Category: Maldives

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 […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Apr 28, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Worldwide

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 […]

A new take on the January blues

A new take on the January blues

By on Jan 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Greece, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Western Europe

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 […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 06, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

Travel video of the week: The Maldives in 4K

Travel video of the week: The Maldives in 4K

By on Nov 29, 2018 in Asia, Maldives, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Watch this spectacular 4K video of the Maldives, totally shot with the DJI Inspire 1 aerial platform. This is Patrice Gaucher’s inaugural video with the Inspire 1 and we think he did a pretty amazing job putting together this beautiful two-minute production. If you would like to subscribe to our own YouTube channel, please do […]

5 ideal honeymoon destinations

5 ideal honeymoon destinations

By on Oct 15, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mauritius, Regions, Seychelles, Thailand

Congratulations… you are engaged. Now the excitement of planning your big day lies ahead. Lots to think about and do, maybe plenty time, maybe not, but whatever, it will come round much quicker than you are expecting it, and that is a fact. It just seems to creep up on you! As well as all […]

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

By on Jun 15, 2018 in Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

A bucket list item for many is to spend time in the water snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. For me, one of the cutest and most gracious sea dwellers. Sea turtles have been around for more than 150 million years, long enough to watch dinosaurs come and go extinct. As marine reptiles, sea turtles have adapted […]

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12 of the best hotel interiors

By on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

As travellers today are more frequently in search of the unique and insta-worthy, ever more ravishing interiors are fast replacing the cookie-cutter ‘hotel look’ around the world. There is nothing more exciting than staying in a hotel that far exceeds expectations, capturing the ‘wow factor’ from the very first sight, and the industry is brimming […]

Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

By on Feb 20, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Zimbabwe

The ethos of sustainable travel has made leaps and strides over the last couple of years. With travellers’ becoming more interested in eco-friendly experiences, the number of innovative and luxurious sustainable experiences on offer are on the rise.  From positively impacting the local community to supporting conservation projects, it’s time for travel to make a […]

5 nights of luxury in the Maldives, with two nights in Dubai 'thrown in'!

5 nights of luxury in the Maldives, with two nights in Dubai ‘thrown in’!

By on Feb 16, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

Regular readers may recall that when we went to the Maldives a couple of years ago, we stayed a few nights in Dubai on the way there. It’s a great way to break up the journey from the UK, allowing you to adjust your body clock more gradually and take in some of the ‘City […]

Top 7 Winter sun destinations for 2018

Top 7 Winter sun destinations for 2018

By on Jan 26, 2018 in Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, Maldives, Malta, North America, Regions, Spain, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

Swap the cold, wintry nights for sun-kissed coves and a spot of sightseeing in the sunshine with these seven Winter sun destinations. Explore the underwater worlds below in the Maldives, capture breathtaking viewpoints in Southeast Asia and discover a rich cultural heritage in Malta. The Maldives Picture a coastal paradise of turquoise water and deserted […]

Top 5 yacht charter honeymoon destinations

Top 5 yacht charter honeymoon destinations

By on Jan 23, 2018 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cyprus, Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

For those looking for an unrivaled honeymoon experience, a yacht charter offers it all. With a dedicated Captain, crew and chef, all of your requirements will be catered for down to the most intricate of details and you can enjoy cruising in some of the world’s most stunning locations. Whether you are looking to dine […]

Gan Island: a different side to the Maldives

Gan Island: a different side to the Maldives

By on Oct 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

One of the potential frustrations of visiting the Maldives is the necessity of choosing between staying in a luxurious resort or getting off the beaten track and seeing something of the local culture. Resorts tend either to be located on private islands or on parts of islands that have been entirely cut off from areas […]

6 new hotels to look forward to in 2018

6 new hotels to look forward to in 2018

By on Aug 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Interested to hear about some of the world’s best luxury hotels that are just around the corner? Here’s our guide to some of the most exciting new hotels opening across the globe in 2018. Rosewood Baha Mar, The Bahamas – Opening Spring 2018 The Rosewood Baha Mar is part of a huge redevelopment project on […]

5 top tips for picking the perfect Maldives resort

5 top tips for picking the perfect Maldives resort

By on Jun 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

The Maldives is one of the hottest destinations around, with a stream of top-end hotels entering the market and reimagining luxury resort design. Here you will find an ultra-luxe resort to suit even the most discerning traveller. Whether you are searching for a secluded castaway-style bungalow immersed in nature or a futuristic glass-walled villa with […]

5 unforgettable silver wedding anniversary holidays

5 unforgettable silver wedding anniversary holidays

By on May 04, 2017 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mozambique, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Twenty-five years is an incredible milestone that should be acknowledged in every marriage. You’ve put a lot of time, patience and love into your marriage, so it’s about time you both treated yourselves to a well-earned celebration holiday! This is your opportunity to reminisce about the wonderful moments in your relationship, appreciate everything you have both been […]