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5 things you have to do on a weekend trip to Lisbon

By Jenny Lovett on Oct 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Lisbon is the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital of Portugal. A popular destination for a weekend break with easy access to Lisbon airport from most countries. One of the oldest cities in the world, and the second oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. But how do you spend your […]

Short stay: Lausanne Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Built over a century ago, in 1915, the historic 140-room Lausanne Palace is a 5-star hotel in the Olympic city of Lausanne. A member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels and Leading Hotels of the World, this Belle Epoque hotel faces out towards the city at the front and enjoys Alpine vistas across Lake Geneva (which goes […]

The top 5 inflight bars

By Kristof Eyckmans on Aug 28, 2019 in Air Travel, Bars, Featured, Going Out, Speciality Travel

Aviation has always been associated with a luxury way of travel. Even though the golden age of the industry seems mostly in the past, there are still some airline companies that like to add that little extra flair to the experience, by adding a bar onboard their planes in order for the passengers to pass […]

35 fun things to do in Dubai (plus a bonus one!)

By Sarah Roberts on Aug 08, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is the Disneyland of cities with a seemingly endless amount of things to do. To give you some inspiration for your next holiday to Dubai we’ve managed to narrow it down (and we use the term loosely), so here are the top 35 things to do in Dubai (in no particular order). If you […]

Moscow’s 5 finest high-end rooftop bars

By Ivan Crnogatic on Jun 28, 2019 in Bars, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Moscow is not inundated with skyscrapers like New York City, but it does have its fair share of rooftop bars, restaurants and lounges. Do not leave the city without having seen it from a bird’s eye perspective at least once. Nothing’s better suited to that than a classy, high-end rooftop bar. Here’s my list of […]

14 new treats for food lovers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

By Paul Johnson on Jun 17, 2019 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Carolina, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Myrtle Beach area received several new accolades in 2018 including being ranked by Google as the “Third Most Searched Travel Destination in the World”, one of the Travel Channel’s “Best East Coast Beaches” and a “Top 10 Beach Town with the Highest Quality of Life” by Coastal Living, but did you know that the […]

Finding the perfect hidden cocktail bar in Paris

By Ravi Coutinho on Jun 15, 2019 in Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

While craft cocktails and speakeasy-style cocktail bars are a big part of American drinking culture, the phenomenon hasn’t quite taken over Europe yet. In places like Ireland and England, “cocktails” are sugary sweet concoctions, usually sold to young people who haven’t developed a more refined palate or can’t drink straight beer or whiskey. In France, […]

Luxury hotels and vegan food in Singapore

By Paul Eyers on Jun 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Singapore is a destination with an impeccable list of the finest hotels, and a myriad of dining options that truly offer something for everyone. It is a melting pot of styles, culture and cuisine making it one of our favourite locations in Southeast Asia. In recent years a growing number of hotels and restaurants have […]

7 places where you eat best in Spain

By Carmen Caballero on Jun 07, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From Seville to San Sebastian making stops in Cáceres, Madrid or Segovia, these are the 7 best places to eat in Spain. The modern traveler chooses more and more frequently destinations where tourism offer goes beyond monuments, museums or beaches. We Spaniards love to enjoy a good meal or dinner to recover strength and get […]

San Diego secrets

By Paul Johnson on Jun 03, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, California, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Rubbing elbows with local residents can offer visitors a unique look at a destination, but knowing where to go can be tricky, especially when locals want to keep their favourite hangouts a secret. Amidst San Diego’s vast and varied landscape – ranging from a bustling city centre and colourful neighbourhoods to 70 miles of sparkling […]

Special feature: Mas du Brulat, Provence, France

By Paul Johnson on May 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Disabled Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

In the heart of a small, pretty village in Provence’s department of Var, just under an hour’s drive from Marseille, is a new luxury hotel called Mas du Brulat. Built in 1594, some 200 years before the French Revolution, this historic building, which now houses not only a hotel but also a restaurant and bar, […]

The best rooftop bars in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Apr 03, 2019 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

It might not be New York City or even London, but the Barcelona skyline is also one to marvel at. Tibidabo Mountain, the Hotel W, the architecture of Barceloneta, Port Olímpic, and of course the glorious La Sagrada Família, all make up one of the best views in the whole of Europe, and the world. […]

Hot happenings in Denmark in 2019

By Paul Johnson 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 […]

The hidden Tokyo

By Paul Johnson on Nov 06, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Bars, Featured, Going Out, Japan, Regions

Any visit to Tokyo is a feast for the senses. There is just so much to take in – both old and new – whether you are in the city for the first time, a regular visitor or even a resident. Such is the beauty and charm of Japan’s capital that, however well you think […]

Short stay: Another Place, Ullswater, Lake District, UK

By Paul Johnson on Oct 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Formerly the Rampsbeck Hotel, Another Place is a 40-bedroom luxury hotel occupying a sublime position on Ullswater, the English Lake District’s second largest lake, and set in 18 acres of grounds that extend all the way to the lake shore. This is a secluded spot where you can enjoy the fresh air whilst keeping watching […]

The world’s most luxurious bars

By Andrew Bezhenar on Aug 12, 2018 in Asia, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

When it comes to travelling the world, whether you’re enjoying a decadent city break, relaxing on white tropical sands, or even trekking across far off lands, sometimes there’s no better way to unwind in the evening than indulging in an exquisite glass of something bubbly. To help you make the most of your evenings whilst […]

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