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Top 10 happiest countries in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2019 in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Perhaps your idea of happiness is a pristine beach off the Caribbean, a glass of vintage red on the French Riviera or an unexpected hotel upgrade, but what about the happiness of a nation? The winner of this year’s World Happiness Report may come as a surprise to some. For the second time in a […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Oct 07, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, 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 […]

The world’s most luxurious bars

By Andrew Bezhenar on Aug 12, 2018 in Asia, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

When it comes to travelling the world, whether you’re enjoying a decadent city break, relaxing on white tropical sands, or even trekking across far off lands, sometimes there’s no better way to unwind in the evening than indulging in an exquisite glass of something bubbly. To help you make the most of your evenings whilst […]

Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

By Tom Marchant on Feb 20, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Zimbabwe

The ethos of sustainable travel has made leaps and strides over the last couple of years. With travellers’ becoming more interested in eco-friendly experiences, the number of innovative and luxurious sustainable experiences on offer are on the rise. From positively impacting the local community to supporting conservation projects, it’s time for travel to make a […]

5 of the best European ski destinations for 2018

By Callum Davies on Feb 15, 2018 in Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

January is over and the winter blues should be beginning to clear, however, if you’re still feeling like your summer holiday is a long way off why not consider a short winter break? February is a great time to book a last-minute getaway for some fun and excitement on the snowy slopes on Europe’s Top […]

7 luxurious stays to make a difference this Christmas

By Tom Marchant on Dec 21, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Europe, Kenya, New York, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Sweden, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Sometimes when we travel, it’s easy to forget about the world around us and the communities we impact along the way. Although we love ultra-luxe villas, powder white sands and first class-service, we love it even more when we find resorts that give a little something extra back – not just to us but to […]

5 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

By Claire Powell on Aug 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Hotels, Japan, Kenya, Regions, South America, Sweden, Western Europe

These properties will make you rethink how you view hotels. They are cool, they are quirky, that have broken the mould. Stay at one of these amazing places and you’ll have dinner party conversation sorted for years to come… Benesse House, Naoshima, Japan Restaurants with rooms are de rigueur these days. For something a bit […]

5 of the best hotels in Arctic Europe

By Ala Osmond on Jul 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Arctic, Europe, Finland, Hotels, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

The region of Arctic Europe includes Finnish Lapland, Northern Norway and Swedish Lapland, the most Northern parts of each of the three countries. This is a region of spectacular natural beauty, gourmet food, Northern Lights and White Nights. The Arctic Circle is the land of the midnight sun. The Summer solstice in June is a […]

10 great reasons to visit the Arctic

By Matt Schwachofer on Apr 13, 2017 in Arctic, Canada, Europe, Featured, Finland, North America, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

The Arctic is starting to pop up more and more on luxury travellers’ must-visit lists. Part of its appeal is that for a very long time Arctic cruises were so exotic that they were almost the thing of fantasy, meshed in with tales of explorers risking life and limb to find the elusive Northwest Passage. […]

5 of the best art stops in Stockholm, Sweden

By Pontus Silfverstolpe on Mar 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

The Stockholm archipelago bounds 14 different islands, forming a network of connected neighborhoods framed by complex and calming waterways. Each district has its own distinct and captivating personality, offering cutting-edge design, Scandi fashion, vibrant architecture and culinary tradition as well as innovation. The Swedish capital is also celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, boasting three […]

4 of the best Olympic cities

By Tom Barber on Aug 15, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Sweden, Western Europe

As the Olympics gather pace in Rio (c’mon Team GB!), one of the most vibrant and photogenic cities on the planet, I decided to take a look back at some of the other great cities that have hosted the world’s biggest sporting event. Impossible as it was to pick just a handful, here are a […]

8 under-the-radar European destinations

By Tom Barber on Jul 17, 2016 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Regions, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Summer is here (sort of) and so begins the pretty predictable exodus to the popular parts of Europe, from the Spanish Costas and cypress tree-dotted hills of Tuscany to the beaches of the South of France. These places are popular for a very good reason, but for anyone seeking even a smidgeon of originality (or […]

Where to see the Northern Lights… and what to do if you don’t

By Tom Barber on May 13, 2016 in Europe, Finland, Hawaii, Iceland, North America, Norway, Regions, Sweden, USA, Western Europe

Sorry for the seemingly negative rider in the title, but we think it’s important to note that the Northern Lights – the eerily beautiful display of shimmering colour sometimes visible in the night skies over the Arctic Circle – are a natural phenomenon and so by no means guaranteed. I’m sure that’s stating the blindingly […]

6 secret cities in Europe

By Tom Barber on Nov 26, 2015 in Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Italy, Regions, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Western Europe

OK, OK, so the following cities aren’t completely secret, otherwise no-one would live in them, and then they wouldn’t technically be cities, but let’s just say these are magnificent metropoli that either fly under the radar entirely, or don’t feature in the upper echelons of people’s luxury city break wish lists when they really, really […]

15 festive alternatives to German Christmas markets

By Michael Downey on Nov 25, 2015 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, France, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Think Christmas markets and you think of Germany; from Munich to Nuremburg, from beer in Cologne to bratwursts in Leipzig, they seem to have it cornered, with many Christmas traditions having originated from our German cousins. If however, you’re looking for something a bit different but still pine for the magic of a pretty town […]

Scandimania: the best of Scandinavia

By Tom Barber on Sep 29, 2015 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

After years spent travelling around Scandinavia (apologies to pedants – I’m including Iceland in here alongside Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) I have developed a healthy case of what can only be described as Scandimania – a love of all things Nordic. While we Brits seem to be succumbing to certain elements of the self-same […]

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