Category: Leisure Travel

Geilo, Norway

The top 5 European ski resorts for couples

By on Feb 12, 2018 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Heading away on a ski trip together with your loved one is guaranteed to be romantic. Discover snow-covered, enchanted kingdoms and let the open fires and candlelit dinners work their magic. Here are our top five European destinations to fall in love with. Escapism in Geilo Skiing in Norway is more relaxed than much of […]

5 amazing activities in Botswana

5 amazing activities in Botswana

By on Feb 09, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’re looking for heaven on earth, we’ve already found it! Eden is in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This magnificent swathe of jade green land and rivers is home to some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, and also to the continent’s very best safari lodges. The Delta’s lush landscape contrasts starkly with that […]

Where to go on a South African golfing safari

Where to go on a South African golfing safari

By on Feb 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Imagine playing a game of golf on a world-class golf course, teeing up for your next ball while looking out over a Big 5 game reserve. There’s a herd of giraffes in the distance, and earlier you spotted elephants drinking from a waterhole. This is what you can expect on a typical golf safari in […]

Relax at one of Thailand's best wellness spas

Relax at one of Thailand’s best wellness spas

By on Feb 07, 2018 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Thailand may be known for its full-moon parties and as a common destination for student gap year travels, but head away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas and you’ll find the real country – a beautifully tranquil land with some of the best landscapes you’ll ever see. Whether you decide to sail […]

Viennese Modernism Highlights: Wiener Secession

10 Viennese Modernism gems for art fans

By on Feb 02, 2018 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

At the turn of the 19th century Vienna’s art scene was packed with aesthets, geniuses, revolutionaries and psychos. Together they created the Viennese Modernism that still enthuses art fans around the world. Exactly 100 years after its key protagonists Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser, Egon Schiele, and Otto Wagner died, what are the must sees of […]

Melia Braco Villa, Jamaica

5 great reasons to visit Jamaica this Winter

By on Jan 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Beautiful, varied and unique, sunny Jamaica is a popular choice for a winter break. With its unique music scene, pristine beaches, laid-back culture and breathtaking landscape, this is a country that has everything you could want from an island escape. Here are just five reasons to visit Jamaica this winter. Stay at Melia Braco Village, […]

Austrian mountains’ Summer paradise: cut price luxury and adrenaline adventures

Austrian mountains’ Summer paradise: cut price luxury and adrenaline adventures

By on Jan 30, 2018 in Austria, Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Ultimate luxury at bargain prices. Temperatures breaking 30 Centigrade. Dare-devil thrills for adrenaline junkies. Hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails. So, why do the herds head for the Med in summer? No queues at the ski-lifts, no jostling crowds at the bar, no battling for restaurant tables with a view. Civilised airports, lower […]

5 things to do in Italy in the Winter

5 things to do in Italy in the Winter

By on Jan 22, 2018 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking winter in Italy equals skiing — after all, there are more than 300 ski areas to choose from. But look beyond the Alps and you’ll discover a plethora of activities away from the slopes; head further south and you’ll find a mild climate and […]

The games suite at Grand Kameha

24 hours of luxury in Zurich

By on Jan 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Zurich, Switzerland is consistently rated as a city with one of the highest qualities of living in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it has become a popular destination for luxury breaks, with quaint architecture, abundant shopping and picturesque natural scenery. Here’s our guide for what do for 24 hours of luxury in Zurich. […]

7 of India's most romantic spots

7 of India’s most romantic spots

By on Jan 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

India may perhaps seem a place to be tackled, rather than somewhere to relax or romance, but we have had some of our most memorable moments with loved ones on the subcontinent. There is a wealth of places to escape to, whether for a honeymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration. What could be more passion-kindling than […]

Top 5 luxury resorts for a romantic honeymoon in Switzerland

Top 5 luxury resorts for a romantic honeymoon in Switzerland

By on Jan 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

While tropical locales have long been the conventional honeymoon choice for newlyweds looking to celebrate, there’s something to be said about eschewing tradition and jet-setting to a mountainous terrain instead. A backdrop of snow-capped peaks and ski lifts offers the ideal place to snuggle up and begin a new life together. Arguably nowhere is this […]

5 reasons why you should take your teenager on a dive vacation

5 reasons why you should take your teenager on a dive vacation

By on Jan 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Family Travel, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

It doesn’t take long before your little bundle of joy grows into a lanky and impressionable teenager who may think that their parents are from Mars and probably a bit outdated as far as technology goes. These young men and women are subject to societal and peer pressure and are trying to find their way […]

New Zealand: the ultimate celebration destination

New Zealand: the ultimate celebration destination

By on Jan 15, 2018 in Attractions, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

A land of snow-capped mountains, mystical glaciers and active volcanoes; New Zealand is a magical place whose scenery deserves a standing ovation. Pair this with some of the most unique experiences and luxurious properties on the planet; this far-flung paradise provides an unbeatable backdrop to celebrate life’s most special occasions. From birthdays on private yachts […]

10 of the most luxurious new safari properties

10 of the most luxurious new safari properties

By on Jan 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

This year Africa has experienced a real boom in high-end safari properties, with extraordinary new lodges and camps opening across the continent. We have already checked out some of the most exciting openings so they can share their firsthand observations and opinions with you. Below you’ll find 10 of our favourites. Sable Alley, Botswana Built around […]

Understanding Sandals and Beaches resorts

Understanding Sandals and Beaches resorts

By on Jan 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Family Travel, Grenada, Honeymoons, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos

Sandals, a brand synonymous with couples only, ultra all inclusive, stunning beaches, luxury and fun, began its life in Montego Bay in Jamaica in 1981, and is still owned by the same Jamaican family today, but now boasts 7 resorts in Jamaica, 3 in St Lucia, 2 in Bahamas, 2 in Barbados, 1 in Antigua […]

Dance opportunities in Vienna: Ball at Hofburg Palace

Top classical and retro dance places in Vienna

By on Jan 11, 2018 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With carnival in full swing Vienna is all singing all dancing. While Austria’s capital is famous for its elegant winter balls, classical and retro dance events take place throughout the year. Here are the top five opportunities for ballroom and modern dancers in Wien: Classical balls Since the Congress of Vienna in 1815 elegant ballroom […]