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Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Hotels, Japan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

5 luxury picks in Ecuador

5 luxury picks in Ecuador

By on Feb 15, 2019 in Featured

Despite its small size, Ecuador packs in more amazing experiences than you would expect from a country about the size of Nevada. Ecuadorians like to boast that you can have breakfast in the Amazon, lunch in the Highlands, and dinner in the Coast. This South American gem also boasts some prime luxury locations that will […]

Taking a helicopter ride over Gran Canaria

Taking a helicopter ride over Gran Canaria

By on Feb 14, 2019 in Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As you will know from my earlier ‘Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria‘ post, I’ve just come back from an adventurous few days in Gran Canaria where we’ve also had the opportunity to drive the rather sleek and stylish Hyundai i30 Fastback N. The previous post showed the vehicle in Engine Red, but here it […]

Microlight flight over Victoria Falls.

Top 5 adventure activities at Victoria Falls

By on Feb 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Over the years the area around Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe/Zambia border has developed into one of Southern Africa’s leading adventure tourism destinations.  Clearly the main attraction of the area is still a visit to visit the Falls themselves, and for most visitors this will take around half a day if they do this with […]

12 baby friendly honeymoon ideas

12 baby friendly honeymoon ideas

By on Feb 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Honeymoons, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Middle East, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Travelling on honeymoon with a baby needn’t be daunting. With a little preparation and a few helpful extras, it can be stress-free, and a wonderfully memorable holiday. There’s nothing quite like seeing your little ones’ face light up as you dip their toes in the swimming pool. Or when you take them for their first […]

Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria

Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Featured, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Recently I visited the Spanish island of Gran Canaria off north-west Africa whilst working alongside car manufacturer Hyundai. Not only was it an opportunity to experience some highlights of the island, but it also served as a great excuse to test drive the all-new Hyundai i30 Fastback N (pictured here outside our hotel) – part of the i30 […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 10, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

By on Jan 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Situated on London’s exclusive Park Lane, overlooking iconic Hyde Park, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living offers contemporary luxury residences just moments from all the best that London has to offer. With a level of sophistication and elegance that is not overly-stuffy, this special place perfectly combines the refined beauty of a historic London building […]

Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of boutique hotels that combine luxury with a focus on literature and culture. Among this select group of hotels is Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel – the perfect launch-pad for all that London has to offer. The property has a fascinating and industrious history that mirrors the industrial […]

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Those of you with good memories may recall that I reviewed The Cavendish on a previous visit back in 2016. Located in the heart of prestigious Mayfair and Piccadilly, the hotel was just as good as I remembered: an inviting place to stay in the capital, and suitable for both business and leisure travellers alike. Shoppers […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 20, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

By on Jan 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Read all about these Luxury Resorts and Vegan Food in Phu Quoc from our recent trip to the Vietamese island which is a fast growing tourism hotspot. We experienced 3 luxury resorts that were all very different to each other but had one thing in common for sure. Upon request they were more than able […]

Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

By on Jan 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Malawi, Regions, Sierra Leone, Speciality Travel, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

While it’s common for Africa’s ‘Big Cats’ to be considered as the continent’s primary wildlife species, the animals that often inspire the most awe when out on safari are the larger, ‘Big Grey Giants’ – elephants, rhinos and hippos. There is nothing quite like witnessing these huge beasts and their surprising grace and agility, so […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 13, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

The top places to visit in 2019 according to Rough Guides

The top places to visit in 2019 according to Rough Guides

By on Jan 08, 2019 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Featured, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Panama, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rough Guides has announced its annual list of must-see destinations. A team of expert writers and editors have recommended a list of 19 places that it would be best to see in 2019. The list comprises 8 top towns and cities, 6 top regions, and 5 top countries. Below is a selection of the Rough […]

10 good intentions for A Luxury Travel Blog in 2019... plus your suggestions, please!

10 good intentions for A Luxury Travel Blog in 2019… plus your suggestions, please!

By on Jan 01, 2019 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Featured, Travel Miscellany

Happy New Year! We hope all our readers have had a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to the year ahead. We also want to thank you for your past support and take this opportunity to share with you some of our plans for the site for the year ahead. 2019 is set to […]