Category: Middle East

The 3 places in the world to be stripped of their UNESCO World Heritage status

The 3 places in the world to be stripped of their UNESCO World Heritage status

By on Jul 21, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The announcement today that Liverpool is being stripped of its World Heritage status will come as a huge disappointment to people throughout Merseyside and beyond. But did you know that this is not the first time the UN has used its powers to strip a site of its World Heritage status? Since UNESCO World Heritage […]

These luxury hotels will open in 2021

These luxury hotels will open in 2021

By on Jun 19, 2021 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

2021 is a year packed with transformation in the hospitality and tourism industry where landmarks become 5-star luxury hotels, and these luxury hotels are promoting destinations. The new luxury hotels to open this year target millennials and advocate advanced technological features. These 5-star hotels have a mission to maintain a holistic and futuristic take on […]

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

By on Jun 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Greece and Turkey are welcoming tourists back to the Eastern Mediterranean for a safe and spectacular summer, and a luxury charter yacht grants adventurous groups the opportunity to roam the crystalline Ionian and Aegean seas in style. There are five great reasons to choose a yacht for your next getaway break with family, friends or […]

Bawah Resort in Indonesia

The most ultra-luxurious island retreats you need to know about!

By on Jun 03, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Madagascar, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

What could be better than an island retreat to ease back into the rhythm of traveling? It’s certainly one of the best solutions if you want to avoid the crowds, but equally a reward towards yourself for the tough times we’ve all had to face recently. In case you don’t know where to start looking, […]

Planning to travel with kids? These are some of the best places to consider!

Planning to travel with kids? These are some of the best places to consider!

By on May 12, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

While vaccinations are going forward, an increasing number of travellers are starting to plan new adventures as for most it has been way too long since their last escape into another world. This also goes for the children that have endured months of online classes, missed playing with their friends or just being able to […]

Ancient history: 5 archaeological hot spots to visit around the world

Ancient history: 5 archaeological hot spots to visit around the world

By on Apr 17, 2021 in Asia, Europe, Greece, India, Israel, Middle East, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Western Europe

It is said that ‘the story of our present is told within the treasures of our past’ – and what a tale the following destinations have to tell. Each one is brimming with archaeological wonders that, with the aid of inspiring guides, will allow you to gain insight into lives and cultures as they were […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

21 countries to visit in 2021

By on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

Summer sensations in the Eastern Mediterranean by luxury yacht charter

Summer sensations in the Eastern Mediterranean by luxury yacht charter

By on Jan 25, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Celebrate a summer of freedom in the Eastern Mediterranean and cruise wherever you desire on a luxury yacht charter, one of the safest ways to have a break far from home and still maintain social distancing. The wonderful luxuries on board mean you can spend all your time aboard or in the water or some […]

5 colourful destinations to brighten your day

5 colourful destinations to brighten your day

By on Jan 18, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Middle East, Regions

These five corners of the planet captivate with their beautiful hues, from cherry-blossom pink to jungle green. When you picture your perfect holiday destination, which colours spring to mind? Do you imagine emerald forests, azure oceans, golden sands? Colour can have such a profound impact on the character of a place and its attraction to […]

In love with Turkey aboard HIC SALTA and why you should book your Mediterranean holiday now

In love with Turkey aboard HIC SALTA and why you should book your Mediterranean holiday now

By on Dec 28, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

The Greek and Turkish coasts are a haven for fun seekers, sun worshippers and culture lovers who want days exploring ancient wonders and nights partying under starry night skies, and luxury gulets like HIC SALTA are the most efficient way to see and do it all in style. Bodrum Bodrum is a first and/or last […]

The Turkish delights of chartering a luxury gulet

The Turkish delights of chartering a luxury gulet

By on Nov 12, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Endless days of sunshine and warmth beckon in the Eastern Mediterranean even as we head into winter, but you can start planning your next spring or summer holiday and take your friends and family to Turkey on a beautiful luxury gulet adventure in 2021. Gulets are traditional wooden-hulled vessels that are locally built and offer […]

10 of the best wellness retreats (for when this is all over)

10 of the best wellness retreats (for when this is all over)

By on Apr 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Maldives, Mexico, Middle East, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

With modern life (and our current lockdown predicament) leaving us more likely to be sat in a chair surrounded by screens, rather than getting active surrounded by nature, it’s no surprise that more and more travellers are choosing to get away on a luxury wellness retreat. Whether it’s a digital or culinary detox, immersing yourself […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 08, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

5 must-see monuments and 5 luxury hotels to stay in

5 must-see monuments and 5 luxury hotels to stay in

By on Feb 26, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, Peru, Regions, South America, Western Europe

In the ancient world, the Greeks had made a list of seven places any sight-seeing tourists in the Hellenic world should make the effort to see. Since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, the only monument in this list that still stands is the Great Pyramid at Giza. Our world offers more unique […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 16, 2020 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Health & Safety, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

5 ways to make your family trip to Dubai enjoyable for parents and children

5 ways to make your family trip to Dubai enjoyable for parents and children

By on Feb 14, 2020 in Attractions, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Before we had children, we had our holidays. Sometimes city breaks, sometimes lazy weeks by the sea together, always relaxing and luxurious: it was our quality time to unwind, explore and enjoy some downtime. Fast forward to 2020 and here we are, a happy family with very different needs when it comes to holidays. As […]