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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 […]

A resort for the honeymoon of your dreams: The Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Crete

By Paul Johnson on Aug 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Thinking and planning where to spend one’s honeymoon can make for an incredibly difficult decision. Thus it is important to find the right destination, the right package and special offer that best fits your individual needs. With a variety of honeymoon offers provided the Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Crete, may just be a […]

The top Caribbean resorts

By Matthew Coe on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Turks and Caicos

The Caribbean is the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. Boasting picturesque beaches, charming towns and friendly locals, the Caribbean has it all. Whether you opt for the intimate island of Antigua or somewhere more upbeat like Jamaica, you won’t regret your decision to vacation in the Caribbean. We’ve made a list of the top […]

6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer

By Jan Edwards on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Mallorca has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently but – outside the raucous party resort of Magaluf – discerning travellers will find plenty to love about the Spanish island this Summer. British chef Jamie Oliver and his family, racing driver Freddie Hunt (son of the late James Hunt), and former ‘Baywatch’ […]

The best luxury hotels in Hawaii

By Hilary Stockton on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

The best luxury hotels in Hawaii command high premiums, and for good reason: each has a loyal following that returns year after year, in addition to the many couples visiting for the first time on a special honeymoon or anniversary trip, or families splurging on a very special Hawaiian vacation. As a Virtuoso luxury travel […]

12 luxury hotel openings to be excited about this year

By Daniel Moran on Jul 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Russia, South America, Tanzania, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Every year sees a great many new hotels open and 2014 is no different. The major hotel brands are reacting to the market and diversifying as it is no longer enough to offer one brand and one product. Hilton, Marriott and Starwood amongst many others have different brands to suit different market needs. Whether it […]

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