Category: Leisure Travel
5 reasons to visit the Deep South
By Sandra Potter on Jul 15, 2017 in Alabama, Events, Food and Drink, Georgia, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, Mississippi, North America, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
There are dozens of reason to visit America’s Deep South, all of them valid. The first thing is to decide which States comprise the Deep South. For me, and this is totally subjective, they are Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. I think these typify the sense of fun, the music, the variety 
10 Provencal activities not to be missed!
By Su Stephens on Jul 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Holidays are about relaxing, but that doesn’t mean sitting around sunbathing all day long. Provence is such an incredibly varied region and we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the range of activities available. From cooking to mountain biking, there is something for everyone in this most glorious area of France. Cookery classes 
The perfect pre-cursor to Wimbledon: The Boodles, Stoke Park
By Judy Johnson on Jul 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Anyone for tennis? These words are synonymous with Wimbledon but there is a new venue rapidly gaining recognition as THE place to warm up before the two weeks before the famous Championships. This is The Boodles at Stoke Park – a glorious setting for a wonderful event for the tennis fan but also appreciated by 
Explore Peru's awesome, majestic landscape in Orient Express style
By Paul Johnson on Jul 03, 2017 in Featured, Leisure Travel, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Now you can explore Peru’s awesome, majestic landscape in Orient Express style. Belmond, the company who created the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express have launched a new legend: the Belmond Andean Explorer. The first luxury sleeper train to travel through a part of South America offers a truly unique way to discover some of Peru’s most notable landmarks. 
5 of the most scenic ziplines around the world
By Karyn Wofford on Jul 01, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Haiti, Japan, Kentucky, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Zip lining is a thrilling experience, offering spectacular views of unique destinations. When deciding where to take your next super speed experience, consider a location with an unusually fantastic view through unexpected terrain. Vast gorges, mountain tops and turquoise water add a secondary depth to an already exhilarating adventure. Dragon’s Breath in Labadee, Haiti Only 
Top 10 walking hotspots in France
By Tina James on Jun 27, 2017 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Whether you’d prefer gentle walking along the shores of Brittany’s Emerald Coast, meandering winding routes past fairytale châteaux in the Loire, or leisurely strolling through the lush Provençal countryside, travelling on foot in France is one of the best ways to get about. But which is your favourite region out of the 10 below? Brittany The 
Special feature: Stargazers, St. Mawes, Cornwall, UK
By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
After a lengthier-than-expected 12-hour drive (we faced a lot of congestion around Bristol), we were immediately put at ease when we arrived at our accommodation in St. Mawes on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula, greeted by the words “Relax – it doesn’t get much better than this” above the entrance. We were staying at a beautiful property 
British Columbia's undiscovered gems - a ski safari
By Sandra Potter on Jun 21, 2017 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
If you like small resorts with huge dumps of snow, small numbers of skiers and large amounts of sunshine, look no further than the sunny side of the Rockies. Each of the resorts has enough to keep you happy for a week, but in my opinion, it ismore fun to take a two-week holiday, a 
On land and sea in Los Cabos
By Tom Marchant on Jun 20, 2017 in Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
It can be rare to find the kind of escapism that affords you the luxury of genuinely beautiful beachside lounging and truly exhilarating activities. In this respect, Los Cabos has it all. Retreat to this Mexican outpost on the Baja Peninsula, and by all means choose a sunspot and relax – but for the moments 
Wake up on your own private island in an almost untouched part of the world
By Paul Johnson on Jun 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Central America, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Nicaragua, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Wake up to a spectacular sunrise on your own private island. Struggle with the difficult decision of choosing between room service or a walk through a piece of paradise to take you to your tropical breakfast feast. Feel the white sand between your toes as you make your way by the coconut trees that line 
The 5 most beautiful hotel pools of the Côte d'Azur
By Benedikt Lüchinger on Jun 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Here at the Mediterranean coast between Cassis near Marseille and Menton near the Italian border there is a lot to explore. There’s no shame wanting to relax after shopping trips at famous promenades like the Promenade des Anglais in Nice or after charming yacht trips. Therefore, I would like to present some of the most 
The best 5 beaches in Cambodia
By Alastair Donnelly on Jun 08, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Cambodia has some of the most incredible temples and fascinating history in the whole world. You can happily spend days marvelling at jungle-clad temple Ta-Prohm, or the intricate pink bas-reliefs of Banteay Srei. But if you’d like to swap shrines for the seaside, just for a little bit, Cambodia is also home to a collection 
Summer in the Three Valleys: our 5 favourites
By Anne Wooley on May 26, 2017 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Meribel and the Three Valleys are world famous ski and snowboard destinations, there is no doubt about that. However, when the snow retreats from the Three Valleys there are a number of things you can do with the wide open spaces and mountain passes that hikers, thrill seekers and music lovers can enjoy at a 
Delicious drives in Germany: Kurhaus Binz to Stralsund, via Middelhagen
By Milos Willing on May 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Rested and energised, I prepared for my third and final day with Hertz by the Baltic Sea. After breakfast at the hotel I headed off in my Ford Mustang hire car to the Villa mit Sonnenhof. On my way there, I discovered a small wood shop called Holzkunst nach Wunsch, and decided to stop for 
Delicious drives in Germany: Heringsdorf to Kurhaus Binz, via Mellenthin
By Milos Willing on May 24, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The second day of my Delicious Drive road trip with Hertz started off with breakfast at the Strandhotel Heringsdorf. On offer was a lavish breakfast buffet with tasty homemade jams – the perfect refreshment to kick-start a new day by the Baltic Sea. I had a full schedule for the day, starting with a visit 
