Category: North America

10 ways to travel safely and responsibly in BC this Summer

10 ways to travel safely and responsibly in BC this Summer

By on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

As British Columbia moves forward with its Restart Plan and restrictions further begin to ease, travelling in the province may be a little different this year. We’ll need to take more time with planning, and be more conscious of our impact on communities—especially the smaller ones, when we visit. As a starting point, Destination BC […]

Experience a little luxury in Martin County, Florida

Experience a little luxury in Martin County, Florida

By on Jul 31, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, Sewall’s Point, Rio and Hutchinson Island, Martin County in Florida serves up more than 22 miles of beautiful uncrowded beaches and over 100,000 acres of parks and conservation lands – not to mention the most bio-diverse lagoon ecosystem in […]

Where caribou outnumber people

Where caribou outnumber people

By on Jul 31, 2020 in Alaska, North America, Regions, USA

In Alaska’s Interior and Arctic, the caribou far outnumber the people. In fact, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Bob Hunter, there are almost five caribou to every one human in Alaska’s Interior and Arctic. These two immense, far north regions of Alaska are home to just over 137,000 souls and over 645,000 […]

Indulgence and adventure in Florida and the Bahamas with luxury yacht Wicked

Indulgence and adventure in Florida and the Bahamas with luxury yacht Wicked

By on Jul 19, 2020 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Active outdoor types and those simply seeking sunshine and serenity will both be enamoured with the tropical Bahamas islands and the Florida Keys, made all the better when your accommodation, transport and entertainment go with you everywhere on a luxury yacht charter. Avoid the traffic jams and set your own timetable, waking up to the […]

6 days in Cabo San Lucas: an escape to Esperanza on the edge of a pandemic

6 days in Cabo San Lucas: an escape to Esperanza on the edge of a pandemic

By on Jul 12, 2020 in Accommodation, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts

It’s March 11th. Our President has just announced that all US nationals must return from Europe. There is panic at airports, and at universities, where students are studying abroad. There is panic overseas as Americans scramble to get home within the stated two-day window. There is panic everywhere, it seems. I panic, too. Later on […]

A local's recommendations for a luxury escape to wine country in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

A local’s recommendations for a luxury escape to wine country in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

By on Jul 11, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

I consider myself a very lucky woman to be living in one of the most beautiful places in the world in my humble opinion. I live in Niagara, Ontario, Canada and as some of you may or may not be aware this is wine country. Niagara Peninsula is the largest wine producing region in the […]

Europe's out; where to for American travelers?

Europe’s out; where to for American travelers?

By on Jul 01, 2020 in Barbados, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Dominican Republic, Mexico, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, USA

The EU has just announced that US citizens cannot yet enter Europe, so where can Americans travel this Summer? Here are some locations currently (or soon to be) accepting Americans, along with ideas for how to make a luxury trip there meaningful and fulfilling: 1. Mexico *Important Note: The reopening of tourism activities is dependent […]

New England's best luxury hotels

New England’s best luxury hotels

By on Jun 12, 2020 in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, USA, Vermont

When it comes to picturesque landscapes, seaside sunsets, and rich cultural heritage, there are few places in the New World that can compare to the New England region of the United States. From Maine down to Maryland, this countryside of seaports and cities is rich in history and patriotic spirit. The birthplace of the dream […]

Explore the USA this Summer... and make a difference

Explore the USA this Summer… and make a difference

By on Jun 06, 2020 in California, Florida, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Texas, USA

Especially for those of you who live in the US, this is a great time to explore the US and discover the wonders in store. (Even if you live in the UK or elsewhere, the US is still a good option, if you can accept a quarantine period when you return home). In a post-lockdown […]

Dreaming of your future trips? Where to visit in Mexico

Dreaming of your future trips? Where to visit in Mexico

By on Jun 01, 2020 in Mexico, North America, Regions

There is no harm in dreaming about your future holidays – in fact we believe it’s important to have something to look forward to. Planning an adventure can be a lot of fun and at the end of the day, the more research you put in then the higher the chances are you won’t miss […]

Your travel memories are hiding in your house - go find them

Your travel memories are hiding in your house – go find them

By on May 20, 2020 in Accessories, Africa, Asia, Japan, New Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Equipment, USA

Vivian Green wrote; “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” It seems like the world is waiting for the storm to pass. As every news channel, inspirational Instagram post, and YouTube video, is collectively pointing out, I can look at this as a chance to restart, […]

Social distancing yacht charters in 2020

Social distancing yacht charters in 2020

By on May 12, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Health & Safety, Maldives, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Leave the city far behind this Summer and reconnect with loved ones and nature in wild, wondrous destinations only accessible on a luxury yacht charter. With social distancing travel, you will be able to go on a vacation of a lifetime and still visit amazing places. There is a wide selection of vessels available to […]

10 of the best virtual tours so you can still explore the world

10 of the best virtual tours so you can still explore the world

By on May 09, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, California, China, Europe, Featured, Going Out, North America, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

Recently, I sat and thought about some of the reasons why I travel (and these days I have more time to sit, and think, than to travel). I realized a few interesting things. Why do I travel? Well, clearly to escape and explore. But, also to embrace and understand other cultures, to free my mind, […]

Diver and sea turtle

Travel inspiration: Yacht charter in Baja California, Mexico

By on May 03, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Famous for its stunning shorelines, fine weather and delicious food, the west coast of Mexico has its very own magic and is a great choice for yachting enthusiasts. From Baja California down to Guadalajara, you will find some of the most fascinating spots in the Pacific providing an excellent cruising ground for visiting yachts. Expect […]

Yellowstone Great Fountain Geyser, Wyoming

Photograph of the week: Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

By on Apr 30, 2020 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA, Wyoming

They say good things come to those who wait and that is exactly what we are having to do at the moment. And while we don’t (seriously) propose waiting 50 years to see a geyser erupt – quite literally: the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park lay dormant from 1911 to 1961 without so much […]

10 art galleries and museums you can still visit... virtually

10 art galleries and museums you can still visit… virtually

By on Apr 25, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, South America, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City, Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide

As Thomas Merton, famed writer, poet, and American Trappist monk once said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”. Never has there been a better time to lose ourselves in art, to admire and acknowledge perspectives different from our own. To be in awe of another’s talent, whether past, […]