Category: Resorts

Special feature: Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Elounda, Crete, Greece

Special feature: Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Elounda, Crete, Greece

By on Jun 30, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Equidistant from Europe, Asia and Africa, Greece’s largest island is 260 kilometres long and anything from 12 to 56 kilometres wide. It is mountainous in parts and offers huge variations in both landscape and climate. Welcome to the island of Crete where olive groves and vineyards are interspersed with short mountain ranges, and where the north of […]

21 reasons why Costa Navarino is the best resort we've ever seen

21 reasons why Costa Navarino is the best resort we’ve ever seen

By on Jun 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you happen to know anyone who works in travel, then you’ll know that they always seem to be jetting off left, right and centre – touring the globe, staying in countless hotels and discovering new places. We recently embarked on one such adventure to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese region of Southern Greece – […]

Top 7 unforgettable experiences in Malaysia

Top 7 unforgettable experiences in Malaysia

By on Jun 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Malaysia, one of the most enticing destinations in South East Asia, is all about white beaches, tropical islands and delicious food. With a wide range of activities, a divine cuisine and beautiful accommodation this exotic country has something for everyone. Here are the top 7 unforgettable and luxurious experiences to have in Malaysia. 1. Enjoy […]

Mhondoro Game Lodge opens in Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

Mhondoro Game Lodge opens in Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

By on Jun 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

African safari luxury has been redefined with the opening of Mhondoro Game Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. Bringing high-end design and exceptional game viewing to the malaria-free, ‘Big 5’ reserve, Mhondoro is a ground-breaking safari experience less than three-hours’ drive from Johannesburg. Mhondoro is the first South African lodge to offer […]

4 Summertime experiences to sample in Leavenworth, WA

4 Summertime experiences to sample in Leavenworth, WA

By on Jun 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

Nestled in the Cascades in central Washington, the mountain town of Leavenworth is known for its Bavarian theme and seasonal festivals. Summer’s warm climate maximizes outdoor pleasures while German architecture showcases flowers exploding over balconies and hanging baskets throughout the village. All that color and sunshine makes a cheerful setting. Enjoy shopping, beer gardens, and […]

The baobab, iconic African tree - Monate Game Lodge

An African bushveld breakaway: Ke Monate!

By on Jun 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Feeling like getting away from it all, but doing it in comfort and style? Look no further than the Monate Game Lodge, a luxurious, yet tranquil African bushveld break-away near Nylstroom in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Ke Monate means ‘It is nice!’ in one of the indigenous South African languages. What a fitting […]

Top 5 luxury pool perks around the world

Top 5 luxury pool perks around the world

By on Jun 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Caribbean, Chile, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Worldwide

One of the most requested hotel amenities is a gorgeous pool, but sophisticated travelers are no longer content splashing around in just any old swimming pool. The following five luxury hotels are gilding the lily with these additional perks. 1. Beauty tech No more sunburn worries while enjoying W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island […]

No iPad needed with Elewana in Kenya

Luxury safaris – ahead of the rest

By on Jun 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

A recent Twitter chat discussed ‘What today’s travellers want from 5 star resorts’. Initially I thought safaris would be found wanting. Camps and lodges are in the middle of nowhere; logistics are difficult, and African bureaucracy is renowned for making things harder than they need to be. However I was pleasantly surprised. The things we […]

6 glorious things to do on Lake Malawi

6 glorious things to do on Lake Malawi

By on Jun 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Nearly the size of Belgium, Lake Malawi is the third-largest lake on the African continent and the ninth-largest in the world. For your next relaxing escape, here are the do not miss activities in which to partake during your stay in this unique and truly African freshwater paradise. Soak in the Malawian warmth Malawi is […]

Top 5 private plunge pools in East Africa

Top 5 private plunge pools in East Africa

By on Jun 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

There is nothing better than heading back to camp for a quick dip in your private plunge pool after a long morning game drive. Plunge pools are hard to come by on safari in East Africa, but there are a select few properties that are home to arguably some of the best private plunge pools […]

4 luxury lodges in South Africa's Sabi Sabi Private Reserve

4 luxury lodges in South Africa’s Sabi Sabi Private Reserve

By on Jun 09, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is renowned for its luxury safari experiences. It often plays host to royals and other celebrities from around the world, who come to experience unique wildlife encounters which few other countries can offer. In a private reserve, the exhilaration of the African bushveld experience is enhanced in the company of trained game rangers […]

Luxury travel for less

Luxury travel for less

By on Jun 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Nevada, New York, North America, Rail Travel, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

We all want to pay a little less for our holidays but the question is how without compromising on quality?  The answer is often by booking early and booking through a tour operator or travel agent.  Tour operators get tremendous deals from hotels, rail companies and cruises which they can package and pass on to […]

New luxury comes to the Mediterranean

New luxury comes to the Mediterranean

By on May 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is the name behind the new IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous. Overlooking Majorca’s idyllic beaches, it is one of the group’s most luxurious accommodation options for adults only. Majorca has something to celebrate: next month, the Balearic-based group IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts will be opening its first hotel on the island […]

Searching for paradise in the Garden of Eden

Searching for paradise in the Garden of Eden

By on May 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The first difficulty you encounter when planning to visit the Seychelles is which island to choose. After a detailed research we opted to divide our stay between Praslin and Mahe. My original choice was La Digue for its spectacular beaches, which we did manage to see on a day tour from Praslin. These beaches are […]

4 of the best private island escapes

4 of the best private island escapes

By on May 18, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Cambodia, Central America, Maldives, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts

What is it about private islands that makes us dream about them so? Many of us have done it, we sit there in front of our computer, in the office, on a cold and rainy day and dream of a warm tropical place, where we are far from all the craziness in our lives. We […]

3 reasons why raw veganism is the next hot trend in luxury travel

3 reasons why raw veganism is the next hot trend in luxury travel

By on May 17, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

We recently took a step outside the usual luxury offering in Thailand and stayed at Evason Hua Hin, a laid back luxury beach resort less that 4 hours from Bangkok. We stayed in one of their newly refurbished pool villas, a spacious villa appointed with everything you’d expect from this luxury brand including bespoke room […]