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Athens: 5 unique tours to enjoy the city

By Maria Nikolakaki on May 31, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

An all-year round destination and a European capital city that has multiple layers of history, Athens has a creative energy with numerous art exhibitions, live concerts and dance performances that will rock your world and countless great seaside restaurants that will have your taste buds craving for more. The history of this city has been […]

Why are the Seychelles a favorite destination for celebrities?

By Carmen Caballero on May 31, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Celebrities, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Travel Miscellany

These islands are a paradise corner of the Indian Ocean where you can disconnect from worldly cares, recharge, forget about worries and… just have fun and dive. From football players, to actors and actresses to royal honeymoons they Seychelles Islands call anyone looking for a singular and very private trip. There are many celebrities who […]

Revel in Brazil’s joy for life as part of your next trip

By Simone Scorsato on May 30, 2019 in Brazil, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

It’s said that Brazilians will find ways to express their joy for life and their passion for celebration within everything they do – via music, dance and food, and even through sport – and visitors to Brazil cannot help but be caught up in this infectious party spirit. Brazil is a spectacular ethnic mix of […]

Yasuni: nature and ancestral culture

By Miguel Andy on May 23, 2019 in Ecuador, Regions, South America

In the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve the inhabitants live in harmony with nature. Yasuni translates to ‘sacred land’ and the indigenous tribes that live in this part of Amazonia, treat it as sacred, because it sustains them, which is as true today as it was for their ancestors in the mists of the past. Ecuadorian Amazonia […]

The island of Crete – a destination for nature lovers

By Manos Dafermos on May 23, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

In the south of the Aegean lies Crete – an otherworldly island, naturally stunning, warm and inviting. Crete encapsulates Greece and charms everybody who visits it. It is an island with many destinations to admire: Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Ierapetra, Malia, Hersonissos, Sitia and Sfakia to name just some. Nothing is re-hashed in […]

Photograph of the week: Sunset on the Côte Sauvage, France

By Paul Johnson on May 22, 2019 in Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

Côte Sauvage, which translates as “wild side” in English, and known as the “wild coast” of Brittany, is a stretch of untamed beauty in the Charente-Maritime department on the Atlantic seaboard of France. Rocky cliffs, dramatic seascapes, sandy beaches and thumping waves are set against a backdrop of towering pine forests. And in the middle […]

Caribbean castaways – a brief guide to 5 authentic islands

By Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande on May 21, 2019 in Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Saint Lucia, Turks and Caicos

Travel trends can be fickle – one moment the whole world and her dog want to marvel at steamy geysers in Iceland; and then next season it’s all about devouring culture in Malta. Yet some destinations stand the test of time; visit after visit. Undoubtedly that includes the Caribbean. The luxurious playground of the world, […]

Vineyards in Var: a tour of Domaine de l’Olivette

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Covering an area of approximately 1,500 hectares, the terroir of the Bandol appellation covers 8 communes in Var (Bandol, Le Beausset, Le Castellet, La Cadière d’Azur, Saint Cyr-sur-mer, St. Anne of Evenos, Sanary-sur-mer and Ollioules) and some 50 winemakers. The region covers a natural amphitheatre of terraces that descend towards the Mediterranean Sea in the […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, 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 […]

Alpine cheese and wine around Mont Blanc

By Matt Holmes on May 19, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Italy, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

What do you get when three countries with some of the best culinary traditions in the world converge in one area? A gastronomic region of immense proportions. While the area around Mont Blanc spanning France, Italy, and Switzerland is known for big cheese names such as Gruyere and Fontina, there are many smaller cheesemakers that […]

5 benefits to choosing a villa in the Dominican Republic

By Ravi Coutinho on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Vacation Rentals

Since the Dominican Republic hosted its first PGA Tour event in 2018, there’s never been a better time to check out the spectacular golf that the Caribbean paradise has to offer. The island’s best courses speak for themselves: Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, and newly-featured Tour host Corales are all among the world’s best. […]

5 Andean cities for ‘living large’ in retirement

By Alfonso Tandazo on May 18, 2019 in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Regions, South America

South America’s Andean region is capturing the attention of expatriates in search of a place to spend their retirement. Here, even moderate-income retirees can live in veritable luxury thanks to the region’s excellent medical care, temperate climate, improving safety indices, and, of course, the region’s low cost of living. At the same time, high-speed internet […]

5 luxurious Marrakech riads

By Michael Edwards on May 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions

For travellers looking for an authentic Marrakech experience it is hard to beat a Riad. That’s a traditional Moroccan house within the historic walls of the Medina. Riad translates from Arabic as garden. Tall airy houses, often three storeys, are based around an internal cooling garden made up of a plunge pool, trees climbing up […]

Mediterranean exhilaration

By Nicholas Dean on May 18, 2019 in Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, Western Europe

Renowned for a generally relaxed vibe, the Mediterranean is an attractive yachting haven and reliable summer stalwart. The array of vibrant locations, each with their own distinct flavour, means there is something for everyone to enjoy. While many choose to just sit back and relax during their Med escape, the region also offers numerous options […]

5 destinations to visit on a private yacht charter in the wake of the ancient Romans

By Missy Johnston on May 17, 2019 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As fabulous today as over two thousand years ago, these private yacht charter destinations were the runaway resort destinations and summer playgrounds of Roman Royalty and the very wealthy so very long ago. Today every location still vibrates with the same beauty that once drew the Romans to each location. And just like two thousand […]

Top 5 beach clubs in Mallorca

By Dan Frith on May 17, 2019 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

You may be quite happy rocking up to the beach, spreading your towel on the sand and basking in the sun with the minimum of fuss. All well and good. On the other hand you might, from time to time, crave a little luxury and a more sophisticated visit to the beach. In that respect […]

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