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10 iconic World Heritage Sites and the places to stay when visiting

By Louise Cheng on Jun 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Arizona, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Chile, China, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Italy, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Vatican City, Western Europe, Worldwide

There are currently 981 World Heritage Sites worldwide. To be considered one it has to have ‘outstanding universal value’ and falls into the following sites: cultural, natural and mixed. A World Heritage Site could range from being a building, a mountain, a lake to a desert, monument, forest and even a city. Here are just

10 'can't miss' rooftop bars around the world

By Breanna Wilson on May 20, 2014 in Asia, Bars, China, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There is nothing that compares to the feeling and excitement that overwhelms you when you arrive in a new city. The excitement and anticipation to try new foods, interact with new people and new ways of life, and experience things that you never knew existed. So, to start planning all of these great things you’re

Million dollar views: 6 of the world's best resort views

By Chinmoy Lad on Apr 23, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, Greece, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following on from our previous series where we looked at the world’s best city hotel views, we now turn our attention to the world’s most jaw dropping resort views. While city views are entirely dependent on mankind’s ability to build structures and turn buildings into art and entire cityscapes into neon-lit bright reflections of a

11 of the world's best places to eat oysters

By Jackie de Burca on Mar 25, 2014 in Featured, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

Here’s an idea for a trip – why not focus on travelling to places that can serve you delicious food, but food that is also an aphrodisiac? Oysters are a favourite aphrodisiac around the world, and in the words of Catalan man, Agustí Bertomeu, who has been farming oysters for most of his life: “Six

Ultimate worlds

By Nick Van Gruisen on Mar 24, 2014 in Attractions, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

We know, size isn’t everything. But while not trying to make it onto the pages of the Guinness Book of records, we thought you might be interested to read about some of the truly ‘ultimate’ experiences around the world. Our collection of superlatives includes: The highest destination Kilimanjaro, which stands at nearly 6,000 metres, id

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Denmark, Europe, Featured, France, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South America, Switzerland, Venezuela, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you thought the likes of London were expensive, then think again. The English capital doesn’t even make the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 Worldwide Cost of living survey. It looked at over 130 cities and based its findings on more than 400 different price indicators, only to find that Singapore deserved

The 10 most exotic scuba diving destinations in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Jan 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

There’s nothing quite like the scuba dive – you glide downward into what just might as well be another world, and in many ways is. You see things that are impossible anywhere else. It’s a passion that has to be lived to be fully understood. Here’s a look at 10 of the top places in

8 great shopping cities for those who love luxury

By Marco Sagese on Jan 23, 2014 in Argentina, Asia, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Middle East, South America, South Korea, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

Shopping is undeniably one of the most pleasurable things to do—especially when you are travelling, and you are eager to bring home some goodies to your family and friends (and of course, for yourself). There are many great shopping cities, but here are some of the best according to travellers and ladies! Seoul, South Korea Seoul

10 of the world's most luxurious airport lounges

By Leah DeAngelis on Jan 15, 2014 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Layovers can be a hassle, or they can be a slice of heaven. If you have the opportunity to visit one of these airport lounges, you may keep your fingers crossed for flight delays. Lounges have gone way beyond free cocktails and Wifi. Now, you can savor your trip by indulging in spa treatments, taking

10 of the most hated cities in the world

By Marco Sagese on Jan 10, 2014 in Regions, Worldwide

The word “hate” can be too harsh, but many travellers have completely sworn off the destinations in this list. Do you think these cities deserve the hate they have earned from the travel community? See what you think of our list of the 10 most hated cities in the world and please take a moment

10 challenges with style

By Amanda Marks on Jan 07, 2014 in Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

I have a birthday looming. It got me thinking about how, as travellers, we all deal with getting older so differently. Some of us give in gracefully and willingly to the draw of ever more comfortable hotels with good food and wine. Nothing wrong with that to my mind! However there are others who, as

Top 10 luxury hotel kid-friendly perks

By Hilary Stockton on Jan 07, 2014 in Accommodation, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

A list of the top 10 luxury hotel kid-friendly perks might sound strange at first. Aren’t 5-star hotels for couples, rather than kids and families? Think again–even some of the most luxurious hotels you can imagine now offer kid-friendly services and amenities, helping make it a true vacation for mom and dad, not just a

Top 10 holiday rental destinations in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates, Vacation Rentals, Worldwide

Revealing its predictions of the 10 best holiday rental destinations in 2014, AlphaHolidayLettings.com believes that owners and agents letting holiday properties in Europe are in for a prosperous year with no fewer than seven European destinations dominating the top ten. However, based upon 2013’s visitor enquiry and booking trends, Dubai, a city renowned for its year-round sunshine, luxurious

7 of the most cyclist-friendly luxury hotels in the world

By Andy Levine on Dec 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Austria, California, Canada, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Netherlands, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

As an avid cyclist, I love my bike, and I spend a significant amount of time with it. I love traveling to places with amazing rides and cyclist friendly accommodations. There’s nothing better to me than finding a hotel in an exotic location that caters to my cycling frame of mind and offers fantastic riding

Top 10 white-sand beaches in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Dec 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Going Out, Guadeloupe, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Does cold weather have you dreaming of a warm beach in an exotic location? Sun, sand, and surf tempt the winter-weary to enjoy marvelous fun and relaxation. Where the sparkling water meets gorgeous white sand, the penultimate imagination of paradise beckons. Here’s a look at ten of the best white sand beaches from around the

Some of the best luxury hotels around the world - part 2

By Jack Lockyer on Dec 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide

Everyone wants luxurious comfort and the finest hotels. Cherishing privacy and indulging yourself in luxury travel is almost like a trend these days but nevertheless a treat. Further to my earlier post, here are some additional luxury hotels that are ideal for when you charter a private jet for your holidays. Amanresorts Aman means “peace” in Urdu and

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