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8 fun things for families to do when visiting Gstaad

By Paul Johnson on Sep 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

We all know that Alpine resorts can be a huge draw for visitors during the winter months, attracting skiers and snowboarders, but did you know that in Switzerland – unlike in France where the tendency is to choose the mountains in Winter and the coast in Summer – the Alps continue to lure tourists? The

7 fun things for families to do when visiting Lausanne

By Paul Johnson on Sep 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With its rich and diverse tourism offering, its privileged position within the heart of Europe and its incredible location on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, the Olympic capital of Lausanne is not just a famous sporting city but also a cultural one that springs to life during the Summer months. The Summer is also

5 reasons to visit the Algarve this Autumn

By Paul Johnson on Sep 24, 2019 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Photography, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn is a lovely time to visit the Algarve with temperatures typically 20-25 degrees Centigrade throughout September and October, with bright sunshine. Here, Algarve Tourism share with us a number of events going on this during this period to make your visit memorable. Algarve Nature Festival The annual Algarve Nature Fest will take place on

5 fabulous hiking trails to trek in Greece

By Maria Nikolakaki on Sep 18, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

More than 50,000 foreign hikers, coming from France, Germany, UK, Netherlands and Scandinavian countries, have walked on Greece’s famous footpaths. Rediscovering the destination through the mapped and signposted paths is a wonderful way to tour the lands. The growing popularity of trails is not only due to the Instagrammable breathtaking views that everyone wants to

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

By Ravi Coutinho on Sep 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Playing at the Home of Golf is a bucket list item for most golfers. The Old Course at St. Andrews is a club with a storied past, and crossing the Swilcan Bridge is a dream for any player. But knowing where to stay while you’re visiting the Scottish town of St. Andrews can take a

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

By Jenny Lovett on Sep 15, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Many people now worry about the idea of a bachelor night that involves a holiday. But there is an answer. Why not have a bachelor break in Portugal? There is so much to offer. Besides a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days per year, your break can be as adventurous or as relaxing as

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Sep 01, 2019 in Air Travel, Brazil, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

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

Combining golf with gourmet cuisine at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, UK

By Judy Johnson on Aug 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The last time I played golf at Stoke Park, I was only able to play four of the middle nine holes dues to a visiting party following behind us. On a recent visit I was therefore able to rectify this and played the full 1 to 18 holes. Stoke Park has 27 holes made up

Stoke Park adds padel to its award-winning facilities

By Paul Johnson on Aug 29, 2019 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Stoke Park – the wonderful luxury 5-star hotel in Buckinghamshire, UK – has recently introduced two padel courts to extend their leisure facilities. For the uninitiated like myself, padel is similar to a combination of tennis and squash played outdoors on astroturf. Although first introduced to the UK in 1992, padel has been played for

5 of our favourite short, easy walks in New Zealand

By Miles Clark on Aug 29, 2019 in Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

New Zealand’s landscapes are nothing short of spectacular, especially when explored on foot. Whether you would prefer a short easy walk of half an hour through native bush to a deserted waterfall or a day walk on one of New Zealand’s most famous tracks, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors. Abel

Getting to play the Old Course at St. Andrews

By Ravi Coutinho on Aug 22, 2019 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Old Course at St. Andrews is arguably the most popular bucket-list course on any golfer’s list of must-play links. This is not only because of its famed difficulty, or the long list of incredible players and stars who have crossed the Swilcan Bridge, or the list of important tournaments that have crossed its greens.

Chilling in the Provence heat!

By Su Stephens on Aug 21, 2019 in Europe, Featured, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Wow, what a Summer we’ve been having in Provence! With soaring temperatures, it really has been amazing for those of us who love to make the most of the heat of the summer. Still, there are times when even the most ardent heat lovers want to cool down for a bit. Luckily, there are plenty

Short stay: Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, UK

By Michael Edwards on Aug 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

St Andrews is the spiritual home of golf pulling in players from afar. Hosting a final qualifier for the British Open, the Sam Torrance and Kittocks Course provide a challenging course for serious golfers. Scottish hospitality blends with top notch American-style service at Fairmont St Andrews to provide far more than just golf. The welcome

5 reasons to choose Skiathos for your next Greek adventure

By Camilla Symington on Aug 14, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With over 200 islands to choose from, planning a holiday in Greece can seem like a daunting task – each island offers something different and certainly exploring several within one trip is a good way of experiencing this variety. But if you’re short on time, Skiathos offers a compelling range of activities to suit a

Top 5 things to do during your honeymoon in Galapagos

By Carlos Beate on Aug 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

You just tied the knot, and you and your significant other are ready to embark into a new adventure in life. Your first adventure will be your honeymoon, an anticipated moment that you both will remember for the rest of your life; you want it to be unique, unforgettable and full of new experiences that

An adventure destination for honeymooners

By Miguel Andy on Jul 26, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

When thinking about where to go on honeymoon the first places that spring to mind are the famous and traditional ones that are steeped in romance. Such places such as Paris, Venice or Rome. All these cities are tied to the idea of romance, through films, books and our imaginations. All have that old world

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