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Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Apr 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Cyprus, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, 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 […]

This new luxury villa collection is another reason to visit Sri Lanka right now

This new luxury villa collection is another reason to visit Sri Lanka right now

By on Apr 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Regions, Sri Lanka, Vacation Rentals

One of the most up-and-coming luxury holiday destinations just got a whole lot more tempting. Luxury villa rental service Inspiring Villas has added some of the most exclusive beachfront properties in Sri Lanka to their portfolio. Already known for their exclusive luxury villas in Thailand, Inspiring Villas is now offering the same five-star standard in […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 31, 2019 in Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Featured, Japan, Kazakhstan, Regions, Singapore, South Korea

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 […]

Top 10 happiest countries in the world

Top 10 happiest countries in the world

By on Mar 22, 2019 in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Perhaps your idea of happiness is a pristine beach off the Caribbean, a glass of vintage red on the French Riviera or an unexpected hotel upgrade, but what about the happiness of a nation? The winner of this year’s World Happiness Report may come as a surprise to some. For the second time in a […]

The world’s top 5 luxury rail journeys

The world’s top 5 luxury rail journeys

By on Mar 18, 2019 in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Featured, France, India, Italy, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

When it comes to exploring the world by train, the choice seems never-ending. For many it’s the destination that makes all the difference, be it the Rockies of Canada or Australia’s far-flung outback. But, it’s also the train itself that truly makes the journey truly unforgettable, whether you’re drawn to the glamour of travel’s Golden […]

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10 cookery schools to discover around the world

By on Mar 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, India, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Regions, South Africa, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food’… George Bernard Shaw Food is humanity’s greatest connection with each other. One of travel’s enticing rewards is the discovery of new cuisine and exploring the soul of a place through its dishes. We have handpicked 10 of our favourite culinary experiences to delve into; food […]

The best times to visit the 4 amazing worlds of Ecuador

The best times to visit the 4 amazing worlds of Ecuador

By on Mar 13, 2019 in Ecuador, Featured, Regions, South America

So, just when is the best time to travel to Ecuador? Ask any tour operator in the country, and they’ll tell you that there’s NEVER a bad time to experience this South American nation. Still, for those looking to visit our country at “ideal” times — when there’s the least rain, the most days of […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

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 […]

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Spring in Barcelona: eat like a Catalan

By on Mar 07, 2019 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Springtime is one of the best times to visit Barcelona. The weather is getting warmer but it’s still at a comfortable heat, and there are typically less people in the city as the tourist buzz hasn’t quite hit yet and many locals leave Barcelona for the Easter break. Better still; springtime is also a great […]

Top 10 places to visit in Gran Canaria

Top 10 places to visit in Gran Canaria

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

As you may have seen, I recently visited the Spanish island of Gran Canaria (read about my trip with Hyundai UK here, here and here). Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of Africa, this tourist island is the third largest of the Canary Islands after Tenerife and Lanzarote, but the second most […]

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

By on Mar 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

My recent trip to Gran Canaria with Hyundai UK included two amazing experiences (if you haven’t already read about them, see my posts titled ‘Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria‘ and ‘Taking a helicopter ride in Gran Canaria‘) but what I haven’t yet shared with you is where we stayed and where we dined […]

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

By on Feb 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

A pheasant scurries across the road as we turn into the drive towards Teal House, our home for a week’s holiday in the north-east of England. We are about five miles to the west of Alnwick, widely regarded as one of the top pheasant shooting locations in the UK, and the many pheasants we see […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 24, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 Ecuador, Featured, Regions, South America

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 […]