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Top 5 hot tubs in the Alps

By Dan Frith on Jan 19, 2019 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe - Read ... times

Man’s relationship with the health giving properties of water is as old as the hills. Many town’s and cities in Europe have risen to prominence because of the natural springs and spa’s they developed around. The Roman’s built bath houses in many of these town’s and cities to facilitate the use of the healing properties […]

What to expect from Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest

By Diego Escobar on Jan 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel - Read ... times

Ecuador has plenty to offer in a relatively small territory; if you are visiting the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places of the world, the following lines could give you an overview on what to expect: Adventure Ordinary poolside lounging can be relaxing, but not invigorating. The Amazon can provide you with both […]

Antonio Banderas elevates the fine arts credentials of his native Malaga

By Alan Hazel on Jan 18, 2019 in Celebrities, Europe, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe - Read ... times

For more than two decades now, the Andalusian city of Malaga has invested heavily in visual and fine arts development, beautification projects and a general effort to elevate the cultural attractiveness of the popular Mediterranean port city. It has paid off. The city now has more than 30 distinct and respected museums, its very own […]

Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

By Paul Eyers on Jan 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam - Read ... times

Read all about these Luxury Resorts and Vegan Food in Phu Quoc from our recent trip to the Vietamese island which is a fast growing tourism hotspot. We experienced 3 luxury resorts that were all very different to each other but had one thing in common for sure. Upon request they were more than able […]

9 of the best California theme parks

By Kim Robertson on Jan 17, 2019 in Attractions, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA - Read ... times

California is renowned for its theme parks, amongst other things. Above all, they offer a variety of ways to have fun – only limited by your time, your energy and, adrenalin. Providing everything from castles, characters, thrill rides and incredible places which help us learn about the world around us. And history too, the Louff […]

Unmissable events taking place in Athens

By George Koletsos on Jan 17, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe - Read ... times

Athens is a European capital that warm-heartedly invites and welcomes people from all over the world to be a part of its cultural scene. As many events take place in this vibrant city, it is worth mentioning a few that stand out for various reasons and possibly appealing to different crowds. That is also the […]

Travel video of the week: Hidden secrets of Easter Island

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2019 in Chile, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Videos - Read ... times

Modem archaeological scientists and engineers try and recreate and decipher the mystery of Easter Island’s Moai statues by experimenting with archaic engineering methods and mysterious practices. Curved from stone, the human figures have over-sized heads, often resting on massive rock platforms called ahus, partially buried underground. 1,000 statues exist on the island, 30 feet tall, […]

Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

By Kelly White on Jan 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Malawi, Regions, Sierra Leone, Speciality Travel, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia - Read ... times

While it’s common for Africa’s ‘Big Cats’ to be considered as the continent’s primary wildlife species, the animals that often inspire the most awe when out on safari are the larger, ‘Big Grey Giants’ – elephants, rhinos and hippos. There is nothing quite like witnessing these huge beasts and their surprising grace and agility, so […]

What places can you see without a cruise in the Galapagos?

By Carlos Beate on Jan 16, 2019 in Ecuador, Regions, South America - Read ... times

A land-based tour to the Galapagos allows the traveler to explore the enchanted islands while staying at a hotel or lodge on one of the three main inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, or Isabela. Visitors can chose one island to serve as their home base, or island-hop between the three. The flexibility of a […]

5 reasons to discover the beautiful Atacama Desert

By David Moore on Jan 15, 2019 in Attractions, Chile, Going Out, Regions, South America - Read ... times

The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest in the world, some parts of it have never seen rain. It is the oldest in the world at 150M years and the highest in the world – we visited some parts at 4,600 metres. It is also simply huge at 1,500 sq km and has many […]

A new take on the January blues

By Thomas Ryves on Jan 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Greece, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Western Europe - Read ... times

We’ve got a new take on the January blues… here we highlight some of the most beautiful blue places around the world to visit, from exploring the brightly-coloured alleyways of Chefchaouen in Morocco to sailing around the turquoise waters and tropical islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia on a traditional phinisi yacht. Chefchaouen, Morocco Chefchaouen […]

The ultimate escape in Burma

By James Jayasundera on Jan 15, 2019 in Asia, Myanmar, Regions - Read ... times

This new year we can’t think of anywhere we would rather escape to than the mysterious and magical land of Myanmar, with its serene atmosphere and wealth of experiences on offer: from floating high above the temple plains of Bagan in a hot air balloon for the most striking of views over this iconic landscape, […]

10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jan 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America - Read ... times

Even after journeying to more than 110 countries, I continue to find that nothing has the potential to be as life-altering as a remarkable travel experience. Though we all learn and grow on every trip we take, occasionally there’s a truly unique moment, a special circumstance or a distinctive sight that changes a seemingly simple […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates - Read ... times

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 […]

7 reasons for extending your stay in Quito

By Marcel Perkins on Jan 12, 2019 in Attractions, Ecuador, Going Out, Regions, South America - Read ... times

Quito is well known as a heritage city that offers a variety of cultural activities and sightseeing. Nevertheless, most of the travelers use Quito as a stopover before or after their trip to the amazing Galapagos Islands. There is plenty to explore for the most avid traveler to plan to spend a few nights in […]

5 of the most amazing star beds in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jan 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa - Read ... times

We all dream of those safaris and wilderness experiences where you sleep out in the open while looking up at the endless amount of stars that light up the sky. Lucky enough, more and more places start to offer star beds where you can experience just that. 1. Milky Way Star Bed, Samara Private Game […]

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