Category: Asia

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

By on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From big birthdays to wedding anniversaries and honeymoons, there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with an extra-special getaway. Here, we’ve put together our ultimate list of luxury holidays to help you celebrate that special occasion in style, from unforgettable wildlife experiences to truly iconic train journeys. Journey on the Eastern & Oriental […]

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail and staying at a Japanese ryokan

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail and staying at a Japanese ryokan

By on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions

We had been planning our once-in-a-lifetime adventure for nearly a year; 10 months travel around the world visiting 15 countries to explore the history, landscape, wildlife, people and food of each destination across South America, Australasia, the Polynesian Triangle, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Our adventure included some of the must-see attractions of global travel; […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

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5 hidden treasure boutique hotels of India

By on Jun 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

Go beyond the puppet shows and thali feasts of India’s tourist palaces seeking out another gentler and creative India with some of our favourite family-owned boutique properties below. From one of the grandest cities in India, now a faded beauty and nearly unknown, to a celebrity favourite deep in the depths of Rajasthan, India is […]

Luxury hotels and vegan food in Singapore

Luxury hotels and vegan food in Singapore

By on Jun 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Singapore is a destination with an impeccable list of the finest hotels, and a myriad of dining options that truly offer something for everyone. It is a melting pot of styles, culture and cuisine making it one of our favourite locations in Southeast Asia. In recent years a growing number of hotels and restaurants have […]

Skiing in Japan: the ultimate guide to Hakuba's top 7 ski resorts

Skiing in Japan: the ultimate guide to Hakuba’s top 7 ski resorts

By on Jun 11, 2019 in Asia, Japan, Regions

In a rapidly evolving Japanese ski town with 10 resorts to choose from it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to selecting the right mountain for you. While there is information readily available it can be time consuming trying to get an unbiased idea of Hakuba’s mountains and what type […]

I want to... discover my perfect holiday destination

I want to… discover my perfect holiday destination

By on Jun 07, 2019 in Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Greece, Guadeloupe, Italy, Malaysia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

Seeking travel inspiration can often be daunting and is dependent upon countless factors. Focusing on the absolute basics of what you really do want to do can lead to discovery of the best opportunities. Here we explore some key destinations that, quite simply, hit the spot. Escape The spot: Southeast Asia To truly get lost, […]

Photograph of the week: Shanghai, taken from the top of one of the world's tallest buildings

Photograph of the week: Shanghai, taken from the top of one of the world’s tallest buildings

By on Jun 05, 2019 in Asia, China, Regions

At last count, 24.1 million people called Shanghai, China, home. This makes it the most populous city in the world. This photo, taken from Jin Mao Tower, gives just a hint of what living in Shanghai might be like. Crowded, to be sure. But also breathtaking in its expanse, both outwards and upwards. There is […]

8 of the best destinations for October and November

8 of the best destinations for October and November

By on Jun 04, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tanzania, Vietnam, Western Europe

We know from experience that travelers often begin planning their trip 4-6 months in advance, which means that at this point in the year, people are thinking about their fall adventures. October and November are really great months to travel. Families with school-age kids are home, and there aren’t any college students on spring break. […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

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5 adventurous family friendly destinations in Asia

By on May 17, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Asia, China, Family Travel, India, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Seeking out a long-haul destination in Asia when travelling with children or families can be a daunting experience. Moving away from the well-trodden routes of Thailand villas and India’s Golden Triangle opens up a wealth of opportunities for bucket-list holidays that will be never be forgotten. We have spent many years travelling across the vast […]

Why you should visit Phnom Penh prison and killing fields

Why you should visit Phnom Penh prison and killing fields

By on May 16, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Regions

We travelled the world visiting 15 countries in 10 months but nothing could have prepared us for the horror we found during our visits to the security prison and the killings fields, that day in Phnom Penh. Pol Pot established Kampuchea, the Khmer Rouge controlled state, and took over the Tuol Svay Prey High School […]

5 honeymoon destinations for every couple

5 honeymoon destinations for every couple

By on May 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Philippines, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand

The upcoming months are among the most popular months to get married; in particular, May, June, and August are busy times for wedding planners and coordinators. While most weddings are planned way ahead of the actual wedding day, there are a few things that often get left to the last minute, and yes that includes […]

Plant-based pioneers in Singapore

Plant-based pioneers in Singapore

By on May 15, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

As plant based options become the norm on menus around the world it truly is an exciting time to be vegan. Gone are the days when we would have to sustain ourselves with dishes that lacked creativity, taste and nutrition. Now we can dine at the finest restaurants and stay in luxurious hotels safe in […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on May 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Pakistan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, 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 […]

Best city hotels in India

Best city hotels in India

By on May 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

India is a vast country with endless accommodation possibilities. While a lot of the 5 star hotels offer the standard luxury you would expect, there is a handful of them that offer much more, making sure every stay will be something special. Here are my top 5 city hotels in India which give you that […]