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5 of the world's most overlooked animals

By Matt Rushbrooke on Jan 25, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, North America, Paraguay, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

One of the most enticing things about travelling abroad is the chance to see the fascinating and unusual creatures of the world. There are many iconic wildlife experiences, whether it be looking at lions laze in the grasses of South Africa, meeting mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of Rwanda and Uganda or watching wildebeest

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2019 in Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Kazakhstan, Regions, Singapore, South Korea

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

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming

Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While

Top 5 luxury boat trips to get close to nature

By Natasha Al-Atassi on Oct 03, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Going travelling allows you to enjoy many eye-opening experiences, from immersing yourself in another culture to seeing some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. One thing that many people enjoy doing on their travels is getting close to nature, and undoubtedly, going on a boat trip is among the best ways to do this. That’s

Top 5 things to do in Borneo

By Cristy Elmendorp on Nov 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Speciality Travel

According to ancient manuscripts, the western coastal cities of Borneo had become trading ports by the first millennium. From gold, tortoise shells, rhinoceros horn and edible bird’s nest were some of the valuable items found in Borneo. Home to one of the oldest rainforest in the world and about 15,000 species of flowering plants, including

Photograph of the week: Sunset over Temburong National Park, Brunei

By Paul Johnson on Sep 18, 2013 in Asia, Brunei Darussalam

Ulu Temburong National Park is the first national park in Brunei that gained the status as one of the most famous protected rainforests in Asia. The national park is located in Batu Apoi Forest Reserve within the Temburong district and is famous for its natural wonders and beautiful scenery. The Temburong River is the best

The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei: five star luxury and so much more

By Paul Johnson on Jun 06, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Hotels, Regions

Brunei may be a small country but it punches above its weight when it comes to offering visitors somewhere “different”, with pristine rainforests, adventure sports, culture and one of Asia’s top five star resorts, the Empire Hotel & Country Club. Although considered to be one of the richest countries in the world, it’s Brunei’s natural

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on Jul 22, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei Darussalam Natural, season foods courtesy of Forman & Field Hip, cool, lifestyle hotels in the US: Hotel Indigo Fine Kyoto cuisine in London, from Umu

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