Category: Regions

Indulgence and adventure in Florida and the Bahamas with luxury yacht Wicked

Indulgence and adventure in Florida and the Bahamas with luxury yacht Wicked

By on Jul 19, 2020 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Active outdoor types and those simply seeking sunshine and serenity will both be enamoured with the tropical Bahamas islands and the Florida Keys, made all the better when your accommodation, transport and entertainment go with you everywhere on a luxury yacht charter. Avoid the traffic jams and set your own timetable, waking up to the […]

Short stay: The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, UK

Short stay: The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, UK

By on Jul 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Swan Hotel is a former sixteenth-century coaching inn that has been extended to become virtually a Lake District resort. Ivy grows on whitewashed walls that overlook the five arches of the narrow 1651 Newby Bridge. Meanwhile the River Leven that sedately flows towards Lake Windermere. After flooding in December 2015, The Swan Hotel rose […]

6 South American adventures waiting in the wings

6 South American adventures waiting in the wings

By on Jul 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Featured, South America, Speciality Travel

With 2021 approaching — and the possibilities for safe travel promising to return — even now you can begin considering the possibilities for adventure travel in South America. Why not? Of course “adventure” means a little something different for each traveler. Those with untamed spirits can find adventure in everything from literally swimming with sharks […]

Reina Isabel Hotel in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Las Palmas in Gran Canaria – a city and beach combination

By on Jul 17, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

If you are on your Gran Canaria holiday, and are staying in the capital – Las Palmas – you probably want to pack in as much as possible during your city and beach break. From a golden sandy beach, to lush gardens, you can easily explore this city on foot. Gran Canaria is one the […]

Oceanfront in Cape Town

Oceanfront in Cape Town

By on Jul 16, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, South Africa

There is no denying that Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In no small part thanks to her position, languishing on the shores of the southern Atlantic. From the heart of the city to the far reaches of the Cape Peninsula rugged mountain backdrops are hemmed in by the […]

#TravelLocal - The importance of Asia’s domestic tourism during the pandemic

#TravelLocal – The importance of Asia’s domestic tourism during the pandemic

By on Jul 16, 2020 in Asia, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Along with other business sectors that have been forced into indefinite stagnation, the fate of Asia’s travel and tourism industry lies in the balance between the need to contain the virus and the need to restart the economy. And it is this particular dilemma that has the entire world under complete tension. All the while, […]

5 luxury hotels that should not be missed on a trip through Switzerland

5 luxury hotels that should not be missed on a trip through Switzerland

By on Jul 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe

Switzerland is one of the countries considered safe for tourists in the current pandemic. Not only for its excellent medical care but also for its stunning, dramatic landscapes and seclusion. If you are seeking tranquillity, and spectacular scenery, from historic towns and contemporary cities, wildflower meadows, to rugged mountain landscapes and Swiss traditions. You definitely […]

Why a Kenyan safari is a wanderlust wishlist must

Why a Kenyan safari is a wanderlust wishlist must

By on Jul 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya, and the internationally acclaimed Maasai Mara National Reserve in particular, are considered the birthplace of the traditional wildlife safari. Kenya is still celebrated today by people worldwide as the ultimate destination for an authentic safari experience, although now with the contemporary luxuries and greater investment in a tourism model that is environmentally, socially and […]

Lazy winter days in the Caribbean with luxury charter yacht Far Niente

Lazy winter days in the Caribbean with luxury charter yacht Far Niente

By on Jul 14, 2020 in Aruba, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

Plan ahead now for a warm winter roaming turquoise seas at your leisure in the Caribbean. This long-popular region for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties has something to satisfy all ages and interests, from historic tours and close wildlife encounters to boutiques, bespoke jewellers and glamorous casinos. The Caribbean islands are efficiently connected by […]

5 hikes to capture the essence of Scotland

5 hikes to capture the essence of Scotland

By on Jul 14, 2020 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

From a casual stroll taking in the beauty of your surroundings to an epic adventurous trail that tests your stamina; nothing can beat Scotland when it comes to luxurious hikes – the dramatic landscapes will take your breath away. Given the current climate and limitations on air travel, we are being encouraged to venture outdoors […]

The midnight sun on the glacier lagoon

The midnight sun on the glacier lagoon

By on Jul 13, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

In the past few weeks Iceland has seen a small amount of tourists filter back into the country. This is largely thanks to the success of comprehensive border testing. The few people who have chosen to take the risk of travelling this year have been met with empty landscapes and untouched terrain. A stark change […]

The best mobile camps in the Serengeti

The best mobile camps in the Serengeti

By on Jul 13, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Serengeti epitomises the image of safari. With rolling plains dotted with acacia trees and the kopjes where sleeping lions laze in the morning sun, add the year-round wildebeest migration and you have a recipe for arguably the best place in the world to experience the wild of Africa. When choosing where to stay in […]

6 days in Cabo San Lucas: an escape to Esperanza on the edge of a pandemic

6 days in Cabo San Lucas: an escape to Esperanza on the edge of a pandemic

By on Jul 12, 2020 in Accommodation, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts

It’s March 11th. Our President has just announced that all US nationals must return from Europe. There is panic at airports, and at universities, where students are studying abroad. There is panic overseas as Americans scramble to get home within the stated two-day window. There is panic everywhere, it seems. I panic, too. Later on […]

A local's recommendations for a luxury escape to wine country in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

A local’s recommendations for a luxury escape to wine country in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

By on Jul 11, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

I consider myself a very lucky woman to be living in one of the most beautiful places in the world in my humble opinion. I live in Niagara, Ontario, Canada and as some of you may or may not be aware this is wine country. Niagara Peninsula is the largest wine producing region in the […]

5 unmissable destinations in South America

5 unmissable destinations in South America

By on Jul 10, 2020 in Argentina, Attractions, Chile, Colombia, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

A continent of such vast beauty, rich wildlife and a long, fascinating history, South America is home to a whole host of fantastic destinations. Whether your idea of a perfect holiday is sunning yourself on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, hiking in the footsteps of the Incas to Machu Picchu or embarking on a […]

Pyramids in Egypt that you might not know about

Pyramids in Egypt that you might not know about

By on Jul 08, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Featured, Going Out, Regions

Have you ever wondered about all the pyramids in Egypt other than the Pyramids of Giza. The Pyramids of Giza are the three largest and best-preserved pyramids in Egypt today, but that doesn’t mean they are the only ones. Did you know that there are over 100 pyramids in Egypt today? Here are 11 pyramids […]