British Airways household accounts: The best Avios strategy for families
For many families collecting Avios, there often comes a familiar moment of frustration. One parent has 22,000 Avios in…
Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK
There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s deeply rooted in the…
The rise of fully staffed luxury villas
Privacy has always been the defining appeal of a private villa. The ability to close a gate behind you,…
A travel advisor’s guide to Mallorca’s premier beach clubs
Deep house beats pulsate throughout luxurious, contemporary seaside venues offering Mediterranean views. Curated gastronomy. A lively atmosphere. And plenty…
Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be the Champagne region. Neat…
Why Iceland’s best hikes deserve a local guide
A couple of years back, I guided five hikers along the Laugavegur. All of them were over seventy. All…
The value of the £35 BA Avios reward flight cancellation fee
When most people think about Avios, they think about reward seat redemption rates, business class flights, and the satisfaction…
The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials
There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out in the British countryside….
Choosing your location in the Balearic Islands: A short guide to Mallorca and Ibiza
Planning your vacation to the Balearic Islands? This Spanish archipelago of four islands is very diverse. It’s where beach…
Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises
Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise. It sails the high…
The most sought-after destinations for your 2026 luxury villa holiday
There is something genuinely pleasurable about planning a trip well in advance. The anticipation builds slowly and satisfyingly —…
Spring Spa Trail Escape returns to Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
This Spring, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House – soon to be reviewed on A Luxury Travel Blog – has…
How to avoid the crowds at Iceland’s most popular destinations
It is ten in the morning at Seljalandsfoss, and the car park is full. Coaches are arriving in sequence….
An Avios collectors guide to Iberia reward seats
If you collect Avios in the UK, chances are you mainly redeem them through British Airways. But there’s a…
10 luxury travel gifts for Easter (UK & Europe edition)
With the Easter bank holiday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about that first…
How to secure the best waterfront views in Mykonos
Treat yourself to the Mykonos waterfront view experience: illuminated sunrises, seductive sunsets, and captivating views of nearby Greek isles….
