Category: Attractions

Top 5 best beaches in Barbados

Top 5 best beaches in Barbados

By on Mar 21, 2014 in Attractions, Barbados, Caribbean, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
From sheltered bays to rugged surf spots, Barbados is home to over 100 world class beaches. Some are internationally famous, attracting tourists and locals alike in their thousands, while others remain unknown to all but the most intrepid of travellers. Whether you’re seeking calm and relaxing bays or amazing reefs of endless beautiful coral, these
7 things every luxury traveler to Bali should know

7 things every luxury traveler to Bali should know

By on Mar 20, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Bali; the ultimate tropical island paradise, featuring everything from pristine turquoise waters with powdery white sand beaches, to lush terraced rice fields. Small and intimate, yet vibrant and lively, Bali is an island rife with variety that knows how to pack a punch. This eclectic island serves up sensational dining, celebrated shopping, stunning temples and
Another New Zealand hidden secret: Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Another New Zealand hidden secret: Kaikoura Lavender Farm

By on Mar 20, 2014 in Attractions, Going Out, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions
Kaikoura is a sleepy New Zealand seaside town, located two hours north of Christchurch. It is a popular stop among tourists when driving either north or south, down the east coast. Kaikoura has a lot to offer and is known for its spectacular whale watching, and very own seal colony. One beautiful location you just
Top 8 places to enjoy Spring in London

Top 8 places to enjoy Spring in London

By on Mar 19, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Spring is a fantastic time to visit London. The days are longer and brighter and there’s often plenty of sunshine, despite the longstanding references to ‘April showers’. There’s a great atmosphere as residents come out from hibernation and start looking forward to Summer. Take a look at our top eight destinations for springtime London. 1.
The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest waterslide

The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest waterslide

By on Mar 19, 2014 in Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Kansas, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest water-slide – taller than the Niagara Falls – is nearing completion in the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, located in Kansas City, KS. Due to launch with the seasonal re-opening of the park in late May 2014, ‘Verruckt‘ (which translates from German to ‘insane’ in English) is approximately 17 storeys high
Photograph of the week: Sunset in Paris

Photograph of the week: Sunset in Paris

By on Mar 19, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
From the Westin Vendôme, along Rue de Rivoli, the sun sets just behind the Eiffel Tower, beyond the Ferris Wheel of the Tuileries Garden. On nights with light cloud cover, it produces a beautiful palette of bright oranges, yellows, purples, and blues. It is a mesmerizing yet appropriate way to end a Parisian day. Thank
Top 10 tips for your first trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Top 10 tips for your first trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

By on Mar 18, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
If you have ever seen an episode of Geordie Shore, or a documentary about hen and stag weekends, you may well have been left with completely the wrong impression of Newcastle. There is a seriously sophisticated side to this city. Whether you are here on business trip, to see a sporting event, concert, or just
3 great casino resorts close to NYC, not in Atlantic City

3 great casino resorts close to NYC, not in Atlantic City

By on Mar 17, 2014 in Attractions, Connecticut, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Gaming in New York State is limited to slot machines but if you’re feeling lucky and want to hit the jackpot or roulette tables, there are plenty of casinos to choose from close to the Big Apple. Atlantic City is probably the first thing that comes to mind but did you know there are some
Joglos in the jungle: Indonesia’s best kept secret

Joglos in the jungle: Indonesia’s best kept secret

By on Mar 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Vacation Rentals
I sit, poolside, high above the stupas and spiraling towers of Borobudur, set back on the dense, lush hillside, of this Javanese valley. Framed by volcanoes, distant mist, and undulating paddy fields: calm and spiritual silence descends. We’ve arrived, via Jakarta, to a place rich in history, drop-dead smoldering beauty and untold promise. And this is
The top 5 places for football fans to visit in Europe

The top 5 places for football fans to visit in Europe

By on Mar 17, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
There are those who see luxury as those little moments that make us feel unique. So for those who live and breathe football, to enjoy the exclusivity offered by the great temples of the sport can certainly be one of those special moments. If some matches are genuine spectacles best viewed from the stand, then
5 must-see places in the Balearics

5 must-see places in the Balearics

By on Mar 16, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
For many, the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza are sources of quick and easy holidays in the sun. Many visiting these locations are happy to do nothing more than soak up the sun on the beach, but there is more to the Balearics than may first meet the eye… Palma Cathedral Though this might not
A short stay in Riga, Latvia

A short stay in Riga, Latvia

By on Mar 12, 2014 in Attractions, Going Out, Regions
Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltics (the collective name for the 3 countries Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) with a population of 700,000 in the city alone. It is arguably the most popular of the Baltic States for tourism, with a beautiful historic old town, a wealth of cultural
An interesting time to visit Cartmel Priory in the English Lake District

An interesting time to visit Cartmel Priory in the English Lake District

By on Mar 09, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Cartmel Priory on the southern fringe of the English Lake District and the northern shore of the notoriously treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay is currently undergoing some of the greatest restoration work since its foundation in 1188, making it a fascinating time to go and visit. In order to preserve this magnificent national treasure for future
Take a tour of the outback by private jet

Take a tour of the outback by private jet

By on Mar 06, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
A&K is launching the first private jet adventure into Western Australia’s most extraordinary landscapes including the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and Bungle Bungle range. This sort of itinerary has never been offered before with no more than 30 guests travelling in comfort and style over 13 days on a privately chartered Fokker F70LR aircraft.
Experience the waterfalls of the Kimberley, Western Australia

Experience the waterfalls of the Kimberley, Western Australia

By on Mar 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts
Western Australia’s Kimberley region has seen a spectacular amount of rainfall this wet season. To appreciate the waterfalls at their most majestic, the Berkeley River Lodge has released its ‘waterfall package’ for March and April. The lodge is the region’s newest remote luxury lodge, and the package includes four-nights’ accommodation in a luxury villa, return
18 reasons to drop everything and visit Benicassim, Spain

18 reasons to drop everything and visit Benicassim, Spain

By on Feb 27, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
It’s always fun to be the first one out of your group of friends and family to discover somewhere new and interesting. You may have heard of Benicassim because of its famous music festival, but this gorgeous, stylish town on Spain’s Orange Blossom Coast has at least 18 reasons to encourage you to drop everything