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5 InterContinental hotels and resorts for vegan luxury travel in Hong Kong and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Mar 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Having tried and tested these five InterContinental hotels and resorts for vegan luxury travel in Hong Kong and Vietnam, we are pleased to say that they all catered excellently for us as vegan guests. During our visits we enjoyed extensive vegan breakfasts, vegan canapes in Club InterContinental and vegan fine dining experiences in their signature

Get your sparkle back in Varkala

By Jennika Argent on Mar 11, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

India is renowned for its crammed, crazy cities, bursting with colour and culture, and for years I avoided going in case it might all be too much for me! That was until I discovered Varkala, a breath of fresh coastal air, in the Southern spice province of Kerala. Instead of taking the motorway from Trivandrum

5 luxurious reasons why you should visit Koh Samui

By Kerrie Potts on Mar 10, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

If you are thinking of heading to Koh Samui, then you have made an excellent choice of Thai destination. This lesser known island offers a fantastic experience to all who stay there. Here are five reasons why you should definitely visit this magical place. Miles of stunning sands Chaweng Beach is a picture postcard beach.

Photograph of the week: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland, if not the world. It has a 60-metre drop and forms part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull (the same volcano that erupted in 2010, creating an ash cloud that result in European air space having to shut

Galapagos: where to encounter giant tortoises in the wild

By Marc Patry on Feb 18, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Ecuador, Featured, Going Out, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Sure, you can walk on down to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the town Puerto Ayora to have a look at captive tortoises in their pens (part of a breeding program) or do the same again in the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal island, and one more time in Villamil on

Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland

By Amanda O'Brien on Feb 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Reykjavik has come a long way since I first visited in 2004. It was a charming city then, but it did feel small. It has now become an exciting and innovative capital filled with art, great food, cutting-edge architecture and loads to do. Most visitors to Iceland are justifiably focused on seeing Iceland’s natural attractions

6 famous historical sites to visit in Thailand

By Mark Tulloch on Feb 16, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Thailand

Thailand’s rich history dates back to thousands of years. The impressive landmarks we see today are remnants of the ancient temples and Buddhist architecture built by several emperors that ruled the country at the time. Thailand is a great place to visit especially if you’re a history enthusiast as you’ll get to see breathtakingly beautiful

9 reasons to visit Valletta, European Capital of Culture, in 2018

By Michael Edwards on Feb 15, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Malta, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Malta’s tiny capital, Europe’s smallest, takes you back to the 1570s. Built on a rocky peninsula – as the ultimate bastion-and-fire-power defence against a Turkish empire rampaging through the Mediterranean – Valletta was the first planned city in Europe. European Capital of Culture 2018, with hundreds of cultural events planned, is the best of times

7 great California beaches

By Kim Robertson on Feb 14, 2018 in Attractions, California, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Holidays on the beach are lovely, but holidays on a Californian beach… oh wow. California do beaches like no other; not only are the landscapes, the sunsets and the backdrops absolutely stunning, but the diversity of ‘vibes’; from relaxed to high energy make this a wonderful State to spend some time at the beach. And

The top 10 most romantic places to visit in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Feb 14, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

On this most romantic of days, we thought it was only right to share our thoughts on what are the top 10 most romantic towns and cities in Italy. After all, Valentine came from Italy and was actually a Roman priest at the time of the Emperor Claudius II. Claudius had forbidden the marriage of

A day trip to Cadaqués

By Sandra Roig on Feb 13, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Home to vibrant cities, picturesque seaside towns, miles of beaches and of course fantastic weather, it comes as no surprise that Spain was named the 2nd most visited tourist destination of 2017! Although Barcelona undeniably comes under the ‘vibrant cities’ category, its surrounding areas are in fact very tranquil in comparison to the Catalan capital.

Looking ahead to Summer in Provence

By Su Stephens on Feb 13, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As winter gives way to the promise of Spring, what better time to start thinking about the joys of Summer? And, where better to spend time during those balmy months than Provence? Here you will find fabulous cities, glorious villages and the most scenic of coastlines and, if that were not enough to tempt you,

Is Venice succumbing to tides or tourists?

By Anna Moggia on Feb 12, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

I was truly amazed to discover that the magnificence which is Venice is on a list of 12 places to avoid visiting in 2018! Not only is this one of the most precious and beautiful cities in the world, it is in fact an open-air museum and should be treated with the utmost respect and

5 high end restaurants you need to visit on your next trip to Miami

By Shannon Whelan on Feb 11, 2018 in Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Between the beautiful beaches, subtropical weather, bright sunny days, thriving nightlife, and well-known Cuban food, it’s hard to pass up any opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Miami. Miami has been described as the “Capital of Latin America” and if you have ever been, you can see why. Miami has a heavy Cuban and

The best restaurants in Vietnam for the luxury traveller

By James Jayasundera on Feb 10, 2018 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is distinct, mouth-watering and bursting with flavour. A divine concoction of sweet, salty, sour and hot flavours, not overly spicy, with rice, noodles, fresh vegetables and herbs all playing a big role; there’s no wonder that over the years it has become more and more popular around the world. With a staggering 500

Face your fears in these 8 Italian caves that will make your jaw drop

By Patty Civalleri on Feb 09, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Let’s take luxury travel in a different direction: into the bowels of Italy. Not necessarily spelunking in the strict sense, but simply touring. Caves hold a mysterious fascination that pings a bell of intrigue in all of us. A benefit of Italian caves is that if you focus your travel around caves during the day,

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