Category: Europe

A gourmet guide to Provence

A gourmet guide to Provence

By on Jul 20, 2019 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Even in a country as devoted to eating as France, there is something special about feasting in Provence. Provence provides endless sunshine, the French Riviera, home to Cézanne and a colourful countryside. It is this landscape that defines the classical Provençal cuisine with mineral-rich sea and soil responsible for extraordinary flavours. Rocky hillsides are infused […]

Inspiration on the French Riviera

Inspiration on the French Riviera

By on Jul 20, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

So much more than just a coastline, the French Riviera is dotted with hidden gems steeped in local history, excellent cuisine and artists hideaways, discretely located alongside the region’s world-renowned glamour. Head inland from the waterfront bustle to explore towns immersed in rich Mediterranean culture, where pristine vineyards hug hillside contours and an array of […]

Top 10 beaches in Greece

Top 10 beaches in Greece

By on Jul 19, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

It’s summer and we have already begun our refreshing dips in the clear waters in Greece. As we are relaxing by the water we can’t help but wonder where to go for our summer vacations. A brilliant idea would be to book at an island that has been voted to have one of the best […]

Food and wine tastings not to be missed in Greece

Food and wine tastings not to be missed in Greece

By on Jul 18, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There is no better country to go to and have food and wine tastings as Greek culture is intertwined with tasty and healthy food as well as delicious wine to accompany it.  Below we have hand picked the most fun and fulfilling tastings at various destinations in Greece that will leave your taste buds satisfied. […]

5 things to do in Iceland in Summer, for the more discerning traveler

5 things to do in Iceland in Summer, for the more discerning traveler

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Traveling to Iceland in the Summer can be both magical and tricky. On the one hand you may be rewarded with great weather and flourishing flora. On the other it is often hailed as the ‘busy time of year’ with hotel spaces sometimes being hard to come by if booking last minute. But if you […]

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

We all like to play some of the casino games from time to time. But some of us prefer to enjoy the real experience, and these are the most luxurious casinos in the world to spend both your cash and your time. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore This casino doesn’t really need any introduction. This landmark […]

Photograph of the week: Glencoe, Scotland, UK

Photograph of the week: Glencoe, Scotland, UK

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Glencoe, in the Scottish Highlands, is beautiful. The kind of beautiful that takes your breath away. But looks can be deceiving. Undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most scenic glens, and even voted Scotland’s most romantic glen, Glencoe is also a land steeped in bloodshed. Treachery. Murder. It was 5am on the freezing winter morning that was […]

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

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

By 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 […]

Highlights of cruising the French Riviera

Highlights of cruising the French Riviera

By on Jul 16, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Côte d’Azur; the French Riviera; the Blue Coast, however you term it, this spectacular region immediately evokes images of sublime rural beauty, charming towns and fine gastronomy. And it’s got the heritage to back it up. First marked as Europe’s premiere getaway by the British upper class in the late 1700s, the arrival of […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jul 14, 2019 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Japan, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, 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 […]

Top tips for planning your trip to The Open

Top tips for planning your trip to The Open

By on Jul 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The British Open as it’s known in the U.S., or just The Openas it’s known in Great Britain, is the most prestigious tournament in golf. It happens every July at one of several rotating golf courses in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Playing the courses themselves is a bucket list treat for many golf enthusiasts, but […]

Short Stay: Absalon Hotel, Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

Short Stay: Absalon Hotel, Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

By on Jul 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Absalon Hotel is just a three minute walk from Copenhagen Central Station in the upcoming Vesterbro district. It is a great base for seeing Copenhagen and beyond. Vesterbro, a haven for foodies and lovers of quirky boutiques and design stores, is steaming ahead with classy gentrification. But the Absalon’s recent sophisticated revamp has edged […]

Photograph of the week: Stegastein viewpoint, Norway

Photograph of the week: Stegastein viewpoint, Norway

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Western Europe

A must-stop for anyone travelling between Oslo and Bergen, Flam sits plum in the middle of UNESCO World Heritage fjord territory. The Stegastein viewpoint, near Flam, offers the best views of those fjords. Stegastein is likely one of the most photographed viewpoints in Norway, a veritable Mecca for avid Instagrammers seeking selfie-stardom. But don’t let […]

Roman gastronomic indulgences: the best eateries in Rome

Roman gastronomic indulgences: the best eateries in Rome

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

People say that “Rome wasn’t built in a day”…this includes the city’s reputation for epicurean delights. The best eateries in Rome have one thing in common: they have decades of experience and rigorously preserve ancestral recipes – it’s like eating a bit of history. Check out these seven superb restaurant recommendations in Rome. Trattoria “La […]

Finding your Balearic bliss

Finding your Balearic bliss

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Mediterranean is Europe’s summer playground, and home to almost 200 destination islands. From the big hitters like Sicily to the smallest island nations such as Malta, this beautiful sea offers visitors compelling places to enjoy the joys of a very special Summer lifestyle. The Balearic Islands Formentera, Ibiza, Menorca and Mallorca make up the […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jul 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, Europe, Hotels, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, 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 […]