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Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best resort views

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 23, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following on from our previous series where we looked at the world’s best city hotel views, we now turn our attention to the world’s most jaw dropping resort views. While city views are entirely dependent on mankind’s ability to build structures and turn buildings into art and entire cityscapes into neon-lit bright reflections of a […]

The 3 best places to stay in Marrakech and Essaouira

By Judith Reitman on Apr 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Resorts

Among Morocco’s many seductions are a panoply of luxurious riads and resorts with lush courtyards, sensual hammans, and “the best tagine in North Africa”. The defining variable is quality of service which, despite Morocco’s claim to warm hospitality, varies significantly. Here are three of best places to stay in Marrakesh and Essaouira that offer seamless […]

5 luxury lodges where you’ll see elephants in South Africa

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Apr 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The grand stature of the African elephant is as captivating as its innate intimacy for its own kind. You’d expect the huge frame of these gentle giants to stand out like a storm cloud in a clear blue sky, but the elephant isn’t as easily spotted in the wild as you may believe. Here are […]

The top 5 chalets for breathtaking views in the Alps

By Rebecca Taylor on Apr 10, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

You’ve booked the chalet, the flights are organised, likewise the ski hire and lift passes. It’s all very exciting and soon you’ll be on the slopes having the time of your life. One aspect sometimes taken for granted is the actual location, the mountains. One of the great things about a ski holiday in the […]

Special feature: Amanfayun, Hangzhou, China

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

When Marco Polo visited the ancient Chinese city and former capital of the Song dynasty of Hangzhou in the late 13th century, he christened the city: “beyond dispute the finest and noblest in the world.” Part of an old Chinese saying transliterated reads: “there is paradise in heaven, on earth there is Hangzhou,” marking Hangzhou as […]

Top 5 luxury safari breakfasts

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Everyone loves breakfast when you’re on holiday – what could be better than having perfectly poached eggs produced for you every morning, followed by delicious fresh tropical fruit and home made muffins. The breakfasts on any luxury safari are bound to wow you and certainly set you up for the day ahead. Often they are […]

Barnsley Resort: a luxurious love story

By Lesli Peterson on Mar 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Georgia, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

In the heart of North Georgia lies a couple’s destination resort that defies comparison. It blends a charming and romantic history with nature, outdoor sports, food, wine, and a healthy dose of pampering. You will not find a comparable southern experience, and it is Georgia’s best kept secret. Sixty miles north of Atlanta, Barnsley Resort […]

Top 5 luxury family beach escapes

By Maxine Roberts on Mar 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the ideal holiday to suit the collective needs of you and your little ones can be an overwhelming task. One wants relaxation and another cultural discoveries, the children’s preferences are not aligned either with one seeking […]

8 romantic reasons why The Viceroy, Riviera Maya, will steal your heart

By Janice Nieder on Mar 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts

Civilized yet wild, a romantic escape to the adults-only, Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico offers a 2 for 1: an exotic Mayan jungle refuge nestled behind the white-sandy beach and aquamarine waters of the Caribbean. The Viceroy is the perfect place to pop the big question, renew your love, or just chill-out in […]

5 hotels to watch the sun rise

By Chinmoy Lad on Mar 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, USA

“The early bird catches the worm,” as the renowned idiom states. One of the true joys of life is watching the sun rise, slowly lightening the cool, dark dawn with the warm rays of the star that burns brightly in the centre of our solar system. This phenomenon has been the inspiration for many a […]

Rajasthan: a glimpse inside the glamorous Oberoi Rajvilas

By Madeleine Hann on Mar 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts

The Oberoi Rajvilas makes for the perfect base in which to explore the exotic Indian city of Jaipur, and is arguably one of the finest resorts in Rajasthan. There are not many hotels in the world where check-in involves an elaborately painted elephant and fragrant shower of rose petals, but the Oberoi Rajvilas does not […]

Top 5 villas in Southeast Asia

By Chinmoy Lad on Mar 18, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vacation Rentals, Vietnam

Whether standalone or privately owned as part of a larger development or a resort, multiple-bedroom villas are all the rage for summer holiday bookings and ideal for family, a group of friends, or to host special occasions. For those who have a kid or two, simple hotel rooms or suites just do not bring the […]

Meet the ‘Grand 1’ at Walt Disney World Orlando

By Kevin Maw on Mar 13, 2014 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

With such an eminent designation, the chance to spend the day with the ‘Grand 1’, at Walt Disney World Resort, conjures magical ideas of a certain famous mouse for a tour around the inescapably popular Magic Kingdom. As we discovered, the ‘Grand 1’ is one of those extra special experiences that Disney offer privileged VIP guests […]

Lowcountry luxury on Hilton Head Island

By Kristy Tolley on Mar 11, 2014 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Carolina, Travel Miscellany, USA

Situated at the southernmost tip of South Carolina, the resort town of Hilton Head Island has long been a popular destination for those seeking a laid-back respite from the daily grind. Almost as intrinsic as the island’s southern hospitality is its atmosphere of luxury. Though subtle, high-end resorts, upscale restaurants and boutique shopping await vacationers […]

Suite of the week: Oceanview Three Bedroom Pool Villa, Conrad Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week, Thailand

Suite name: Oceanview Three Bedroom Pool Villa (V.702), Conrad Koh Samui Resort & Spa Location: Koh Samui, Thailand Size of accommodation: 766 sq m of indoor and outdoor living space over two levels Cost per night: from THB 58,700 to THB 188,200 depending on season (subject to 18.7% taxes and service charge) What makes it special: The Oceanview Three Bedroom Pool Villa […]

Experience the waterfalls of the Kimberley, Western Australia

By Paul Johnson on Mar 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

Western Australia’s Kimberley region has seen a spectacular amount of rainfall this wet season. To appreciate the waterfalls at their most majestic, the Berkeley River Lodge has released its ‘waterfall package’ for March and April. The lodge is the region’s newest remote luxury lodge, and the package includes four-nights’ accommodation in a luxury villa, return […]

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