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Celebrating Christmas and New Year on a yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Oct 21, 2022 in Asia, Australia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Maldives, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

Plan ahead to avoid the cold, dark days of winter and instead take your family and friends on the trip of a lifetime to soak up the sunshine beside turquoise blue shores on a tropical luxury yacht charter this Christmas and New Year.

The best luxury hotel in the world?

By Paul Johnson on Aug 04, 2022 in Accommodation, Hotels, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named the Best Luxury Hotel Worldwide by Luxury Travel Advisor, in their annual Awards of Excellence.

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique

A short guide to luxury yacht charters in Fiji and the South Pacific

By Trina Howes on Nov 14, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve ever wanted to explore one of the more remote corners of the world, then the 25,000 islands of the South Pacific will surely capture your attention – and one of the best places to start is the paradisaical Fijian archipelago best explored through a luxury yacht charter. Luxury yacht options and advantages The Mediterranean

The 5 hotels where celebrities feel right at home

By Kristof Eyckmans on Oct 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Celebrities, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

We might not always realise it, but we can pretty much travel anywhere on this globe and enjoy uninterrupted holidays. Celebrities however don’t always have that luxury. They are spotted and chased by paparazzi, fans, press and who knows what else. As a result they prefer travelling to places that aren’t always easy to reach

Intercontinental Hotels 3rd night free promotion 2021

By Guido Graf on Jul 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Ireland, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Great news! The free night promotion of Intercontinental Hotels from early 2021 to June of this year has been extended until the end of December 2021. Guests who book for 3 nights’ stay during this time will only pay for 2 nights. The extended offer now means that guests can enjoy a long weekend at

UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

By Trina Howes on Jul 12, 2021 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Malta, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As of 4am on the 30th of June, the UK extended its green list of countries safe for vaccinated and COVID-negative travellers, increases the options for Britons to holiday away from home this Summer. These popular destinations include*: The Balearic Islands, Malta and the Madeira Islands in Europe Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British

The most ultra-luxurious island retreats you need to know about!

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jun 03, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Madagascar, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

What could be better than an island retreat to ease back into the rhythm of traveling? It’s certainly one of the best solutions if you want to avoid the crowds, but equally a reward towards yourself for the tough times we’ve all had to face recently. In case you don’t know where to start looking,

A whole other world in paradise: Exploring Palau with scuba-centric luxury yacht Black Pearl

By Trina Howes on Jun 16, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel

Nature has given urban dwellers some great surprises under lockdown, and if this has inspired you to see what else there is in the untouched parts of the world, then luxury yacht Black Pearl is a sensational treat amongst the charter grounds surrounding Palau. This Micronesian island is nestled in the sapphire blue waters of

Social distancing yacht charters in 2020

By Trina Howes on May 12, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Health & Safety, Maldives, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Leave the city far behind this Summer and reconnect with loved ones and nature in wild, wondrous destinations only accessible on a luxury yacht charter. With social distancing travel, you will be able to go on a vacation of a lifetime and still visit amazing places. There is a wide selection of vessels available to

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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

Paradise islands that almost nobody has visited, still

By Carmen Caballero on Mar 09, 2020 in Caribbean, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Regions

There are popular and typical destinations, islands with paradisiacal beaches to which everyone has gone … or at least dreams of doing so. But on our big blue planet there are still beautiful holiday destinations that you may have never heard of. Keep reading and discover the some islands that will leave you speechless. Vanuatu

Saving the planet: our top 5 eco-friendly hotels around the world

By Thomas Ryves on Aug 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, Malaysia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

With environmental awareness an increasing concern across the globe, especially when it comes to hot topics such as global warming and plastic waste, luxury hotels are also increasingly doing their bit for the planet, with guests encouraged to play their part during their holiday. Ditching plastic water bottles for reusable non-plastic ones is just the

I want to... discover my perfect holiday destination

By Nicholas Dean on Jun 07, 2019 in Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Greece, Guadeloupe, Italy, Malaysia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

Seeking travel inspiration can often be daunting and is dependent upon countless factors. Focusing on the absolute basics of what you really do want to do can lead to discovery of the best opportunities. Here we explore some key destinations that, quite simply, hit the spot. Escape The spot: Southeast Asia To truly get lost,

8 of the best destinations for October and November

By Matt Holmes on Jun 04, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tanzania, Vietnam, Western Europe

We know from experience that travelers often begin planning their trip 4-6 months in advance, which means that at this point in the year, people are thinking about their fall adventures. October and November are really great months to travel. Families with school-age kids are home, and there aren’t any college students on spring break.

8 of the best destinations for April and May

By Matt Holmes on Dec 08, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Botswana, Europe, Italy, Japan, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Peru, Portugal, Regions, South America, Spain, Western Europe

There are some places where Spring is the best time of year to visit. Maybe the landscape is popping with color, maybe it’s the should seasons when few other travelers share the trails and towns. Perhaps the weather is near-ideal for being active outdoors. Sometimes it’s all of the above—a perfect triad. Whatever the reason,

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