Category: Air Travel

The best private travel experiences in Asia

The best private travel experiences in Asia

By on Jun 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

When luxury travel to Asia soon returns, there are those of us with the budget and the desire for a private travel experience. Whether flying via private jet, chartering a private yacht, or renting a luxury private villa, the demand for seamless and exclusive travel is on the rise. Asia is well suited for this […]

PCR tests and flying from the UK: what you need to know

PCR tests and flying from the UK: what you need to know

By on May 18, 2021 in Air Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Now that the UK has begun to ease travel restrictions, you could be forgiven for being confused by the current COVID-19 PCR testing requirements for UK citizens looking to travel overseas this year. We caught up with the experts at Project Screen, a Prenetics-owned company and UK government-approved test provider, that offers private PCR testing, […]

6 reasons to enjoy a private fly-in safari in Namibia

6 reasons to enjoy a private fly-in safari in Namibia

By on Jan 24, 2021 in Africa, Air Travel, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel

Namibia is a land of contrast, with landscapes ranging from the rusty coloured sand dunes of the Namib Desert, to the rocky Damaraland and the lush sceneries of the Caprivi Strip… Etosha and the parks in the Caprivi Strip are great for game viewing, but Namibia is also home to some desert-adapted wildlife, such as […]

Enjoy Scotland by private jet

Enjoy Scotland by private jet

By on Dec 31, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If travellers are looking for a holiday which, in the present situation, makes it easy for them to maintain social distancing, then they need look no further than Scotland. This beautiful country has a wealth of unspoilt nature, wide-open landscapes, pristine beaches and room to roam in abundance! The dream of a bespoke vacation can […]

Flying in these strange times

Flying in these strange times

By on Nov 29, 2020 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel

Recently my wife and I flew from London Stansted to Turkey – our first time on an aeroplane in six months. We used to take this trip regularly in the pre-coronavirus era, to go see our parents, but this time each leg of the journey had an element of surprise. You take it for granted […]

Our COVID-19 safe travel experience from London to Phnom Penh via Singapore

Our COVID-19 safe travel experience from London to Phnom Penh via Singapore

By on Nov 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Back in March, with the Cambodian borders closing and our global health care deemed invalid due to the World Health Organisation declaring a pandemic, we decided to visit friends and family in the UK. Finally, after six months of uncertainty we have arrived back in Cambodia and wanted to share our COVID-19 safe travel experience […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 26, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

British Airways increases flights from China to tackle PPE shortages in the UK

British Airways increases flights from China to tackle PPE shortages in the UK

By on Apr 24, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand for PPE (personal protection equipment) continues to rise. From May, fourteen flights each week will depart from Shanghai, and seven from Beijing, carrying cargo in the hold and, where possible, […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Alaska, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

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 […]

Free, downloadable play packs so families can still share travel experiences

Free, downloadable play packs so families can still share travel experiences

By on Apr 09, 2020 in Air Travel, Family Travel, Speciality Travel

With both flights and kids grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, global travel site Skyscanner has created free, downloadable play packs to enable families to still share travel experiences, discover other cultures and teach children about destinations around the world. Each week, Skyscanner’s network of travel experts from across the globe will create activity packs […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, 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 […]

32 ways travel businesses are helping during the current crisis

32 ways travel businesses are helping during the current crisis

By on Apr 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide

What a month it has been. Amid all the doom and gloom of the coronavirus pandemic, there are some positive stories that deserve to be heard, many of which come from within one of the industries most severely hit: travel. Sadly, these are often overlooked, so here I share with you just a small handful […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Mar 29, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Hotels, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Mar 22, 2020 in Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Mar 15, 2020 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

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 […]

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Helicopter travel in the British Isles for the ultimate luxury golf tour

By on Mar 15, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

For any golf lover who is traveling from North America to the British Isles, one of the hardest questions is selecting which of the most famous, beautiful courses to play at. The next most difficult question is where to stay, followed by how to get around. Commercial air travel between courses isn’t reasonable, because most […]