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Unique wildlife experiences to look forward to after the pandemic

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jan 21, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Asia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Featured, India, Indonesia, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA

By now most of us have become so eager to travel that we would even consider taking dodgy low cost carriers and indulge in all-day buffets without any hesitation or thought. Talking about lowering our standards just to get out of our pandemic routine. Personally, I’ve been trying to cope just by planning ahead and […]

The Little Venice of Gran Canaria

By Gail Hewitt on Jan 14, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

The island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, is one of the year-round destinations we can jet off to once travel is back in our lives. One of the prettiest resorts in Gran Canaria is Puerto Mogan on the southwest coast. You’ll see below why Puerto Mogán is known as ‘Little Venice’, and is […]

Win £20,000 / $27,000 / €22,000 in luxury travel advertising!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2021 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Featured, Travel Miscellany

We know how tough the travel industry is finding it at the moment. Having worked in travel for more than 30 years myself, I’m acutely aware of how difficult it is for travel businesses right now. This is why we ran a competition towards the back-end of last year, to win £10,000 worth in travel […]

Top 10 places to see in the Indian subcontinent in 2021

By Jay Kajaria on Jan 07, 2021 in Asia, Bhutan, Featured, India, Maldives, Nepal, Regions, Sri Lanka

With a number of restrictions, closed borders and mandatory quarantine, the year 2020 passed away giving a greater meaning and importance to travel. During the lockdown, seeing amazing places around the globe through the internet has made every traveler enthusiastic and eager to fly to that dream destination away from all the pandemic negativity. With […]

7 South American destinations for pursuing your wanderlust again

By Alfonso Tandazo on Dec 22, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Featured, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

As 2021 approaches — with all of us anxious to break free of almost a year of confinement — the natural question arises: where will we head out to enjoy all that the world has to offer? One thing’s for sure; it’s no exaggeration that South America is simply stunning. Around the continent, you can […]

5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

By Deirdre O'Connor on Dec 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The real Mallorca has some enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with the World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others just a cycle ride away from the coast. There is a great choice! A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and there are few places in Spain where […]

7 of Italy’s most beautiful villages

By Kerry Golds on Dec 17, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

From Rome to Florence to Venice, Italy’s famous cities have little trouble drawing the eye, boasting an abundance of architectural splendour, ancient history and lauded landmarks. Yet there is beauty to be found off the beaten track – just as disarming, and just as alluring – encapsulated by the less-visited villages that sprinkle the hills […]

10 reasons to go on a safari to Namibia during the ‘Green Season’

By Lucie Trottier on Dec 16, 2020 in Africa, Featured, Namibia, Regions

In most of Southern Africa, including Namibia, the “Green Season” refers to the summer months of November to April. These months correspond to the rainy season, where the landscapes come back to life with the first drops of rain and display all kind of green hues in the prolific vegetation. Historically, travelers looking for a […]

Safari destinations currently open to tourists

By Marc Harris on Nov 02, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There is no hiding the fact that our travel dreams have nearly all been vanquished this year. Whether you were hoping to relax on the beach or head onto a fun filled safari, travel has been disrupted in ways we could never have imagined at the start of the year. However, there appears to be […]

Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By Michael Edwards on Nov 01, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Carved kingfishers and waders, an oil painting of deer flitting through the forest, a Norfolk estuary at sunset. Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, where you hear the birdsong, is a haven, a rural celebration of one of Britain’s most restful counties. Congham Hall Hotel, built in the 1780s, is a whitewashed Georgian mansion complete with […]

Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

By Michael Edwards on Oct 27, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The country house party is stylishly back at the foodie estate of Hampton Manor. In the parlour, lavish books and board games sit invitingly on coffee tables. Wellies are ready for country rambles. The croquet lawn awaits. Guests gather for pre-dinner cocktails, gins or wine. After dinner Frazer guides guests through a tour of whiskies. […]

5 classic two-centre African adventures

By Warwick Blow on Oct 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Sometimes we just don’t have a lot of time, but we still want all the excitement that only Africa can give. Never fear, there are some absolute classic two centre adventures across the continent that will satisfy your adventurous urges but that you can squeeze into a week! Cape Town & Kruger – South Africa […]

5 of our favourite villas within luxury hotels in Mallorca

By Gail Hewitt on Oct 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Looking to be independent, but also have the benefits of a wealth of facilities close to hand? Perhaps villa accommodation within a luxury hotel might be an option for you to consider. Retain your privacy with the benefit of your own private pool. Alternatively, if you feel like the company of other hotel guests, you […]

Photograph of the week: Social distancing in the giraffe world

By Paul Johnson on Oct 14, 2020 in Africa, Featured, Regions, Tanzania

During a safari in Northern Tanzania this group of giraffes (called “a tower”) was observed strolling through the Ndutu Plains. The Ndutu Region forms part of the northern section of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stretches to the unfenced southern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, a meeting point between these two incredible wilderness areas. This […]

Short stay: The Cavendish London, Mayfair, London, UK

By Michael Edwards on Oct 13, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In the true spirit of The Cavendish London you could order The Duchess from The Petrichor Bar: a cocktail of Galliano, Cointreau, orange juice and double cream. Then toast Rosa Lewis, known as the Duchess of Jermyn Street, who worked her way up from humble origins to purchase The Cavendish London in 1902. Back then […]

The re-opening of Uganda’s borders – here’s what you need to know

By Paul Johnson on Oct 12, 2020 in Africa, Featured, Regions

As of 1st October 2020, Uganda’s borders have reopened, and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) has resumed operations for international airlines following a 6-month closure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Uganda’s national parks are open to international visitors as well. The reopening signals a return to business for Uganda’s tourism industry as […]

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