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Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

By Dan Frith on Jun 13, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

There are more ski resorts in the Alps than you could shake a stick at. It would probably take a lifetime to visit them all. If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps and you love to ski, then you’ll probably already have your favourite resort and perhaps you’ll return there year after year. Nothing

Exploring the Isle of Skye and the Highlands with Heart of Scotland Tours

By Viktoria Altman on Jun 12, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

No visit to Scotland can be complete without a few days in the Highlands. A place of rare beauty, the Scottish Highlands are famous as the home of Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye. However, getting to Loch Ness and Skye from major cities such as Edinburgh can be complicated. Although some public transportation

Why you should go to Turkey this Autumn

By Thomas Ryves on Jun 10, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Turkey is re-emerging as a fantastic holiday destination and offers a taste of everything from the cultural treasures of Istanbul to the landscapes of Cappadocia, via centuries-old historic ruins such as Ephesus. And then there are its spectacular coastlines and beaches – discover the Bodrum Peninsula and set sail on your very own private gulet

San Diego secrets

By Paul Johnson on Jun 03, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, California, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Rubbing elbows with local residents can offer visitors a unique look at a destination, but knowing where to go can be tricky, especially when locals want to keep their favourite hangouts a secret. Amidst San Diego’s vast and varied landscape – ranging from a bustling city centre and colourful neighbourhoods to 70 miles of sparkling

Top 5 beach clubs in Mallorca

By Dan Frith on May 17, 2019 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

You may be quite happy rocking up to the beach, spreading your towel on the sand and basking in the sun with the minimum of fuss. All well and good. On the other hand you might, from time to time, crave a little luxury and a more sophisticated visit to the beach. In that respect

5 honeymoon destinations for every couple

By Nabeel Shariff on May 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Philippines, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand

The upcoming months are among the most popular months to get married; in particular, May, June, and August are busy times for wedding planners and coordinators. While most weddings are planned way ahead of the actual wedding day, there are a few things that often get left to the last minute, and yes that includes

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Pakistan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

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

The most common bad ski habits and how to correct them

By Nadine Robb on May 12, 2019 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Whether brand new to the sport or a seasoned skier, you likely will have heard about ski technique. Perhaps the biggest question relating to it; `is having good technique important?`. And the answer? Absolutely. People having different motivating factors for fine tuning their skiing, whether it is for vanity reasons – namely `looking good`, or

8 ways to get the most out of Spring skiing in Hakuba, Japan

By Nadine Robb on Apr 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Whether confined to school or work holidays or simply set on getting as many ski trips into the season as possible, a spring ski holiday definitely has it`s quirks. While warmer temperatures, sunnier skies and perhaps less crowds are definite pluses to skiing later in the season, slushier snow and fewer open slopes are some

Birding in Zambia

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Apr 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Not too long ago, a tale was recounted to me by someone who visited Zambia’s Kafue National Park. There they had heard the tale of a British birder with a life list that would rival the telephone directory in length. He did, however, have a few rare species left to see, and hoped to tick

Favorite whisk(e)y and golf course pairings in the British Isles

By Ravi Coutinho on Apr 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Both whiskey (or whisky, if you’re in Scotland) and golf got their starts in the British Isles, and it ends up, they pair well together. The long histories of the spirit and the sport mean any local place will have its own version of the story to tell, and you can get a lot of

Top 5 Zanzibar hotels to relax in after your safari

By Paul Campbell on Apr 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Kenya and Tanzania have long been favourites for those looking for a safari and beach holiday, with the vast plains of the Serengeti, Masai Mara and other reserves offering what many consider to be the ultimate safari experience. Wherever you go on your safari in East Africa, Zanzibar is the most popular choice for a

Top 5 family ski hotels

By Craig Burton on Apr 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Austria, Colorado, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

When we go travelling with our families we want to know that all our desires and needs are catered for; from making sure the hotel has all the necessary facilities, to ski areas with slopes to suit everyone’s level of ability. Here is a list of five fantastic hotels perfect for skiing families. Club Med

Top 5 ports to visit on the Danube

By Scott Anderson on Apr 09, 2019 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Leisure Travel, Regions, Slovakia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Travelling some 1,700 miles between Germany and Ukraine, Europe’s second-longest river links no fewer than ten countries, showcasing some of the Continent’s most impressive cities. But, alongside the great capitals of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, there are plenty of lesser-visited gems on its storied banks. To help guide you, find my following selection of must

6 amazing things about Botswana

By Daniella Ponter on Apr 08, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Back when Prince Harry was wooing his now-wife Meghan Markle, a key ingredient in his recipe for romance was an African safari. More specifically, an African safari in Botswana. Perhaps it was the unparalleled thrill of being in the wild or the romance of the setting he took her to. Perhaps it was the secrecy

Amazonia: the paradise of nature photographers

By Miguel Andy on Apr 07, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

The best place in the world for nature photographers has to be Amazonia. Because of its sheer size and biodiversity, it accounts for half of the world’s tropical rainforest; it is a must for those that love to photograph nature. Whether you are a hobbyist, professional or happy snapper, you will find so many interesting

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