Category: Going Out

Island discovery in Phuket

Island discovery in Phuket

By on Aug 19, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

A taste of the exotic awaits in Thailand with pristine bays and wide stretches of sun-kissed beach. Experience vibrant tradition, diverse shopping and buzzing nightlife in Phuket, while the myriad of nearby islets burst with natural beauty and underwater discoveries. Island-hopping by yacht in these stunning locations amidst authentic Thai culture delivers a fully immersive […]

Vegan food at Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Southeast Asia

Vegan food at Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Southeast Asia

By on Aug 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Our eternal vegan travel travel adventure has taken us to many glorious destinations and long may this continue. As much as we love checking into a luxury hotel and resort, our true raison d’être is to find, eat and write about the best vegan food in the world. One brand that seems to deliver delicious […]

6 top beach clubs in Ibiza

6 top beach clubs in Ibiza

By on Aug 16, 2019 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Of course you could rock up to any old beach on the island of Ibiza with a couple of beach towels and a cool box and be perfectly happy with your lot. There’s a lot to be said for a picnic with a sea view. On the other hand, it’s also great to spoil yourself […]

Climbing Ayers Rock?

Climbing Ayers Rock?

By on Aug 15, 2019 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

Ayers Rock and Uluru, it has two names. In 1993, a dual naming policy was adopted that allowed official place names to consist of both the traditional Aboriginal name and the English name. ‘Ayers Rock / Uluru’ became the first official dual-named site in Australia’s Northern Territory. Our flight from Sydney to Uluru (for simplicity […]

Top 5 places to visit in northern Brazil

Top 5 places to visit in northern Brazil

By on Aug 15, 2019 in Attractions, Brazil, Going Out, Regions, South America

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America, home to some of the greatest natural wonders in the world and simply overflowing with culture. It’s long been on travellers lists while exploring South America and draws people from all over the world looking to party the night away at the famous Rio Carnival, witness the […]

Photograph of the week: Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

Photograph of the week: Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

By on Aug 14, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Some say fairies created this dramatic, and unusual, landscape. They even say the fairies still live here, hiding in the crevices… The Isle of Skye is certainly rich in faerie lore. And the miniature landscape of grassy, cone-shaped hills and whimsical rock spirals at Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye, is certainly magical-looking – you can […]

5 reasons to choose Skiathos for your next Greek adventure

5 reasons to choose Skiathos for your next Greek adventure

By on Aug 14, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With over 200 islands to choose from, planning a holiday in Greece can seem like a daunting task – each island offers something different and certainly exploring several within one trip is a good way of experiencing this variety. But if you’re short on time, Skiathos offers a compelling range of activities to suit a […]

Top 5 things to do during your honeymoon in Galapagos

Top 5 things to do during your honeymoon in Galapagos

By on Aug 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

You just tied the knot, and you and your significant other are ready to embark into a new adventure in life. Your first adventure will be your honeymoon, an anticipated moment that you both will remember for the rest of your life; you want it to be unique, unforgettable and full of new experiences that […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Aug 11, 2019 in Air Travel, Arctic, Asia, Attractions, China, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

The best luxury retreats in Latin America for photographers

The best luxury retreats in Latin America for photographers

By on Aug 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Argentina, Attractions, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Going Out, Regions, South America

With landmasses than span mountain ranges, deserts, icefields, rainforest, salt-plains, rivers and savannahs, Latin America’s natural diversity is one of the region’s greatest attractions. Speckled with sophisticated modern metropolises and older towns of crumbling colonial charm, the human element is equally as compelling. For those with a keen interest in photography, the cocktail of cultural […]

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

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

By 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 […]

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Discover the Barcelona modernist route

By on Aug 07, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Modernisme, or Catalan Modernism, came to Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. This architectural style, similar to the Art Nouveau movement, played a major role in indicating the social status of the then infamous bourgeoisie. Rich clients used to employ well-known architects to design them a Modernista house, complete with the style’s recognisable […]

Photograph of the week: Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Casco Bay, Maine, USA

Photograph of the week: Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Casco Bay, Maine, USA

By on Jul 31, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Maine, North America, Regions, USA

“The rocky ledge runs far into the sea, And on its outer point, some miles away, The Lighthouse lifts its massive masonry, A pillar of fire by night, of cloud by day…” In 1849, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow began his poem “The Lighthouse” with this stanza in what was widely believed to be an ode […]

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The top 5 reasons you need to visit the Silver Coast of Portugal

By on Jul 25, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Western Europe

The Silver Coast of Portugal, also known as the Costa de Prata is a region in Portugal that stretches from Lisbon to Figueira da Foz, though on some searches, the area can be defined as far north as Porto. It is a region where mass tourism has not taken hold, but is developing rapidly as […]

Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

By on Jul 25, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA

Kauai is the fourth largest and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Known as ‘The Garden Isle’ it has a perimeter of 90 miles of secluded coastline with lush vegetation, majestic valleys, captivating cliffs, tropical rainforest, waterfalls, rivers and breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Kauai is the result of volcanic eruption, with a crater in the centre of […]

Beach destinations to die for

Beach destinations to die for

By on Jul 24, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Featured, Going Out, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Worldwide

For many countries around the globe, the summer holidays are just about to begin, while others have already begun. With the kid’s off school, now’s the best time to whisk your family off for the perfect Muslim friendly summer holiday. If you’re aren’t as lucky as other destinations that get to enjoy the sun almost […]