Category: Speciality Travel

Winter wonderland: where to travel to for snow

Winter wonderland: where to travel to for snow

By on Oct 21, 2019 in Argentina, Colorado, Europe, Germany, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

With Autumn already here, and Winter just around the corner, we’re left with no choice but to accept the fact that the cold bitter days are approaching. While I don’t know many people that are big fans of the Winter, it’s hard not to appreciate the fun snow can bring. For those with families especially, […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 20, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vietnam, 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 […]

The top 5 honeymoon experiences in Africa

The top 5 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By on Oct 20, 2019 in Africa, Featured, Honeymoons, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Nothing is more special than falling asleep to the wild hum of the African bush; couple this with a honeymoon and you have yourself the most romantic adventure this world has to offer. Any experience in the African wilderness is sure to be wildly romantic, but I have compiled the very best honeymoon experiences across […]

Top 5 Alpine snow-sure resorts

Top 5 Alpine snow-sure resorts

By on Oct 19, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Is it that time already? After a wonderful summer in Mallorca that seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, I’m starting to think about the coming ski season. My winter home is Zermatt, one of the very best for reliable snow conditions in the early and late season. Indeed, skiing is possible in […]

How to find a great private jet broker

How to find a great private jet broker

By on Oct 18, 2019 in Air Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Thanks to growth in the private jet market it’s now easier than ever to fly to your destination of choice at the time that suits you, and in a modern, private aircraft. Unlike aircraft ownership, or even fractional ownership, today the exciting on-demand charter model is rapidly gaining momentum allowing travelers to be completely flexible […]

5 unforgettable Cape Town foodie experiences

5 unforgettable Cape Town foodie experiences

By on Oct 18, 2019 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Have you ever travelled to a lodge or area without checking on the quality of the cooking, only to be seriously disappointed after a few days of bland cuisine? We certainly have! With the exception of dedicated foodies, this detail can often go missing in our travel planning. Amazing food brings the local culture to […]

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The ultimate safari: combining Kenya and Uganda

By on Oct 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Ready to finally dive into planning that trip to Africa? On a continent of such scale, diversity and limitless possibility, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you’re the sort that loves to do everything, then taking advantage of a new flight link between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Uganda is an excellent […]

What makes the Great Wildebeest Migration so great

What makes the Great Wildebeest Migration so great

By on Oct 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

You can hear the galloping hooves before you see them, the sheer number creating a noise that resounds over the savannah plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara and reaches you in the game drive vehicle. Rightly called the ‘greatest wildlife show on earth’, witnessing part of the annual journey of 2.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle […]

Exploring western Tanzania

Exploring western Tanzania

By on Oct 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Many of you may have never heard of Katavi and Mahale and this is understandable. Whilst the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti attract most of the media and tourist attention, the wildlife havens in the West of Tanzania are often left forgotten. Although the South of Tanzania has Selous and Ruaha which are both wild, […]

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5 things you have to do on a weekend trip to Lisbon

By on Oct 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Lisbon is the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital of Portugal. A popular destination for a weekend break with easy access to Lisbon airport from most countries. One of the oldest cities in the world, and the second oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. But how do you spend your […]

Europe’s top 9 private jet airports

Europe’s top 9 private jet airports

By on Oct 13, 2019 in Air Travel, France, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Private jets have access to over 3,000 airports in Europe, but which airports are most popular with private jet users? We look at the busiest airports in Europe based on the number of movements (landing and take-offs) throughout the year by private jet. Although Paris Le Bourget is top of the list with the most […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 13, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, North America, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, USA, Wisconsin

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 Christmas vacations: 5 amazing yachting destinations this Winter

Luxury Christmas vacations: 5 amazing yachting destinations this Winter

By on Oct 12, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Oceania, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand

If you’re making plans to celebrate Christmas and the New Year away from home then a luxury yacht charter in one of these five fantastic destinations could be exactly what you’re looking for: Not only do you have complete privacy on board and a personalised service, you can also choose a vessel with amenities to […]

The family-friendly Maddalenas

The family-friendly Maddalenas

By on Oct 11, 2019 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

For anyone yachting around Corsica and Sardinia with children, the Maddalena Islands are something of a concealed treasure. Although the prime summer months of July and August can still be busy, outside these times the islands tend to be quieter than mainland Sardinia. For parents this is a bonus, giving a certain degree of freedom […]

Our top 5 experiences in East Africa

Our top 5 experiences in East Africa

By on Oct 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

East Africa – specifically Kenya and Tanzania – offers a wealth of immersive and memorable adventures that allow you to get even closer to a more natural Africa, going beyond the usual safaris. From walking amongst the Great Migration herds to camping out under the stars, here are our top five experiences in this exceptional […]

Destination profile: Vancouver

Destination profile: Vancouver

By on Oct 10, 2019 in Alaska, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Consistently found topping lists of the world’s most liveable cities, Vancouver’s charms are myriad. Wedged between sea and mountains, its natural setting rivals the likes of Rio and Cape Town while its creative enthusiasm sites it firmly on North America’s West Coast. Taste your way through artisan cafés and craft breweries, marvel at world-class art […]