Category: North America

6 of the most romantic places to propose around the world

6 of the most romantic places to propose around the world

By on Jun 26, 2018 in Arizona, Attractions, Australia, Europe, France, Going Out, Iceland, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, USA, Western Europe
There’s no greater feeling than being in love. That oh so happy, feeling like you’re going to burst, heart soaring, all consuming love, and for many people, there’s no greater way to showcase that love then promising to spend your life with the person who means more to you than anyone else in the world.
Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

By on Jun 23, 2018 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Malta, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe
The definition of luxury travel continues to evolve. A new one is long overdue, anyway, as the term becomes more and more watered down with too many purveyors anxious to apply the misnomer to their brand. Price can lend to exclusivity, but shouldn’t be the only factor. True luxury tends to also revolve around authentic,
6 Summer Colorado food and wine festivals

6 Summer Colorado food and wine festivals

By on Jun 17, 2018 in Colorado, Events, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
Denver is the gateway to the Rocky Mountain corridor. In the winter skiing rules. In the Summer and Fall, food and wine festivals abound with some unique approaches to the tried and true sample-and-dine model. Here is a line up of the best festivals to consider for the Summer/Fall season of 2018 in Colorado. Telluride
Top 5 wildlife watching holidays

Top 5 wildlife watching holidays

By on Jun 17, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, North America, Regions, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
There is something very special about seeing animals in their natural habitat. Beautiful albeit sometimes heart-breaking, a spectacular wildlife event will afford memories that last forever. From the great migration of East Africa to spotting nature’s giants in the Indian Ocean, here’s our pick of wildlife experiences which will blow you away Wildebeest migration in
Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

By on Jun 15, 2018 in Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe
A bucket list item for many is to spend time in the water snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. For me, one of the cutest and most gracious sea dwellers. Sea turtles have been around for more than 150 million years, long enough to watch dinosaurs come and go extinct. As marine reptiles, sea turtles have adapted
Why you should consider a trip to Palm Springs

Why you should consider a trip to Palm Springs

By on May 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
Most of us have heard of Palm Springs. It is well known for its hot springs, stylish and unique hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture. Its shopping district, along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and some fabulous bars and restaurants. The surrounding
Heli-skiing in North America

Heli-skiing in North America

By on May 30, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Canada, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
As off the beaten track as you can get, heli-skiing offers you some of the most spectacular skiing in nigh-untouched spots. Leave the crowds behind and lay fresh tracks in the powdered peaks beyond the reach of the lifts. Even while you’re still in the helicopter, the views from the skies are breathtaking. This thrilling
5 reasons to move Baltimore to the top of your travel plans

5 reasons to move Baltimore to the top of your travel plans

By on May 16, 2018 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maryland, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
For most of us, Baltimore is not necessarily top of mind when it comes to places to go on a US holiday. But it absolutely should be! Move over Portland, Oregon – there is a new hip, foodie city on the horizon! 1. Fantastic restaurants Baltimore is bustling with interesting and innovative restaurants. Its location means
The secrets of the Mayan Riviera

The secrets of the Mayan Riviera

By on May 14, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
Some dives truly are better than others. They don’t go for the resort-like feeling of many dive experiences, which offer a day of diving almost as a side-note to the amenities, land tours, and the feeling of a warm hug. They can provide all of the above, but the focus of these tours is the
The 5 best fine dining options in Orlando

The 5 best fine dining options in Orlando

By on May 14, 2018 in Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
Fine dining is a treat, whether you are on holiday or working in Orlando taking the chance to dress up smartly and head out for a fancy meal is high on the agenda for a lot of people. With so many stunning establishments to choose from it is little wonder it is a favourite activity.
Top 5 cities that merge the old with the new

Top 5 cities that merge the old with the new

By on May 12, 2018 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, India, Japan, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, South America, USA
We love places where history thumps through the streets like a heartbeat, but some of the world’s greatest cities are even greater thanks to contemporary influences. Here’s our collection of our favourites that manage to perfectly marry the very old and the very, very new. Brooklyn & Manhattan, New York In the city that never
13 of the best national parks to visit in May

13 of the best national parks to visit in May

By on May 01, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Featured, Florida, India, Israel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Minnesota, Namibia, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Washington, Western Europe, Zambia
May is a wonderful time of year to get out and explore the countryside. The weather is getting sunnier (for much of the northern hemisphere, at least) and yet most places are not yet overrun by tourism. With many families staying at home (whilst school and university examinations are in full swing), it’s a great
Luxury travel Las Vegas style

Luxury travel Las Vegas style

By on Apr 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. And though this gambling capital of the world is known as “Sin City”, there are actually countless luxury and family experiences to be had. Between the countless breathtaking show options, gorgeous resorts, and pools, plus restaurants and local attractions, there is more than one way to
Top 5 wilderness and splendid isolation holidays

Top 5 wilderness and splendid isolation holidays

By on Apr 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, Argentina, Canada, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, USA
It’s not that you’re not sociable, you just want to get away from it all. Us too. For those off-the-grid moments that we all crave, here’s our pick of the five best remote places for when silence is golden. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Colombia, Canada An intimate retreat in the picture-postcard backwaters of Clayoquot Sound in
5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas

5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas

By on Apr 23, 2018 in Ecuador, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, USA
Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions — describe this creature’s actions as the closest thing to flying. A few years ago, contacts with these mysterious creatures were practically unknown on the coasts of Asian countries. In fact, these fish were about to disappear
10 tasty farm-to-table restaurants in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

10 tasty farm-to-table restaurants in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

By on Apr 22, 2018 in Going Out, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA
The Berkshires deeply rooted food culture is evident in its regional cuisine. Chefs have access to delicious local produce, meats, and dairy and expertly craft these seasonal offerings into delectable plates. The fields and farms of the Berkshires are more than a scenic landscape, they produce the tastiest seasonal offerings that give guests a taste