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6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By Carmen Caballero on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA

If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you. I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article […]

The best of the Peloponnese

By George Koletsos on Jun 30, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

The Peloponnese is probably one of the best areas in Greece to discover, as it has it all! Mountains, rivers, sea, archaeological sites, castles… You name it! We decided to give you an inside look into this region but not by focusing on the classical tours and experiences that everyone goes on. But by giving […]

5 must-try Caucasian restaurants in Moscow

By Ivan Crnogatic on Jun 30, 2019 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Caucasian cuisine is one of the finest and tastiest cuisines there is. Unfortunately, most people don’t seem to know about it. I won’t blame you. In Western cities, it isn’t easy to find a good Georgian or Armenian restaurant. In Moscow that is completely different. Good Caucasian restaurants are a dime a dozen here. That […]

Luxury travel to Ecuador

By Marcel Perkins on Jun 30, 2019 in Ecuador, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

For many luxury tourists, Ecuador travel means only one thing: Galapagos cruises around the islands. While a small ship cruise in the Galapagos Islands is a fantastic tour, the rest of the country deserves more than a quick stopover! Ecuador is improving its number and quality of luxury travel offerings each year and investing a […]

Short stay: Domaine de Perches, Gaillac, France

By Michael Edwards on Jun 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

At Domaine de Perches you are guests of Alain and Howard for the ultimate French country house escape, staying at a welcoming boutique hotel. Alain and Howard have breathed new life into a 17th century oatmeal-coloured wine château. Even Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud would be in awe at the scope of their project. Six years […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington DC, 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 […]

Moscow’s 5 most popular street food markets

By Ivan Crnogatic on Jun 29, 2019 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

The savvy luxury traveler knows: luxury isn’t always exclusively defined by price. Sometimes luxury is in the selection that you get to choose from. That is why in Moscow, you should not focus only on glitzy high-end restaurants. The city offers a wide range of brand-new food courts and street food markets that will delight […]

The 5 best beaches on the island of Crete

By Manos Dafermos on Jun 29, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Crete is the largest island in Greece, located in the southern Mediterranean. Its beaches are not just any beaches but its heart and soul. Moreover, it touches the border with the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea. We hope you enjoy these 5 stunning beaches that we have picked out for you, with unforgettable scenery […]

Moscow’s 5 finest high-end rooftop bars

By Ivan Crnogatic on Jun 28, 2019 in Bars, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Moscow is not inundated with skyscrapers like New York City, but it does have its fair share of rooftop bars, restaurants and lounges. Do not leave the city without having seen it from a bird’s eye perspective at least once. Nothing’s better suited to that than a classy, high-end rooftop bar. Here’s my list of […]

7 luxury rainforest retreats

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jun 28, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

Everybody knows the rainforests and jungles are disappearing fast. And while we need to protect the ones that are still left, it is also possible to enhance and experience them while still retaining high levels of luxury. I named a few below as I do believe they are setting the example of how we can […]

9 ways to find true romance in Africa

By Daniella Ponter on Jun 27, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

If it’s not said at sunset, in Africa, on horseback, is it even love? Unless, of course, adrenaline is what shakes you and your partner to the core. Either way, Africa offers a multitude of ways to experience romance like you never have before. Find true romance in Africa, with these 9 unique ways to […]

5 places to experience Brazil’s contemporary art

By Simone Scorsato on Jun 27, 2019 in Attractions, Brazil, Going Out, Regions, South America

Native American buildings were the original architecture and building blocks of Brazil. More colonial styles became prevalent with arrival of the Portuguese in the 1500s and these cobbled streets and ornate buildings remain well preserved. However it was in the 1960s that Brazil entered the ‘big league’ of the world architecture scene with a modernist […]

Short stay: Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

By Michael Edwards on Jun 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Join a Pilates class, take the shuttle to Vilamoura’s marina, opt for a personal training session and then spend time in the relaxation room before dinner. All this plus a staff as warm and welcoming as the Algarve sun. There’s a luxurious freedom to life at Longevity Cegonha Country Club (LCCC). Many guests are taking […]

Photograph of the week: Wildebeest migration river crossing in the Masai Mara

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Every year, between May and December, over 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebra and a host of other antelope including Eland, impala and Thomson’s gazelles, participate in the world’s greatest wildlife migration. This is the Great Migration. In search of food and water, following the rains, vast herds move in a general clockwise direction through the […]

Top 5 lesser-known activities around Cape Town

By Paul Campbell on Jun 23, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Cape Town is the most visited part of South Africa, and there is a well established set of outstanding attractions that are always high on the list of every visitor. But the city still has plenty to offer once you’ve taken the cable car up Table Mountain, seen the harbour and waterfront area, visited the […]

Short stay: Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Belgravia, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious and innovative hotel brands in the world. With more than 20 hotels in key locations across the globe, the brand’s five star Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is perhaps atypical of many in the group. Hidden away in a discrete but central location and […]

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