What a round of golf in New Zealand actually asks of you
A client once asked me, on the 14th tee at Cape Kidnappers, why nobody had mentioned his handicap all…
Why private concessions are changing the way we safari
It is the moment everyone waits for on safari. Sometimes, quite literally everyone. You have spent the morning searching…
Review: Starks Lark, Llangollen Canal, UK
A narrowboat holiday might not be everyone’s idea of luxury. But approach with an open-mind and you might be…
All aboard Mexico’s only luxury train: The Chepe Express
Travelling by train is very different to other forms of transport. You could even say it’s a luxury of…
Luxury safari romance in Africa
With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to…
Ski New Zealand: Make Wānaka your alpine resort base
When winter comes to the Southern Alps, Wānaka transforms from lakeside retreat into alpine resort and the epicentre of…
Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground
The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A…
Are casino resorts making a comeback?
For decades, the casino resort was the ultimate getaway. Neon lights, late nights, endless buffets, headline acts and the…
Why Desaru Coast should be your next luxury golf vacation
Desaru Coast has been described as “a sparkling gem by the South China Sea” and also as “four thousand…
New Zealand’s guide to stargazing
New Zealand’s reputation as one of the best destinations in the world to view the night sky is well…
Why Vasiliki, Lefkada is a top destination for watersports enthusiasts
After a week of sailing around the South Ionian, we found ourselves spending a few days in Vasiliki in…
African honeymoon hotspots
What could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for safari and beach honeymoon? Picture open plains dotted…
Why Malaysia should be your next luxury golf vacation
With over 200 courses to fit all budgets and handicaps, Malaysia is a golfing destination waiting to be discovered,…
Africa’s fabulous photo hides and hotspots
Africa offers a diverse and exciting array of safari experiences and at Umlingo we know that for wildlife photography…
Walking the Wainwrights: Troutbeck Tongue
Over the years, we’ve walked many of the Wainwrights — the 214 fells in the Lake District, immortalised by…
Downtown NYC throwdown: The best of the East and West Villages
The East and West Village of Manhattan have been captured in books and movies and by artists and musicians….
