Category: Regions

5 of Sonoma County's most exceptional wine tasting experiences

5 of Sonoma County’s most exceptional wine tasting experiences

By on Sep 24, 2018 in California, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

According to the Wine Institute, in 1996 Americans drank 1.89 gallons of wine per capita. Twenty years later, this figure increased to 2.94 gallons. Now considered an important part of American culture, wine is so popular in the U.S.A. that there are 7,700 wineries spread across all fifty states. As wine drinking has become more […]

amazon-wildlife

A baby boomer’s wonderland

By on Sep 24, 2018 in Ecuador, Regions, South America

Are you getting closer and closer to your long-anticipated retirement? Then you must belong to the dynamic demographic known as “Baby Boomers”. You have undoubtedly worked hard in order to get to this point, so you likely feel somewhat drained and in need of a much-deserved vacation. You’ve travelled far and wide, through hill and […]

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

By on Sep 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Featured, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

This week I travelled to Sydney for just four nights to attend the seventh edition of Luxperience, a three and a half day luxury travel trade forum connecting many of the world’s most exclusive travel providers in the southern hemisphere. It was therefore an opportunity to network with a number of people within the industry […]

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

By on Sep 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Vancouver is a city of great wealth. A place where if you have an endless pot of disposal income you can live a life of luxury and leisure. If you find yourself in the city for 24 hours or more, here are five top things to do and places to visit to bask in the […]

Lugano’s closer now: 8 reasons why you should visit

Lugano’s closer now: 8 reasons why you should visit

By on Sep 19, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

The Swiss Alps have always protected Lugano from the extremes of European weather and hordes of visitors. Movie idols Clark Gable and Sophie Loren knew they could relax and enjoy Lugano’s cafe society without being mobbed back in their day. Although a 57 km tunnel through the Alps opened in 2016, reducing the rail journey […]

5 unique experiences on Azamara Club Cruises

5 unique experiences on Azamara Club Cruises

By on Sep 18, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe

Azamara Club Cruises are a small-ship cruise line with a fleet of three identical sister-ships. Each vessel carries just fewer than 700 guests in luxurious and modern surroundings for a more-inclusive cruise holiday. Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and just launched Azamara Pursuit sail on destination focussed cruise itineraries, offering longer stays in port and more […]

Autumn in Provence

Autumn in Provence

By on Sep 18, 2018 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn the best time of year to visit Provence? Quite possibly! For those of you who are looking for the perfect destination for an Autumn getaway, carry on reading to discover some of the highlights of this fabulous region in September, October & November along with details of some unmissable events that are well worth […]

Top 5 luxury villas in Ibiza

Top 5 luxury villas in Ibiza

By on Sep 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Forget hotels, a luxury villa is the way to go. Your own space, your own music, your own catering and to be able come and go as you please. A home away from home and a pretty luxurious one at that. You and your extended family and/or group of friends can have the time of […]

Autumn in Andalusia: a guide to culture and cuisine

Autumn in Andalusia: a guide to culture and cuisine

By on Sep 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There are many reasons to travel Andalusia in the autumn months, after the searing summer sun begins to pale, the crowds slowly dissipate, and the hillsides awaken from their summer dormancy for something of a second spring with a burst of colour. Cultural enthusiasts will enjoy better, more intimate access to the innumerable historic sites, […]

heligan

An Autumn guide for an English Country Garden

By on Sep 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, United Kingdom, Western Europe

As the heat of summer slowly winds down into the cooler climes of autumn, gardens are peaceful sanctuaries to absorb the natural beauty of England, and the UK is blessed with an astonishing abundance and variety of gardens to explore. “How fair is a garden amid the trials and passions of existence” so wrote 19th-century […]

The top 5 destinations for wine lovers in Greece

The top 5 destinations for wine lovers in Greece

By on Sep 17, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Once upon a time, in the ancient world, Greece was one of the most important winemaking regions. Wine is closely related to Greek culture and religion; from the ancient years until now it has been mentioned in important pieces such as in Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey”, in Greek mythology where the Greek god of wine […]

7 hidden beaches of South East Spain

7 hidden beaches of South East Spain

By on Sep 16, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Spain, the second most visited country in the world, also boasts one of the world’s largest tourist industries. With over 82 million tourists recorded visiting in 2017, the annual number of visitors has broken all records for the past 5 years running. It has a rich and diverse history and boasts the world’s third largest […]

Why is Dian Fossey a key icon for gorilla tourism and conservation?

Why is Dian Fossey a key icon for gorilla tourism and conservation?

By on Sep 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel

Not long after arriving in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, your guides will likely be telling you plenty of stories about an American woman by the name of Dian Fossey. A researcher, activist, and advocate for the mountain gorilla, her actions played a big role in ensuring this species survival to this point in history. […]

6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

By on Sep 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

The great Andean city of Cusco is an important stop on any trip to Peru, for the chance to marvel at ancient archaeological sites, beautifully kept colonial architecture, and vibrant markets piled high with colorful fruit and fabrics. There’s a wonderful range of places to stay here, so we decided to round up the best […]

What to order at a Greek taverna

What to order at a Greek taverna

By on Sep 15, 2018 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Tourists from all over the world visit Greece every Summer raving about how beautiful the sea is, how the islands and the towns are even more mesmerizing in person than in pictures and how hospitable the Greeks actually are.  Then it’s time to eat. To taste the renowned Greek cuisine that has been praised by […]

The best cruise around the Fiji islands

The best cruise around the Fiji islands

By on Sep 14, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Neither of us had been on a cruise before, we had always been put off by the thousands of people disgorged onto a small town or island. So the concept of small ship cruising that would provide a more authentic, personal and less commercial experience was very appealing, particularly as it would allow us to […]