Category: Regions

Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

By on Mar 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Blessed with an abundance of luxury hotels in regions of astounding natural beauty, Latin America offers much for the discerning traveller seeking to switch off from the pressures of quotidian life. With wellness escapes and innovative spa treatments becoming an increasingly valuable element of a luxury travel experience, the natural bounty of Latin America’s unique […]

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5 striking Alpine properties

By on Mar 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Spending your ski holiday in a snug chalet with all the traditional furnishings is always a lovely way to enjoy your week away, but have you ever thought of going somewhere with a little more flair? A property with its own individual personality that you won’t find anywhere else? Here is a list of five […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Europe, France, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

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 […]

Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

By on Mar 09, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

If you are looking to treat yourself to celebrate a special occasion or just because you feel like it, going on an ultra-luxurious safari might just be the ideal solution you’re looking for. While you’ll find a vast array of high-end safari retreats, there is just a very small bunch of lodges you could consider […]

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Spring in Barcelona: eat like a Catalan

By on Mar 07, 2019 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Springtime is one of the best times to visit Barcelona. The weather is getting warmer but it’s still at a comfortable heat, and there are typically less people in the city as the tourist buzz hasn’t quite hit yet and many locals leave Barcelona for the Easter break. Better still; springtime is also a great […]

Galapagos: a once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey to experience rare and unique wildlife

Galapagos: a once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey to experience rare and unique wildlife

By on Mar 07, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

It is easy to imagine why the Galapagos Islands are one of the top places to visit of many experienced travelers. Online, you can see many articles, reviews and photos of this exotic paradise, but the truth is, that none of them will really do justice to what you see in reality. When researching online, […]

What to eat in Japan

What to eat in Japan

By on Mar 06, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Simple. Tidy. Fresh. These are the three adjectives we would use to describe Japanese cuisine. While many countries in Asia use a plethora of spices in their food, the Japanese prefer less complicated flavors, allowing the main ingredients and a few seasonings (commonly soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger) to speak for themselves. Even in a […]

Top 5 luxury watersports on offer in Barbados

Top 5 luxury watersports on offer in Barbados

By on Mar 04, 2019 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Barbados is a luxury, dream destination for thousands of tourists each year. With so much to see and do it is easy to understand why it boasts such popularity and outstanding reputation.  For many, the pull is the diverse water-based sports and with the crystal clear inviting sea and stunning backdrop who can resist. Here […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Events, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 […]

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The UN marks World Wildlife Day each year on 3 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants, and to encourage people around the globe to think about what they can do – big or small – to have a positive impact. This year the theme […]

Top 10 places to visit in Gran Canaria

Top 10 places to visit in Gran Canaria

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

As you may have seen, I recently visited the Spanish island of Gran Canaria (read about my trip with Hyundai UK here, here and here). Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of Africa, this tourist island is the third largest of the Canary Islands after Tenerife and Lanzarote, but the second most […]

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

By on Mar 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

My recent trip to Gran Canaria with Hyundai UK included two amazing experiences (if you haven’t already read about them, see my posts titled ‘Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria‘ and ‘Taking a helicopter ride in Gran Canaria‘) but what I haven’t yet shared with you is where we stayed and where we dined […]

Active luxury in Norway

Active luxury in Norway

By on Mar 01, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As a whole, Scandinavia offers some of the most incredible scenery in the world, and Norway is no exception. For those in search of luxury with a taste of adventure, a private yacht charter here will deliver an unforgettable experience: the unrivalled ability to access so many natural bounties with ease is the real deal. […]

UNESCO sites in Cordoba

UNESCO sites in Cordoba

By on Feb 28, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Within 1.5 hours of home I can be in the centre of Cordoba and I often am. I’m lucky, I know. Cordoba is Andalusia’s most northern province. Vast swathes of sierras and pasture land used for the grazing of black pigs for Spain’s famous jamon meet the more northerly regions of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha. […]

7 reasons to visit Lake Charles in Louisiana

7 reasons to visit Lake Charles in Louisiana

By on Feb 27, 2019 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Lake Charles, Louisiana sits on the confluence of the Gulf of Mexico, the lake of the same name, culture, unique cuisine, and attractions. This is Cajun country, full of historical French-inspired influence that extends from lodging to attractions to cuisine. The area is known for incredible fishing and hunting, yet the other aspects of Lake […]

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

By on Feb 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

A pheasant scurries across the road as we turn into the drive towards Teal House, our home for a week’s holiday in the north-east of England. We are about five miles to the west of Alnwick, widely regarded as one of the top pheasant shooting locations in the UK, and the many pheasants we see […]