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Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Mar 09, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

If you are looking to treat yourself to celebrate a special occasion or just because you feel like it, going on an ultra-luxurious safari might just be the ideal solution you’re looking for. While you’ll find a vast array of high-end safari retreats, there is just a very small bunch of lodges you could consider […]

Galapagos: a once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey to experience rare and unique wildlife

By Carmen Caballero on Mar 07, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

It is easy to imagine why the Galapagos Islands are one of the top places to visit of many experienced travelers. Online, you can see many articles, reviews and photos of this exotic paradise, but the truth is, that none of them will really do justice to what you see in reality. When researching online, […]

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Mar 03, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The UN marks World Wildlife Day each year on 3 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants, and to encourage people around the globe to think about what they can do – big or small – to have a positive impact. This year the theme […]

Active luxury in Norway

By Nicholas Dean on Mar 01, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As a whole, Scandinavia offers some of the most incredible scenery in the world, and Norway is no exception. For those in search of luxury with a taste of adventure, a private yacht charter here will deliver an unforgettable experience: the unrivalled ability to access so many natural bounties with ease is the real deal. […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Feb 24, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 […]

Discovering the Amazon in Peru

By David Moore on Feb 17, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Our world tour of 15 countries in 10 months included 52 flights one of which was from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado to be met by our driver and transferred to the banks of the golden brown Madre de Dios River. We boarded a long-tailed boat for a 45 minute journey deep into the rainforest to arrive […]

Top 5 honeymoon eperiences in South Malawi

By Kelly White on Feb 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, Speciality Travel

When it comes to planning your dream honeymoon destination, Malawi may not initially spring to mind. But if you’re one of the lucky ones to have experienced Africa’s most complete destination, or still considering where to head off to for your piece of paradise, then Malawi should sit high on your list when you check […]

Top 5 adventure activities at Victoria Falls

By Paul Campbell on Feb 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Over the years the area around Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe/Zambia border has developed into one of Southern Africa’s leading adventure tourism destinations. Clearly the main attraction of the area is still a visit to visit the Falls themselves, and for most visitors this will take around half a day if they do this with […]

Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria

By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Featured, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Recently I visited the Spanish island of Gran Canaria off north-west Africa whilst working alongside car manufacturer Hyundai. Not only was it an opportunity to experience some highlights of the island, but it also served as a great excuse to test drive the all-new Hyundai i30 Fastback N (pictured here outside our hotel) – part of the i30 […]

What to expect from Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest

By Diego Escobar on Jan 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Ecuador has plenty to offer in a relatively small territory; if you are visiting the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places of the world, the following lines could give you an overview on what to expect: Adventure Ordinary poolside lounging can be relaxing, but not invigorating. The Amazon can provide you with both […]

Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

By Kelly White on Jan 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Malawi, Regions, Sierra Leone, Speciality Travel, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

While it’s common for Africa’s ‘Big Cats’ to be considered as the continent’s primary wildlife species, the animals that often inspire the most awe when out on safari are the larger, ‘Big Grey Giants’ – elephants, rhinos and hippos. There is nothing quite like witnessing these huge beasts and their surprising grace and agility, so […]

Top 5 luxury Amazon experiences

By Simon Williams on Jan 04, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most unique and intriguing habitats on the planet. Bursting with life on land, in the water and in the skies, this magnificent jungle is on many a traveller’s wish-list. Long gone are the days of sleeping in lines of hammocks whilst being attacked by mosquitoes, today there is […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By Paul Campbell on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

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What to pack (and how!) for your safari

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Dec 04, 2018 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

There was a time when going on safari meant travelling with an entourage, who would carry everything from your Louis Vuitton trunks to your campaign desk, your Persian carpets to your folding commode. With the opening of world class camps and lodges, equipped and decorated to incredibly high levels, you can leave most, if not […]

8 reasons why you should walk with a bushman

By Michael Edwards on Nov 27, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Khomani San were a people who forgot their identity after they had been expelled from their ancient homelands to create the South Africa’s Gemsbok National Park in 1931. By the 1990s perhaps just fifty men and women remembered their proud heritage. For over 20,000 years the tribe had lived in the red sands and […]

Top Winter activities in Iceland

By Thomas Ryves on Nov 18, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Iceland is a veritable adventure playground in Winter. There’s nothing like experiencing the Northern Lights, finding yourself in the midst of snow-covered lava fields and volcanoes and snowmobiling your way around them. If you cannot resist the combination of nature and adventure, look no further than the Land of Fire and Ice. Go on an […]

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