Nassau or the Exumas: where a Bahamas superyacht charter really begins
There’s a point, somewhere out on the Bahamian banks, where the water stops looking like water. It turns the…
Dahabiya or Nile cruise? How to pick the right boat for the Nile
You can describe the Nile all day and still not get across what it’s like to be on it….
Big Five minus the drive: Dinokeng
After many decades of staying at safari lodges across Africa, I’ve learnt that some places stand out for their…
4 reasons to travel with a private safari guide
Travelers can benefit from the services offered by private guides. First, you will have one guide for your entire…
Review: CroisiAfrica’s Safari Cruise – Days 5 to 9
We are halfway through CroisiAfrica‘s Safari Cruise taking in Johannesburg, the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, a cruise on Lake…
New Avios collector? The biggest Avios mistakes you can make
It can be easier than you might think to make Avios mistakes. Earning your first batch of Avios is…
Gulet charters in Turkey: The yacht matters more than the route
There’s a moment I’ve seen happen a few times. A guest who came aboard a little unsure about a…
Iceland with kids: Why a private tour makes family travel easier
The handball came out at Dyrhólaey. A father and his daughter, over from Quebec, were throwing it back and…
What you can only experience in Iceland with a private guide: The winter edition
The storm arrived on day five. A mother and her daughter from New Jersey were staying at a small…
The Innsbruck Welcome Card: Everything you need to know
One thing I haven’t mentioned much from our trip to Innsbruck is the convenience of the city’s Welcome Card…
Exploring Mutteralm, Innsbruck — and the ultimate high-speed descent
On the final morning of our stay in Innsbruck, with only a few hours to spare before catching our…
The Hochtennbodensteig trail: A high-altitude hike in Axamer Lizum, near Innsbruck
Travelling with older children can be a bit of a balancing act. You want to find an itinerary that…
Empty legs in Europe: what they really are (and when they are worth it)
In my earlier note on what it actually costs to fly private in Europe, I mentioned empty legs only…
The Three Lakes Circuit at Kühtai, near Innsbruck, Austria
As we stepped out of our hotel in Innsbruck, the weather looked to be quite mixed. We had checked…
Exploring Innsbruck by bike
The landscape around Innsbruck is beautiful and impressive, but you could be forgiven – particularly if you are considering…
Our vegan Business Class experience with British Airways
The current economic climate makes flying in the premium cabins even more expensive than previously, with increased fuel charges…
