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Top 5 luxury ski resorts in Italy

By Craig Burton on Dec 06, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Upscale hotels, indulgent restaurants and picturesque snow-covered slopes: Italy’s ski resorts truly embody this country’s love of the finer things in life. We pick our top five places to sample the very best that the Italian Alps has to offer. Corvara Nestled between the mountains of Alta Badia, Corvara is a perfect suntrap for your […]

Christmas and New Year in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Dec 05, 2017 in Attractions, Clubs, Europe, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’re thinking about spending the Christmas season in the European gem that is Barcelona, then think no further, as the city turns into a winter wonderland for both its visitors and locals. Although snow tends to be off the agenda in Barcelona, the weather does indeed get colder and the ambience of the city […]

Staying relaxed… with a staycation

By Paul Johnson on Dec 05, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

We’re all familiar with the travel giant Expedia and how it serves as a one-stop shop for booking flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays. It’s led the way in online travel since before the millennium, having originally formed in 1999. But did you know that Expedia also has a dedicated staycation section on its […]

10 reasons to choose Puglia for your next holiday in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Dec 04, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

2017 was a record season for Italy in terms of tourist numbers. According to figures released by Federalberghi and the Cultural Ministry in Italy, over 48 million people spent a night in an Italian hotel this Summer whilst a further 3 million spent the night in AirBnB accommodation, an increase of over 20% year on […]

Traveling to Italy with children: 5 luxury resorts that are perfect for families

By April Sutphen on Nov 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Are you a mother that enjoys the finer things in life? Do private jets, designer luggage, yachts, and luxury vacations excite you? Motherhood doesn’t mean the end of enjoying luxury travel. With a little research and effort, you can discover luxury excursions that the whole family will love. Italy is the perfect place to start […]

Extreme Christmas shopping: 7 luxurious shops in Carouge, Geneva

By Michael Edwards on Nov 30, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

An original Superman cartoon? A hand-crafted dress? A Swiss clock with a 35,000 Swiss Francs price tag? Bespoke millinery? Pink pepper chocolates? How original will your gifts be this Christmas? And how deep are you pockets when it comes to stocking-fillers for your nearest and dearest? Strike off mundane items on your Christmas shopping list […]

Vienna Winter Sports: skiing close to Vienna

The best Winter sport places in and around Vienna

By Barbara Grüll-Cação on Nov 28, 2017 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Vienna may not be the obvious winter sports destination. For a break from sightseeing, however, a few excellent places in and around Austria’s capital invite for ice skating, ice curling, tobogganing, cross country skiing and even Alpine skiing. Ice skating Since Vienna hosts several excellent ice skating places this is the easiest winter sport to […]

10 reasons why Occitanie may be the new Provence

By Michael Edwards on Nov 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Looking out from Toulouse the map looks invitingly blank. For Occitanie is the “other South of France”, intensely French, a sun-warmed countryside where livestock outnumber people. Occitanie? It’s the administrative replacement for Languedoc-Rousillion and Midi-Pyrenees bureaucratically butchered at midnight on 31st January 2015. As Provence’s country sister, Occitanie does decadence in its own bucolic way – enjoying […]

10 hidden gems to visit in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Nov 23, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Italy is a country renowned for its incredible history, its delicious food and its status within the art and fashion industry. When holidaymakers think of Italy, more often than not they conjure up images of Rome’s historical sites, the canals and gondoliers of Venice, the leaning tower of Pisa or Florence’s Duomo and Medieval architecture. […]

Top 5 beaches to visit when cruising Ibiza and Formentera by yacht

By Geoff Moore on Nov 20, 2017 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One of the best ways to experience the stunning islands of Ibiza and Formentera is by yacht. Here’s our top five recommended beaches to visit when cruising by yacht: Las Salinas Renowned as of the best and most cosmopolitan beaches in Ibiza, Las Salinas – which is located at the southern-most tip of Ibiza – […]

Enduring luxury: a long-term Winter rental in Andalusia

By Alan Hazel on Nov 20, 2017 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Recent years have witnessed the stellar rise of experiential travel, immersive cultural explorations and a “slow-life” approach to vacationing. To be sure, some will aim for immersive and life altering experiences within the one or two week period afforded them by the workplace and other life restrictions; however, by definition, a slow-life approach requires time, […]

Tipsy history of Lake District country estates

By Paul Liddell on Nov 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘Tis soon to be the season to be merry, so we thought we’d take a look at the history behind some of the Lake District’s best country estate attractions where music, wine and good food would have flowed. From brewing families to gin merchants, we have found a merry tale or two indeed! Join us […]

Cinque Terre: the 5 pearls of the Italian Riviera

By Patty Civalleri on Nov 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

For the luxury-minded traveler, Cinque Terra is the gift to yourself that never stops giving. It will provide you with a lifetime of memories that, because of the unusual scenic treasures, will stand out from the other trips you have taken in your lifetime. It is both a National Park as well as a UNESCO […]

London’s 5 most interesting eating experiences

By Amanda O'Brien on Nov 14, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

London has come a long way when it comes to food over the last 15 years. Not only has it escaped its previously terrible reputation for dreadful food, it is now home to some of the top restaurants in the world. One of the latest trends in London food has been to turn eating into […]

Christmas in Provence

By Su Stephens on Nov 14, 2017 in Europe, Events, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It’s almost that time of year… Christmas is on the horizon and I for one can’t wait! It’s a wonderful time to visit Provence with plenty of things to see and do. An almost palpable sense of excitement can be felt as people take time out to visit the numerous Christmas markets and partake in […]

Top 5 resorts for glacier skiing

By Rebecca Taylor on Nov 14, 2017 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Over the last few ski seasons, in the Alps, the snow down at lower altitudes has started showing up later than expected. Is this a natural cycle, or is climate change the culprit? That’s a debate for another day. Thankfully the snow always shows up but it’s squeeky bum time for anyone who booked the […]

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