Category: Speciality Travel

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jun 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Turkey, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

5 of the best ancient archeological sites to visit on a private yacht charter in the Greek Cycladic Islands

5 of the best ancient archeological sites to visit on a private yacht charter in the Greek Cycladic Islands

By on Jun 14, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Amidst the white cubic houses with cobalt blue trim, the blue domed white churches, the white trimmed stepped walking streets, the arid beautiful terraced landscapes, the olive, lemon and orange trees, and the grazing goats, are remnants of the ancient civilizations that also once roamed these beautiful islands millenniums ago. And for the historian, and […]

Top 5 best first class experiences in the sky

Top 5 best first class experiences in the sky

By on Jun 13, 2019 in Air Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel

While most of us love to travel far away, we also dread the thought about sitting in a long metal tube (no, not the one that is riding underground in London) next to a bunch of screaming kids who make you feel like the plane ticket was a total rip off. Lucky enough some airline […]

Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

By on Jun 13, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

There are more ski resorts in the Alps than you could shake a stick at. It would probably take a lifetime to visit them all. If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps and you love to ski, then you’ll probably already have your favourite resort and perhaps you’ll return there year after year. Nothing […]

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

By on Jun 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

Latin America’s abundant nature and fascinating wildlife is one of the continent’s most alluring attractions. From the marine life of Belize and the Galapagos, to the diverse fauna in the tropical forests of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica: wildlife lovers cannot help but be enchanted by the variety of species present in these breath-taking […]

Exploring the Isle of Skye and the Highlands with Heart of Scotland Tours

Exploring the Isle of Skye and the Highlands with Heart of Scotland Tours

By on Jun 12, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

No visit to Scotland can be complete without a few days in the Highlands. A place of rare beauty, the Scottish Highlands are famous as the home of Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye. However, getting to Loch Ness and Skye from major cities such as Edinburgh can be complicated. Although some public transportation […]

Discover the Galapagos by catamaran

Discover the Galapagos by catamaran

By on Jun 11, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

An archipelago some 1,000km west of the South American continent, the Galápagos Islands are the land that time forgot. Its unique landscape and fantastic range of wildlife inspired Charles Darwin and, today, great efforts are made to preserve its rich biodiversity. Of course, any trip to the islands isn’t complete without a visit to the […]

Why you should go to Turkey this Autumn

Why you should go to Turkey this Autumn

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Turkey is re-emerging as a fantastic holiday destination and offers a taste of everything from the cultural treasures of Istanbul to the landscapes of Cappadocia, via centuries-old historic ruins such as Ephesus. And then there are its spectacular coastlines and beaches – discover the Bodrum Peninsula and set sail on your very own private gulet […]

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Hotels, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Africa offers endless opportunities for romance, making it an ideal destination for honeymooners. Imagine waking up to the roar of lion, enjoying a private dinner in the wild, or sailing on a dhow in the Indian Ocean, and you begin to understand why both Royal couples chose Africa for their honeymoons. There is something about […]

The Isle of Wight: 7 reasons to sail across

The Isle of Wight: 7 reasons to sail across

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The short voyage across the Solent, sometimes as little as 22 minutes, makes a visit to the Isle of Wight an adventure. Not only are crossings fast, they are very frequent too. You are embarking on a mini-cruise when you take Wightlink from Lymington, Portsmouth or Southampton to the Isle of Wight. Although the ferry […]

Top 5 dive sites in Galapagos for adventure seekers

Top 5 dive sites in Galapagos for adventure seekers

By on Jun 09, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Galapagos Islands have many attractions, but many of them are underwater. People from all over the world come to the Galapagos exclusively to dive or snorkel. This is because a total of five ocean currents come together on the shores of the Galapagos, creating a series of natural phenomena such as different water temperatures […]

Top 10 benefits of travelling by private jet

Top 10 benefits of travelling by private jet

By on Jun 07, 2019 in Air Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel

When people think about private jet travel, the first word that comes to mind is luxury and whilst private jet travel is luxurious, the real advantages of flying by private jet are convenience and flexibility. With private jet travel, you take control of your time and fly to your own schedule. Let’s see what other […]

San Diego secrets

San Diego secrets

By on Jun 03, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, California, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Rubbing elbows with local residents can offer visitors a unique look at a destination, but knowing where to go can be tricky, especially when locals want to keep their favourite hangouts a secret. Amidst San Diego’s vast and varied landscape – ranging from a bustling city centre and colourful neighbourhoods to 70 miles of sparkling […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jun 02, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Monaco, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

5 destinations to visit on a private yacht charter in the wake of the ancient Romans

5 destinations to visit on a private yacht charter in the wake of the ancient Romans

By on May 17, 2019 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As fabulous today as over two thousand years ago, these private yacht charter destinations were the runaway resort destinations and summer playgrounds of Roman Royalty and the very wealthy so very long ago. Today every location still vibrates with the same beauty that once drew the Romans to each location. And just like two thousand […]