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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 […]

Asia’s 2019 travel hot list

By James Jayasundera on Dec 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Events, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany - Read ... times

So many of recent openings have excited us lately that it’s been quite a feat to narrow down the latest and hottest news to a mere handful… we love taking travellers out of their ‘comfort zones’ and introducing people to new or unusual experiences that engage them with deeper and unexpected layers of a destination. […]

5 hotels in Southeast Asia that are VERY vegan friendly

By Paul Eyers on Oct 01, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany - Read ... times

Many hotels and resorts are now able to cater for their vegan guests and those who wish to enjoy plant based cuisine, life is getting easier for vegan travel meaning the days of having to eat salad for dinner are a distant memory. However, these ‘5 hotels in Southeast Asia that are VERY vegan friendly’ […]

Discover 5 secret island archipelagos by luxury yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Sep 26, 2018 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe - Read ... times

Tucked away in remote corners of the world, are fabulous secret island archipelagos waiting to be discovered by private yacht charter; where your charter yacht might be the nicest accommodation and restaurant for miles around. These are islands you may have never heard of, where airports are non-existent, and the ease of moving from island […]

5 vegan friendly luxury hotels in Indonesia

By Paul Eyers on Sep 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany - Read ... times

Indonesia is a vast and diverse collection of islands with multiple luxury travel options that come in all shapes and sizes. Bali is the most popular destination with more than 5 million tourists heading there every year, we think that due to their proximity to each other, combining a trip to Bali with spending time […]

5 highlights from Komodo National Park

By Paul Eyers on Aug 29, 2018 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel - Read ... times

Komodo National Park is a location that is on the bucket list of many people, it was certainly on ours for a very long time before we finally visited. Declared a national park in 1980, with the prime purpose to protect the Komodo dragons, it was granted UNESCO World Heritage status 11 years later in […]

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

By Tom Marchant on Jul 17, 2018 in Asia, Central America, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka - Read ... times

These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important to luxury travellers when aboard, hotels need to be equipped to enrich and maintain a well and healthy lifestyle. These are our favourite hotels where wellness is ingrained in their ethos, hotels that you come away […]

A short guide to Canggu in Bali

By Mark Tulloch on May 19, 2018 in Asia, Clubs, Going Out, Indonesia, Restaurants - Read ... times

Bali has been popular holiday spot for decades, growing at enormous speed while it’s tourism industry continues to increase year on year. Travellers who happened to descend on Bali just 10-20 years ago would have seen a very different island to the one we now know, with the entire island made up of local villages […]

Why you need to visit North Maluku

By Sam Clark on May 18, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel - Read ... times

North Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, is a region in Indonesia that’s packed with phenomenal experiences for the intrepid traveller. The twin volcanic island Sultanates of Ternate and Tidore are the most historically significant of the North Maluku islands, and were once fabulously wealthy for the production of cloves, nutmeg and mace (which, […]

Summer in Indonesia

By James Jayasundera on May 11, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Regions - Read ... times

Summer is often the best time to travel, especially for those who are travelling with their family, and it’s a little-known fact that the very best time of year to visit Indonesia is during the summer months. Unlike the rest of Asia, where blisteringly high temperatures and heavy monsoon rains can threaten to make your […]

12 delicious vegan dishes in Southeast Asia

By Paul Eyers on Apr 23, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany - Read ... times

We spend our time travelling to amazing places searching for the best vegan food in the world, here are 12 delicious vegan dishes in Southeast Asia that are definitely worth travelling for. The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines is leading the way for vegan luxury travel in the region, offering an all vegan […]

Bali’s tremendous destination wedding venue

By Mark Tulloch on Apr 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Resorts - Read ... times

Bali is already regarded as a top honeymoon destination. And rightly so. However, with Bali now known as the top holiday destination on the planet it’s no surprise that it has seen a sharp increase in the number of wedding parties descending to the island to celebrate the occasion in their own little paradise. And […]

Asian travel trends for 2018

By Sam Clark on Apr 14, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Sri Lanka - Read ... times

2018 is set to be an exciting year for travel in Asia. Look out for unique boutique properties with an eco-friendly edge, improved access to lesser-explored, but incredible destinations and a different perspective on old favourites. Check out our insider insights on the best places to go, things to do and sights to see in […]

5 of the most transformative travel experiences

By Matt Holmes on Mar 28, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Iceland, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe - Read ... times

Travel is more than just checking off a bucket list or standing in front of famous sites. It’s about interacting with other cultures, learning about diverse ways of life and beliefs, and having opportunities you can’t get many other places. If not for those things, why would you ever leave your house? But there are […]

A guide to Candidasa, Bali

By Callum Davies on Mar 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants - Read ... times

For many tourists the south of Bali is the main draw with the resort towns of Kuta and Seminyak welcoming the lively crowd whilst the more laid-back travellers visit Jimbaran Bay and Nusa Dua. However, the quaint village of Candidasa is sometimes overlooked. This pretty coastal village is the ideal escape from the crowds and […]

5 of the best places to visit in 2018

By Craig Burkinshaw on Feb 21, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South America, Zimbabwe - Read ... times

In 2018, some countries will celebrate big milestones in style. Elsewhere, certain regions are opening up to visitors with an array of new tours and experiences. And, due to recent political developments, there’s a decidedly optimistic mood surrounding other countries, making them more accessible and more appealing than ever before. The Taranaki region, New Zealand […]

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