Category: North America

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming
Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While
The 6 best luxury dive hotels in the world

The 6 best luxury dive hotels in the world

By on Apr 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
The concept of scuba diving for leisure has been around since that clever Frenchman Jacques Cousteau perfected the aqualung, but it’s only really of late that luxury diving holidays  – where the diving on offer is as outstanding as the accommodation – have come to the fore. Here are my favourite luxury diving hotels across
6 of the best drives in North America

6 of the best drives in North America

By on Apr 20, 2016 in California, Canada, Montana, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA
I have driven hundreds of thousand miles in the US and Canada and hope to do many thousands more. Being in the travel trade, people are always asking me what is your favourite place/country/drive/hotel and the answer is always different because it depends on the mood I am in and what I can remember at
4 fabulous Spring activities in Eastern Canada

4 fabulous Spring activities in Eastern Canada

By on Apr 15, 2016 in Attractions, Canada, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
Canada has a lot to offer. Beautiful wildlife, exciting cities and numerous possibilities for active holidays – it never fails to surprise and amaze. Regardless of whether you are new to the country’s treasures or you are a regular visitor, there are plenty of places that you should definitely visit this spring season. So, what
Elephant Hills Tented Camp

8 great places to travel responsibly

By on Apr 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, India, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Thailand, Worldwide, Zambia
Responsible travel is about directly benefitting the communities you visit whenever possible through sustainable travel, environmental protection and social projects. Here are just a few responsible travel suggestions you can include as part of a trip to the destinations in question. 1. Elephant Hills Tented Camp, Thailand One of the highlights of many peoples’ visits
Top 3 reasons to visit Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve in Baja Sur, Mexico

Top 3 reasons to visit Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve in Baja Sur, Mexico

By on Apr 12, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Mexico, North America, Regions
Long hailed as one of the most majestic diving destinations in the world, Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is located on the pristine East Cape area of Mexico’s Baja California Sur within an easy day trip of bustling Cabo San Lucas. The breathtaking waters of the Sea of Cortez host a stunning variety of marine
Cherry blossom season in Washington D.C.

Cherry blossom season in Washington D.C.

By on Apr 07, 2016 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC
Right now is one of the most festive seasons in Washington D.C. No, it is not because of the current presidential race, or even because it is spring. It is most admired because of the beautiful cherry blossom trees. From approximately late March, until early/mid- April, these cherry blossoms can be seen throughout the nation’s (US)
Suite of the week: Reunion Resort 2500, Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA

Suite of the week: Reunion Resort 2500, Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA

By on Mar 28, 2016 in Accommodation, Florida, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week, USA, Vacation Rentals
Suite name: Reunion Resort 2500 Location: Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA Size of accommodation: 11,700 sq ft Cost per night: from £1,155 per night What makes it special: Reunion Resort 2500 is unlike any other vacation home, intricately designed throughout with 13 unique themed bedrooms and various other extraordinary facilities, perfect for the larger family group. Set in the
4 ways to enjoy the best of Napa Valley

4 ways to enjoy the best of Napa Valley

By on Mar 24, 2016 in Accommodation, California, Food and Drink, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
The Pacific Highway road trip is growing in popularity as a great way to discover the West Coast of America. From San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can take in the finest of great city living, national parks, and of course some of the best wine regions in the world. One of our highly recommended
A guide to the vibrant scene of West Hollywood

A guide to the vibrant scene of West Hollywood

By on Mar 23, 2016 in California, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
It goes without saying that there’s much more to West Hollywood than a few iconic letters on a hill. A sunny shopping Mecca brimming with gourmet chefs, cutting edge cocktail bars, and glamorous architecture to match, West Hollywood is truly home to the stars and a destination that takes holiday indulgence to new extremes. Shop
3 perfect family holidays to Canada's West Coast

3 perfect family holidays to Canada's West Coast

By on Mar 21, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Family Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
As the world’s second largest country, Canada is definitely not lacking family adventure destinations. With grizzly bear safaris, ski slopes and more, Canada is the perfect place for family fun, especially those who love outdoor activities. This first hand guide and travel tips to the west coast will no doubt give you a fun and
4 Chicago attractions to enjoy now

4 Chicago attractions to enjoy now

By on Mar 20, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Illinois, North America, Regions, USA
The Windy City can hang on to a good thing for its residents and visitors, but some of its attractions are temporary. This spring is an ideal time to see two unique, temporary exhibits, experience a performance that has lasted two decades, and learn more (while eating well) about the oldest grand hotel that has
The US National Parks centenary year

The US National Parks centenary year

By on Mar 17, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Attractions, California, Colorado, Going Out, Idaho, Leisure Travel, Maine, Montana, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tennessee, USA, Utah, Wyoming
2016 sees the centenary of the establishment of the National Park Service by President Woodrow Wilson on 25 August 1916.  What a far sighted man he was! There were already 35 parks in existence; Yellowstone, the first National Park, having been established in 1872. The National Park System of the United States now includes more
Chilko Experience first fish

Luxury, nature and adventure where you can almost touch the stars

By on Mar 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Featured, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Imagine world class architecture on a beautiful, wilderness estate of 5 million acres, where you can almost touch the stars. Vastness and purity embrace you, in a setting where you will truly encounter nature. In autumn photographers travel from all over the world, when a million Sockeye salmon journey up the Chilko River to spawn,
6 of the world's most unique hotel gyms

6 of the world's most unique hotel gyms

By on Mar 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA
When it comes to staying in shape on a luxury getaway it can be difficult to muster up the motivation to keep the pounds off, what with the room service lobster, champagne by the bottle and the body-hugging king size bed that seductively whispers “never leave.” In fact, we’ve been conditioned to roll our eyes
The top 5 beaches in Los Cabos, Mexico

The top 5 beaches in Los Cabos, Mexico

By on Mar 10, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
A favorite for U.S. and Canadian travelers seeking an easily accessible sunny vacation destination, Los Cabos has long been known for warm weather, friendly hospitality and luxurious accommodations. Located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is also home to some truly breathtaking beaches. An oft-repeated misconception is that Cabo’s beaches are not