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Rooms with a view: our top 6 scenic hotels around the world

By Thomas Ryves on Jul 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Morocco, Nicaragua, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

With more and more luxury hotels opening their doors all around the world, alongside existing hotels continually upping their game and guests becoming ever-more discerning, the bar is set ever higher all the time, from accommodation to cuisine, and from spa facilities to unique activities. But whether all those boxes are ticked or not, often […]

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

By Tom Marchant on Jul 17, 2018 in Asia, Central America, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important to luxury travellers when aboard, hotels need to be equipped to enrich and maintain a well and healthy lifestyle. These are our favourite hotels where wellness is ingrained in their ethos, hotels that you come away […]

Wake up on your own private island in an almost untouched part of the world

By Paul Johnson on Jun 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Central America, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Nicaragua, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Wake up to a spectacular sunrise on your own private island. Struggle with the difficult decision of choosing between room service or a walk through a piece of paradise to take you to your tropical breakfast feast. Feel the white sand between your toes as you make your way by the coconut trees that line […]

Central America’s luxury trio: Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

By Rob Harper on Apr 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Nicaragua, Panama, Regions, Resorts

While Costa Rica has been a well-known tourist destination for more than a decade, its neighboring countries Nicaragua and Panama are still a mystery for most luxury travelers. All the better for those who do make their way to the under-the-radar luxury resorts that are now cropping up throughout southern Central America. Want to dive […]

8 unusual birds to look for in Central America

By Zach Smith on Dec 14, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, South America, Speciality Travel

Read this list to get your birdwatching must-see list started. We’ve included the national parks and regions where you can find them. And wherever you go, make sure you bring a naturalist guide with you. They can take you to the spots you’re most likely to get a good look and can identify bird calls. […]

Top 6 wildlife experiences in Central America

By Craig Burkinshaw on Nov 11, 2016 in Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, Worldwide

Costa Rica has a well-deserved reputation as a dream wildlife-watching destination. A quarter of the country is protected land (national park or reserve) and these wildernesses shelter many endangered or threatened animal and bird species, including the rare resplendent quetzal. It’s not the only country in Central America for wildlife encounters. Whale enthusiasts should head […]

4 ways to get your adrenaline-fuelled fix in Central America

By Dahlia Nahome on Mar 15, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Leisure Travel, Nicaragua, Regions, Speciality Travel

Costa Rica is known for its glorious coastlines, romantic beauty spots, sloths and much more but it is also a fabulous place to visit for the adrenalin junkies out there who want non-stop, heart-racing adventure from a holiday, with a selfie to prove it. Here are some suggestions for living on the edge when coming […]

5 original destinations for 2015

By Tom Barber on Dec 30, 2014 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Polar Regions, Regions, Romania

It’s the time of year when we in the travel industry stare deep into our crystal balls, peer at the tea leaves and read the runes (and do a bit of considered research, naturally) to predict the delectable destinations that we think will hit the heights in 2015. These can be completely new places around […]

9 adrenaline thrills for the daredevil in you

By Daniel Moran on Jul 31, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Nepal, Nicaragua, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Worldwide

Seeking out danger is not everyone’s idea of a luxury vacation yet for many a week or two of bliss in a lovely hotel is prime time for a thrill or three, if only just to reaffirm just how much you enjoy the feel of a marble floor beneath your feet and a finely made […]

7 amazing sights to see in Central America

By Emma Trindall on Jun 19, 2014 in Attractions, Belize, Central America, Featured, Going Out, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America

Despite Mexico’s soaring popularity as a holiday destination, the rest of Central America seems to have fallen by the wayside. Years of turmoil may have put visitors off, but there are so many sites to see from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific Ring of Fire that have gone unnoticed. Here are 7 places to […]

6 of the best Central American journeys

By Nick Van Gruisen on Apr 10, 2014 in Attractions, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Going Out, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Regions

For those considering Central America for the first time, we offer a handy guide to six of the best Central American journeys. Discover the rainforest canopies of Costa Rica, snow-white beaches of Belize, old colonial towns of Guatemala and much more. Guatemala A breathtakingly beautiful country that is fast becoming one of the most sought-after destinations […]

Nicaragua launches new Coffee Trail

By Paul Johnson on Jul 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Nicaragua, Regions, Speciality Travel

The Nicaragua Tourist Board has launched the Coffee Trail, a new tourist route that will give visitors an authentic experience of the northern region of the country. The Coffee Trail covers five regional departments – Estelí, Jinotega, Madriz, Matagalpa, and Nueva Segovia – and aims to show visitors the diverse culture, food, scenery and tourism […]

Top 10 luxury country breaks in Central America

By Paul Johnson on Jul 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Guatemala, Honduras, Hotels, Nicaragua, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

In Central America there are so many luxuries awaiting your discovery. Here we’ve selected 10 of the best remote luxury escapes to be found across the region, from a boutique hotel in Costa Rica – possibly all too often overlooked by luxury travellers as a budget destination – to a world class resort in Belize, […]

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By Paul Johnson on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Greece, Hotels, India, New York, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

From chic city hotels to secluded wilderness lodges, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world’s finest independent hotels. An expert team from the luxury hotel brand has been searching the world over and seeking out the best-kept secrets in luxury accommodation, and so far this year […]

Rainy Day Challenge from Nicaragua’s Hotel Piedras y Olas

By Paul Johnson on Aug 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Hotels, Nicaragua, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Is the end of summer getting you down? Hotel Piedras y Olas invites you to take their Rainy Day Challenge and reserve your trip to the beautiful southwestern coast of Nicaragua for some luxurious rest, relaxation and adventure. During the month of October guests will receive 15% off of this luxury hotel’s standard room rates, […]

Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Eco-lodge

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Nicaragua, Regions, Resorts

15 bungalows in southern Nicaragua each with a king size bed, sofa bed and a private deck with a day bed. That’s what you’ll find at Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Eco-lodge. It is more than just a hotel or luxury resort. It is a unique and natural haven for the true traveler who is looking […]

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