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Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Turkey, USA

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 […]

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail and staying at a Japanese ryokan

By David Moore on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions

We had been planning our once-in-a-lifetime adventure for nearly a year; 10 months travel around the world visiting 15 countries to explore the history, landscape, wildlife, people and food of each destination across South America, Australasia, the Polynesian Triangle, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Our adventure included some of the must-see attractions of global travel; […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By Dave Warne on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

Beyond the headlines: the hidden treasures of the Middle East

By Nabeel Shariff on Jun 15, 2019 in Attractions, Bahrain, Going Out, Kuwait, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

What we often hear of the Middle East isn’t always positive, which is a shame as there is so much waiting to be discovered in this halal friendly part of the world. What many travellers have yet to explore is what’s behind the headlines often making the rounds on the TV or the internet. This […]

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, […]

5 of the best ancient archeological sites to visit on a private yacht charter in the Greek Cycladic Islands

By Missy Johnston on Jun 14, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Amidst the white cubic houses with cobalt blue trim, the blue domed white churches, the white trimmed stepped walking streets, the arid beautiful terraced landscapes, the olive, lemon and orange trees, and the grazing goats, are remnants of the ancient civilizations that also once roamed these beautiful islands millenniums ago. And for the historian, and […]

5 hidden treasure boutique hotels of India

By James Jayasundera on Jun 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

Go beyond the puppet shows and thali feasts of India’s tourist palaces seeking out another gentler and creative India with some of our favourite family-owned boutique properties below. From one of the grandest cities in India, now a faded beauty and nearly unknown, to a celebrity favourite deep in the depths of Rajasthan, India is […]

8 unmissable holiday experiences in Cornwall

By Simon Tregoning on Jun 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Conjure up an image of Cornwall and you’re guaranteed to think of the glorious beaches perfect for picnics, bathing in the warmth of the sunshine and splashing around in the crystal-clear waters. Perhaps you’ve visited a few times before or are still to take that much desired trip, or maybe you’ve a trip planned for […]

Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

By Dan Frith on Jun 13, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

There are more ski resorts in the Alps than you could shake a stick at. It would probably take a lifetime to visit them all. If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps and you love to ski, then you’ll probably already have your favourite resort and perhaps you’ll return there year after year. Nothing […]

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 […]

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

By Simon Williams on Jun 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

Latin America’s abundant nature and fascinating wildlife is one of the continent’s most alluring attractions. From the marine life of Belize and the Galapagos, to the diverse fauna in the tropical forests of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica: wildlife lovers cannot help but be enchanted by the variety of species present in these breath-taking […]

Exploring the Isle of Skye and the Highlands with Heart of Scotland Tours

By Viktoria Altman on Jun 12, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

No visit to Scotland can be complete without a few days in the Highlands. A place of rare beauty, the Scottish Highlands are famous as the home of Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye. However, getting to Loch Ness and Skye from major cities such as Edinburgh can be complicated. Although some public transportation […]

Photograph of the week: Church of the Blessed Virgin of the Angel in Caorle, Italy

By Paul Johnson on Jun 12, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Where the rocks end and the Levante beach begins, on a cliff wedged into the Adriatic sea, you will find the Church of the Blessed Virgin of the Angel. For centuries this has been a pilgrimage destination for residents of Caorle, Italy, a place to worship and find peace. This is increasingly the case too […]

Skiing in Japan: the ultimate guide to Hakuba’s top 7 ski resorts

By Nadine Robb on Jun 11, 2019 in Asia, Japan, Regions

In a rapidly evolving Japanese ski town with 10 resorts to choose from it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to selecting the right mountain for you. While there is information readily available it can be time consuming trying to get an unbiased idea of Hakuba’s mountains and what type […]

Discover the Galapagos by catamaran

By Scott Anderson on Jun 11, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

An archipelago some 1,000km west of the South American continent, the Galápagos Islands are the land that time forgot. Its unique landscape and fantastic range of wildlife inspired Charles Darwin and, today, great efforts are made to preserve its rich biodiversity. Of course, any trip to the islands isn’t complete without a visit to the […]

Why you should go to Turkey this Autumn

By Thomas Ryves on Jun 10, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Turkey is re-emerging as a fantastic holiday destination and offers a taste of everything from the cultural treasures of Istanbul to the landscapes of Cappadocia, via centuries-old historic ruins such as Ephesus. And then there are its spectacular coastlines and beaches – discover the Bodrum Peninsula and set sail on your very own private gulet […]

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