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Top 5 Alpine chalets for an extended stay

By Dan Frith on Sep 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Although it’s not exactly re-inventing the wheel the current situation affords the opportunity to rethink the whole work/life balance experience. Currently offices and workspaces are being closed down, some temporarily, some for good. This has given rise to the opportunity for more and more people to be able to work from home. Not being tied […]

Travel inspiration: The best of Vietnam

By Matt Gannan on Sep 18, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Vietnam

Vietnam is a country bursting with flavours of more than one sort. Beautiful architecture meets crumbling ancient structures, picturesque rice terraces flow through the valley like rolling waves and the cities radiate a chaotic yet captivating atmosphere. Vietnam provides travellers with stunning countryside, unassuming beaches and a delightful assortment of food. So if you like […]

South American countries begin opening for travel

By Alfonso Tandazo on Sep 17, 2020 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Though South American governments have been careful to keep the air industry grounded for almost six months, we are now seeing some countries on the continent opening up their borders. In Latin America, there are currently only a handful of countries that have fully opened up for tourists – though more are on the way. […]

What you need to know about travelling to Kenya now

By Calvin Cottar on Sep 16, 2020 in Africa, Health & Safety, Kenya, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Exciting news arrived last month as it was announced that Kenya was opening its doors to international travellers once again. So, in order to get you prepared for planning and booking your Kenyan safari experience in the world-famous Maasai Mara, we put together a guide to help you choose what luxury safari camp or lodge […]

The perfect romantic getaway to Paris

By Maria Pasca on Sep 16, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oh la la, Paris! Where better to visit than the French capital when you are in love? Travel may not be on the agenda yet for the next few months, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already start planning a dream Parisian escapade with your better half and experience the most romantic city in the […]

The new Russia e-visa

By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2020 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia

Did you know that a new e-visa system is planned for travel to Russia? As the ninth most visited country in the world, this will make life a little easier for many of the 30+ million foreign travellers who visit each year. Previously, it’s often been a quite long and extensive application process, involving an […]

Quarantining under the Northern Lights

By Ryan Connolly on Sep 15, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Last night’s surprise Northern Lights were breathtaking. The KP index showed low activity and it was forecast to be quite cloudy. And yet, in the middle of night, they appeared over Reykjavik, drowning out the sporadic street lights. It got me thinking. In Iceland right now, you need to do a test on arrival, quarantine […]

5 unlikely African adventures

By Warwick Blow on Sep 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Chad, Djibouti, Lesotho, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Speciality Travel, Sudan

From the great pyramids of Giza in the north to the vibrant city of Cape Town, nestled below majestic Table Mountain, in the south, Africa is a continent awash with bucket list destinations. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration, majestic dunes of the Namib, thundering waters of Victoria Falls, the list goes on and on. However, […]

Hiking in Provence

By Su Stephens on Sep 14, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

When you need to keep your distance from people, but you also need some beauty and wide-open space, what better way to spend your day than with a long hike. Travelling to Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur and walking the coastline could be the best decision you could make this autumn. The Var region is an area of outstanding […]

A getaway to the wine region of Prince Edward County in Ontario, Canada

By Lisa Mallett on Sep 13, 2020 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

It would be an understatement to say that the pandemic has altered our travelling in 2020, but there are other opportunities that exist for those of us who suffer from wanderlust; my husband and I decided to do a road trip this past week in order to discover more of our own country’s beauty, specifically […]

Historical cities in Belgium which are worth a visit

By Kristof Eyckmans on Sep 12, 2020 in Attractions, Belgium, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

It isn’t easy these days to come up with a travel plan that satisfies our feeling of wanderlust, yet sometimes it is right there in front of us. Belgium is one of those places which is often overlooked while it has a very rich history that will certainly keep you busy for a few days […]

The best areas in Barcelona for families

By Sandra Roig on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the […]

Stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration

By Marc Harris on Sep 08, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Great Wildebeest Migration is without doubt one of the planet’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras migrate around the Serengeti National Park in search of pastures green. By following the rains, the herds must battle raging rivers and avoid lurking predators in order to […]

Xigera: A sneak peek at one of Africa’s most anticipated lodges

By Jared Ruttenberg on Sep 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Victoria can’t help but come alive when she speaks of Xigera: “My whole family love the bush and wilderness and have been going on safari for the last 25 years… it’s been a lifelong dream and vision of my family to have our own lodge under the ethos and DNA of a Red Carnation Hotel […]

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, […]

Experience pura vida – Costa Rica is open

By Christopher Hill on Sep 03, 2020 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

Costa Rica is one of the world’s great destinations – it has so much to offer, from volcanoes to rainforest, wildlife to snorkeling, whitewater rafting to zip lining, and the finest eco-luxury accommodation to relax in. Like many parts of the world, Costa Rica closed its borders to visitors, but the good news is that […]

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