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5 colourful destinations to brighten your day

By Kerry Golds on Jan 18, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Middle East, Regions

These five corners of the planet captivate with their beautiful hues, from cherry-blossom pink to jungle green. When you picture your perfect holiday destination, which colours spring to mind? Do you imagine emerald forests, azure oceans, golden sands? Colour can have such a profound impact on the character of a place and its attraction to […]

Going off the grid: Top 5 getaways for a New Year reset

By Anna Mascaro on Jan 17, 2021 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Maldives, Morocco, North America, Regions, USA

A New Year abounds with possibilities to bid adieu to the old and set out to explore some of the world’s most extraordinary hidden gems. From cultural treasures in Korcula island to atmospheric streets in Essaouira, tropical paradise in Costa Rica and the Maldives, and the soaring Red Rocks of Sedona, we reveal the best […]

Where can Americans travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 16, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has cleared its latest hurdle, with the FDA approving the vaccine for emergency use. This is clearly exciting, and good news for those eager to travel again. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With January having amongst the lowest temperatures, you may have a hankering to […]

Where can Americans travel to in December?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 18, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

The big buzz right now surrounds Pfizer’s potential COVID-19 vaccine and hopes that it will prove effective and we can return to some semblance of travel normalcy. We await further updates with regards to how this is progressing, and in the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With the holiday season […]

Suite of the week: Casa Ventanas, Cayo Espanto, San Pedro, Belize

By Paul Johnson on Nov 16, 2020 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Casa Ventanas Location: Cayo Espanto, San Pedro, Belize Size of accommodation: 1,100 square feet Cost per night: starting from $1,795 What makes it special: Casa Ventanas is the private island resort’s exclusive over-the-water bungalow, allowing for an intimate and unique way to soak up the Belizean sun and explore the vast underwater life below. Perfectly positioned three miles […]

Where can Americans travel to in November?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 09, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania

The election may be over, but clearly, Covid-19 is not, so there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. And with Thanksgiving this month, you may have a hankering to get out and explore (and make a difference helping those less fortunate). But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask […]

Suite of the week: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

By Paul Johnson on Nov 09, 2020 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite Location: Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Size of accommodation: 3,110 square feet Cost per night: starting from $735 per night, based on double occupancy Who’s stayed there: Mario Lopez and his wife and kids; Vanessa Morgan; Rachel Lindsay and several other members of The Bachelor franchise, including Kristina Schulman, Astrid […]

How to finish this dreadful year well

By Christopher Hill on Nov 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Belize, California, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Louisiana, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Zambia

2020 has been almost universally challenging for us all, and now we are coming into the holiday season, traditionally a time of caring for those who are having it even tougher than us. I think this is even more important this year, especially for those in the developing world who, in addition to COVID-19, face […]

Luxury family volunteer vacation Ecuador

Where can Americans travel to in October?

By Christopher Hill on Oct 02, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania

Thanks to COVID-19 being not yet under control in the US, the number of countries offering visa-free access to Americans has decreased markedly to about 40 countries, and several of these have restrictions. But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask if you should travel. This is a personal judgment call, […]

Photograph of the week: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano as seen from Acatenango

By Paul Johnson on Sep 23, 2020 in Central America, Featured, Guatemala, Regions

Guatemala is probably not the first country you think of when it comes to beautiful travel experiences. We don’t blame you. Nestled between the tropical beaches of Mexico and the relaxing Caribbean vibes of Belize, Guatemala’s presence is often overshadowed by its neighboring countries. Once the heart of the mighty Mayan civilization, Guatemala is now […]

Experience pura vida – Costa Rica is open

By Christopher Hill on Sep 03, 2020 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

Costa Rica is one of the world’s great destinations – it has so much to offer, from volcanoes to rainforest, wildlife to snorkeling, whitewater rafting to zip lining, and the finest eco-luxury accommodation to relax in. Like many parts of the world, Costa Rica closed its borders to visitors, but the good news is that […]

Europe’s out; where to for American travelers?

By Christopher Hill on Jul 01, 2020 in Barbados, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Dominican Republic, Mexico, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, USA

The EU has just announced that US citizens cannot yet enter Europe, so where can Americans travel this Summer? Here are some locations currently (or soon to be) accepting Americans, along with ideas for how to make a luxury trip there meaningful and fulfilling: 1. Mexico *Important Note: The reopening of tourism activities is dependent […]

Earth’s top 5 eco-luxury places to stay

By Christopher Hill on May 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Camping, Central America, Costa Rica, Fiji, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Thailand

Further to my last post about travelling sustainably when we can travel again, this post highlights my Top 5 favourite accommodation providers that take sustainability seriously, both in their design and construction, and their daily practices. Kasiiya Tented Camp, Costa Rica The latest eco-luxe camp in the Americas, the forest and wildlife have top priority […]

Top 10 island getaways

By Cindy McNaull on Mar 05, 2020 in Anguilla, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hawaii, Italy, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

In today’s fast paced world, our lives are super busy with constant ties to technology that always leave us feeling ‘on”. I remember back to a time between graduating from university and starting out in the work world when there was a feeling of being able just to go and explore, without boundaries. In recent […]

Best romantic luxury hideaways in Costa Rica

By Simon Williams on Feb 12, 2020 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

Whether you celebrate it or hate it, in February we are all bombarded by Valentine’s Day and all things love. For those celebrating special occasions in 2020: big anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons, we think that few other countries do luxury romance like the tiny tropical country of Costa Rica. With verdant nature, stylish high-end hotel […]

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 […]

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