Category: Asia

All that glitters is gold: some of the world's most spectacular gold landmarks

All that glitters is gold: some of the world’s most spectacular gold landmarks

By on Mar 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Myanmar, Oceania, Regions, Russia, South America, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Visit some of the world’s most impressive gold-themed attractions, from temples and museums that preside over the skylines of iconic cities to a lavish hotel made of gold which takes luxury to whole new heights, and a famous stretch of golden coastline which is a magnet for the A-list. After you’ve had your gold fix, […]

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10 cookery schools to discover around the world

By on Mar 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, India, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Regions, South Africa, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food’… George Bernard Shaw Food is humanity’s greatest connection with each other. One of travel’s enticing rewards is the discovery of new cuisine and exploring the soul of a place through its dishes. We have handpicked 10 of our favourite culinary experiences to delve into; food […]

5 resorts perfect for a halal friendly family Summer trip

5 resorts perfect for a halal friendly family Summer trip

By on Mar 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

It’s crazy to think we’re already nearing the end of March. With the months flying by and Ramadhan just around the corner, before we know it the summer holidays will be here. Take it from experience, planning the summer holidays equates happy kids. It’s like scheduling your work day, like having a monday.com app for […]

Ethical elephant tourism in Cambodia

Ethical elephant tourism in Cambodia

By on Mar 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions

As tourist numbers grow in Cambodia the number of elephant ‘sanctuaries’ is also on the increase. Understandably, people want to experience these majestic creatures in their natural habitat but as their numbers reduce this is becoming more and more difficult. The death of an elephant that was being used to offer tourists the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity […]

What to eat in Japan

What to eat in Japan

By on Mar 06, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Simple. Tidy. Fresh. These are the three adjectives we would use to describe Japanese cuisine. While many countries in Asia use a plethora of spices in their food, the Japanese prefer less complicated flavors, allowing the main ingredients and a few seasonings (commonly soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger) to speak for themselves. Even in a […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Events, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 24, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 […]

5 beaches in Koh Samui you need to visit

5 beaches in Koh Samui you need to visit

By on Feb 24, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Koi Samui in the south of Thailand is a dream destination for many holidaymakers. This bucket list island enjoys average temperatures of 30 degrees and boars a massive 40 beaches. So when you are not seeing the sights and fancy lazing in the sand, you have a fantastic choice. Here are five of the best […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Japan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

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 […]

In celebration of romance: beautiful pink places around the world

In celebration of romance: beautiful pink places around the world

By on Feb 14, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Going Out, Honeymoons, India, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

In celebration of Valentine’s Day and the month of romance, we highlight our favourite pink places and natural phenomena around the world, from taking in the sunsets over the iconic romantic city of Venice to witnessing the glorious cherry blossom season in Japan – and we recommend the most luxurious, romantic and special hotels to […]

Beach resorts and vegan food in Hua Hin, Thailand

Beach resorts and vegan food in Hua Hin, Thailand

By on Feb 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Less than 3 hours drive from Bangkok are the golden sands of Hua Hin, a seaside destination that offers the perfect option for a weekend escape from the city. The options are endless with most major hotel and resort operators having properties in Hua Hin. For us though it was important that we would not […]

Why you should cruise around Japan

Why you should cruise around Japan

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel

From its ultra high-tech cities and world-beating food to its grand temples and bamboo forests, there really is no other country like Japan. Tuck into a steaming bowl of ramen at a station counter or watch a tea ceremony in an imperial castle, and you’ll see for yourself the wonderfully Japanese fascination with detail that […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 27, 2019 in Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, Indonesia, Regions, Singapore, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, 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 […]

Travel video of the week: Sentinelese: world's most isolated tribe

Travel video of the week: Sentinelese: world’s most isolated tribe

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Asia, India, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Sentinelese are the world’s most isolated tribe. They are an uncontacted tribe living in North Sentinel Island, one of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. They vigorously reject all contact with outsiders. The Indian government abandoned altogether their plans to establish contact with Sentinelese. Many believe that it is vital to respect their wish […]

Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

Luxury resorts and vegan food in Phu Quoc

By on Jan 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Read all about these Luxury Resorts and Vegan Food in Phu Quoc from our recent trip to the Vietamese island which is a fast growing tourism hotspot. We experienced 3 luxury resorts that were all very different to each other but had one thing in common for sure. Upon request they were more than able […]

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 […]