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6 of the most extravagant cocktails in the world

By Alexandra Howse on Jul 11, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Bars, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Maine, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

How much would you usually pay for a cocktail? If you thought that £40.00 was a bit steep then you’re about to be amazed. The current world record for most expensive cocktail stands at $50,000. It was created in Moscow to commemorate the opening of the Reka Moscow restaurant and was only served once (so

6 of the best... places to sleep under the stars

By Katie Parsons on Jul 05, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Ecuador, India, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America

Living in London, surrounded by artificial light at all hours, it is easy to forget the beauty of the stars above us. But Professor Brian Cox has been doing his best to inspire Britain to look at the night sky and newspapers are filled with stories of magnificent northern lights, leaving me to wonder where

6 of the most luxurious hotels in remote Australia

By David Wickers on Jun 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

One of the most remarkable discoveries when travelling in Australia is not just the presence of luxurious hotels in towns and cities but how, even in the most faraway places, there’s no need to compromise on comfort. Here are just six examples of superb properties to be found in remote locations across Australia. Longitude 131° This

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

Step back in time and discover the world's best kept secret beaches

By Lizi Oldham on Jun 06, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

There is nothing more satisfying than personally discovering hidden treasures of golden sand and crystal clear water. The simple pleasures of pristine beauty await those fortunate enough to research thoroughly enough, or travel far enough to find them. The thought of a day or more at the one of the best kept beaches rewards the

8 of the best luxury experiences on the Gold Coast

By Lizi Oldham on Apr 29, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Glitz and glamour reign supreme on the Gold Coast, Australia. Large-scale developments tower over the sparkling waters, creating a striking contrast and a visual spectacle. The Gold Coast is a hedonistic mix of high-rise buildings, exhilarating theme parks and glamorous bars. Heaving with tourists the area has become synonymous with fun and frivalry. The never-ending

3 unique luxury retreats in Australia

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2014 in Accommodation, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Vacation Rentals

The Australian countryside is home to some of the world’s most incredible landscapes and fascinating wildlife experiences. Parched, red desert sands stretch through the centre; the top end swelters beneath lush jungle canopies; and of course, the iconic coastline creates endless opportunities to surf and swim. It has all the ingredients to make up a

The 25 best beaches in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, India, Italy, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Spain, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Ever wondered what are considered to be the best beaches on the planet? According to online reviewers on Tripadvisor, the best beach in the world – where even the sharks are supposedly friendly – is in Brazil. Baia do Sancho lies on the fantasy archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, just a short flight from Sao

Photograph of the week: Aerial view of Cable Beach, Broome

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2014 in Australia, Oceania, Regions

Morning walkers stroll along Broome’s Cable Beach in Western Australia. One of Australia’s most iconic beaches, this 22 kilometre stretch of white sand is fringed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. With a colourful past as a pearling town, Broome has a history and culture as vibrant as it’s landscape, and Broome is

Glamping in Australia's only biodiversity spot

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Australia, Camping, Oceania, Regions

Experience Margaret River’s magnificent mountain bike trails and walking tracks, from a new eco-camp set amongst towering karri forest. Once a pine mill and then a budget accommodation, the Wharncliffe Mill Bush Retreat has had a $1.2 million upgrade, adding four new lodge rooms, three new forest cottages and safari tents as well as offering

Take a tour of the outback by private jet

By Paul Johnson on Mar 06, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

A&K is launching the first private jet adventure into Western Australia’s most extraordinary landscapes including the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and Bungle Bungle range. This sort of itinerary has never been offered before with no more than 30 guests travelling in comfort and style over 13 days on a privately chartered Fokker F70LR aircraft.

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Denmark, Europe, Featured, France, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South America, Switzerland, Venezuela, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you thought the likes of London were expensive, then think again. The English capital doesn’t even make the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 Worldwide Cost of living survey. It looked at over 130 cities and based its findings on more than 400 different price indicators, only to find that Singapore deserved

Experience the waterfalls of the Kimberley, Western Australia

By Paul Johnson on Mar 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

Western Australia’s Kimberley region has seen a spectacular amount of rainfall this wet season. To appreciate the waterfalls at their most majestic, the Berkeley River Lodge has released its ‘waterfall package’ for March and April. The lodge is the region’s newest remote luxury lodge, and the package includes four-nights’ accommodation in a luxury villa, return

The ultimate bucket list - part 3

By Matthew Coe on Jan 31, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Italy, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Continuing from our previous instalment of the ultimate bucket list (see part 1 here and part 2 here), we are scouring the Earth trying to find the most adventurous and memorable things to do before kicking the proverbial bucket… Swim in the Devil’s Swimming Pool Live life on the edge – quite literally – in

Beautiful footage from Australia

By Paul Johnson on Jan 31, 2014 in Australia, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Ever needed inspiration to visit Australia? Sit back and watch this for 3 minutes. Put together by Pleasetakemeto.com, it shows some beautiful aerial footage taken from all over the country, showing off its diverse nature – cities, beaches, the Outback and more – in a way you perhaps haven’t seen it before. Does it inspire

The 10 most exotic scuba diving destinations in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Jan 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

There’s nothing quite like the scuba dive – you glide downward into what just might as well be another world, and in many ways is. You see things that are impossible anywhere else. It’s a passion that has to be lived to be fully understood. Here’s a look at 10 of the top places in

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