Category: Europe

Perugia main square

Top 5 ways to experience the true heart of Perugia, Italy

By on Jul 27, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Located in the central Italian region of Umbria, the small city of Perugia remains somewhat under the radar for many international travelers to Italy. We frequently send Italy Beyond the Obvious travelers to Perugia for history and culture, and because its a perfect city to explore on foot. Spend a day or so in Perugia […]

Top 5 luxury family friendly foodie holidays

Top 5 luxury family friendly foodie holidays

By on Jul 26, 2017 in Asia, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Greece, Italy, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Food glorious food – never such a true statement written. I find food so important in life, but especially on holiday. So many times I’ve arrived in paradise, but one mouthful of the so-called hotel’s or restaurant’s delicacies have been such a disappointment and really tainted my holiday experience. Like for so many this is […]

The 5 best Paris luxury hotels with a pool

The 5 best Paris luxury hotels with a pool

By on Jul 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Paris is a favorite destination for couples celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, as well as families seeking a cultural city break.And from its legendary museums, such as the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and Musee Rodin to its lovely gardens, such as the Jardin du Luxembourg to its excellent Michelin star restaurants and farmers markets, there’s so […]

The ultimate luxury in Portugal

The ultimate luxury in Portugal

By on Jul 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

Portugal’s Algarve is home to some of the most enchanting, dramatic coastlines to be found in Europe, not to mention the superb golf courses, delicious food and charming towns. The Portuguese are especially hospitable people, which makes a trip there even more enjoyable. Add to this the fact that the Algarve boasts some incredible, spectacular […]

17 reasons every traveller should visit Lord's

17 reasons every traveller should visit Lord’s

By on Jul 23, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Forget a trip to Harrods, a stroll around Hyde Park, or a riverboat ride down the Thames – if you want to indulge in the quintessential English experience this summer, get yourself to Lord’s for a game of Test cricket. Here are 10 reasons every traveller should visit the “Home of Cricket” in St John’s […]

Specialist holidays with Authentic Adventures

Specialist holidays with Authentic Adventures

By on Jul 20, 2017 in Europe, Featured, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

There appears to be a growing trend for travellers to look for holidays that match either their existing interests or hobbies or take up new challenges. I have just returned from one such holiday organised by Authentic Adventures who specialise in walking, singing and painting tours with specialist tutors in those fields. I travelled to […]

Unsung Andalusia

Unsung Andalusia

By on Jul 20, 2017 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Even with Spaniards outside of Malaga province, you’d be hard pressed to find many people that know the region of La Axarquia by name. It is a mostly sleepy and agricultural little area on the hilly, eastern edge of Malaga province, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea. Goat herds dot the pastoral landscapes in […]

5 of the world's best luxury ski hotels

5 of the world’s best luxury ski hotels

By on Jul 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Canada, Colorado, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

It’s the finer details that make an experience truly luxury and when it comes to your time away it’s even more important to make sure that every need is taken care of from start to finish. Luxury ski hotels offer indulgence and impeccable service in the most stunning of settings, with unrivalled access to the […]

Photograph of the week: Flamingos at Molentargius Saline Regional Park, Sardinia

Photograph of the week: Flamingos at Molentargius Saline Regional Park, Sardinia

By on Jul 19, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

It’s not just the tourists that flock to Sardinia each year, leaving flushed by the summer sun. Large colonies of spectacular pink flamingos are now a regular sight along the lagoons of Molentargius Saline Regional Park in Cagliari where thousands come to nest and raises their young in the lagoons. Oristano on the west coast […]

8 vegan luxury experiences in Porto and the Douro Valley

8 vegan luxury experiences in Porto and the Douro Valley

By on Jul 19, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

In a region that is known across the globe for fine wines, Port and creative cuisine, but not perhaps for plant based and vegan friendly luxury, we were excited and intrigued to head for Portugal and research our 8 vegan luxury experiences in Porto and the Douro Valley. The Yeatman The Yeatman is the first […]

Gelato counter

How to order gelato in Italy like a local

By on Jul 15, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Like ‘fish and chips’ is to the English, and tapas is to the Spanish, gelato is a national dish that is savoured by Italians and enjoyed regularly. For two or three euros you can enjoy a cone or tub throughout the day or whilst joining the locals on their evening stroll, the passeggiata. You may […]

Spare Wine Selection

Top tips for drinking great wine in Meribel

By on Jul 14, 2017 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You’ve raced down the last red run into the village and your thighs are telling you it really is time to stop for the day. Your head wants to go back up again and just do one last run, but your thirst is great and that first beer awaits just across the road. It’s a […]

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

5 of the most memorable steam train journeys around the world

By on Jul 14, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Colorado, Europe, India, Japan, North America, Oregon, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

The great puffs of steam, the deep chug of the engine and the screech of the whistle as your train pulls out of the station. The romance of a steam train journey never fades, and it’s the same wherever you go. Here we’ve put together some of the most memorable steam train journeys you can […]

Top 5 safest countries for solo travellers to visit

Top 5 safest countries for solo travellers to visit

By on Jul 14, 2017 in Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, North America, Oceania, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Solo travel, particularly amongst females is on the rise. The world is so accessible nowadays, and there is always a new place or country to explore. Many tour operators are recognising this and there are now more options for single travellers than ever before with lots of small group options for like-minded travellers, but some […]

Country Club Kitzbuhel

8 of the best gourmet restaurants in the Alps

By on Jul 14, 2017 in Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Summer season is perfect to explore the Alps: Whether you like hiking, biking, sightseeing or relaxing, there’s something for everyone. All activities have one thing in common: you will eventually get hungry. Now, a considerable part of restaurants in the Alps have an unexciting and monotonous menu that is not really worth the stay. To […]

The UK's newest World Heritage Site is also its biggest

The UK’s newest World Heritage Site is also its biggest

By on Jul 13, 2017 in Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

So, as you may have heard… the area I am proud to call home – the English Lake District – is now officially a World Heritage Site, putting it alongside the iconic Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as a site of global, cultural and historical significance. Not only is it […]