Ecuador’s Yasuní National Park:The accessible Amazon experience
The first thing that disappears in Yasuní is the noise. Not the obvious culprits — street traffic, cellphones, car…
Top 5 land-based stays in the Galapagos Islands
It’s for good reason that the Galapagos Islands appear on many a travel bucket-list. Nowhere else in the world…
Review: Radisson Blu Durham, UK
Durham is a city of sharp contrasts. You’ve got this towering, dramatic Norman architecture that sits alongside a chaotic,…
Before you order tap water abroad: It might not be free
You could be forgiven for thinking that a simple request for a glass of tap water in a luxury…
Lasting legacies of Uzbekistan
As all conversations suddently seemed to be leading to Uzbekistan, I felt it was time to take the road…
The London hit list: Must-do Spring experiences
As the capital starts to heat up, an endless array of enticing entertainment awaits. Part of a new seasonal…
British Airways household accounts: The best Avios strategy for families
For many families collecting Avios, there often comes a familiar moment of frustration. One parent has 22,000 Avios in…
Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK
There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s deeply rooted in the…
Lodz: An impressive example of city re-generation in Poland
Once called the chimney town by renowned local poet Julian Tuwim the Polish city of Lodz has undergone such a…
Wānaka or Queenstown: How to decide
Most first-time visitors to New Zealand’s South Island put Queenstown on the itinerary without much deliberation. It’s the world’s…
The quiet comfort of Wild New Zealand
I have always thought New Zealand’s wilder places work best when people are given time to meet them properly….
The rise of fully staffed luxury villas
Privacy has always been the defining appeal of a private villa. The ability to close a gate behind you,…
A travel advisor’s guide to Mallorca’s premier beach clubs
Deep house beats pulsate throughout luxurious, contemporary seaside venues offering Mediterranean views. Curated gastronomy. A lively atmosphere. And plenty…
Review: &BEYOND Mnemba Island, Tanzania
Everyone has heard about Zanzibar, yet almost nobody knows its hidden gem called Mnemba Island. Located on the north…
Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be the Champagne region. Neat…
Why Iceland’s best hikes deserve a local guide
A couple of years back, I guided five hikers along the Laugavegur. All of them were over seventy. All…
