Category: Attractions

What's new and happening in Chicago

What’s new and happening in Chicago

By on Jan 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Chicago welcomed over 57.6 million visitors in 2018, a growth of 4.3% over the previous year, resulting in a new tourism record. In 2019, Chicago will continue to wow visitors with its world-class theater, innovative culinary and mixology adventures, state-of-the-art hotels, premiere exhibits and more. This winter in Chicago, experience the Year of Chicago Theatre, […]

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

By on Jan 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Situated on London’s exclusive Park Lane, overlooking iconic Hyde Park, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living offers contemporary luxury residences just moments from all the best that London has to offer. With a level of sophistication and elegance that is not overly-stuffy, this special place perfectly combines the refined beauty of a historic London building […]

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Those of you with good memories may recall that I reviewed The Cavendish on a previous visit back in 2016. Located in the heart of prestigious Mayfair and Piccadilly, the hotel was just as good as I remembered: an inviting place to stay in the capital, and suitable for both business and leisure travellers alike. Shoppers […]

5 ways to find a new-found love for Paris

5 ways to find a new-found love for Paris

By on Jan 21, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

I’ll admit, I grew a bit bored of Paris after visiting a few times for fun over the years and a couple of times for work in my past career. However, recently I gained a renewed passion for the city after having some fresh, unique endeavors. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Paris […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 20, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, 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 […]

9 of the best California theme parks

9 of the best California theme parks

By on Jan 17, 2019 in Attractions, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA

California is renowned for its theme parks, amongst other things.  Above all, they offer a variety of ways to have fun – only limited by your time, your energy and, adrenalin.  Providing everything from castles, characters, thrill rides and incredible places which help us learn about the world around us.  And history too, the Louff […]

5 reasons to discover the beautiful Atacama Desert

5 reasons to discover the beautiful Atacama Desert

By on Jan 15, 2019 in Attractions, Chile, Going Out, Regions, South America

The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest in the world, some parts of it have never seen rain. It is the oldest in the world at 150M years and the highest in the world – we visited some parts at 4,600 metres. It is also simply huge at 1,500 sq km and has many […]

10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

By on Jan 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Even after journeying to more than 110 countries, I continue to find that nothing has the potential to be as life-altering as a remarkable travel experience. Though we all learn and grow on every trip we take, occasionally there’s a truly unique moment, a special circumstance or a distinctive sight that changes a seemingly simple […]

7 reasons for extending your stay in Quito

7 reasons for extending your stay in Quito

By on Jan 12, 2019 in Attractions, Ecuador, Going Out, Regions, South America

Quito is well known as a heritage city that offers a variety of cultural activities and sightseeing. Nevertheless, most of the travelers use Quito as a stopover before or after their trip to the amazing Galapagos Islands. There is plenty to explore for the most avid traveler to plan to spend a few nights in […]

Hot happenings in Denmark in 2019

Hot happenings in Denmark in 2019

By on Jan 10, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

2019 will see a host of hot new attractions set to open across Denmark with high flying Copenhill and Camp Adventure taking guests to new heights. It’s the last chance to see Rubjerg Knude lighthouse before it’s relocated and in Copenhagen there’s a choice of exciting new dining options plus the opening of the new […]

Top 10 things to do in Seattle

Top 10 things to do in Seattle

By on Jan 09, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA, Washington

Recently named among the top cities in the U.S. by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in their 2018 Readers Choice Awards, Seattle offers superb urban and outdoor experiences, and provides the perfect point of departure point for a luxury cruise holiday to Alaska. You’ll find many of the city’s top attractions located close to the […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, 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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Finding the feel-good factor in Siem Reap

By on Dec 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Hotels

Siem Reap is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. With TripAdvisor naming Angkor Wat as the number 1 Landmark in the World for the second consecutive year it’s no surprise visitor numbers are on the rise. In addition to visiting the award winning and incredible Temples of Angkor, we’re […]

5 Colombian pueblos to visit before you die

5 Colombian pueblos to visit before you die

By on Dec 14, 2018 in Attractions, Going Out, Regions, South America

When it comes to quaint colonial towns, Colombia is almost bursting at the seams. For the discerning traveler, this nation’s pueblos promise a window into the past through their timeless terracotta roofs, cobblestone lanes, ornate churches, and tree-lined squares. These refined architectural stylings were introduced during the colonial era, when European conquistadors from Spain and Portugal […]

Travel video of the week: The Stone Stockmen, Melbourne, Australia

Travel video of the week: The Stone Stockmen, Melbourne, Australia

By on Dec 13, 2018 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Enjoy street art? Next time you’re in Melbourne, Australia, look up The Stone Stockmen. These living statues (or rather – living statue – since just one of them is real) delight and intrigue their audiences with shows that include stone props, slow motion, magic and crowd participation. Find him at Melbourne’s Burke Street Mall. If […]

The top 10 alternative treasures of New York

The top 10 alternative treasures of New York

By on Dec 11, 2018 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

While the likes of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Museum of Modern Art rightly grab the headlines, it’s perhaps in the breaths between highlights that New York really comes to life. Here are our top recommendations for getting the most out of the city’s hidden – and not so hidden […]