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Short stay: Lausanne Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Built over a century ago, in 1915, the historic 140-room Lausanne Palace is a 5-star hotel in the Olympic city of Lausanne. A member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels and Leading Hotels of the World, this Belle Epoque hotel faces out towards the city at the front and enjoys Alpine vistas across Lake Geneva (which goes […]

5 reasons to visit the Algarve this Autumn

By Paul Johnson on Sep 24, 2019 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Photography, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn is a lovely time to visit the Algarve with temperatures typically 20-25 degrees Centigrade throughout September and October, with bright sunshine. Here, Algarve Tourism share with us a number of events going on this during this period to make your visit memorable. Algarve Nature Festival The annual Algarve Nature Fest will take place on […]

5 amazing corporate event yacht charter destinations in the Western Mediterranean

By Trina Howes on Sep 24, 2019 in Business Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Italy, Monaco, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Luxury yacht charters are becoming more accessible the world over, catering to anything from a single guest to 150 at dockside functions; and it is for this reason that corporate event charters in the Mediterranean – the first and most popular yacht charter grounds – are an integral way to make your company stand out […]

The 5 museums in Greece that must be visited

By George Koletsos on Sep 21, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

While planning a trip to Greece, it is impossible not to stubble upon a number of museums and archaeological sites that will catch your eye and will soon be a part of your itinerary. No matter if you’re about to hop from one Cycladic island to another, or if you’re going on a road trip […]

Top 5 most haunted cities in Europe to visit by private jet

By Vickie Clark on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Halloween is a haunting tradition celebrated by people all over the world. Every year on the 31st October revellers participate in lots of fun activities and events. These include guising (also known as trick or treating), watching horror movies and carving pumpkins. The tradition is believed to have originated in Ireland, where the Celtics celebrated […]

Top 5 St. Tropez beach clubs

By Dan Frith on Sep 18, 2019 in Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

My blog post last month was about beach clubs in Ibiza and it sparked a healthy debate, here and elsewhere, about Tripadvisor. The take away for me was suck it and see, for yourself. It’s like reading reviews of a film you’d like to see, the reviews universally panning said film and then you walking […]

5 fabulous hiking trails to trek in Greece

By Maria Nikolakaki on Sep 18, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

More than 50,000 foreign hikers, coming from France, Germany, UK, Netherlands and Scandinavian countries, have walked on Greece’s famous footpaths. Rediscovering the destination through the mapped and signposted paths is a wonderful way to tour the lands. The growing popularity of trails is not only due to the Instagrammable breathtaking views that everyone wants to […]

Sunshine in September: where to travel to

By Nabeel Shariff on Sep 17, 2019 in Cyprus, Europe, Featured, Greece, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Portugal, Regions, Turkey, USA, Western Europe

Depending on where you are in the world, September may mean the summer has come and gone. For many places, the warm calm breeze will gradually turn into a bitter October wind, or calm blue skies may eventually bring dull rainy days. September is one of those ‘odd’ months making halal travel a little bit […]

6 things to do in Rome this Winter

By Sean Finelli on Sep 17, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vatican City, Western Europe

When Starbucks introduces their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, it usually means cooler weather is inevitably on its way. Summer is almost behind us, but that doesn’t mean your travels should halt until warmer weather prevails. Visiting Rome in the winter is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Rome […]

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

By Ravi Coutinho on Sep 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Playing at the Home of Golf is a bucket list item for most golfers. The Old Course at St. Andrews is a club with a storied past, and crossing the Swilcan Bridge is a dream for any player. But knowing where to stay while you’re visiting the Scottish town of St. Andrews can take a […]

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

By Jenny Lovett on Sep 15, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Many people now worry about the idea of a bachelor night that involves a holiday. But there is an answer. Why not have a bachelor break in Portugal? There is so much to offer. Besides a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days per year, your break can be as adventurous or as relaxing as […]

Falling in love with Lisbon: 5 reasons why you’ll be enthralled by Portugal’s cool capital this Autumn

By Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande on Sep 14, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From the moment you arrive in this historic, maritime city one can’t help but be captivated. Autumn in Portugal’s capital is special; the vibrancy of the city remains, yet the crowds of high season have passed. It’s when one can all too easily fall in love with Lisbon. You’ve probably read that Lisbon is the […]

5 beautiful Croatian islands not to miss on a private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Sep 12, 2019 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Croatia, is said to be the land of 1000 islands, but in reality? There are probably easily more than 1000 if someone ever were to go out and count every island and islet sitting in the enchanting Adriatic Sea off of the Croatian mainland. There are so many islands and islets and one could spend […]

Discover the Baltic cities

By Scott Anderson on Sep 10, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From Viking raiders setting out across its frigid waters, to medieval traders carrying goods between Hanseatic ports and epic clashes between Russian, German and British fleets, the Baltic has long been at the centre of Europe’s changing fortunes. Sandwiched between their former master, Russia, and the often-icy waters of the Baltic Sea, the countries of […]

Exploring ice caves in an Icelandic winter

By Ryan Connolly on Sep 08, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Exploring ice caves in an Icelandic winter. Stepping foot into your first crystal clear blue ice cave is a memory that will last a life time. If you haven’t explored an ice cave in an Icelandic winter for yourself it’s hard to describe the feeling. Standing inside this magnificent flowing structure of ice and looking […]

A tasteful education: 5 historic Portuguese wine estates

By Susan Kime on Sep 07, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A recent river cruise took us up the Rio Douro, the River of Gold in Portugal, starting in Porto and ending in Regua. On this journey through the Douro Valley, we visited ancient and contemporary wine estates, sampling as we went. Here are five of the best, all touting different wine varieties, emerging from the […]

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