
Category: Europe


VIVA TWO christened for luxury cruising on Europe's rivers
By Michael Edwards on Mar 29, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Blue and silver confetti drifted on the Rhine breeze. A bottle of Champagne cracked on the bow. The ship’s horn boomed across Dusseldorf. “It’s a beautiful day” played on the sound system and VIVA TWO was triumphantly christened. 
5 reasons why you should stay for more than 3 days at Plitvice Lakes National Park
Numerous studies have shown that spending more time in nature and in green spaces helps us reduce and manage our stress levels in a healthy way. This enables us to improve the psychological and physiological indicators of our mental health, including happiness.
Suite of Dreams: Win an overnight stay at Manchester United's Old Trafford
By Paul Johnson on Mar 27, 2023 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Marriott Hotels® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, along with Manchester United, one of the world’s most popular sports teams, are offering fans the chance to win an overnight stay at Old Trafford. 
Short stay: Hood's, Salwayash, Dorset, UK
By Michael Edwards on Mar 20, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Hood’s offers some of the best self-catering accommodation in Dorset. To turn off the road to Bridport, grass growing on a lane made for horse carts, is to step out of frenetic modern life into a blissful rural retreat. 
French Riviera yacht charter amongst glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival
By Trina Howes on Mar 16, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Also known as the Côte d'Azur this beautiful stretch of coastline has been a symbol of glamour and luxury since the early 20th century and every year plays host to the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. 
A trio of gourmet wine events at The Devonshire Arms Hotel
By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Befitting of this Yorkshire hotel’s award-winning wine list and sommelier service, The Devonshire Arms Hotel will be presenting a trio of wine events at its 3AA Rosette ‘Burlington’ restaurant this coming season. 
New Penthouse Poolside Suite at The Feversham Arms, North Yorkshire
By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Feversham Arms, which I reviewed at the back end of last year, has launched a stunning new penthouse-style poolside suite to add to their recent collection of newly renovated suites. This new addition will bring the total number of resort-inspired, poolside suites to six. 
Live like a VIP: Top 10 private jet charter destinations for the rich and famous
By Ricky Gomulka on Mar 10, 2023 in Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Colorado, Europe, Florida, France, Greece, Hawaii, Indonesia, Middle East, Monaco, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Private jets, the ultimate in highfalutin travel, are the preferred mode of transportation for the creme de la creme. These luxurious flying machines offer an unparalleled level of comfort, privacy, and speed that regular airlines can't even begin to compare with. 
Top 10 luxury experiences to try in Mykonos
Mykonos is a dream holiday destination in Greece. It is often called the party capital of the islands, but it has plenty to offer every style of traveller, so don’t worry if the nightlife is not for you. It is a great luxury getaway with plenty of wonderful things to see and do while you are there.
SWISS Senses: The new air travel experience from SWISS
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2023 in Air Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
SWISS is to offer its customers a totally new and more personalized ‘SWISS Senses’ air travel experience from 2025 onwards. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft fleet. 
Short stay: The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, Devon, UK
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2023 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
When a B&B wins Best B&B in the World (Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards) not just once, but two years running, it's difficult not to take notice. 
Six Senses Rome - the brand's first urban hotel in Italy
By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
A peaceful haven nestled in the beating heart of the Eternal City, Six Senses Rome opens its doors in the historical Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini next week. This milestone also marks the completed renovation of the magnificent façade of the adjacent San Marcello al Corso Church. 
Short stay: Radisson RED Liverpool, UK
By Judy Johnson on Feb 28, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Whilst the Radisson RED Liverpool is brand new - just two months old when we visited - the building itself is Grade II Listed and was originally opened as the first railway hotel in the country, dating back to the 1800s. 
Plitvice Marathon - a marathon to test both your mind and body
By Tomislav Kovačević on Feb 22, 2023 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany
This is not just another story about the Plitvice Lakes; this is one of the few untold stories about this breathtaking wonder of nature that has attracted a large number of visitors for years. Once a year, a large group of visitors who are avid runners also come to visit.