Timelapse footage of the Costa Concordia salvage operation
Last week engineers in Italy succeeded in setting the Costa Concordia cruise ship upright, 20 months after it ran…
10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post-Summer sun
Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful…
Top 5 places to see leopard
The elusive leopard is often a target for many a game viewer when heading to Africa. Sadly we still…
Pad Thai in paradise: Phukets latest über-resort
Sitting, drinking green tea, overlooking a turquoise infinity pool, crashing waves in the middle distance, the chatter of parrots,…
Today is World Rhino Day!
Did you know that today is World Rhino Day? As the survival of the rhino continues to be threatened…
The 5 most incredible hotels in Latin America
If you are looking for an amazing hotel experience, somewhere you can unwind after a bike ride through the…
Google Treks: revolutionising travel as we know it?
Google Treks is the latest extension from Google Maps and Google StreetView; it is a project that stitches together…
The largest seated Buddha in the world
Lantau Island is home to Tian Tan Buddha, a giant bronze statue – 34 metres high – of a…
Christmas in Val d’Isère
Choosing where to ski over the Christmas period can be a tricky business. It is notoriously difficult to predict…
Rome’s iconic Hotel Eden becomes part of the Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Group Limited has acquired the 121-room Hotel Eden from Starman Hotels. Effective immediately, Dorchester Collection will manage the hotel…
America’s pet friendly hotels
Who says you have to be separated from your four-legged best friend when you go on holiday? With many…
Oman’s first booze-free luxury hotel
Singapore’s international hotelier, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) continues to tap into the potential of the Sultanate of…
Some of the best luxury hotels around the world
If you are planning to charter a private for your holiday this year, you will no doubt be looking…
Recipe of the week: Marinated crab wrapped in avocado with ajo blanco
The delicate and sweet flavours of crab pairs well with strong, citric ingredients. This recipe uses crab meat marinated…
The 3 best ways to experience snow and ice in New Zealand
New Zealand is known for its friendly people and stunning vistas, including magnificent snow-capped mountain peaks. Snow and ice…
5 exciting city breaks
Beach holidays are great, but towards the end of the holiday they can start to lack excitement. City breaks…
