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Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming

Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While

The 6 best luxury dive hotels in the world

By Tom Barber on Apr 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

The concept of scuba diving for leisure has been around since that clever Frenchman Jacques Cousteau perfected the aqualung, but it’s only really of late that luxury diving holidays – where the diving on offer is as outstanding as the accommodation – have come to the fore. Here are my favourite luxury diving hotels across

8 great places to travel responsibly

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, India, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Thailand, Worldwide, Zambia

Responsible travel is about directly benefitting the communities you visit whenever possible through sustainable travel, environmental protection and social projects. Here are just a few responsible travel suggestions you can include as part of a trip to the destinations in question. 1. Elephant Hills Tented Camp, Thailand One of the highlights of many peoples’ visits

7 new hotels opening in 2016 that you won't want to miss

By Spencer Groves on Mar 17, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide

Throughout 2016 they’ll be a diverse array of new and noteworthy hotels opening around the world. From eco-minded mountain hideaways to family-friendly fun next-the-sea, here’s our roundup of seven soon-to-open resorts to keep an eye on… Ozen by Atmosphere Maldives – opening July 2016 Following multi-million dollar development, the Ozen resort at Maadhoo is set to take

15 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2015

By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

2015 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to Japan, Singapore, UAE and the Maldives, as well as many much closer to home, including several trips around the UK. My photography continues to need some fine tuning (I will be going on a course in

6 of the best luxury liveaboards

By Tom Barber on Dec 19, 2015 in Asia, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Anyone who has dived in a popular destination such as the Red Sea will know that good, accessible dive sites tend to attract several boat loads of scuba lovers, so you may be in spectacular marine surroundings, but in the company of other divers. The solution? Take the seven seas aboard a luxury liveaboard dive

Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Oct 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

From the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea to the white peaks of the Alps, there’s no such thing as too much luxury when it comes to holiday rentals. The most exclusive properties in the world have one thing in common: their uniqueness, which reveals itself in every detail, in their styles, in the grandness

Bringing your luxury travel memories back to life through artisan crafts

By Paul Johnson on Jun 02, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Featured, Kenya, Laos, Regions, Worldwide

Those of you who travel regularly and have an interest in different cultures around the world will, I’m sure, have one or two much-treasured items at home that serve as mementos from those trips. You might also have a story or two to tell in terms of the difficulties you went through in finding the

Top 10 places in the world for whale watching

By Tom Marchant on Apr 28, 2015 in Africa, Asia, California, Canada, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide

The mysterious behaviours and complex curiosity of whales have intrigued humans for centuries, with their lamenting song coupled with an elegant dance. The migration pattern of whales brings seasonal opportunities across the world to spot whales dancing in their natural habitat – the long journey taken by the Pacific Gray whale from Siberia and Alaska down to

Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals

By Fergus Appleton on Apr 02, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Italy, Middle East, Nevada, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Getting engaged is the most exciting, nerve wracking, and potentially important day of your life. For years to come (hopefully!), your story about the planning, thought process, and personal touches behind how and, perhaps more importantly, where you ‘popped the question’ will be told and retold on countless occasions. The pressure for a memorable and

4 of the best luxury resort kids' clubs

By Hilary Stockton on Feb 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Luxury hotels aren’t just for honeymooners and couples. Families with young children who truly want a relaxing vacation know to head to a luxury resort that offers a great kids’ club, so kids can have fun with other kids while parents get some time to themselves to explore, relax and recharge. Here are my top

5 trends in luxury vacations for 2015

By Oscar Arce on Feb 09, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Luxury travel has long been the epitome of finely curated and cultured experiences around the globe. Affluent journeying is the hallmark of exceptional encounters swathed in sophistication, excellent cuisine, and out of the ordinary adventures in far away lands. No longer is luxury vacationing simply about all-inclusive cocktails sweltering beside the pool, it’s being replaced

The 10 best places in the world to run a marathon

By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2014 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Arctic, Asia, China, Clothing, Europe, Featured, France, Gadgets, Greece, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you have a love of both running and travel, then our guide to 10 of the best marathons in the world will hopefully inspire you to your next marathon challenge. Like travel, marathon running has seen considerable growth in the last decade or two. We’ve included a real mix in compiling this list, from

10 of the best discounted getaways from Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By Paul Johnson on Dec 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Maldives, Morocco, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Worldwide

With the holidays upon us once more, it’s never been a better time to book with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. That’s because right now, SLH are offering discounts of up to 40% on certain hotels when you book and pay at the same time. What’s more, they’re also offering a special Club Member

5 luxurious travel experiences to enjoy with kids (keeping adults happy too)

By Monique van Tulder on Oct 22, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

When it comes to luxury travel with children there are two schools of thought. One camp might suggest leaving them at home while the grown-ups enjoy; another believes firmly that the travel seed planted early will cultivate offspring with curious, contributing outlooks. I have a foot either side – some experiences are best left to

Top 10 luxury beach retreats

By Tom Marchant on Sep 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Honeymoons, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Mozambique, Oceania, Oman, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide

We all need a trip to the beach every now and then to relax with a good book and get lost in our thoughts. So we’ve compiled our favourite beach retreats from the dazzling waters of the Maldives to the mystical mountains of Oman. The chilly end to this summer may have left you yearning

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