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5 inspiring non-skier activities in Châtel

By Clare Galloway on Oct 18, 2017 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Perhaps you have grandparents staying or friends who haven’t caught the skiing bug, or maybe you just fancy a break from thrashing around on the slopes. The charming resort of Châtel offers a host of alternative diversions. Coffee shops, bars and restaurants line the main streets providing welcome opportunities for relaxation and people watching. Tempting […]

Top 5 superyacht watersports toys

By Geoff Moore on Oct 16, 2017 in Accessories, Cruises & Boat Travel, Gadgets, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Chartering a yacht can provide the perfect opportunity for those with a love of water sports to get their adrenaline pumping and fully enjoy all that the ocean has to offer. Yacht charter provides an unforgettable experience and many superyachts come with an extensive series of water sports equipment that can be enjoyed under the […]

Valdisere a firm favourite for early skiing

Top 5 high altitude resorts in the Alps for early skiing

By Rebecca Taylor on Oct 16, 2017 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

I feel the same as you, it’s been a disappointing summer, and now your thoughts are turned to the white stuff, the mountains, the buzz, that magical feeling of just standing on a mountain and looking down, surrounded by the white stuff, snow… lots of lovely snow. You’re torn, you want to enjoy the view […]

5 luxury honeymoon experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on Oct 15, 2017 in Air Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Honeymoons, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Planning a wedding is stressful, there’s no two ways about it. But planning a honeymoon should provide respite. No table plans to navigate, caterers to negotiate with, or photographers to sift through. This first holiday as a married couple should be the perfect tonic after a frantic few months. With a relaxed pace of life, […]

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By Sandra Potter on Oct 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

That is quite a bold claim and of course, it is subjective, but I think these are the best. They vary in size and facilities but they all offer exemplary service, excellent food, good riding and the wonderful chance to be the cowboy of one’s childhood dreams. A ranch holiday is a wonderful thing as […]

Top 10 ski schools in Meribel

By Anne Wooley on Oct 14, 2017 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

I’ve spent countless winter months in the beautiful Meribel Valley and have got a fair bit of experience in the The Three Valleys. We hope our ten top ski schools in Meribel will give a good point to start your research. As one of the most popular resorts in the Alps, Meribel is part of […]

5 of this season’s best ski destinations

By Craig Burton on Oct 09, 2017 in Canada, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Are you trying to figure out where to ski this winter? Perhaps you’re considering the wide, open skies of Canada or the Alpine slopes of France? Take a look at our pick of the hottest places to ski during the upcoming season to help you decide. Panorama, Canada To truly feel like you’re walking in […]

5 active experiences in Southern Africa

By Craig Burkinshaw on Oct 02, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Zambia

A safari doesn’t have to mean spending hours sitting still in a vehicle. Across Southern Africa, there are an increasing number of experiences that get you up and moving, trying out new ways of exploring the landscape, culture and wildlife of your chosen destination. From cycling between vineyards in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, to horse […]

Southeast Asia’s top 5 remote beaches

By Sam Clark on Sep 30, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Any sun-loving traveller’s dream is to stumble across a secret beach. Ideally, we’re thinking somewhere you can get a sense of escapism, but can still access your creature comforts. Here’s a run-down of the top five beaches of Southeast Asia that offer that feeling of blissful remoteness, with a few luxury perks thrown in as well. 1.Koh […]

Top beach alternatives in Laos

By Sam Clark on Sep 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Laos is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia, a seductively laid-back atmosphere and incredibly friendly people. It is also landlocked and, for many beach bunnies, this is a deal-breaker when choosing a holiday destination. But it would be a mistake to disregard Laos on this basis. There are huge number […]

Luxury experiences in California that are not to be missed

By Sandra Potter on Sep 26, 2017 in Attractions, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

California, home to the stars and to some of the best natural wonders, food and wine in the world as well. You can think of Hollywood, Yosemite National Park, the Redwoods and the wineries. But how best to see and better still experience these glories. Here are some of my favourite ways to spend a […]

5 reasons why you should get beach therapy

By Rathnam Rathnasamy on Sep 19, 2017 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

There is something about a beach vacation that leaves you blissfully relaxed, happy and rejuvenated. It works for people across ages. From the freshness of a sunrise, the frolicking waves of the day, the self-awareness during a sunset or the calm during the night, the beach changes our mood and puts you in touch with […]

10 of the best accommodation views along the Garden Route

By Colin Dilland on Sep 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

South Africa is undeniably one of the most beautiful countries on earth, largely owing to its diverse landscapes. And there is no better place that brings together the country’s landscapes than the Garden Route. Officially stretching from Mossel Bay to Tsitsikamma, the route also features many other destinations on both of its ends, making it […]

5 of the best luxury camps and lodges in Tanzania

By Craig Burkinshaw on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

With some of Africa’s biggest parks and reserves filled with all manner of game and birdlife, a rich Maasai culture, and landscapes that change from great bulky mountains to deep calderas and vast stretches of grassland, Tanzania is everything you’d imagine an African safari destination to be. But experiencing these things doesn’t have to mean […]

Some of the best heliskiing experiences around the globe

By Anne Wooley on Sep 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

My winter months are spent in Meribel, in the French Alps, running our catered chalet business. I have been skiing for many years and my husband, Ed, is a ski instructor in the resort. When time permits, we enjoy nothing more than strapping on our fat skis and exploring the fabulous off piste that the […]

Something for everyone on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

By Paul Johnson on Sep 12, 2017 in Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

What does your perfect holiday look like? Do you dream up white sandy coastlines, melting pink sunsets, bowing palm trees, diving dolphins and flavoursome cocktails? Does your imagination run wild, or does this place in your mind actually exist? Mexico’s Pacific Coast is home to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, two neighbouring regions united in […]

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