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Eruption of Strokkur geyser on the popular Golden Circle Route in Iceland.

Is Iceland the safest country to travel to in 2020?

By on Jun 30, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
As many countries start to loosen their gathering restrictions and lift their travel bans, we can expect to be allowed to travel again soon. But where should we go? Which country is safe to explore in the post-pandemic era? The last few chaotic months we experienced will be a constant reminder of the need to
Re-opening of the Maldives to international tourists

Re-opening of the Maldives to international tourists

By on Jun 25, 2020 in Featured
The Maldives will re-open its borders to international tourists on 15th July 2020. Resorts, liveaboards and hotels located at uninhabited islands will be open from that date, with guest houses and hotels located at inhabited islands opening from 1st August 2020. The Maldives relies heavily on the tourism industry as it accounts for the largest
COVID-19 coronavirus: Where in the world can you scuba dive?

COVID-19 coronavirus: Where in the world can you scuba dive?

By on Jun 25, 2020 in Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
For over 50 years PADI®, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has enabled people around the globe to experience the wonder of the underwater world, but COVID-19 has disrupted travel and scuba diving operations across the globe, so where is it now possible to dive? As the world slowly opens again, PADI wants to help
6 types of travel insurance: for greater certainty in uncertain times

6 types of travel insurance: for greater certainty in uncertain times

By on Jun 17, 2020 in Featured, Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany
As the coronavirus has completely affected our lives, this pandemic has disrupted existing and future travel plans. Therefore, all of this has turned greater attention to travel insurance. Such protection provides a safety net so you can step out with confidence, covering big financial risks that you don’t want to bear alone. Travel insurance provides
New Zealand: Rejuvenated and ready to return

New Zealand: Rejuvenated and ready to return

By on Jun 15, 2020 in Featured, New Zealand, Oceania
As Autumn gives way to the crisp cool days, warm company, and well-earned peace of winter, the challenges of recent months begin to ease and fade. The land and people slow down and recuperate, taking stock as we look forward to the promise and hope of a newfound spring. As we celebrate the obstacles we
The unexpected luxuries of a safari

The unexpected luxuries of a safari

By on Jun 02, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel
A safari in Africa may well be the epitome of adventure, heading out in the remote wilds of the planet in search of untamed creatures big and small and the drama that plays out when prey and predator meet. While you can certainly opt for a budget safari where you pitch your own tent, sleep
Cancelled flights

Travel businesses have been hit hard, but spare a thought for Corona Holidays

By on May 15, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
These are certainly unprecedented times for the entire travel industry. Although businesses are incredibly good at dealing with all kinds of situations thrown at them, the world has absolutely changed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The last coronavirus to largely affect the travel industry was SARS in 2003. This mainly impacted the
When will the cruise industry resume?

When will the cruise industry resume?

By on May 11, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
The cruise industry has taken nothing short of a battering in recent months with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but thin shards of light are starting to emerge that suggest cruises may one day resume. So that you can find the information all in one place, here are extracts from the latest official statements
Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on May 10, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, 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
The best places to see wild dogs in Southern Africa

The best places to see wild dogs in Southern Africa

By on May 10, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Featured, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe
If you ask first-time safari-goers what they are most looking forward to seeing in the wild, their answers are inevitably very similar. Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and “if we are lucky, the elusive leopard”. Frankly, who can argue with that. It’s like asking someone on their first trip to France what they want to
10 of the best virtual tours so you can still explore the world

10 of the best virtual tours so you can still explore the world

By on May 09, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, California, China, Europe, Featured, Going Out, North America, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide
Recently, I sat and thought about some of the reasons why I travel (and these days I have more time to sit, and think, than to travel). I realized a few interesting things. Why do I travel? Well, clearly to escape and explore. But, also to embrace and understand other cultures, to free my mind,
Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 26, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, 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
New travel industry COVID-19 coronavirus support group

New travel industry COVID-19 coronavirus support group

By on Apr 26, 2020 in Featured, Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany
Whether it be the global financial crisis, war and political stability, terrorism or other virus outbreaks, the travel industry has been through the mill at times but it has always demonstrated its resilience and bounced back. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has a rather different feel to it, though, with the impacts upon the industry being
10 art galleries and museums you can still visit... virtually

10 art galleries and museums you can still visit... virtually

By on Apr 25, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, South America, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City, Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide
As Thomas Merton, famed writer, poet, and American Trappist monk once said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”. Never has there been a better time to lose ourselves in art, to admire and acknowledge perspectives different from our own. To be in awe of another’s talent, whether past,
Luxury travel treats: Victorinox luggage, Buttercloth shirts, Arc'teryx footwear and more

Luxury travel treats: Victorinox luggage, Buttercloth shirts, Arc'teryx footwear and more

By on Apr 23, 2020 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment
Travel might be temporarily ‘on hold’ right now but – rest assured – it won’t be this way forever. And when normality does return, you can be sure there will be plenty of pent-up demand to enjoy some quality time away. For when those happier times do return, here are some ideas for items for
Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Alaska, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, 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