Category: Regions

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

By on Jan 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: Africa is the most exciting luxury destination in the world right now. The influx of investment in infrastructure, new flight routes, ground breaking conservation projects, and increased attention from the international media are putting the countries of East and Southern Africa in particular on […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 06, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

Luxury tented camp opens deep in Cambodian jungle

Luxury tented camp opens deep in Cambodian jungle

By on Jan 05, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts

The hotly anticipated Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection has opened, crowning a transformative year for Cambodian luxury tourism. Nestled deep within the wilderness of the South Cardamom National Park, in a pristine wildlife corridor three hours’ drive south of Phnom Penh, Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection offers a radical new concept for a […]

Top 5 luxury Amazon experiences

Top 5 luxury Amazon experiences

By on Jan 04, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most unique and intriguing habitats on the planet. Bursting with life on land, in the water and in the skies, this magnificent jungle is on many a traveller’s wish-list. Long gone are the days of sleeping in lines of hammocks whilst being attacked by mosquitoes, today there is […]

5 alternatives for average vacations

5 alternatives for average vacations

By on Jan 02, 2019 in Asia, Bhutan, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe

We suspect that you, like us, are not interested in average vacations. You want to travel in a way that shakes things up and is good for your mind, body, and soul. You have an adventurous spirit. You favor uncommon places and experiences. As more people travel and places become ever-more connected, touristy, and Instagramed, it can […]

How to combine glaciers and luxury hotels in Patagonia

How to combine glaciers and luxury hotels in Patagonia

By on Dec 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Chile, Hotels, Regions, South America

Visiting the vast expanse of Patagonia would not be the same without a visit to at least one glacier. These huge towering blocks of ancient ice are seriously impressive and becoming rarer by the minute as the world gets warmer. In the southern cone it is possible to hike on their jagged peaks, take helicopter […]

A bite into Greek Winter desserts for your sweet tooth

A bite into Greek Winter desserts for your sweet tooth

By on Dec 31, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Well into the holiday months, we all want to sit around the table with our loved ones, enjoy meals and endless conversations about everything. It seems like all families are waiting for the desserts to be dropped on to the table along with the coffee, the hot chocolate and tea to sip on while taking […]

The 5 best new build luxury chalets in the Alps

The 5 best new build luxury chalets in the Alps

By on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

There are some truly exceptional luxury ski chalets in the Alps. The facilities on offer have evolved over time as it becomes clear what is needed to provide the best experience for the discerning guests who choose to stay. In many respects a truly luxurious chalet is like a five star hotel in microcosm. They […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, 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 […]

Travel video of the week: The world's most dangerous airport

Travel video of the week: The world’s most dangerous airport

By on Dec 27, 2018 in Air Travel, Asia, Nepal, Regions, Speciality Travel

Dubbed the world’s most dangerous airport, Lukla Airport – aka Tenzing-Hilary Airport – is also one of the most beautiful. Nestling on a mountainside at 9,380ft (2,860m), it is popular with mountaineers and trekkers heading for expeditions in the Himalayas, including people bound for Everest base camp. If the weather is fine, it receives daily […]

Imagine... a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea

Imagine… a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea

By on Dec 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals

After staying at Chloe Villa on the outskirts of Protaras, we moved to another Imagine Villas property, closer to the town centre of this eastern Cyprus resort. Referenced as property ME16 on their website, this luxurious 4-bedroom villa enjoys sea views from a quiet residential setting just a short walk from Protaras centre and the […]

22 Michelin stars over Andalusia

22 Michelin stars over Andalusia

By on Dec 24, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Every November, with much anticipation and fanfare, the Michelin Guide announces its updated list with what is widely considered the authoritative voice on the world’s best restaurants. With ideal growing conditions and plentiful produce, Michelin stars in Andalusia have been ascendant over the past decade as the gastronomy of the region gains more and more […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 23, 2018 in Asia, Australia, California, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Featured, Gadgets, North America, Oceania, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, 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 places to visit in North Malawi

Top 5 places to visit in North Malawi

By on Dec 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts

Malawi is currently fast emerging as a hot destination in Africa thanks, in no small part to the transformations of its wildlife and safari experiences currently underway. But those developments are focussed on two wildlife reserves in the south of the country and one in the central area. The country’s southern region has a host […]

Top 5 reasons to visit Costa Rica in 2019

Top 5 reasons to visit Costa Rica in 2019

By on Dec 21, 2018 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

Costa Rica, one of the world’s most biodiverse countries is a popular destination among lovers of wildlife and nature – but that’s not all there is to it.  It is expected to be one of the top destinations for travellers in 2019, offering adventure, culture and even some useful insight into living a happy life. […]

Short stay: Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf at the Madinat, Dubai

Short stay: Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf at the Madinat, Dubai

By on Dec 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Dar al Masyaf, the summer-houses, is where Arabian Nights living coalesces with Venetian canal-style. East meets West, Arabia greets Europe in perfect harmony in Jumeirah’s contemporary take on a traditional Arabian citadel. This is an opulent 5 star luxury leading on to a white-sand private beach on the shores of the warm Gulf of […]