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16 beauty experiences from around the world

By Anna Paparizou on Sep 19, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, Europe, Fiji, France, Greece, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

When traveling, make your days even more beautiful by experiencing beauty treatments based on ingredients and rituals native to the country you’re visiting. From Tahiti to Tulum and from Bali to Morocco, here are the 16 of the best beauty experiences you’re likely to find anywhere in the world! 1. Evian-les-Bains – hydrotherapy You know

Photograph of the week: Paddleboarding with sharks in Moorea

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel

The photographer pre-visualised this half under/half over image before arriving in French Polynesia. Having travelled there before he was captivated by the crystal clear waters and teeming sea life of the area but wanted to include a human element in the shot. His idea was simple, to showcase the growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding amongst

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By Tom Marchant on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning

9 intimate, luxurious hideaways fit for Royalty and celebrities

By Jackie de Burca on Aug 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Caribbean, Fiji, Hotels, Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide

Does the phrase “fit for Royalty” sound good to you? Or maybe these days we judge the beauty and exclusivity of a luxury getaway by the celebrities who have visited it. Here are 9 intimate, luxurious hideaways that are fit for Royalty and celebrities – some of which have already been visited by them. 1.

The long road home - 5 of the best self-drive routes in Australasia

By Katie Parsons on Jul 31, 2014 in Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel

What could be more liberating than to hit the open road and be surrounded by extraordinary landscapes? A self-drive holiday in Australasia, by car or motorhome, is cost-effective, flexible and offers the chance to go at your own pace. Happily, the quality of the roads, the signposts and the style of driving of the locals

12 luxury hotel openings to be excited about this year

By Daniel Moran on Jul 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Illinois, Indonesia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Russia, South America, Tanzania, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Every year sees a great many new hotels open and 2014 is no different. The major hotel brands are reacting to the market and diversifying as it is no longer enough to offer one brand and one product. Hilton, Marriott and Starwood amongst many others have different brands to suit different market needs. Whether it

The 10 most beautiful Pacific islands

By Mike Kindon on May 11, 2014 in Fiji, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Regions

With more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, visiting them all and then picking a favourite is not really an achievable aim. With some of the most beautiful sights on the planet residing on the Pacific Islands, being daunted by the sheer breadth of the islands could lead to you missing some truly awe-inspiring

Million dollar views: 6 of the world's best resort views

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 23, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following on from our previous series where we looked at the world’s best city hotel views, we now turn our attention to the world’s most jaw dropping resort views. While city views are entirely dependent on mankind’s ability to build structures and turn buildings into art and entire cityscapes into neon-lit bright reflections of a

5 of the world's most remote destinations

By Louise Cheng on Feb 27, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Canada, Chile, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Polar Regions, Regions, Saudi Arabia, South America, Speciality Travel

Sometimes there are times in which you might wish to get away from it all… the stresses and woes of daily life. Seek out these remote destinations and you can be guaranteed to enjoy some peaceful solitude! Here are 5 of the world’s most remote places to lose yourself. Easter Island, Chile Surrounded by the

Top 10 islands in the world

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Featured, Florida, Greece, Madagascar, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Popular travel review site TripAdvisor has come out with the results of its annual Travellers’ Choice® awards. Among them are the awards for the best islands in the world. Wonder which ones made the top 10, according to the opionions of TripAdvisor readers? Then read on… 1. Ambergris Caye, Belize Cayes For the second year

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

Top 10 white-sand beaches in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Dec 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Going Out, Guadeloupe, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Does cold weather have you dreaming of a warm beach in an exotic location? Sun, sand, and surf tempt the winter-weary to enjoy marvelous fun and relaxation. Where the sparkling water meets gorgeous white sand, the penultimate imagination of paradise beckons. Here’s a look at ten of the best white sand beaches from around the

The top 10 places to visit in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Nov 13, 2013 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, China, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Illinois, India, Japan, Latvia, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Polar Regions, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Lonely Planet’s “travel experts” have come up with three lists for where to visit in 2014. The top 10 cities to visit in 2014, the top 10 countries to visit in 2014 and the top 10 regions to visit in 2014. I do feel it lacks credibility when one of the “countries” they list is

10 of the best places in the world for travel photography

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2013 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Chile, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Going Out, India, Italy, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Photography, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Tanzania, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

National Geographic’s Jim Richardson – a photojournalist whose work first appeared in the National Geographic almost 30 years ago – was recently asked to compile a bucket list of his 10 most iconic places in the world for photographers. Apparently, it didn’t take long. Here are the 10 places he chose: Antarctica Venice, Italy Machu Picchu,

4 luxury experiences in French Polynesia

By Jessica Festa on Apr 19, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

French Polynesia is known as one of the world’s most luxurious destinations. That being said, there is an array of options for those looking for an opulent experience. To help you plan a luxury trip to Tahiti and her islands, here are four of the destination’s top luxury experiences. Traditional Tahitian luxury: Le Meridien Tahiti

The world's best islands

By Paul Johnson on Mar 29, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Greece, Madagascar, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide

Remember National Geographic’s top 10 islands to visit last October? It caused quite a stir as there were some that made the list that you perhaps wouldn’t expect. Now Tripadvisor has produced a similar top 10 islands list, and interestingly not a single island makes both lists! I’m not sure what this tells us –

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