Category: Speciality Travel

Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

By on Mar 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Blessed with an abundance of luxury hotels in regions of astounding natural beauty, Latin America offers much for the discerning traveller seeking to switch off from the pressures of quotidian life. With wellness escapes and innovative spa treatments becoming an increasingly valuable element of a luxury travel experience, the natural bounty of Latin America’s unique […]

The wonderful Huus Hotel

5 striking Alpine properties

By on Mar 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Spending your ski holiday in a snug chalet with all the traditional furnishings is always a lovely way to enjoy your week away, but have you ever thought of going somewhere with a little more flair? A property with its own individual personality that you won’t find anywhere else? Here is a list of five […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Europe, France, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

By on Mar 09, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

If you are looking to treat yourself to celebrate a special occasion or just because you feel like it, going on an ultra-luxurious safari might just be the ideal solution you’re looking for. While you’ll find a vast array of high-end safari retreats, there is just a very small bunch of lodges you could consider […]

Galapagos: a once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey to experience rare and unique wildlife

Galapagos: a once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey to experience rare and unique wildlife

By on Mar 07, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

It is easy to imagine why the Galapagos Islands are one of the top places to visit of many experienced travelers. Online, you can see many articles, reviews and photos of this exotic paradise, but the truth is, that none of them will really do justice to what you see in reality. When researching online, […]

Top 5 luxury watersports on offer in Barbados

Top 5 luxury watersports on offer in Barbados

By on Mar 04, 2019 in Barbados, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Barbados is a luxury, dream destination for thousands of tourists each year. With so much to see and do it is easy to understand why it boasts such popularity and outstanding reputation.  For many, the pull is the diverse water-based sports and with the crystal clear inviting sea and stunning backdrop who can resist. Here […]

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The UN marks World Wildlife Day each year on 3 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants, and to encourage people around the globe to think about what they can do – big or small – to have a positive impact. This year the theme […]

Active luxury in Norway

Active luxury in Norway

By on Mar 01, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As a whole, Scandinavia offers some of the most incredible scenery in the world, and Norway is no exception. For those in search of luxury with a taste of adventure, a private yacht charter here will deliver an unforgettable experience: the unrivalled ability to access so many natural bounties with ease is the real deal. […]

7 reasons to visit Lake Charles in Louisiana

7 reasons to visit Lake Charles in Louisiana

By on Feb 27, 2019 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Lake Charles, Louisiana sits on the confluence of the Gulf of Mexico, the lake of the same name, culture, unique cuisine, and attractions. This is Cajun country, full of historical French-inspired influence that extends from lodging to attractions to cuisine. The area is known for incredible fishing and hunting, yet the other aspects of Lake […]

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

By on Feb 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

A pheasant scurries across the road as we turn into the drive towards Teal House, our home for a week’s holiday in the north-east of England. We are about five miles to the west of Alnwick, widely regarded as one of the top pheasant shooting locations in the UK, and the many pheasants we see […]

Luxury yacht charter: a culinary adventure in Croatia

Luxury yacht charter: a culinary adventure in Croatia

By on Feb 25, 2019 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Or… of wine, oysters, truffles, Dalmatian peka bell cookery, and even song. A luxury yacht charter along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is a combination of this and so much more, including Klapa singing, all of which is the real Croatian experience when cruising through these beautiful blue green waters. It is along the coast […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 24, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

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 […]

5 beaches in Koh Samui you need to visit

5 beaches in Koh Samui you need to visit

By on Feb 24, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Koi Samui in the south of Thailand is a dream destination for many holidaymakers. This bucket list island enjoys average temperatures of 30 degrees and boars a massive 40 beaches. So when you are not seeing the sights and fancy lazing in the sand, you have a fantastic choice. Here are five of the best […]

6 of the best Alpine views

6 of the best Alpine views

By on Feb 21, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

The ski industry, as we know it, wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the mountains. That is a blinding obvious statement to make, of course. But isn’t it pretty amazing that the thing we love to do is carried out in such an awe inspiring environment. The majesty of the Alps are, without doubt, one […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Japan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

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 […]

Discovering the Amazon in Peru

Discovering the Amazon in Peru

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Our world tour of 15 countries in 10 months included 52 flights one of which was from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado to be met by our driver and transferred to the banks of the golden brown Madre de Dios River. We boarded a long-tailed boat for a 45 minute journey deep into the rainforest to arrive […]