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VIVA TWO christened for luxury cruising on Europe's rivers

VIVA TWO christened for luxury cruising on Europe's rivers

By on Mar 29, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Blue and silver confetti drifted on the Rhine breeze. A bottle of Champagne cracked on the bow. The ship’s horn boomed across Dusseldorf. “It’s a beautiful day” played on the sound system and VIVA TWO was triumphantly christened.
Short stay: Hood's, Salwayash, Dorset, UK

Short stay: Hood's, Salwayash, Dorset, UK

By on Mar 20, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Hood’s offers some of the best self-catering accommodation in Dorset. To turn off the road to Bridport, grass growing on a lane made for horse carts, is to step out of frenetic modern life into a blissful rural retreat.
A family sailing holiday off Gibraltar with Rock Sailing - RYA Day Skipper Sail (Practical) Course

A family sailing holiday off Gibraltar with Rock Sailing - RYA Day Skipper Sail (Practical) Course

By on Mar 17, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
The experience of sailing through the calm waters of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, with the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin, is one that many people dream of. But what if you have no experience or qualifications in sailing?
8 reasons to visit Key West, Florida, USA

8 reasons to visit Key West, Florida, USA

By on Mar 11, 2023 in Attractions, Featured, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA
“Cayos”, was the word exploring Spanish navigators used to name the archipelago of little islands that drifted south west towards the Caribbean. Over time, cayos has become adapted and Americanised to the Keys.
20 luxury travel gifts for Mother's Day (2023) - UK & Ireland edition

20 luxury travel gifts for Mother's Day (2023) - UK & Ireland edition

By on Mar 10, 2023 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment
Mother's Day is fast approaching - Sunday 19th March 2023 if you are in the UK & Ireland. Whether you're looking to treat your own mother or the mother of your children, there's no better way to celebrate than with a luxurious gift.
Short stay: The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, Devon, UK

Short stay: The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, Devon, UK

By on Mar 08, 2023 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
When a B&B wins Best B&B in the World (Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards) not just once, but two years running, it's difficult not to take notice.
Short stay: RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

Short stay: RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

By on Mar 02, 2023 in Accommodation, Chile, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
When travelling to Chile, there is no way around it; visiting the Torres del Paine national park is a must. And it's here that you'll find the RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa which serves as the perfect starting point to explore this majestic and utterly beautiful area.
Short stay: Radisson RED Liverpool, UK

Short stay: Radisson RED Liverpool, UK

By on Feb 28, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Whilst the Radisson RED Liverpool is brand new - just two months old when we visited - the building itself is Grade II Listed and was originally opened as the first railway hotel in the country, dating back to the 1800s.
Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 4 to 7 - Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and a day at sea

Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 4 to 7 - Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and a day at sea

By on Feb 27, 2023 in Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
For most guests it seemed only hours since Celebrity Apex had sailed from Fort Lauderdale. First we had docked at Key West for an introduction to one of the USA’s wackiest cities. Then, we had cruised west across the Caribbean.
Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 2)

Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 2)

By on Feb 23, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
What can I expect from an expedition cruise to Antarctica? Is it really that cold and will I see any animals? All these questions became a regular occurrence in my dm's and inbox during my time on the Swan Hellenic Vega in Antarctica.
Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 1)

Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 1)

By on Feb 23, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Antarctica, a place that is still covered in mystery and only seen by brave explorers and in recent times by scientists and crazy adventurers that don't shy away from this cold elusive continent. Well, that's what most people say when you ask them about this vast wilderness at the very bottom of our planet.
How the international community can help Turkey and Syria

How the international community can help Turkey and Syria

By on Feb 11, 2023 in Featured, Middle East, Regions, Syria, Travel Miscellany, Turkey
There are many ways that people can help to support the rescue efforts and provide aid to those in need. Here we list some of the ways that individuals can donate to help the people of Turkey and Syria try as they try to recover from this catastrophic earthquake.
Short stay: SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Kelso, Scotland, UK

Short stay: SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Kelso, Scotland, UK

By on Jan 31, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The SCHLOSS Roxburghe has a long and interesting life and could tell many a tale of romance, war and uprisings since the 12th century, which include Bonny Prince Charlie and a white rose bush said to still bloom today.
Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

By on Jan 23, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Looking down on Chipping Campden’s slanting yesteryear high street, this elegant hotel is within yards of the town’s covered market. It was the tradition of the market, or the chipping as it was known in medieval times, that gave the town its name.
9 of the dreamiest honeymoon destinations to redeem Hilton points

9 of the dreamiest honeymoon destinations to redeem Hilton points

By on Jan 11, 2023 in Accommodation, Featured, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
Being a Hilton Honors member is free to join and comes with a host of additional perks, such as special member-only promotions, ways to earn Points and redeem Points on other offerings including one-of-a-kind Hilton Honors Experiences.
7 of the best cruise destinations for seeing penguins in the wild

7 of the best cruise destinations for seeing penguins in the wild

By on Jan 08, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Travel industry executives attribute the increase in luxury cruise bookings that include the chance to see penguins in their natural habitat to "the Sir David Attenborough effect".