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2020/21 luxury yacht charters in the Caribbean

By Trina Howes on Oct 25, 2020 in Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Guadeloupe, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

The end of 2020 is on the horizon but there’s time to celebrate the end of a truly unusual year with plenty of pampering with family and friends this winter on a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean. Celebrate Thanksgiving on a pink sand beach in Barbuda, do some duty-free last-minute shopping in the US […]

Sounds of the world

By Matt Holmes on Oct 21, 2020 in Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from an overlook, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of sand in our toes, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but we don’t talk about what we hear, which […]

Top 7 honeymoon destinations of India

By Jay Kajaria on Oct 18, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Honeymoons, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Your honeymoon is such a special time. It is when you get the opportunity to truly connect with your spouse. Experiencing this special time in a land that celebrates love and marital bond can be quite emotionally rewarding. There’s no place in the world that better captures the essence of everlasting love than India. The […]

5 classic two-centre African adventures

By Warwick Blow on Oct 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Sometimes we just don’t have a lot of time, but we still want all the excitement that only Africa can give. Never fear, there are some absolute classic two centre adventures across the continent that will satisfy your adventurous urges but that you can squeeze into a week! Cape Town & Kruger – South Africa […]

12 terrific truths about The Great Wildebeest Migration

By Calvin Cottar on Oct 16, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Set apart as one of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world, The Great Migration is the annual journey taken by millions of wildebeest, zebras and other plains game animals migrating clockwise through the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya’s Maasai Mara in search of good water and green pastures. It is an iconic event […]

6 top tips for staying safe on a ski holiday during COVID-19

By Nadine Robb on Oct 15, 2020 in Health & Safety, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

As we adjust to what the new normal looks like for day to day life, it may be time to consider how a ski holiday could look this winter, and the things that we can do to stay safe on it. With safety and comfort being our top priorities, here are our 5 top tips […]

5 adventures awaiting you as the Ecuadorian mainland re-opens

By Alfonso Tandazo on Oct 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Ecuador and its legendary Galapagos Islands have been gradually — yet carefully — opening their doors to international travelers since this summer, when the first international flights began arriving in the country with passengers. Prudently applied protocols allow anyone who wants to travel to Ecuador to do so in an environment that’s quite safe, since […]

Experience the Kimberley, Australia by yacht

By Nicholas Dean on Oct 08, 2020 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Travelling along the north-western edge of Australia offers an introduction to a raw, wild coastline dotted with some 2,600 beautiful islands. The isolated and rugged Kimberley coast is often referred to as one of Australia’s great natural wonders; this never-ending natural haven of crystalline waters, white sands, pounding waterfalls, and sandstone gorges is guaranteed to […]

5 reasons to discover the Maldives with luxury yacht Nawaimaa

By Trina Howes on Sep 22, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’re planning your next winter holiday, here are five reasons to choose the Maldives and a luxury yacht charter aboard NAWAIMAA. You’ll never tire of ‘socially distancing’ as you cruise from one breath-taking island to the next: Reconnect with nature and explore the exotic wonders of Maldives at your own pace, letting your expert […]

Top 5 luxury fly fishing lodges in Argentinian Patagonia

By Nick Wharton on Sep 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

Straddling the border between Chile and Argentina, Patagonia has long been an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. With towering snow-capped peaks, stunning mountain trails, and dramatic valley canyons etched by crystal clear rivers, there are few places as magnificent as this World UNESCO Biosphere. People come to this pristine natural landscape on the southern tip of South […]

Niseko, Japan – Asia’s Winter holiday destination

By Silvan Kitma on Sep 21, 2020 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

A recent online survey with participants from a dozen different countries listed Japan as their top choice of destination once the worldwide travel hiatus finally ends. Their reasons include obvious agendas such as the food (Japan is also among the top culinary destinations in Asia) and visiting specific cultural and themed attractions, like Universal Studios […]

Top 5 family friendly hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada

By Nadine Robb on Sep 20, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

There are so many wonderful hikes to be done yet so many of them require a good fitness level, hiking experience and the ability to cover distances that can be challenging for the young, injured and elderly. Ultimately, fewer older and younger individuals feel that they cannot approach hiking as a recreation and end up […]

5 unlikely African adventures

By Warwick Blow on Sep 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Chad, Djibouti, Lesotho, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Speciality Travel, Sudan

From the great pyramids of Giza in the north to the vibrant city of Cape Town, nestled below majestic Table Mountain, in the south, Africa is a continent awash with bucket list destinations. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration, majestic dunes of the Namib, thundering waters of Victoria Falls, the list goes on and on. However, […]

The best areas in Barcelona for families

By Sandra Roig on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the […]

Stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration

By Marc Harris on Sep 08, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Great Wildebeest Migration is without doubt one of the planet’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras migrate around the Serengeti National Park in search of pastures green. By following the rains, the herds must battle raging rivers and avoid lurking predators in order to […]

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, […]

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