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Trends for luxury travel in 2014 – simple pleasures and gourmet discoveries

By Maxine Roberts on Jan 14, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Egypt, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Here we predict the key trends that we envisage for luxury travel in 2014, and have carefully hand-picked a selection of the world’s most luxurious destinations, hotels and resorts that encompass each of the growing trends for this year – namely, those of simple pleasures and gourmet discoveries. Simple pleasures For many luxury travellers, a […]

Top 5 beaches in Barbados

By James Mannings on Dec 31, 2013 in Barbados, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Barbados sits quietly on the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles and is in fact the easternmost island in the Caribbean. The different coasts of the island offer different types of beach with sandy coasts sitting next to crystal clear seas to the rocky, rugged Atlantic side where you’ll find surfers and naturalists. Here are […]

Top 5 places to go in February

By Paul Shipway on Dec 30, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Events, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

We all know that February is the season of amore, with love ballads blaring in shops, red and pink dotting every street corner, and restaurants filling up for that special Valentine’s Day dinner. So escape the commercial madness taking hold of the country, and spoil yourself by taking a trip to the following sunlit destinations: […]

Iconic Caribbean luxury

By Maxine Roberts on Dec 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

Barbados is a long-standing favourite of the Caribbean jet-set, and Sandy Lane is the long-established beacon of extravagant luxury on the island. When my colleague, Senior Product Manager Suzanne Walford returned from a recent trip to Barbados, I was intrigued to hear if the hotel was still the leading light in ultra-luxe Caribbean accommodation. The lauded […]

Suite of the week: Barbados 33, Gibb’s Bay, Barbados

By Paul Johnson on Dec 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Barbados 33, Gibb’s Bay Location: Saint Peter, Barbados Size of accommodation: 11 acre estate including park, villa and pool Cost per night: $7,000 – $15,000, depending on the season What makes it special: Expansive deluxe family accommodation with private staff, free form pool and home cinema nestled on the sandy shores of Barbados. This stunning private villa sits […]

Win a luxury holiday in Barbados!

By Paul Johnson on Dec 17, 2013 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Allianz Global Assistance has teamed up with Best At Travel and Elegant Hotels to offer their Facebook friends the chance to win a luxurious holiday to the breathtaking Caribbean island of Barbados so you can soak up some winter sunshine in style! You and a friend will win flights and 7 nights at the Tamarind by Elegant […]

Taking a cruise from Southampton to Barbados

By Michael Wilson on Dec 05, 2013 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Many travellers visiting Barbados from the UK opt to fly, primarily because it’s quick, but if you’ve got the time, a cruise from Southampton can be a fun and luxurious way to travel to the Caribbean. Taking 14 nights, the cruise really is a major part of the holiday as you’ll visit a number of beautiful […]

10 of the most luxurious spas on the planet

By Paul Shipway on Nov 30, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Barbados, Caribbean, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tibet, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia

In an effort to tempt even the world’s most discerning customers, spas these days are introducing cutting-edge technologies, and treatments with influences from far-flung corners of the globe. Gone are the days where just a hot oil massage will do; now we’re expecting unique touches that make a visit to the spa that little bit […]

Where are the best places to visit in Autumn?

By Maxine Roberts on Aug 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, New York, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For many destinations, Autumn is by far the best time of year to visit. Take the Middle East, for example; the temperatures during the day decrease to a more comfortable level, making Oman with its rugged coastline and Abu Dhabi with its glamorous hotels and beach-resorts ideal for the Autumn months. Must stays: Six Senses […]

Top 5 beaches in the Caribbean

By James Mannings on Jul 31, 2013 in Anguilla, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

Visiting the Caribbean is about experiencing a completely different culture. You can kick back, relax and enjoy the beautiful views and sandy beaches from the comfort of your luxury villa but how do you know where to go? The Caribbean is made up of over 700 islands, with a huge variety of beaches, so to save […]

Top 5 destinations for villas with a view

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Though there’s no guarantee of the perfect holiday, choosing somewhere to stay with a stunning outlook is a good way to start. Fortunately you’ll no longer have to spend hours trawling the Internet for just the right place, since the launch of Beach Tomato’s new offering of online bookable villas & holiday home rentals, all […]

Got a taste for the sun? 6 ideas to tempt you away

By Maxine Roberts on Jul 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Florida, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, North America, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, USA, Western Europe

The British weather can be so unpredictable, just as we thought summer would never arrive, this month’s glorious sunshine has got us all in the holiday mood. However, as we know only too well, this can be quickly dampened by howling winds and sharp showers leaving many of us wishing we had booked that luxury […]

5 of the best golf courses in the Caribbean

By Tony Carty on Mar 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

The Caribbean has become a golfing hotspot, with both pros and amateurs travelling from all over the world in order to test their skills on some of the finest and most challenging golf courses available. Here are five of the best courses the Caribbean has to offer, along with a little information on what makes […]

The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013

By Anna Fern on Jan 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Barbados, Business Travel, Caribbean, China, Europe, Family Travel, Hong Kong, Portugal, Real Estate, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Sometimes going away for two weeks just isn’t enough. Sometimes we find that perfect luxury holiday destination that makes us want to live there. This selection of 5 great places to buy a holiday home contains something for everyone, whether you are looking for a beach villa on a white sand beach, a relaxing place […]

Andrey Melnichenko’s $300 million, 394-foot mega-yacht

By Paul Johnson on Oct 31, 2012 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Designed by Philippe Starck, the “A” mega-yacht cost more than $300 million to build. It’s owned by the Russian businessman and billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko, one of the top 100 richest people in the world, has 3 swimming pools, a helipad and lots more. Watch the video below to learn more about this amazing vessel.

4 amazing destinations for a wedding abroad

By Mags Longstaff on Sep 06, 2012 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Mauritius, Regions, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel

Over the past few years, there’s been a real increase in the number of couples choosing to hold their wedding abroad and combine it with a luxury honeymoon. For those couples who want a standout destination honeymoon, the attraction of combining the wedding with that honeymoon is clear. But when you’re planning a wedding, there’s […]

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