Category: Speciality Travel
6 top tips for staying safe on a ski holiday during COVID-19
By Nadine Robb on Oct 15, 2020 in Health & Safety, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
As we adjust to what the new normal looks like for day to day life, it may be time to consider how a ski holiday could look this winter, and the things that we can do to stay safe on it. With safety and comfort being our top priorities, here are our 5 top tips 
5 adventures awaiting you as the Ecuadorian mainland re-opens
By Alfonso Tandazo on Oct 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Ecuador and its legendary Galapagos Islands have been gradually — yet carefully — opening their doors to international travelers since this summer, when the first international flights began arriving in the country with passengers. Prudently applied protocols allow anyone who wants to travel to Ecuador to do so in an environment that’s quite safe, since 
Experience the Kimberley, Australia by yacht
By Nicholas Dean on Oct 08, 2020 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Travelling along the north-western edge of Australia offers an introduction to a raw, wild coastline dotted with some 2,600 beautiful islands. The isolated and rugged Kimberley coast is often referred to as one of Australia’s great natural wonders; this never-ending natural haven of crystalline waters, white sands, pounding waterfalls, and sandstone gorges is guaranteed to 
5 reasons to discover the Maldives with luxury yacht Nawaimaa
By Trina Howes on Sep 22, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel
If you’re planning your next winter holiday, here are five reasons to choose the Maldives and a luxury yacht charter aboard NAWAIMAA. You’ll never tire of ‘socially distancing’ as you cruise from one breath-taking island to the next: Reconnect with nature and explore the exotic wonders of Maldives at your own pace, letting your expert 
Top 5 luxury fly fishing lodges in Argentinian Patagonia
By Nick Wharton on Sep 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel
Straddling the border between Chile and Argentina, Patagonia has long been an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. With towering snow-capped peaks, stunning mountain trails, and dramatic valley canyons etched by crystal clear rivers, there are few places as magnificent as this World UNESCO Biosphere. People come to this pristine natural landscape on the southern tip of South 
Niseko, Japan - Asia’s Winter holiday destination
A recent online survey with participants from a dozen different countries listed Japan as their top choice of destination once the worldwide travel hiatus finally ends. Their reasons include obvious agendas such as the food (Japan is also among the top culinary destinations in Asia) and visiting specific cultural and themed attractions, like Universal Studios
Top 5 family friendly hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada
By Nadine Robb on Sep 20, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
There are so many wonderful hikes to be done yet so many of them require a good fitness level, hiking experience and the ability to cover distances that can be challenging for the young, injured and elderly. Ultimately, fewer older and younger individuals feel that they cannot approach hiking as a recreation and end up 
5 unlikely African adventures
By Warwick Blow on Sep 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Chad, Djibouti, Lesotho, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Speciality Travel, Sudan
From the great pyramids of Giza in the north to the vibrant city of Cape Town, nestled below majestic Table Mountain, in the south, Africa is a continent awash with bucket list destinations. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration, majestic dunes of the Namib, thundering waters of Victoria Falls, the list goes on and on. However, 
The best areas in Barcelona for families
By Sandra Roig on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the 
Stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration
The Great Wildebeest Migration is without doubt one of the planet’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras migrate around the Serengeti National Park in search of pastures green. By following the rains, the herds must battle raging rivers and avoid lurking predators in order to
A family sailing holiday in western Scotland
By Paul Johnson on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, 
Revel in la dolce vita on the Amalfi Coast
By Nicholas Dean on Sep 02, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Well-known for scenery, history, cuisine and style, the famous stretch of coastline along the Amalfi Coast is blessed with warm sunshine, fascinating culture and beautiful beaches. Tracing the shoreline of this UNESCO heritage site by yacht allows full appreciation of this extraordinary destination. Not only will the views be even more spectacular, but a yacht 
Is an active tour for you?
There are many ways to see the world. Each mode of transportation has pros and cons. On a cruise, you’ll enjoy the humbling experience of having the infinite ocean laid out before you and not having to move from hotel to hotel, but you won’t experience much more of the country past the commercialized ports
Top 5 ski tours
By Dan Frith on Aug 30, 2020 in Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
There’s time for things to change for the better, of course, but by now, normally, most people would have already booked this winters ski trip and would be counting down the days. Despite the best guarantees that deposits will be refunded people are understandably very nervous of committing. I thought I’d share with you my 
Short stay: New Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK
By Michael Edwards on Aug 28, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
New Hall is the romantic castle, complete with water lilies floating on the moat, where you have always wanted to stay. There are more coats of arms, griffins, stone fireplaces, Norman French mottoes, crenelated towers, timber beams, cupola topped by a weather vane and mullioned-windows than you can shake a jousting lance at. Rumour has 
