Hockey in Helsinki
On my recent trip to Helsinki, I wanted to not only see some of the main tourist attractions, but…
Interview with Bennett Stevens, Director of Luminous Journeys
Born and raised in California where his family ran a charter yacht business for more than 20 years, Bennett…
The southern hemisphere’s number one Warbird airshow – Warbirds Over Wanaka
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is one of Wanakas major biennial events. It is a truly spectacular airshow featuring military…
First impressions in Finland
As you will know from an earlier blog post, I recently visited Helsinki on behalf of American Express, on…
One of the worlds most difficult dog sledding races
Since the first event in 2005, the Grande Odyssée has been one of the worlds most difficult dog sledding…
Recipe of the week: Balboula (barley) couscous of 7 vegetables
Balboula is the original Berber version of couscous. Made from cracked barley, it is a delicious dish which is…
Heading for Helsinki – your recommendations, please!
I have teamed up with American Express to go on a quest for great customer service… and I’m heading…
Luxury family holidays in Mexico with Club Med
With a perennially warm climate, sea temperatures that rarely drop below 25°C, a culture that is steeped in historical…
Surf your way into shape – in luxury – on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline
Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline renowned as one of the most popular surfing destinations worldwide, The Oitavos embraces its…
The best 3 French ski resorts for a luxury family ski trip
Winter ski trips are a great idea when considering options for a family holiday and the joy of skiing…
5 ways to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city
With chalets filling up fast, and little availability left for Christmas and New Years in many of the popular…
The top 10 places to visit in 2014
Lonely Planet’s “travel experts” have come up with three lists for where to visit in 2014. The top 10…
The top 3 Scottish castles perfect for a family Christmas
Whether youre after traditional or contemporary, here is an ABC of top, privately owned Scottish castles from which to…
5 luxurious spas across Marrakech
Combining traditional Moroccan heritage with contemporary European beauty techniques, Marrakech is home to some of the most advanced and…
Top 6 Scandinavian cruise destinations
Despite inhabiting the same continent, the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are a world apart from places…
Photograph of the week: Meroe Pyramids, Sudan
The Royal necropolis Meroe is located about 3 kilometres away from the Nile and 230 kilometres north of Khartoum,…
