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Family riding holidays in Africa

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Feb 21, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Exploring a national park by 4×4 is exhilarating, but doing it on horseback brings with it a whole new level of excitement. Without the growling of an engine you can approach much closer before starting to disturb the game. Horses are not noisy, or invasive. Wild animals are aware of the horses’ presence but completely […]

Best plans for Paris in the Spring

By Maria Pasca on Feb 18, 2020 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Henry Miller wrote in his book Tropic of Cancer, “God knows, when Spring comes to Paris, the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise”. The American writer lived in Paris between 1930-1939, and we have to agree with Miller that Paris is paradise in the Springtime. Every year, as the cherry blossoms […]

The most luxurious way to discover Mallorca is on a gastronomy cycling tour

By Joel Bertet on Feb 17, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Spanish Island of Mallorca offers the most beautiful and varied sights. Known for its dreamy beaches and incredible scenic mountain passes and charming villages. Stay at one of the nicest beach towns and you will have a good time. Add in the lesser known routes and visit the incredible mountain passes and winding roads […]

5 amazing solo travel experiences in Africa

By Willow Constantine on Feb 17, 2020 in Africa, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

February is typically the month of romance. However, as I am personally not a big fan of so-called ‘Hallmark Holidays,’ it seems fitting to reflect on embracing solitude – while travelling. There could be no better continent than African to find oneself (safely) alone amongst wild things. Here are my reflections on five of the […]

5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway

By Ravi Coutinho on Feb 17, 2020 in Africa, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

While golf is known for being mostly male-centric, I can think of nothing more romantic than a couple that likes to play golf together. Adding a round of golf can give you some special bonding time, even in destinations that are already known for being as close to paradise as possible. For those lovely teams […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2020 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Health & Safety, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, 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 […]

Top 5 reasons to take a ski lesson

By Nadine Robb on Feb 16, 2020 in Featured, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Whatever level you ski and snowboard at, taking a professional lesson by a reputable company will pay off in dividends, and make you wonder why you have not been taking lessons all along. In case you need convincing, here are 5 reasons to take a ski or snowboard lesson. 1. Safety Running the risk of […]

South Africa’s top 8 luxury lodges and hotels

By Dave Warne on Feb 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

From ultra-luxurious safari lodges with spas to treehouses under the stars, South Africa offers some of the continent’s most stunning properties and experiences. Perhaps go wine tasting on a private train, dip in the pool alongside elephants in Kruger National Park or relax at a spa retreat overlooking Table Mountain. Here, we’ve rounded up the ultimate […]

Why you should hire a luxury catamaran in the Bahamas

By Trina Howes on Feb 14, 2020 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Luxury catamaran yacht charter holidays in the Bahamas offer the best value-for-money when you consider that you only need to arrange your accommodation and transport once; then you can turn your attention to all the water toys and savour having a professional crew dedicated to you and your guests all week long. And shouldn’t arranging […]

What makes the perfect safari honeymoon

By Calvin Cottar on Feb 14, 2020 in Africa, Featured, Honeymoons, Regions, Speciality Travel

After months of planning your wedding and then living out your big day together, your honeymoon should offer a balanced combination of relaxation, adventure and, of course, lots of romance. Your honeymoon is about you as a couple and it is a chance to spend quality time together before the reality and routine of daily […]

5 ways to make your family trip to Dubai enjoyable for parents and children

By Sarah Roberts on Feb 14, 2020 in Attractions, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Before we had children, we had our holidays. Sometimes city breaks, sometimes lazy weeks by the sea together, always relaxing and luxurious: it was our quality time to unwind, explore and enjoy some downtime. Fast forward to 2020 and here we are, a happy family with very different needs when it comes to holidays. As […]

Celebrate love in South Africa’s romantic winelands

By Paul Campbell on Feb 13, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Cape Winelands area of South Africa is a wonderful place to visit for an intimate gourmet meal or romantic couple of nights away to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a wedding anniversary, or a special birthday. The mix of beautiful countryside, outstanding food and drink, and warm hospitality make this a firm favourite with both locals […]

Kruger’s wild, Wild North

By Warwick Blow on Feb 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Kruger National Park is unquestionably one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations. Guests from around the world home in on the park and surrounding reserves in the hopes of seeing Africa’s “Big 5” and more in their natural environment. Stretching some 360km from north to south, and covering an area roughly the size of […]

Our top sailing adventures for 2020

By Thomas Ryves on Feb 13, 2020 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

For a luxury holiday with a difference, not much beats setting sail around remote islands, hidden coves, pristine beaches and scenic waterways. As Mark Twain said, ‘Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away […]

The best places in Africa to see elephants

By Marc Harris on Feb 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

The big five are arguably the most renowned animals across the continent of Africa. Named because they were the hardest to hunt on foot, the buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino and elephant are probably the most photographed and sought-after animals for first time safari goers or seasoned professionals. There is certainly one animal that stands out […]

Galapagos cruises versus Caribbean cruises

By Carlos Beate on Feb 12, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

A vacation is supposed to be a relaxing time when you disconnect from your routine and have a stress-free couple of days… or weeks. Cruises are a great way to spend your vacation since you don’t have to worry about anything but being on time for the daily excursions and enjoying the activities included in […]

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