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5 South American beaches you’ll absolutely love

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jun 15, 2018 in Attractions, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Uruguay

Bathed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and by the Caribbean Sea, South America can boast — arguably — the most beautiful beaches in the world. From remote fishing villages whose charm lies in simple and magnetic nature, to sophisticated and modern resorts with luxury hotels and all kinds of water sports, this […]

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

By Kim Robertson on Jun 15, 2018 in Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

A bucket list item for many is to spend time in the water snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. For me, one of the cutest and most gracious sea dwellers. Sea turtles have been around for more than 150 million years, long enough to watch dinosaurs come and go extinct. As marine reptiles, sea turtles have adapted […]

The 5 best beaches in Zakynthos

By Kerrie Potts on Jun 14, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Regarded as somewhat of a dream destination the stunning climate and amazing sites make Zakynthos a must-see bucket list holiday. While you are there you may want to explore the local area, perhaps partake in some water sports, and for many, the allure of lazing on a warm, sandy beach will be too much to […]

The best rooftop terrace bars in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jun 12, 2018 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As you may already know, Barcelona is a city known for its many rooftop terraces and outstanding panoramic views. This can often make it difficult to choose where to go for a civilised drink in the evening, so we’ve collated a guide to some of the best rooftop terrace bars in the Catalan capital. From […]

Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

By Paul Johnson on Jun 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month will take place at the five-star Capella Hotel Singaporean island of Sentosa. It will be the first time that a North Korean leader has met with a sitting US president. Sentosa is one of 63 islands […]

8 amazing retreats in Greece for all the yogis out there!

By George Koletsos on May 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Greece has rightfully earned a spot on the world’s “yoga map”. This Mediterranean country has what it takes to exceed the already high expectations of the most demanding yogi. The serenity of the chosen locations proves to show that Greece is indeed the perfect destination for one to strike “asana” poses on a mat overlooking […]

Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on May 31, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

The network of waterways in Southeast Asia chop and change as you follow the current. Between hives of activity with clusters of houses and hardworking fishermen, there are stretches of untouched countryside, mountains thick with jungle and towering limestone karsts. Not only do these waterways offer an insight into local life – a springboard to […]

Heli-skiing in North America

By Craig Burton on May 30, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Canada, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

As off the beaten track as you can get, heli-skiing offers you some of the most spectacular skiing in nigh-untouched spots. Leave the crowds behind and lay fresh tracks in the powdered peaks beyond the reach of the lifts. Even while you’re still in the helicopter, the views from the skies are breathtaking. This thrilling […]

A guide to skiing etiquette

By Dan Frith on May 23, 2018 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Skiing is one of the most fun and exhilarating activities going. However, skiing is not really a free for all, there a few DOs & DONTs to observe to make sure everyone gets home in one piece. And a few rules to follow to make sure you don’t get up everyones noses due to some […]

5 reasons for a beach holiday in Malaga province

By Alan Hazel on May 18, 2018 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With more than 8,000 km of coastline, Spain has long been a primary destination for European sun and surf seekers. In fact, Spain is set to overtake the United States this year as the second most visited country country in the world, thanks in no small part to its expansive beaches and virtually endless sunshine. […]

Why you need to visit North Maluku

By Sam Clark on May 18, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

North Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, is a region in Indonesia that’s packed with phenomenal experiences for the intrepid traveller. The twin volcanic island Sultanates of Ternate and Tidore are the most historically significant of the North Maluku islands, and were once fabulously wealthy for the production of cloves, nutmeg and mace (which, […]

TSUM: Moscow’s most fashionable department store

By Paul Johnson on May 16, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

During my recent trip to Moscow with ‘Moscow Seasons‘ (see posts here and here), I called at TSUM (ЦУМ), Moscow’s most fashionable department store. Located in the Tverskoy District just next to The Bolshoi Theatre, TSUM is managed by the Mercury Group – Russia’s largest luxury goods distributor, with more than 20-years’ experience in fashion […]

9 places to swim with penguins in Galapagos

By Marc Patry on May 15, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Galapagos penguin is one of the smallest and rarest of the 20 species of penguins alive today. Only knee high, it’s also the only penguin that lives in the northern hemisphere (some of them live just a tad above the equatorial line in Galapagos). Its ancestors likely drifted up on the cool Humboldt current, […]

The secrets of the Mayan Riviera

By Todd Williams on May 14, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Some dives truly are better than others. They don’t go for the resort-like feeling of many dive experiences, which offer a day of diving almost as a side-note to the amenities, land tours, and the feeling of a warm hug. They can provide all of the above, but the focus of these tours is the […]

Moscow’s open air a cappella festival – part of Moscow Seasons

By Paul Johnson on May 14, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Moscow for the first time to attend the second ‘Moscow Spring A Cappella‘ festival, one of the largest a cappella events in the world, and part of a series of seasonal street events across the Russian capital known as ‘Moscow Seasons‘. Moscow Seasons is a comparatively new initiative […]

13 of the best national parks to visit in May

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Featured, Florida, India, Israel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Minnesota, Namibia, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Washington, Western Europe, Zambia

May is a wonderful time of year to get out and explore the countryside. The weather is getting sunnier (for much of the northern hemisphere, at least) and yet most places are not yet overrun by tourism. With many families staying at home (whilst school and university examinations are in full swing), it’s a great […]

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