Category: Regions

Suite of the week: Rooster's Comb Suite, Sheldon Chalet, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

Suite of the week: Rooster’s Comb Suite, Sheldon Chalet, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

By on Nov 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Alaska, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week, USA

Suite name: Rooster’s Comb Suite Location: Sheldon Chalet, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA Size of accommodation: 16.8 sq m Cost per night: $3,150 per person What makes it special: The Rooster’s Comb Suite sits perfectly situated with a direct view of the summit of Denali at an elevation of 6,000 ft. and offers extraordinary views of the Northern Lights from […]

Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By on Nov 01, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Carved kingfishers and waders, an oil painting of deer flitting through the forest, a Norfolk estuary at sunset. Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, where you hear the birdsong, is a haven, a rural celebration of one of Britain’s most restful counties. Congham Hall Hotel, built in the 1780s, is a whitewashed Georgian mansion complete with […]

Asia’s most lavish holiday villas for a luxury ‘isocation’ experience

Asia’s most lavish holiday villas for a luxury ‘isocation’ experience

By on Oct 31, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

Yes. You read it correctly – isocation. No typographical errors here. We know how the pandemic and the quarantine have sparked a phenomenal new wave of creativeness among people – learning new skills, discovering new hobbies, and – to the travel community – inventing new words. Isocation: an amalgamation of the words ‘isolation’ and ‘vacation’. […]

10 of the best COVID-19 coronavirus travel resources

10 of the best COVID-19 coronavirus travel resources

By on Oct 29, 2020 in Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide

With travel information changing on a weekly – or even daily – basis, it can be difficult keeping up to date with all the travel implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help you keep abreast of all the changes, we’ve picked out some of the best travel resources – in no particular order – to […]

Photograph of the week: Canyonlands, Mesa Arch, Utah, USA

Photograph of the week: Canyonlands, Mesa Arch, Utah, USA

By on Oct 28, 2020 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA, Utah

They say that Moab, Utah is the adventure capital of the American Southwest. It is easy to understand why. The never-ending opportunities of outdoor activities; mountain biking, hiking, mountaineering, rafting, kayaking, and sky-diving, are the tip of the proverbial iceberg as far as activities go. The scenery is magical, and not one, but two breathtaking, […]

Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

By on Oct 27, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The country house party is stylishly back at the foodie estate of Hampton Manor. In the parlour, lavish books and board games sit invitingly on coffee tables. Wellies are ready for country rambles. The croquet lawn awaits. Guests gather for pre-dinner cocktails, gins or wine. After dinner Frazer guides guests through a tour of whiskies. […]

New Premium Visa for Mauritius

New Premium Visa for Mauritius

By on Oct 27, 2020 in Africa, Mauritius, Regions

Mauritius has introduced a new Premium Visa, valid for a period of one year and renewable. This measure was announced by the Mauritius cabinet last Friday to encourage eligible visitors come to Mauritius for long stays. Meanwhile, the highest sanitary standards and protocols are being maintained to ensure the sanitary safety of visitors as well […]

Suite of the week: Penthouse Suite, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

Suite of the week: Penthouse Suite, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

By on Oct 26, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week, USA

Suite name: Penthouse Suite Location: Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, USA Size of accommodation: 465 sq m Cost per night: $15,000 Who’s stayed there? Celebrities, royalty and the international elite What makes it special: As the largest Penthouse in all of Los Angeles at 5,000 sq ft., this one-of-a-kind Specialty Suite is complete with 270 degree views […]

2020/21 luxury yacht charters in the Caribbean

2020/21 luxury yacht charters in the Caribbean

By on Oct 25, 2020 in Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Guadeloupe, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

The end of 2020 is on the horizon but there’s time to celebrate the end of a truly unusual year with plenty of pampering with family and friends this winter on a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean. Celebrate Thanksgiving on a pink sand beach in Barbuda, do some duty-free last-minute shopping in the US […]

6 reasons to enjoy Italy in the Autumn

6 reasons to enjoy Italy in the Autumn

By on Oct 24, 2020 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Italy hosts millions of tourists every year. This country has everything to offer from delicious food, spectacular landscapes and an abundance of world history. Most visitors come visit Italy in the Spring and Summer months to sunbathe and swim when the weather is warmer. The Summer months are the busiest and most expensive time of […]

Top 5 stand-alone Alpine chalets in COVID times

Top 5 stand-alone Alpine chalets in COVID times

By on Oct 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Well, here we are, nine months have gone by and still no end in sight to travel restrictions and social distancing. It’s understandable that some people are starting to get a little cheesed off. They are the lucky ones. There is hope though for those that really don’t want to miss out on their annual […]

Photograph of the week: Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA

Photograph of the week: Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA

By on Oct 21, 2020 in Georgia, North America, Regions, USA

Silhouettes of sloping branches decorate the shore as the night sky transforms into a beautiful palette of pinks, blues, and oranges. Overhead, birds dance around each other in unison with the lull of crashing waves, floating effortlessly against the salty breeze… it’s morning on Driftwood Beach on Jekyll lsland. The beach is named after the […]

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23 things to do in Delhi

By on Oct 20, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Regions

With a population of over 20 million, Delhi is the second most populated city in India. Historic, vibrant, majestic and intense, a visit to India’s capital is a heady experience. It is an incredibly dynamic city jam-packed with historical sites, Mughal architecture, cutting-edge culture, fabulous eateries, the best shopping and glorious hotels – from colonial-era gems to […]

Enjoy exclusive use of a luxury Maldives resort for a cool $1 million

Enjoy exclusive use of a luxury Maldives resort for a cool $1 million

By on Oct 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts

As the world slowly emerges from lockdown, there seems to be an increasing demand for exclusive, private getaways that guests can safely enjoy with their friends and family. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, located at the southern end of the Maldives archipelago, near the equator on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, has been quick off the mark to […]

The best tasting menus in Barcelona

The best tasting menus in Barcelona

By on Oct 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is home to some of the most excellent restaurants that this world has to offer, and thanks to its metropolitan community there is an ample range of cuisines and styles to suit every person’s needs. For those that appreciate the fine dining experience, there is no better way to pass an evening than by […]

Suite of the week: Ambassador Suite Swim Up, TRS Coral Hotel, Costa Mujeres, Mexico

Suite of the week: Ambassador Suite Swim Up, TRS Coral Hotel, Costa Mujeres, Mexico

By on Oct 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Ambassador Suite Swim Up Location: TRS Coral Hotel, Costa Mujeres, Mexico Size of accommodation: 130 sq m Cost per night: $1,263.70 Who’s stayed there? Rafa Nadal What makes it special: This luxury suite has direct access to the Swim Up pool and includes a variety of luxurious and modern amenities. At the adults only and all-inclusive TRS Coral Hotel, […]