Category: Africa

Saving the planet: our top 5 eco-friendly hotels around the world

Saving the planet: our top 5 eco-friendly hotels around the world

By on Aug 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, Malaysia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

With environmental awareness an increasing concern across the globe, especially when it comes to hot topics such as global warming and plastic waste, luxury hotels are also increasingly doing their bit for the planet, with guests encouraged to play their part during their holiday. Ditching plastic water bottles for reusable non-plastic ones is just the […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Aug 04, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Health & Safety, Hotels, Kenya, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

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 […]

Last minute luxury safaris

Last minute luxury safaris

By on Aug 02, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When booking a safari, it’s often recommended to book at least six months in advance. This is normally ample time for there to be availability at your first choice lodge, but with many safari lodges having a limited capacity and peak season falling in the holiday period, demand often exceeds supply. We do however understand […]

An insider's guide to Africa's top 10 best-kept secrets

An insider’s guide to Africa’s top 10 best-kept secrets

By on Jul 31, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The truth is, anyone who has been on safari will tell you to go exactly where they went - because here is a fun little secret; everyone has an amazing time on safari. A lot of people therefore flock to the famous names to check them off a list, whilst casually glossing over some of the lesser-known […]

Top 5 reasons to visit Selous

Top 5 reasons to visit Selous

By on Jul 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Whilst gliding through one of the waterways that meander through Africa’s largest game reserve, you could be mistaken into thinking you’re in the heart of the Okavango Delta. With pods of hippos bubbling and buffalo wallowing, the myth that only Botswana produces such an iconic water experience is dispelled. Tucked into the South East of […]

Beach destinations to die for

Beach destinations to die for

By on Jul 24, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Featured, Going Out, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Worldwide

For many countries around the globe, the summer holidays are just about to begin, while others have already begun. With the kid’s off school, now’s the best time to whisk your family off for the perfect Muslim friendly summer holiday. If you’re aren’t as lucky as other destinations that get to enjoy the sun almost […]

Top 5 destinations for a luxury honeymoon

Top 5 destinations for a luxury honeymoon

By on Jul 22, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Europe, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Europe

From dining under the stars at a lantern-lit beach table to sipping champagne from a private infinity pool and watching wildlife from a safari camp, a honeymoon is a chance to head on what is truly your dream luxury holiday. So, we’ve picked out some of the very best places to celebrate after your big […]

Top 5 adventure activities in Malawi (beyond safaris)

Top 5 adventure activities in Malawi (beyond safaris)

By on Jul 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, Speciality Travel

Although visitors look to most African destinations primarily for their safari experiences, there are plenty of other great outdoor and water-based adventure activities on offer, and Malawi is one country that has a surprisingly wide choice of activities available to enjoy despite its relatively small size. The calm, clear waters of Lake Malawi are a […]

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

We all like to play some of the casino games from time to time. But some of us prefer to enjoy the real experience, and these are the most luxurious casinos in the world to spend both your cash and your time. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore This casino doesn’t really need any introduction. This landmark […]

Rooms with a view: our top 6 scenic hotels around the world

Rooms with a view: our top 6 scenic hotels around the world

By on Jul 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Morocco, Nicaragua, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

With more and more luxury hotels opening their doors all around the world, alongside existing hotels continually upping their game and guests becoming ever-more discerning, the bar is set ever higher all the time, from accommodation to cuisine, and from spa facilities to unique activities. But whether all those boxes are ticked or not, often […]

See the lion, save the lion

See the lion, save the lion

By on Jul 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

As the world prepares for Disney’s highly-anticipated, live-action remake of The Lion King, I can’t help but reflect on Africa’s most iconic species. The king of the jungle’s reign comes under greater threat with each passing year, yet this sad fact remains relatively overlooked. Just several decades ago, 450,000 lion ruled Africa’s savannahs; now the […]

5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

By on Jul 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

Everyone who goes on a safari will want to have the best possible wildlife experience, however when it comes to the type of lodge or camp that people are looking for we find that going on safari means different things to different people.  Some will conjure up an image in their mind of a simple safari […]

surfing Africa

10 African experiences for the young at heart

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Millennial travellers value gathering experiences, not things.  They see life as a collection of moments to be fully enjoyed before one gets too old to care.  The entire generation is redefining the workspace to accommodate the need for exploration, wandering the globe laptop in hand. Africa offers many opportunities to satisfy this yearning for adventure […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jul 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, Europe, Hotels, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Western Europe

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 […]

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA

If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you.  I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article […]

7 luxury rainforest retreats

7 luxury rainforest retreats

By on Jun 28, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

Everybody knows the rainforests and jungles are disappearing fast. And while we need to protect the ones that are still left, it is also possible to enhance and experience them while still retaining high levels of luxury. I named a few below as I do believe they are setting the example of how we can […]