Category: Restaurants

Memories of a luxury getaway to Queenstown, New Zealand

Memories of a luxury getaway to Queenstown, New Zealand

By on May 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

This is certainly an historic time we are living in; none of us have ever experienced anything like a pandemic before and we are all trying to get through this period of uncertainty the best we possibly can. Here in Canada we are completing week six of our state of emergency; it seems everywhere you […]

Supporting New York's bars, cafés and restaurants with 'Dine in NYC'

Supporting New York’s bars, cafés and restaurants with ‘Dine in NYC’

By on Apr 23, 2020 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, today announced the launch of Dine in NYC. The digital initiative encourages those who are able to, to continue to patronize more than 200 select, currently open bars, cafés and restaurants—located in 62 neighborhoods across all five boroughs and serving 27 distinct cuisines*—by gathering the […]

Planning a family visit to Paris, post COVID-19

Planning a family visit to Paris, post COVID-19

By on Apr 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

With more time on our hands, now is a great opportunity to get inspiration for your next trip to Paris! Planning a visit to Paris with the entire family? As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, The French capital welcomes million of visitors a year, including many families with children. Paris […]

Culinary excellence is still available in San Francisco

Culinary excellence is still available in San Francisco

By on Apr 19, 2020 in California, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Under the current shelter-in-place order, people in San Francisco still get to dine on some of the best food anywhere as the city’s restaurants retool their culinary excellence for takeout service. Here are just some of the many ways San Francisco is combining culinary resilience and innovation. Gourmet takeaways There are adored eateries in every […]

32 ways travel businesses are helping during the current crisis

32 ways travel businesses are helping during the current crisis

By on Apr 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

What a month it has been. Amid all the doom and gloom of the coronavirus pandemic, there are some positive stories that deserve to be heard, many of which come from within one of the industries most severely hit: travel. Sadly, these are often overlooked, so here I share with you just a small handful […]

How to visit Paris in style... once the current crisis has passed

How to visit Paris in style… once the current crisis has passed

By on Mar 19, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

For most people at the moment, travel is the last thing on their mind, understandably. For others (like me), it’s something they live and breathe. Indeed, this current climate has only made me more determined to save this industry and keep inspiring people across the globe to reach for new experiences and explore. I hope […]

5 of Ibiza’s top luxury restaurants that we hope survive the downturn

5 of Ibiza’s top luxury restaurants that we hope survive the downturn

By on Mar 17, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

We are all in testing times and whilst the travel industry is in meltdown with flights cancelled, travel bans in place and people across the globe in lockdown, it’s hard to even imagine when our next holiday will be. When the world does eventually return to normal, we can only hope that businesses will return […]

Plant based luxury in Bangkok with Green Monday

Plant based luxury in Bangkok with Green Monday

By on Mar 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Bangkok is a luxury travel mecca where you can stay at some of the finest luxury hotels in the region and dine at multi-award winning fine dining restaurants. The culinary scene has long been considered to be varied and experimental so it’s only to be expected that some of the leading hotels and restaurants have […]

Short stay: Kilkea Castle Estate & Golf Club, Kildare, Ireland

Short stay: Kilkea Castle Estate & Golf Club, Kildare, Ireland

By on Mar 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Located just an hour’s drive from Dublin, Kilkea Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. Originally built in 1180 by Hugh de Lacy, the Earl of Ulster and chief governor of Ireland, for Sir Walter de Riddlesford, a Norman knight, the castle was the seat of the Fitzgeralds, the Earls of Kildare, for almost […]

Luxury skiing in Switzerland - 5 reasons to visit (and invest in!) Saas Fee

Luxury skiing in Switzerland – 5 reasons to visit (and invest in!) Saas Fee

By on Feb 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Western Europe

If you have a serious passion for skiing, you may decide the odd holiday is not enough to quell your adrenaline urge.  Investing in any property is a huge emotional and often financial upheaval, however the returns can be tempting and if you’re happy to let your property it can in some cases even pay […]

5 luxury things you must do in Phuket

5 luxury things you must do in Phuket

By on Feb 18, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Nestled in a group of islands in Thailand, Phuket is a must-see location that is full of natural beauty, and it is famous for the white sandy beaches. In fact, there are over 30 beaches on this one island, and these range from popular and bustling to more secluded and hidden for those prepared to […]

7 of Bogota’s best restaurants

7 of Bogota’s best restaurants

By on Feb 17, 2020 in Colombia, Featured, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South America

Surprisingly close in size to New York City, the massive Colombian city of Bogota has — culturally, artistically, and gastronomically — never felt more alive. Just as the country as a whole is shedding its past image, some exceptional Bogota dining venues are transforming the image of Colombian cuisine thanks to their superlative chefs – […]

Short stay: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia

Short stay: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia

By on Jan 24, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Ambong Pool Villas sits stylishly on one of the 99 (natural) islands that make up the Langkawi archipelago in the Andaman Sea, close to Thailand’s southern border. Open for just two years, this is a family run small rainforest resort set into the contours of a steep hillside where hornbills fly and monkeys clamber. The […]

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21 things to do in Nepal

By on Jan 18, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Nepal is the ultimate mountain country; home to the magnificent 8,848-metre-high Mt. Everest, breathtaking Himalayan scenery and high-octane paths – it’s difficult to match Nepal for dramatic scenery. But with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley alone, from ancient temples to stunning palace complexes, and epic wildlife and bird spotting opportunities, there’s […]

Buenos Aires: home to 8 of South America’s top restaurants

Buenos Aires: home to 8 of South America’s top restaurants

By on Jan 17, 2020 in Argentina, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany

Traditional European gourmet receives a special South American twist in Buenos Aires, where fining dining is far from limited to Argentina’s emblematic roasted meats. Blending Italian, French and other Old World influences, the city’s cuisine is a microcosm of its unique culture, reflected in a truly unique taste. Recognition of Buenos Aires’ exceptional culinary delights […]

Dining in the Maldives – 6 places you can’t miss

Dining in the Maldives – 6 places you can’t miss

By on Jan 17, 2020 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

When you think of a luxury trip to the Maldives, what first comes to mind? Sun, sea and breathless beaches. Well, did you know the Maldives has delectable restaurants that really add to that sense of awe? This means you can combine unforgettable sights with delectable delights. We’ve compiled six of our favourite places to […]