Arabian avant-garde in an urban […]

Luxury in the Outback

By David Wickers on Aug 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Some 20 million years in the making, the Kimberley region of Western Australia is regarded as one of the world’s ‘last true wilderness areas’. Among its many scenic wonders are the Horizontal Waterfalls, the beehive like formations of the Bungle Bungle mountains in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park and 900 sq km […]

“St. Moritz of the Orient” – Japan’s Niseko ski resort

By Holly McQueen on Aug 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

Niseko was coined the “St. Moritz of the Orient” by insiders in the 1960s, but the area still remained seriously under the radar until the ’90s. Now 2014 Niseko is the place to be this coming season. Think Champagne powder, night skiing and snow rafting, or maybe a reindeer sledge followed by a dip in the hot springs. […]

4 of the best luxury retreats in Australasia and SE Asia

By Lizi Oldham on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Hotels, Indonesia, New Zealand, Oceania, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

From resort spas to holistic retreats there seems to be an ever-growing number of luxury retreats around the world promising impressive results in a short amount of time. Whether you choose to be pampered and relaxed or invigorated and reconnected you can reap the many benefits of a week long stay at one of these […]

A visit to Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot

By Cristian Martinus on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A lunch at Richard Branson’s retreat, a mere 45 minutes drive from Marrrakech can be a good excuse to escape Marrakech and the hustle and bustle of its Medina and crowded souks. Most make it part of a day trip from Marrakech into the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Some also want to get a taste of the […]

Top 10 luxury rooms with a view

By Tom Marchant on Aug 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Chile, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia

There’s nothing better than rolling over and waking up to a stunning view of our beautiful world. So we’ve searched far and wide for the rooms with some of the most incredible views imaginable, ranging from those only accessible by flying in by helicopter to sleeping outside in the African wilderness for 360 degrees of […]

The top 5 luxury safari camps that won’t break the bank

By Rose Hipwood on Aug 20, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The term luxury safaris has begun to change – it’s no longer just about the products in the bathroom or the size of the suite, but is also about the location and atmosphere of a camp, here are our top five luxury safari camps who offer luxury safaris, but don’t require you to remortgage the […]

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