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Planning to travel with kids? These are some of the best places to consider!

Planning to travel with kids? These are some of the best places to consider!

By on May 12, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

While vaccinations are going forward, an increasing number of travellers are starting to plan new adventures as for most it has been way too long since their last escape into another world. This also goes for the children that have endured months of online classes, missed playing with their friends or just being able to […]

Reasons to visit Western Tanzania

Reasons to visit Western Tanzania

By on May 05, 2021 in Africa, Featured, Regions, Tanzania

Western Tanzania is often overlooked as a destination. It is an area that receives very few visitors in comparison to the rest of the country which consists of the renowned Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Made up of Mahale and Katavi, the remote location of these two wilderness destinations, coupled with incredible wildlife and beautiful accommodation […]

5 best ways to spend spring in Spain

5 best ways to spend spring in Spain

By on Apr 16, 2021 in Europe, Featured, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

With its rugged coastlines, soulful towns, mouthwatering cuisine, and vibrant local culture, Spain is every traveller’s paradise. Take a holiday in spring for almost guaranteed sunshine – and far fewer crowds. From Aitona’s breathtaking peach blossom trees in early March to the week-long Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera in May, the vibrant personality […]

The magical Ionian Islands of Greece

The magical Ionian Islands of Greece

By on Apr 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Ionian Islands are an idyllic destination to experience the delights of a yacht charter in Greece. A line of stepping-stones across the sea, the mix of islands trail the western coast of mainland Greece. Ribbons of sand frame the undulating shoreline backed by dense woodland on soaring hills. Blessed with deep anchorages, sheltered coves […]

5 must visit destinations in Kenya

5 must visit destinations in Kenya

By on Apr 07, 2021 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, Regions

Kenya is arguably Africa’s most famous safari destination. Full of an incredible density of wildlife which is perfect for photography as well as a vast range of activities that makes it an incredible family holiday destination, Kenya really has got it all. Maasai Mara National Reserve The Maasai Mara is the birthplace of East African […]

5 luxury travel treats that you can enjoy now

5 luxury travel treats that you can enjoy now

By on Feb 27, 2021 in Accessories, Books, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

To say that it’s been a challenging 12 months is an understatement. For most people around the world, international travel has sadly been largely off-limits for much of the past year.  Don’t let that put you off travel, though. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been posting just as frequently on A Luxury Travel Blog, in addition […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

21 countries to visit in 2021

By on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

Unique wildlife experiences to look forward to after the pandemic

Unique wildlife experiences to look forward to after the pandemic

By 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 […]

Puerto Mogan Boats

The Little Venice of Gran Canaria

By 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!

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

By 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

Top 10 places to see in the Indian subcontinent in 2021

By 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

7 South American destinations for pursuing your wanderlust again

By 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

5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

By 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

7 of Italy’s most beautiful villages

By 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'

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

By 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

Safari destinations currently open to tourists

By 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 […]