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Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers

By Maxine Roberts on Apr 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Cyprus, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Unwind and relax whilst your teens engage in activities that they are sure to be talking about long after their visit. These carefully selected hotels offer the perfect holidays to reward your children after months of revision and exams, from team beach-athons in Saint Lucia and undersea walks in Mauritius to rock-climbing and urban graffiti […]

South Beach style on the edge of centuries-old rainforest

By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

South Beach style on the edge of centuries-old rainforest? That’s exactly what Cove 55 is all about. The cool whites, minimalist but luxe décor and azure blue pool sets the tone against the verdant greenery of the surrounding Santubong peninsula in Sarawak, Malaysia, and its nearby beach. This exclusive hire resort is an unlikely combination […]

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

By Matthew Coe on Apr 20, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, California, Europe, Featured, France, India, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you’re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the sea? Or in a romantic restaurant, with violin music playing in the background? To help […]

6 unusual things you must do in Paris

By Irina Raileanu on Apr 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Spring is a time when Paris resembles all of its most flattering cliches. The city is suddenly awash with cherry and apple blossoms, acting as umbrellas to the streets below them. The air lingers with uncertainty, because both sunshine and showers are definitely expected to feature throughout the day. Tourism is at its hilt and […]

10 of the best travel quotes of all time

By Paul Johnson on Apr 17, 2013 in Featured, Travel Miscellany

If you ever needed inspiration to travel, then hopefully these quotes will offer just that. Here are ten of our favourites which we hope will inspire you to get out and see more of the world in which we live. Please tell us your favourites (whether they be listed here or not) by submitting a […]

Photograph of the week: Young deer in the wilds of Tuscany

By Paul Johnson on Apr 17, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Featured, Italy, Photography, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

Experiencing a real adventure has become increasingly difficult in today’s world. In years gone by, one of the most common dangers of a trip to the wilderness was to encounter wild animals; nowadays it’s nearly impossible to meet creatures of any kind. Recently, however, wildlife watching has found a valuable ally in modern technology through […]

An airport worker’s letter of resignation… on a cake!

By Paul Johnson on Apr 16, 2013 in Air Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In what is surely one of the sweetest ways to say goodbye, a Stansted Airport employee has handed in his letter of resignation… on a cake. (Yes, you read that right!). Immigration officer Chris Holmes took this extraordinary measure, writing “Having recently become a father I now realise how precious life is and how important […]

Ambitious Mumbai development which sees balconies replaced with swimming pools

By Paul Johnson on Apr 16, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, India, Real Estate, Regions

Aquaria Grande is an ambitious new collaboration between Hong Kong-based architect James Law and Indian real estate company Wadhwa Group which will see a residential complex with over 200 apartments, three levels of parking, a gym and sauna, and a sustainable podium garden coming to Mumbai. It is currently under construction but here are some […]

A very grown-up restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

By Paul Johnson on Apr 15, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Manchester’s Northern Quarter is famous for its Bohemian vibes and many bars, cafés, music and record shops situated north of the city. TNQ Resturant & Bar is a hidden gem of a modern British/European restaurant situated right in the heart of the area, once a storage warehouse for the old Smithfield fish markets, but now […]

Special feature: Congham Hall, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By Paul Johnson on Apr 13, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If you are looking for somewhere to totally relax and unwind, then you’d be hard-pressed to find somewhere more peaceful than Congham Hall where we have just spent the past week. Recently named as winner of the Best UK Small Hotel at the International Hotel Awards, this Georgian country house is home to a hotel, […]

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

By Maxine Roberts on Apr 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the right family holiday can be an overwhelming task, particularly if you are looking for a range of engaging activities to occupy your children. Here are some inspirational ideas to help you narrow down the right […]

5 surprisingly luxurious New York City hotels

By Tracie Heffernan on Apr 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, New York, North America, USA

Known for premium nightly rates even at modest hotels, New York City can be a difficult place to find luxury lodging at value. But thanks to a growing number of boutique hotels focused on the efficiency-minded traveler, high-end accommodations at mid-range prices have become increasingly more available. The next time you visit the Big Apple, consider one of these surprisingly luxurious New York City […]

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

By Amanda Marks on Apr 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, India, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury properties very much adds to the experience of these very special places. […]

Suite of the week: The Tudor Suite at the Milestone Hotel, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Suite of the Week, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Suite name: The Tudor Suite Hotel name: The Milestone Hotel Location: London, UK Size of accommodation: 585 sq ft Cost per night: £1,100 What makes it special: Decadence personified, the Tudor Suite not only offers 24-hour butler service and a private Bentley on demand, it has its very own minstrels gallery above a separate sitting room. A 3.3m-high ceiling is adorned […]

Million dollar views: 6 of the world’s best city hotel views

By Chinmoy Lad on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

There are many reasons to pay “over the top” for a hotel. Some pay for the service, some for the brand name associated with it, some for the dining options at hand, while others to be a part of history in iconic hotels. But there are a select few who are willing to shell out […]

Top 10 places in South America to visit this Easter

By Paul Johnson on Mar 28, 2013 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel

South America is very proud of its Roman Catholic heritage and traditions, and none more so than the present with the recent appointment of the first South American Pope, Pope Francis. If you are deliberating on where to go in South America this Easter, then here are 10 ideas that will help you make up […]

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