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Going off the grid: Top 5 getaways for a New Year reset

By Anna Mascaro on Jan 17, 2021 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Maldives, Morocco, North America, Regions, USA

A New Year abounds with possibilities to bid adieu to the old and set out to explore some of the world’s most extraordinary hidden gems. From cultural treasures in Korcula island to atmospheric streets in Essaouira, tropical paradise in Costa Rica and the Maldives, and the soaring Red Rocks of Sedona, we reveal the best […]

9 worldwide balloon rides to get you high

By Linas Ceikus on Dec 17, 2019 in Africa, Air Travel, Arizona, Australia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Italy, Lithuania, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Turkey, USA, Western Europe

The silence of hot air balloon flight is almost indescribable. As you float at the whims of the breeze you meet with no resistance. The only occasional sounds which may wend their way on high is the barking of distant dogs – perhaps from some inbuilt and ancient defense mechanism. The earth takes on a […]

Photograph of the week: Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, USA

By Paul Johnson on Oct 16, 2019 in Arizona, Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA

One doesn’t need to travel to Mars or the Moon when otherworldly landscapes exist right here on earth. Just east of Page, Arizona, USA, located in the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, is a terracotta-coloured slot canyon called Antelope Canyon. Here, you will find the kind of supernatural beauty that, were you to see […]

5 spas worth getting on an airplane to visit

By Tisha Neufville 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 […]

6 of the most romantic places to propose around the world

By Andrew Bezhenar 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. […]

6 of Arizona’s top luxury spas

By Tom Marchant on Jun 09, 2017 in Arizona, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Think of Arizona and you’ll probably picture sweeping mountain ranges, glowing sandstone, Cowboy culture and expansive desert. Arizona does boast all of this rugged beauty, yet this fascinating Southwestern state has a softer side too. Luxury and comfort might not seem to fit the natural Arizonan aesthetic, but dig deeper and you’ll discover that there […]

Our top 10 sunset hotspots in the world

By Diana Cherry on Oct 12, 2016 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spain, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For me it is quite amazing to think wherever you are in the world you are witnessing the same burning sun dip below the horizon. Yet the same sun setting each day offers a unique moment, special to you. Sunset is one of my favourite times of the day – a moment to reflect on […]

6 travel trend predictions for 2016

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Arizona, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Italy, Nepal, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, USA, Utah, Western Europe

Explore, the adventure travel specialist, has predicted the key travel trends for the coming year and there is lots to look forward to with more than 90 new trips added to Explore’s portfolio as well as plenty of old favourites. Ashley Toft, Managing Director of Explore commented, “2016 is set to be another exciting year […]

4 experiential gift giving ideas for the festive period

By Paul Johnson on Dec 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Some people are just not easy to buy gifts for at Christmas. When faced with the dilemma of buying a gift for someone who already seems to have everything, the easiest thing to do is to buy a gift that can be treasured for years to come – and by that I mean a memory rather than a physical […]

The 5 best National Parks in the world

By Matthew Coe on Dec 10, 2014 in Africa, Arizona, California, Ecuador, Florida, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, USA

The world is filled with a staggering amount of natural beauty, taking the form of unique rock formations or expansive forests which are home to some of the rarest animals. It is important to protect these places, to ensure that they remain undisturbed and stand the test of time. Of all the national parks out […]

10 iconic World Heritage Sites and the places to stay when visiting

By Louise Cheng on Jun 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Arizona, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Chile, China, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Italy, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Vatican City, Western Europe, Worldwide

There are currently 981 World Heritage Sites worldwide. To be considered one it has to have ‘outstanding universal value’ and falls into the following sites: cultural, natural and mixed. A World Heritage Site could range from being a building, a mountain, a lake to a desert, monument, forest and even a city. Here are just […]

5 of the best luxury hotels in Scottsdale, Arizona

By Leah DeAngelis on May 20, 2014 in Accommodation, Arizona, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Scottsdale is a sunny destination with luxurious accommodations, over 100 art galleries, plentiful outdoor activities and more than 600 restaurants. It offers something for everyone – outdoors enthusiasts, shoppers, golfers, families, foodies, and those looking to lounge by the pool and hit the spa. The Valley of the Sun was once a popular hideaway for the old […]

The waving walls of Antelope Canyon

By Joanne Yeung on May 02, 2014 in Arizona, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA

My husband and I, sandwiched between a middle-aged Russian couple and a trio of Japanese exchange students, fidget in our seats and exchange glances as an argument rages next to us. An overzealous traveler in our group has jumped the gun and dropped the metal ladder from our truck with a resounding clang. The tour […]

The ultimate bucket list – part 2

By Matthew Coe on Jan 12, 2014 in Arizona, Asia, Attractions, California, Events, Going Out, Israel, Jordan, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, Maldives, Middle East, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Continuing from our previous instalment of the Ultimate Bucket List, we are scouring the Earth trying to find the most adventurous and memorable things to do before kicking the proverbial bucket… Visit the Grand Canyon Regarded as one of America’s natural wonders, the Grand Canyon would understandably feature on anyone’s bucket list. It is a […]

Top 5 North American road trips

By Alison Crabb on Nov 06, 2013 in Arizona, Attractions, California, Featured, Florida, Going Out, Illinois, Kansas, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North America, Oklahoma, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Texas, USA

North America is the home of the road trip. Whether you’re sitting on a Greyhound bus, riding pillion on a Harley-Davidson or behind the wheel of a classic Cadillac, your vehicle choice doesn’t matter half as much as the journey itself. Our top five choices are the stuff of movies and the best way of […]

4 luxury offerings from guest ranches in Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Feb 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

After a long day in the saddle, even the most grizzled of wranglers would enjoy a soothing massage, delicious food and wine, and a starlit soak in a hot tub. Besides offering traditional trail rides, cook-outs and hikes, many of Arizona’s fabled guest ranches are pampering guests with gourmet meals, wine tastings, spa services and […]

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