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Top 10 places to see the stars

By Tom Marchant on Jul 31, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Europe, Indonesia, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Sweden, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Minimal light pollution, meteors streaking across the sky and the glow of the Milky Way. The dark skies as nature intended are becoming rarer, but as soon as you step out of the luminous cities and into the wilderness, you won’t believe your eyes as you take in over 15,000 shimmering fireballs lighting up the

6 of the best hotels for art

By Maxine Roberts on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There is a definitive synergy between art and travel and, increasingly, we are finding that hotels are embracing this superlative relationship to offer guests an enriching and thought-provoking experience. Challenging the norm, art is becoming the new hotel accessory, serving to accentuate the concept that people do not want culture in prescribed pockets. Whether it

5 of the best golf and spa resorts in South Africa

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Jul 15, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

South Africa is a playground for golfing holidays, with pristine courses appearing almost everywhere from the coastline to the heart of the bush. Here is a selection of the country’s top golf resorts that cater to golfers, but also offer excellent spa facilities to their partners who prefer to spend their holidays off the greens.

A must-visit for any luxury safari wishlist

By Rose Hipwood on Jun 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

We have been lucky enough to visit some of Africa’s most luxurious and unique camps and lodges – in fact, you’d be hard pushed to find one that we haven’t been to. One that should be on everyone’s wishlist is Chitwa Chitwa in the Sabi Sands and here are 5 reasons why you should consider visiting

Top 8 unusual luxury retreats

By Tom Marchant on Jun 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

There are countless beautiful hotels these days, with luxurious interiors and perfect locations making them pretty hard to beat. But we’ve been seeking something a little more extraordinary. From incredible tree houses you’ve always dreamed about to hidden underwater boltholes, we’ve uncovered the best places for a unique yet luxurious get away. A night in an igloo?

5 romantic tented camps in South Africa

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Jun 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

If your idea of a romantic camping getaway involves sleeping bags on the floor or searching for a communal lavatory in the dark, you’re doing it wrong. With the wide selection of luxury tented camps available in South Africa, camping – or “glamping” as it has been dubbed – is fast becoming one of the

Top 4 luxury safari lodges for families

By Tom Marchant on May 31, 2014 in Africa, Botswana, Featured, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa

If you’re looking for a jam-packed family adventure, look no further than the wild plains of Africa. Brimming with wildlife, this really is one of the world’s best destinations to immerse yourself in nature at its finest. We’ve picked our top four luxury lodges – with the big 5, untamed grasslands and unbeatable sunsets it really is the perfect

Top 5 literary locations

By Maxine Roberts on May 27, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, USA, Western Europe

Art and travel have always had a special relationship, with one influencing the other for centuries. And now luxury travellers can truly ‘lose’ themselves in their favourite novel, film or play during their time away. Peter Jackson’s blockbuster The Hobbit focused the world’s eyes on New Zealand as a key destination and, consequently lit the

The world's best rail journeys

By Craig Burkinshaw on May 22, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Canada, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mongolia, North America, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Train journeys offer a more relaxed pace of travel and often evoke a feeling of a bygone era, with elaborately decorated carriages and the opportunity to mingle with likeminded people. There are countless rail journeys across the world all of which offer something different, but for me there are a few that really stand out.

Top 5 reasons to visit Madikwe

By Rose Hipwood on May 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West of South Africa is often over-looked in favour of it’s more famous cousin, the Sabi Sands in the Kruger. But this little National Park which borders Botswana has so much to offer that we really don’t recommend anyone forgets it’s there, as you will certainly miss out by

6 top luxury African river cruises

By Javier Luque on May 19, 2014 in Africa, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Gambia, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Luxury boat cruises on peaceful rivers are not what many would imagine for an African holiday, this is one of Africa’s hidden luxury experiences. Africa is blessed with amazing and powerful perennial rivers, and although not exactly the sight one envisions when they think of Africa, several large and luxurious cruise liners are offering world

3 malaria-free alternatives to the Kruger National Park

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on May 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The world famous Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship game park. Covering almost 2 million hectares, it offers an unrivalled wildlife experience where visitors can spot an impressive number of species: 34 amphibians, 49 fish, 114 reptiles, 147 mammals, 336 trees, and 507 birds. But if you visit the Kruger during the summer months

Top 3 luxury African safari driving routes

By Rose Hipwood on May 16, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Self drive through Africa is not only for those on a budget but can accompany a luxury safari beautifully. There are however only a few places where one can actually self drive between camps – many of the luxury safari camps and lodges are so far apart that it makes no sense. Here I share

8 perfect Cape Town memories to make

By Breanna Wilson on May 06, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

You’ll never forget your first trip to Cape Town. The people, the colors, the food, the wine(!), those memories will stick with you long after your trip has ended. Probably even for the rest of your life. You’ll never forget the view from the top of Table Mountain, the taste of the afternoon tea on

Top 3 luxury African star beds

By Rose Hipwood on May 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

When staying in Africa’s luxury safari camps and lodges you will experience some of the most comfortable and relaxing beds you have ever slept in. They’re often huge with soft Egyptian cotton, downy pillows and warm cosy duvets. Many of them are romantic antique four poster beds with mosquito nets tied neatly around them. Many

South Africa's top five luxury wildlife reserves

By Javier Luque on Apr 24, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Safari, wildlife, national parks, wildlife reserves – tourists and safari enthusiasts can pick from a wide selection of luxury African wildlife experiences. Fitting the profile is a number of top luxury wildlife reserves in South Africa. Here are the country’s top five luxury game reserves (and, in some instances, the celebrities who have enjoyed these

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