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Top 5 golf resorts in Catalonia

By Sandra Roig on Jun 14, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Catalonia is the perfect destination for a golf holiday. With good year-round weather and world-class courses, it is any golfer’s dream to be able to play in this north-eastern region of Spain. It is hard to imagine a more perfect location than one set among the beautiful Catalonian countryside. The variation in the landscape creates […]

Top 10 things to do in Oxfordshire, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jun 13, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Keen historians may note Oxfordshire for its wool trade, Morris Motors and a world famous university, but this predominantly agricultural county continues to be a key player in the tourism industry as we move into the third decade of the 21st century. Sandwiched between London to the south east and Cotswolds to the north west, […]

Short stay: Citadines, Barbican, London, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 12, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Citadines, Barbican is perfectly located for exploring London’s Culture Mile which includes the Barbican, Guild Hall School of Music & Drama, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of London. Citadines offer a range of accommodation from classic rooms through to one bedroom apartments which can accommodate up to four people. As well as the […]

Best safari camps to see wild dogs

By Marc Harris on Jun 11, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Africa’s wild dogs, also known as painted wolves, are arguably the most enigmatic animals that one can witness in the wild. Their social structure is fascinating, and their antics are often remarkable. Always on the move and full of energy, you can be sure any time spent with these carnivores will leave you delighted. In […]

Short stay: Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 10, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ettington Park Hotel is a grand palatial house, dripping with history, built on an epic scale in 40 stately acres of rural Warwickshire on the banks of the River Stour. A long tree-lined drive gives guests arriving by car the opportunity to take in glimpses of the towers and turrets of a country house that is […]

Unbeatable Tanzania safari deals

By Marc Harris on Jun 09, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Whilst the pandemic does make travelling more complicated for most of us, those who have been lucky enough to get away have been spoilt. With the wilderness of Africa at their fingertips, it is arguably the best time to travel and visit these unspoilt areas. Without the normal number of tourists seen in a normal […]

Surfing in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Jun 07, 2021 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel

Daring travellers on the lookout for future adventures should start planning for a surf trip to the Maldives, where they can experience sensational swells and a true surfer’s paradise away from the crowds. Unknown to many travellers, the Maldives is amongst the world’s leading surf spots thanks to its uncrowded waves, mellow barrels and long […]

Short stay: Rothay Manor, Ambleside, Lake District, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 06, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rothay Manor is a wonderfully elegant Regency mansion which has become a boutique hotel at the heart of the Lake District. Privately owned by Jamie and Jenna Shails, the hotel is renowned for fine-dining going from strength to strength with Dan McGeorge creatively leading an impressive culinary team. Although the house remains true to its […]

The 5 top attractions of Alexandria – “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”

By Sherif Khalil on Jun 05, 2021 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions

Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city with a population of about four million. It is the largest city in the Mediterranean and is known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”. It stayed the capital of Egypt for nearly 1,000 years and was massively prosperous because of its essential trading area between the Mediterranean and the Red […]

Short stay: The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 04, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It is a journey that has brought a Japanese Thinking Bath, kokedama mossball rooted plants and potent wasabi vodka to small-town Cumbria. Nina Matsunaga, born of Japanese parents in Düsseldorf, and James Ratcliffe, born just down the dry-stone-wall-bordered road, have put Sedbergh on the foodies’ global map. Guests travel from afar for East / West […]

The most ultra-luxurious island retreats you need to know about!

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jun 03, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Madagascar, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

What could be better than an island retreat to ease back into the rhythm of traveling? It’s certainly one of the best solutions if you want to avoid the crowds, but equally a reward towards yourself for the tough times we’ve all had to face recently. In case you don’t know where to start looking, […]

Now is the time for Africa

By Christopher Hill on Jun 01, 2021 in Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia

In many respects, 2021 is the best opportunity to travel to Africa and go on a safari. Here’s why: Covid has dramatically lowered the number of people traveling so if you go now, you can have the place with far fewer other guests This is particularly exciting for the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania […]

Top 7 places to see in Sri Lanka

By Jay Kajaria on May 31, 2021 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Sri Lanka

With pristine beaches, lush tropical jungles, scenic waterfalls, dynamic culture and warm hospitality, Sri Lanka is one of the top destinations in the Indian sub-continent. The country is a year round holiday destination offering miles of quiet and uncluttered sandy beaches that are embraced gently by ocean breeze. For adventure enthusiasts, the country offers a […]

Discover the 10 best Apulian foods

By Vincenzo Peluso on May 31, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Italian cuisine is a true treasure to discover and each Italian region has different traditional recipes to offer. In today’s post we will introduce 10 typical dishes of Apulia you really cannot miss to try. Apulia, or as the Italians call it Puglia, is well renowned for its amazing nature and the pristine waters of […]

Best beaches for your dog in Tuscany

By Daniela De Luca on May 31, 2021 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The time for that long-awaited holiday has finally come. For many travellers who have decided to spend their vacation in Italy, planning the trip involves making a hard choice: do I leave my faithful friend behind with relatives or boarded in kennels, or do I take him with me? When going to the Tuscan coast, […]

10 Galapagos islands awaiting adventurous travelers

By Alfonso Tandazo on May 30, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Many travelers are beginning to plan their post-pandemic getaways. Many also realize that a tailor-made adventure tour to the Galapagos Islands is an absolute must for satisfying their scientific curiosity or their nature-loving passion. Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 620 mi. (1000 km) off the west coast of mainland Ecuador (the country to which […]

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