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5 reasons to join the Carnival revelry in Brazil

By Simone Scorsato on Jan 27, 2020 in Brazil, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

One of the most anticipated parties on Brazil’s calendar, Carnival has, over the centuries, become an integral part of national culture. However, it is neither a Brazilian invention nor is it celebrated in Brazil only. In fact, Carnival dates back to Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. In Brazil, the revelry began in the colonial period […]

Madagascar – a birder’s paradise

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jan 22, 2020 in Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you saw the DreamWorks film Madagascar, you could be forgiven for getting very confused about what sort of wildlife inhabits this vast, Indian Ocean island off the south-eastern coast of Africa. There are no penguins, and no escapees from Central Park Zoo. What you will find, however, is an extraordinary hotpot of biodiversity: 90% […]

5 positives to a ski holiday lacking in snow

By Nadine Robb on Jan 22, 2020 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

The snow sports industry is entirely at the whim of the weather and – as much as we wish that we could – we simply cannot control it. Having a bad snow season unfortunately goes with the territory, though of course our disappointment is entirely valid when we fly across the globe only to find […]

Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020

By Thomas Ryves on Jan 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Treat your family to a memorable luxury beach holiday by picking the perfect hotel in the perfect destination, offering everything your family could want – and more. We have handpicked our top five hotels and resorts for an extra-special family holiday in 2020, where children can enjoy adventures from water sports to wildlife tracking, while […]

The 5 most romantic spots to propose in Portugal

By Jenny Lovett on Jan 19, 2020 in Europe, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Are you planning the most special occasion of your life, your wedding proposal? The proposal of marriage to the person you love is something that should be treasured for ever. The setting, timing and location are so important. You will be talking about this moment for the next seventy years, so you really do need […]

Top 5 up-and-coming golf destinations for 2020

By Ravi Coutinho on Jan 18, 2020 in Asia, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

Anyone who loves golf and travel has a few bucket list golf courses on their minds, like The Old Course at St. Andrews or Pebble Beach. But when you are truly devoted to traveling the world to play golf, you start to crave new challenges. Here are our top five up-and-coming golf destinations to add […]

21 things to do in Nepal

By James Jayasundera on Jan 18, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Nepal is the ultimate mountain country; home to the magnificent 8,848-metre-high Mt. Everest, breathtaking Himalayan scenery and high-octane paths – it’s difficult to match Nepal for dramatic scenery. But with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley alone, from ancient temples to stunning palace complexes, and epic wildlife and bird spotting opportunities, there’s […]

Top 10 swim-up rooms in Mallorca hotels

By Gail Hewitt on Jan 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Wake up to a pool on your doorstep, and within a few feet of your bed. For many tourists, the pool is a main feature of any holiday. By staying in a swim-up room, you have your own private terrace with direct access to the pool therefore enabling you to take a welcome dip whenever […]

In praise of the mighty Zambezi!

By Warwick Blow on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The great Zambezi River (literally meaning “Great River” in the local Tonga language) is the very lifeline of central-southern Africa, a place of legend, adventure and breath-taking beauty. Rising in a remote corner of Zambia before flowing through Angola and turning back to form the natural boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi is beguiling, […]

10 European mountain restaurants for a great ski lunch

By Angus Kinloch on Jan 06, 2020 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

You have to admire the determination of a restauranteur who chooses to open a restaurant halfway up, or even at the top of a mountain! The challenges are enormous simply getting the ingredients up there for the fantastic dishes they serve and for the stocking of the bar and this adds hugely to the running […]

Top 5 ski resort for celebrities

By Dan Frith on Dec 26, 2019 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

I guess one of the appeals of skiing for celebrities is that on the slopes they can be anonymous. They can don a helmet and a pair of goggles and easily blend in with the common folk in the chairlift queue and on the piste. It must be refreshing for the rich and famous to be able to go […]

15 top tips for the perfect Galapagos Islands getaway

By Alfonso Tandazo on Dec 20, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Teeming with wildlife and landscapes found nowhere else on earth, the remote Galapagos Islands are located almost 600 hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador. For most travelers, it’s a destination we dream of experiencing in person, though we rarely imagine the reality of what a visit to this iconic location entails. So, before you […]

5 perfect ladies breaks in Portugal

By Jenny Lovett on Dec 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Are you looking for a weekend break for you and your friends? Not sure where to go or what to do? Then Portugal may be the ideal location. With a wonderful Mediterranean climate, amazing food, glorious beaches and white washed villages to explore there is something to suit everybody. But if you are looking for […]

Top 5 toughest tee times to get in the British Isles in 2020

By Ravi Coutinho on Dec 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Traveling to play golf typically involves playing on bucket list courses — the famous ones with long, storied pasts that you’ve seen the greats play in tournaments throughout the years. Unfortunately, some of these courses are notoriously difficult to get onto, for a variety of reasons. Here are our top five most sought after courses […]

5 of the world’s most spectacular hiking routes

By Linas Ceikus on Nov 30, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” The words of Henry David Thoreau, a man who knew more than a thing or two about the value of the great outdoors to the human condition. It’s no secret that Thoreau was a firm believer in the merits of donning […]

5 Winter experiences in Thessaloniki

By George Koletsos on Nov 26, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Thessaloniki is a well-known Greek city that will steal your heart once you lay eyes on the impressive beauty and feel the vibrant energy. You will have the chance to walk around the city and enjoy shopping in the beautiful shops, you will most definitely enjoy the deliciousness of seaside cafes, restaurants and bars and […]

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