Category: Resorts

The top 3 horse safaris in South Africa

The top 3 horse safaris in South Africa

By on Oct 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are few greater thrills than exploring the African bush on horseback. It’s a surreal way to experience the sights, sounds, and serenity of the bush, but more than that, you’ll be able to get very close to the wildlife that would otherwise avoid loud vehicles. Here are 3 recommended horseback safaris in South Africa: […]

5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

By on Oct 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

When it comes to luxury travel with children there are two schools of thought. One camp might suggest leaving them at home while the grown-ups enjoy; another believes firmly that the travel seed planted early will cultivate offspring with curious, contributing outlooks. I have a foot either side – some experiences are best left to […]

5 activities perfect for a luxury Tunisian break

5 activities perfect for a luxury Tunisian break

By on Oct 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tunisia

The northernmost country in the great continent of Africa is a popular spot for travellers and those who yearn for a luxury break in an exotic place. Tunisia can be done on a shoestring, which is of course good to know, but if you feel like a treat then it can be done much more […]

3 luxury resorts in Vietnam where nothing is a problem (even being a vegan)

3 luxury resorts in Vietnam where nothing is a problem (even being a vegan)

By on Oct 15, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Check in to one of these 3 luxury resorts in Vietnam where nothing is a problem (even being vegan) and your request for something a little different, will be met with with total understanding. Instead of feeling like a ‘problem guest’ you’ll get to eat some of the finest Vietnamese food you’ll ever taste, as […]

Botswana's top 5 luxury safari suites

Botswana’s top 5 luxury safari suites

By on Oct 15, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts

Botswana’s top luxury safari suites are some of the most magical and enchanting in all of Africa – for a long time Botswana has been famous for having the most luxurious safari camps and lodges in the world, and when you combine this with the dramatic and incredible game viewing which happens every day on […]

8 of the world's 'ultra luxe' bathrooms

8 of the world’s ‘ultra luxe’ bathrooms

By on Oct 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe

We spend a lot of time in the bathroom. A good bathroom is a necessity, a beautiful bathroom is a luxury, but the following bathrooms, are just out of this world. I like to put them in the ‘Ultra Luxe’ box. A section of the ‘marketing mix’ which has been thoroughly thought about and is […]

Short stay: Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Short stay: Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

By on Oct 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Having stayed at the wonderful Long Lee Manor on the Shamwari Game Reserve, we moved on to the reserve’s family friendly Riverdene Lodge accommodation. Many game reserves won’t allow any children at all until a certain age, but what makes Riverdene Lodge unique is that kids of all ages are welcome – and extremely well catered for – and […]

Short stay: Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Short stay: Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

By on Oct 09, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Having taken a short flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, we were taken by our driver to the Shamwari Game Reserve where we were to spend the next few nights, leaving the industry of PE with its ‘mechanical giraffes’ (cranes that looked very much like giraffes) behind and passing the Maitland sand dunes as we departed this […]

The top 5 Ngorongoro Crater safari camps

The top 5 Ngorongoro Crater safari camps

By on Oct 07, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must see when you do the Northern Tanzânia safari circuit – don’t worry about people’s reports of over crowding as this tends to be between the hours of ten and three oclock so shouldn’t affect you too much. This huge natural Crater is breath taking in its raw beauty and […]

3 favourite private island hotspots

3 favourite private island hotspots

By on Sep 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles

Just this month Conde Nast released the winners of their ‘Readers Travel Award’ destinations, as voted for by you. After 3 years the Maldives are back in prime position, which is great news. The Maldives is often an alternative for non-skiers looking for winter sun, hotly followed by the Seychelles, Barbados and Hawaiian Islands. Here […]

Mexico: East vs West

Mexico: East vs West

By on Sep 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Mexico. A country with a vibrant soul and colourful contrasts; Mexico has much to offer – whichever coast you choose. Whether it is the sun-soaked eastern coastline dripping with Mayan history or the laid-back-luxe vibe of the Baja California facing the Pacific Ocean; choosing between the two could be one of life’s sweetest travel dilemmas. […]

4 luxurious hotels in Florida's Palm Beaches

4 luxurious hotels in Florida’s Palm Beaches

By on Sep 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Florida’s Palm Beaches is comprised of 38 towns and cities that make up Palm Beach County including Palm Beach, West Palm, Jupiter, and Boca Raton. It’s a destination filled with luxury resorts, world class shopping, fine dining, and 47 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Drive down the segment of A1A known as Millionaire’s […]

A luxury par 3 in Scotland

A luxury par 3 in Scotland

By on Sep 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Whether an independent country or part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has plenty to offer the luxury traveller. It has breathtaking scenery, rugged coastlines, a proud culture, centuries of heritage and this year is the Year of the Homecoming – a year long programme of events and activities that shows off all that Scotland has […]

Recipe of the week: Baby octopus tempura

Recipe of the week: Baby octopus tempura

By 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

South Africa’s top 5 remote safari lodges

By 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

The Atlas Mountains boutique hotel – Domaine Malika

By 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 […]