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The best hotels in the UK for an alternative Christmas

By James Jayasundera on Dec 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s fair to say that Christmas is not a relaxing time of year; families coming together in a cacophony of noise, the enormous pressure of perfecting the Christmas feast to feed the masses, end of year exhaustion… If only there were warm, cosy, characterful sanctuaries, for one to take refuge in at this hectic and […]

Why Umbria should be your next holiday destination

By Jo Mackay on Dec 15, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Umbria might not be as popular as its well-known neighbour (Tuscany, in case you’re wondering) but that shouldn’t put you off visiting. If anything, it should encourage you. It’s just as beautiful, but with fewer tourists and better food. Being smaller, it’s easier to explore — and being less travelled, you’re far more likely to […]

5 of the best luxury ski resorts for families

By April Sutphen on Dec 15, 2017 in Accommodation, Canada, Colorado, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

Skiing is a treasured family past time for many. Old or young, family members of all ages and abilities can enjoy the fun and beauty of snow-capped mountains across the globe. Whether your favorite part of the vacation is hitting the slopes, taking in the breathtaking views, or sipping hot chocolate in the lodge, these […]

5 of the best extreme ski runs in Canada

By Sandra Potter on Dec 14, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Canada has some great, well known ski resorts such as Whistler Blackcomb on the west coast and Banff Lake Louise in the Alberta Rockies, but also many superb lesser known ones such as Panorama in the BC Rockies. They are not short of steep terrain but which resorts offer the most extreme ski run experience […]

5 Lake District Christmas traditions

By Paul Liddell on Dec 14, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Lake District is home to some of the most beautiful, quintessentially English villages and towns in Britain and is a wonder to visit over Christmas. In the north, the glut of festive lights of Keswick gives out a merry signal; the welcoming warmth of Grasmere in the central Lake District draws visitors together in […]

Top 5 reasons to visit the Christmas markets in the Dolomites

By Anna Moggia on Dec 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

The crisp air of the Unesco Dolomite mountains during the winter season seem to have a warmer glow during the Christmas festivities. The larger cities and smaller mountain towns are dressed up in magical lights and amazing Christmas decorations. The tradition of Christmas markets in German-speaking countries dates back to the Middle Ages which is […]

15 reasons to visit Provence in 2018!

By Su Stephens on Dec 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

With Christmas over it’s natural that thoughts will soon start to drift to all the exciting prospects in store for 2018, and with it thoughts of a well-deserved holiday in the sun (which no doubt feature all the more strongly when it’s cold and wet outside!). So, to get you in the mood for 2018, […]

Top 5 enduring moments from South Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Dec 14, 2017 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, South Africa

South Africa is a remarkable country with a huge amount to offer visitors, from its diverse people, landscapes and wildlife to the remains of its fascinating past. Of course these days the globe is increasingly connected. Modern technology works really well to help travellers fit in visits to recommended restaurants, local sights and activities, and […]

Video of the week: Who needs snow to ski?

By Paul Johnson on Dec 14, 2017 in Europe, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

OK, so this one’s an ad for Audio Quattro. But it’s quite a fun one. Candide Thovex is a French professional skier, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is notable for his creative movies to the sport of freestyle and this one – filmed in Megève, France – is no exception.

Haunting images that will add Pompeii to your bucket list

By Patty Civalleri on Dec 12, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

One of the intrinsic benefits of luxury travel is getting to wander off the main tourist path and visit places that can be stimulating from an intellectual point of view. The ancient city of Pompeii on Italy’s west coast is just such a place. It experienced a catastrophic ending, and within 1 day, it was […]

5 of the best luxury hotels for active travelers in Mazatlan

By Neil Wolkodoff on Dec 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Mazatlan is unique in Mexico as this is a working town that also has a high number of visitors. It also is incredibly active with numerous beaches, water adventures, and inland tours. So in Mazatlan, the hotels are as luxurious as they need to be considering you are there for the evening, and then off […]

The 8 best luxury hotels in Cusco

By Simon Williams on Dec 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

Offering culture, history, world class cuisine and a spectacular array of landscapes, Peru is a country on many travel wish lists. If you are considering visiting this magical part of the world, it is likely that you will stop by the city of Cusco, known by the Incas as the ‘Naval of the World’. This […]

A dozen things to do on Lake Como

By Jo Mackay on Dec 11, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Lake Como is the third largest of the lakes in Italy. Measuring approximately 46 kilometres in length, it may not be as large as it’s neighbours Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore, but it is surprisingly deep. Measuring over 400 metres in depth, it is in fact one of the deepest lakes in the whole of […]

5 vegan luxury experiences in Bali

By Paul Eyers on Dec 11, 2017 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

The island of Bali conjures up images of tropical beaches, majestic volcanos and lush natural beauty, once you escape from the congested streets of Denpasar and the busy tourist areas in the South, you really can find your very own slice of paradise on this popular Indonesian island. And for vegan travellers, or those wanting […]

5 hidden gems to discover in Barbados

By Kerrie Potts on Dec 10, 2017 in Attractions, Barbados, Caribbean, Going Out, Regions

If you are going to spend time in Barbados, you will want to make sure you see the best sights and make the most perfect memories. If you are not familiar with the island, it can be only too easy to miss some of the best bits. Here are five hidden (or apparently not so […]

5 travellers who should visit Madagascar

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Dec 08, 2017 in Africa, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Madagascar – the fourth largest island in the world – is an absolute must-see for those wanting to experience a destination which is, without exaggeration, completely unlike any other. 160 million years ago, as the Gondwana supercontinent broke up, Madagascar lost physical contact with Africa but remained close, while Antarctica, Australia, and India drifted far […]

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