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Top 10 things to see and do on Lake Maggiore

By Jo Mackay on Dec 07, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Lake Maggiore is the second largest of the Italian Lakes. Measuring approximately 40 miles in length, it sits in Italy but also has a foot in Switzerland and stretches from Arona in the South to Locarno in the North. It’s shores are divided between the two Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont and the Swiss […]

5 unique luxury adventures to discover in Knoxville, Tennessee

By Heide Brandes on Dec 06, 2017 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tennessee, Travel Miscellany, USA

I was watching the bartender smoke my whiskey Old Fashioned, and the entire bar smelled like burning wood on a cold Appalachian day. On the bar top of the Drawing Room at The Tennessean, a new luxury hotel in Knoxville, TN, a large copper and glass box swirled with dusky smoke around an Old Fashioned […]

Top 5 luxury ski resorts in Italy

By Craig Burton on Dec 06, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Upscale hotels, indulgent restaurants and picturesque snow-covered slopes: Italy’s ski resorts truly embody this country’s love of the finer things in life. We pick our top five places to sample the very best that the Italian Alps has to offer. Corvara Nestled between the mountains of Alta Badia, Corvara is a perfect suntrap for your […]

Christmas and New Year in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Dec 05, 2017 in Attractions, Clubs, Europe, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’re thinking about spending the Christmas season in the European gem that is Barcelona, then think no further, as the city turns into a winter wonderland for both its visitors and locals. Although snow tends to be off the agenda in Barcelona, the weather does indeed get colder and the ambience of the city […]

10 reasons to choose Puglia for your next holiday in Italy

By Jo Mackay on Dec 04, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

2017 was a record season for Italy in terms of tourist numbers. According to figures released by Federalberghi and the Cultural Ministry in Italy, over 48 million people spent a night in an Italian hotel this Summer whilst a further 3 million spent the night in AirBnB accommodation, an increase of over 20% year on […]

5 of the best places to see wildlife in Canada

By Claire Powell on Dec 02, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

It’s no secret that Canada is a destination for all types of traveller. It’s got cosmopolitan cities, towering mountains, verdant forests, crystal-clear lakes and more opportunities for adventure than you could imagine. But another string to Canada’s bow, and one that’s sometimes overlooked, is its wildlife. From orca whale off the coast of British Columbia […]

5 ways to honeymoon in luxury on Martha’s Vineyard

By Courtney Myers on Nov 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Want to start your new union off on the right foot? You could book a hotel in a busy city with a soundtrack of street noise. Or, you could opt for a luxurious, private stay in the glamorous and still gloriously secluded island of Martha’s Vineyard. Long a playground for royalty and celebrities alike, the […]

Extreme Christmas shopping: 7 luxurious shops in Carouge, Geneva

By Michael Edwards on Nov 30, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

An original Superman cartoon? A hand-crafted dress? A Swiss clock with a 35,000 Swiss Francs price tag? Bespoke millinery? Pink pepper chocolates? How original will your gifts be this Christmas? And how deep are you pockets when it comes to stocking-fillers for your nearest and dearest? Strike off mundane items on your Christmas shopping list […]

Vienna Winter Sports: skiing close to Vienna

The best Winter sport places in and around Vienna

By Barbara Grüll-Cação on Nov 28, 2017 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Vienna may not be the obvious winter sports destination. For a break from sightseeing, however, a few excellent places in and around Austria’s capital invite for ice skating, ice curling, tobogganing, cross country skiing and even Alpine skiing. Ice skating Since Vienna hosts several excellent ice skating places this is the easiest winter sport to […]

5 top tips to get the most out of your trip to Disney World

By Kerrie Potts on Nov 23, 2017 in Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

For many people, Disney is a once in a lifetime type of vacation. No matter what your age, there really is something for everyone, but your time is limited so how can you be sure you get to see and do the most important experiences. Having spent almost every year for the last year going […]

8 festive Christmas events on the East Coast

By Karyn Wofford on Nov 22, 2017 in Attractions, Events, Georgia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The United States festively celebrates the holiday season, from coast to coast. Because it’s impossible to compare all of the events over this expansive nation, we’ve zeroed in on the East Coast with 8 events we hope you’ll love. Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition – Asheville, NC Every year, the biggest gingerbread competition […]

Top 5 beaches to visit when cruising Ibiza and Formentera by yacht

By Geoff Moore on Nov 20, 2017 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One of the best ways to experience the stunning islands of Ibiza and Formentera is by yacht. Here’s our top five recommended beaches to visit when cruising by yacht: Las Salinas Renowned as of the best and most cosmopolitan beaches in Ibiza, Las Salinas – which is located at the southern-most tip of Ibiza – […]

The best unique experiences in Antarctica

By Simon Williams on Nov 20, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel

As Christmas approaches us once again, the winter sun holidays are as popular as ever. However, for many travellers, this time of year signals the ideal opportunity to visit colder regions and really embrace the spirit of this snowy season. As the southern hemisphere begins to warm, we slip into winter, and it opens up […]

Fishing in Paradise: the best spots on Earth to fish

By Rob Stross on Nov 18, 2017 in Africa, Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Leisure Travel, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel

Fishing is not everybody’s idea of a good time… Alarm going off at 3.45, grabbing the box of maggots out of the fridge, pulling on smelly wellies, getting in a cold car, sitting by a cold river, eating sandwiches with fishy hands – there are a few downsides, that’s for sure. But, of course, not […]

Ski the Summit: the top 5

By Sandra Potter on Nov 16, 2017 in Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

New flights into the mile-high city of Denver have made access into the snow-sure Colorado resorts easier than ever and from Denver the only way is up and along the I-70 to the aptly named Summit County comprising no less than 12 ski resorts. At 2,926 metres, Breckenridge is the highest ski resort village: nearby […]

Honeymoon in Bali? Here’s some planning advice

By Mark Tulloch on Nov 16, 2017 in Asia, Food and Drink, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Bali, without doubt one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world right now. And rightly so. With so much variety of culture mixed with romantic settings and upmarket hospitality, it has everything required for an enjoyable and memorable honeymoon. But for those travelling from the UK and visiting Bali (and possibly Asia) for the […]

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