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Luxury hotels and resorts that should be on your post COVID-19 bucket list

By Paul Eyers on Aug 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

2020 will be remembered as the year when travel was put on hold whilst we collectively battled with the pandemic that has changed the world. There are times when we will have questioned our mortality and times when we seriously questioned whether life as we once knew it will ever return. As the middle of […]

The greatest show on Earth

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Regions, Speciality Travel

The Coral Triangle is home to the richest coral reefs on the planet. The region stretches from Malaysia in the west, to the Solomon Islands in the east, and reaches as far north as the Philippines. At its heart, are the bio-diverse tropical waters of Indonesia and a habitat for marine life like nowhere else […]

21 things to do in Indonesia

By James Jayasundera on Jul 21, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions

Indonesia is one of Asia’s most sought after destinations. And rightly so – with over 17,500 islands which stretch across 5,000 km (that’s from Malaysia to the tip of northern Australia), the world’s largest archipelago offers a greater variety of sights, sounds, cultures and customs than anywhere else on the planet. From volcanic backdrops and […]

Future travel inspiration: The most impressive oceanfront clifftop villas in Bali

By Silvan Kitma on Jun 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Vacation Rentals

At the very southern tip of Bali, along the fringes of the Bukit Peninsula, is a landscape whose marvels obscure the boundaries between reality and cathartic dreams. Uluwatu, as the place is called, literally translates “land’s end rock”. This area is a vast stretch of coastal limestone cliffs, rising up to 230 feet above the […]

Supporting the recovery of tourism in Asia: Villa vacation destinations to visit in the near future

By Silvan Kitma on Apr 06, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

One way or another and in varying degrees, the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic are definitely felt by all industries worldwide. Yet, the effects on travel and hospitality are particularly both sudden and intensive. In Asia, where millions of livelihoods are reliant on tourism, it is indeed a challenging time. Visiting these affected regions once […]

Our top sailing adventures for 2020

By Thomas Ryves on Feb 13, 2020 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

For a luxury holiday with a difference, not much beats setting sail around remote islands, hidden coves, pristine beaches and scenic waterways. As Mark Twain said, ‘Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away […]

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 […]

9 of the best luxury sailing cruise adventures

By Steve Newman on Jan 20, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

The days of sail were thought to be over but they’re coming back with a vengeance. More and more people want to be environmentally friendly when they take a cruise these days and you can’t get much greener than a luxury sailing ship especially one that has been converted into a 5 star cruise liner. […]

Photograph of the week: Tegallalang, Bali

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions

Located on the island of Bali, Tegallalang is without question one of the most unique landscapes you can witness in all of Indonesia. For centuries, the Balinese have cultivated rice in these beautiful terraces using the Subak System to irrigate the paddies. Although you have several options to witness this ingenious system, which is so […]

The top 5 destinations to make your New Year’s resolutions a reality

By Christopher Hill on Jan 01, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Indonesia, Oceania, Regions, Zambia

Welcome to 2020! Have you made your resolutions? Popular resolutions relate to becoming a better person, being more generous and showing concerns for others, living life to the fullest, being more environmentally aware, or spending more time with your friends and family. Of course these are fantastic. What would you think if you knew that […]

Photo of the week: Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

Photograph of the week: Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

By Paul Johnson on Dec 25, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions

Standing in the middle of the grandeur that is Borobudur, it’s hard to believe that this massive temple was ever ‘hidden’. Covering an area of 15,129 square metres, reaching 10 levels and 42 metres into the sky, if the walls of this, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, were arranged in a straight line […]

How the Rich List can save the Red List

By Christopher Hill on Dec 13, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Botswana, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Sunday Times’ Rich List is eagerly awaited in May every year, as it reveals the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK. Brexit has done no favours for most people on this list, but fear not, those featured still have at least £80m (over US$100m) in net wealth. Significantly, since 2005, as part […]

Bawah Reserve – a hidden treasure for luxury travelers in the Anambas Archipielago

By Carmen Caballero on Nov 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts

Located in one of the remote Indonesian archipelagos that escapes Google Maps, is the remote eco-chic resort Bawah Reserve. A complex of safari-style villas that was born to protect the degraded coral and that today offers its lucky guests a stay in a paradise of six islands, three lagoons and thirteen beaches which are worthy […]

8 honeymoon destinations in Bali

By Sarah Roberts on Nov 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Bali is renowned across the globe as the ‘last paradise’ for good reason. Images from this exotic land have long filled people the world over with dreams of that perfect holiday that brings together sun, sand, waves and world-class luxury. Then there are the volcanic mountains, lush green forests and unexplored getaways that leave you […]

5 perfect beach barbecue destinations to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Nov 11, 2019 in Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, Regions, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

You are on board your luxury charter yacht with your own private chef and your perfect charter crew attending to your every need, in a lovely yacht charter cruising destination with beautiful deserted beaches all around, and blue green water. What could be missing? A “pop-up” beach barbecue where once there was nothing but sand. […]

Top 5 exclusive restaurants for your trip to Bali

By Kerrie Potts on Oct 31, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Bali is a dream destination and hosts some stunning scenery and golden sands. It is famed for the volcanic mountains, coral reefs and paddy fields as well as some genuinely breathtaking temples. It goes without saying that you will want to see as much as possible while you are there, but after that, a well-earned […]

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