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10 reasons why Occitanie may be the new Provence

By Michael Edwards on Nov 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Looking out from Toulouse the map looks invitingly blank. For Occitanie is the “other South of France”, intensely French, a sun-warmed countryside where livestock outnumber people. Occitanie? It’s the administrative replacement for Languedoc-Rousillion and Midi-Pyrenees bureaucratically butchered at midnight on 31st January 2015. As Provence’s country sister, Occitanie does decadence in its own bucolic way – enjoying […]

5 top tips to get the most out of your trip to Disney World

By Kerrie Potts on Nov 23, 2017 in Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

For many people, Disney is a once in a lifetime type of vacation. No matter what your age, there really is something for everyone, but your time is limited so how can you be sure you get to see and do the most important experiences. Having spent almost every year for the last year going […]

10 hidden gems to visit in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Nov 23, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Italy is a country renowned for its incredible history, its delicious food and its status within the art and fashion industry. When holidaymakers think of Italy, more often than not they conjure up images of Rome’s historical sites, the canals and gondoliers of Venice, the leaning tower of Pisa or Florence’s Duomo and Medieval architecture. […]

8 festive Christmas events on the East Coast

By Karyn Wofford on Nov 22, 2017 in Attractions, Events, Georgia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The United States festively celebrates the holiday season, from coast to coast. Because it’s impossible to compare all of the events over this expansive nation, we’ve zeroed in on the East Coast with 8 events we hope you’ll love. Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition – Asheville, NC Every year, the biggest gingerbread competition […]

Top 5 beaches to visit when cruising Ibiza and Formentera by yacht

By Geoff Moore on Nov 20, 2017 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One of the best ways to experience the stunning islands of Ibiza and Formentera is by yacht. Here’s our top five recommended beaches to visit when cruising by yacht: Las Salinas Renowned as of the best and most cosmopolitan beaches in Ibiza, Las Salinas – which is located at the southern-most tip of Ibiza – […]

5 luxurious ways to experience Charleston

By Tom Marchant on Nov 16, 2017 in Air Travel, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Charleston is in the midst of an exciting cultural renaissance with an exploding culinary scene bringing new life to neighbourhoods. Add to that gorgeous colonial mansions to lounge in and hip boutiques to explore and you’ve got a recipe for some seriously luxurious living. From oyster bars to champagne-fuelled helicopter rides – we’ve picked out […]

Tipsy history of Lake District country estates

By Paul Liddell on Nov 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘Tis soon to be the season to be merry, so we thought we’d take a look at the history behind some of the Lake District’s best country estate attractions where music, wine and good food would have flowed. From brewing families to gin merchants, we have found a merry tale or two indeed! Join us […]

Cinque Terre: the 5 pearls of the Italian Riviera

By Patty Civalleri on Nov 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

For the luxury-minded traveler, Cinque Terra is the gift to yourself that never stops giving. It will provide you with a lifetime of memories that, because of the unusual scenic treasures, will stand out from the other trips you have taken in your lifetime. It is both a National Park as well as a UNESCO […]

Top 10 luxury things to do on your Orlando trip

By Kerrie Potts on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals

A holiday to Orlando is high on many people’s bucket list. With such famous sites as Disney World and SeaWorld, it is easy to see why. This is prime luxury holiday territory, so it is little wonder the desire to go to town is high for many travelers. There are so many fabulous things to […]

Luxury vegan experiences in Langkawi

By Paul Eyers on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Our luxury vegan experiences in Langkawi will help you when you’re heading to this popular Malaysian island located in the Andaman Sea; we’ve tried and tested three of the finest resorts and can report back to just how good they are, and also how their signature restaurants cater for vegan guests. There are very few […]

5 reasons to choose The Three Peaks for a Winter holiday in the Dolomites

By Anna Moggia on Nov 05, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The ski resort of Three Peaks Dolomites is located in South Tyrol amidst the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites. It remains an undiscovered and uncrowded ski experience even after winning multiple awards. The ski runs are perfectly groomed and with an efficient system of man made snow, skiing is always guaranteed. Providing more than 100 km […]

The world’s longest and highest zip line

By Paul Johnson on Nov 01, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

The world’s longest and highest zip line will officially open on the UAE’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, next month. With the exact length of the zip line remaining a closely-guarded secret until the multi-million dollar adventure tourism product’s opening, the zip line will propel the UAE’s most northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah into the […]

5 great reasons to visit Dublin

By Selene Nelson on Oct 31, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It may be a small, but there’s a reason why Dublin has such a big reputation. From cobbled streets to traditional pubs and more literary greats than you can shake a stick at, history and culture simply pervade this city. Dublin offers visitors the best of both worlds; a famously compact capital, you can be out […]

7 secret ways to visit St. Mark’s Square, Venice (while avoiding the crowds and staying cool)

By Patty Civalleri on Oct 31, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Everyone that visits Venice will go to St. Mark’s Square, period. And you must as well. But how can you do it differently than the millions of selfie-taking tourists while garnering food for your brain and staying cool to boot? Most consider St. Mark’s Square to consist of the Basilica, the Doges’ Palace, and the […]

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

By Paul Johnson on Oct 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5 Star Gold Award property located just a short distance from the M40 motorway in Warwickshire, and listed on the Premier Cottages website. Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK. […]

10 great reasons to visit Vannes, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 24, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On our recent trip to in France, after moving on from Carnac, we also spent some time in Vannes, exploring the quaint Medieval streets and magnificent buildings of this historic walled town. Situated in Morbihan, on the southern coast of Brittany, Vannes offers interesting contrasts of old and new. Built on the foundations of a […]

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