Category: North America

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Arctic, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Resorts, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA

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-visit boutique hotels in Miami

5 must-visit boutique hotels in Miami

By on Sep 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

There is certainly no shortage of hotels in the oceanside city of Miami. Between rich history, fine dining, designer storefronts, and world-class beaches, it’s no surprise tourists flock here during all seasons of the year. Why not take a refreshing break from the global hospitality groups and stay somewhere with some character like these unique […]

From hot dogs to hoppers: around the world in food

From hot dogs to hoppers: around the world in food

By on Sep 05, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, China, Colombia, Europe, Food and Drink, India, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

From hot dogs in New York to egg hoppers in Sri Lanka, food plays a big part in any travel experience, and is one of the things that defines a country, its people and its culture – and often forms some of our favourite and most enduring holiday memories. We pick our top ten foodie […]

5 spas worth getting on an airplane to visit

5 spas worth getting on an airplane to visit

By on Aug 31, 2019 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Vietnam

Sure, there are some amazing spas out there, but are they actually worth getting on a plane to visit? Here are a few which actually ARE worth getting on a long airplane ride to experience first-hand. 1. Dorado Beach​, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico, US ​The exquisite spa at Dorado Beach rests on 5 […]

5 great features of the Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver

5 great features of the Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver

By on Aug 29, 2019 in Colorado, Events, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

As wine festivals go, the Downtown Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver just might be the best combination of activities, great wine, and stellar food in Denver Summer festivals. And, since it occurs on a Saturday afternoon in August, you still have time to see other sights or diversions in the downtown Denver area. Critter central […]

6 of the world's best lookouts

6 of the world’s best lookouts

By on Aug 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Sometimes there are views where you just have to stop and look. These are the kind of sights where photos just don’t do it justice and need to be seen in real life to be believed. Whether it is atop the largest building in the world, a cityscape on a rooftop bar or snow-capped mountains, […]

6 of the best in New England

6 of the best in New England

By on Aug 11, 2019 in Canada, Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont

New England – that six-state huddle in America’s northeastern corner – retains all of the rural charm that first greeted the pioneers some 400 years ago. Dense forests carpet reaching peaks and ring shimmering lakes – scenery that’s particularly pretty in autumn’s bright reds and deep browns. It’s a region that wears its rich history […]

Photograph of the week: Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Casco Bay, Maine, USA

Photograph of the week: Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Casco Bay, Maine, USA

By on Jul 31, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Maine, North America, Regions, USA

“The rocky ledge runs far into the sea, And on its outer point, some miles away, The Lighthouse lifts its massive masonry, A pillar of fire by night, of cloud by day…” In 1849, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow began his poem “The Lighthouse” with this stanza in what was widely believed to be an ode […]

Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

By on Jul 25, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA

Kauai is the fourth largest and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Known as ‘The Garden Isle’ it has a perimeter of 90 miles of secluded coastline with lush vegetation, majestic valleys, captivating cliffs, tropical rainforest, waterfalls, rivers and breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Kauai is the result of volcanic eruption, with a crater in the centre of […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jul 21, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, 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 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

We all like to play some of the casino games from time to time. But some of us prefer to enjoy the real experience, and these are the most luxurious casinos in the world to spend both your cash and your time. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore This casino doesn’t really need any introduction. This landmark […]

Rooms with a view: our top 6 scenic hotels around the world

Rooms with a view: our top 6 scenic hotels around the world

By on Jul 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Morocco, Nicaragua, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

With more and more luxury hotels opening their doors all around the world, alongside existing hotels continually upping their game and guests becoming ever-more discerning, the bar is set ever higher all the time, from accommodation to cuisine, and from spa facilities to unique activities. But whether all those boxes are ticked or not, often […]

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA

If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you.  I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jun 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington DC, 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 […]

12 events you won't want to miss in Colorado this Fall

12 events you won’t want to miss in Colorado this Fall

By on Jun 18, 2019 in Colorado, Events, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

2019 marks the 160th anniversary of the Colorado Gold Rush, and while settlers originally migrated west in hopes of striking gold, travelers today head to the state to strike it rich with adventures during Colorado’s golden season: autumn. There’s no better time to visit the Centennial State than during the fall months. The days are […]

14 new treats for food lovers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

14 new treats for food lovers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

By on Jun 17, 2019 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Carolina, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Myrtle Beach area received several new accolades in 2018 including being ranked by Google as the “Third Most Searched Travel Destination in the World”, one of the Travel Channel’s “Best East Coast Beaches” and a “Top 10 Beach Town with the Highest Quality of Life” by Coastal Living, but did you know that the […]