Category: Speciality Travel

Special feature: The Hayloft, Cumrew, Eden Valley, Cumbria, UK

Special feature: The Hayloft, Cumrew, Eden Valley, Cumbria, UK

By on Jul 29, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest trip was to the Eden Valley on the eastern side of Cumbria. Whilst many visitors to the county head for the Lake District, areas that are peripheral to the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site are often overlooked. Those who venture further afield than the confines of the National Park are rewarded with […]

12 reasons why you should visit Myanmar

12 reasons why you should visit Myanmar

By on Jul 25, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

This enchanting country in Southeast Asia has so much to offer to those who visit. From amazingly friendly people to landscapes that are a photographer’s dream; Myanmar is one of our favourite places that we have visited. Enjoy reading about our 12 reasons why you should visit Myanmar and feel free to leave a comment […]

5 things to do in Murchison Falls National Park

5 things to do in Murchison Falls National Park

By on Jul 18, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Located in North-west Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is arguably one of the most diverse safari destinations in Uganda – in terms of both wildlife and the activities on offer for visitors. From cruises down the River Nile to game drives, nature walks, birding, and even chimpanzee trekking in the neighbouring Budongo Forest Reserve, Murchison […]

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

By on Jul 17, 2018 in Asia, Central America, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important to luxury travellers when aboard, hotels need to be equipped to enrich and maintain a well and healthy lifestyle. These are our favourite hotels where wellness is ingrained in their ethos, hotels that you come away […]

Unforgettable wildlife encounters

Unforgettable wildlife encounters

By on Jul 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Zambia

A day trip to the zoo was the highlight of many of our childhoods. Do you remember first seeing an elephant or a penguin, perhaps at London Zoo in Regents Park? As happy as these memories are, however, they have absolutely nothing on the feeling you get when you first see wild animals on the […]

5 considerations for hiking the Inca Trail

5 considerations for hiking the Inca Trail

By on Jul 15, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

At the top of the bucket lists of thousands of travelers around the world is hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This is a historical route as it was part of the road system of the Inca Empire; it once linked the city of Cusco (the former capital of the Empire) to the mythical […]

The Zermatt shuttle

The Zermatt shuttle

By on Jul 15, 2018 in Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

One of the great things about living in Zermatt is that it’s a car free town. You can own a car here but you can only drive to the car parks positioned on the periphery of town. The mode of transport in the town itself is electric taxi or electric bus. They are both very […]

12 tips for stress-free skiing with kids

12 tips for stress-free skiing with kids

By on Jul 13, 2018 in Asia, Family Travel, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

For the most part family ski holidays are enormously fun and create lifelong memories. That being said, there is always the potential for the odd meltdown or two that can leave the kids squawking in the snow and the parents wondering why they bothered. Fortunately for us, there are a few easy things that we […]

The top 5 reasons to visit Barbados

The top 5 reasons to visit Barbados

By on Jul 12, 2018 in Attractions, Barbados, Caribbean, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Not that it takes much convincing to visit such a fantastic island, after all the totally awesome sun, sea and sand are going to win most people over, but if you are going to head over on a bucket list type holiday, you really want to make sure you are seeing all the vital elements.  […]

The best places for biking and hiking in Rwanda

The best places for biking and hiking in Rwanda

By on Jul 10, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel

Plan on travelling to Rwanda soon? If you are an active person, know that there are plenty of options available to you if you are an avid cyclist or hiker. With plenty of mountainous terrain, lovely lakes, and country roads which take you from one authentic village to the next, there are plenty of excellent […]

6 unforgettable luxury safari experiences

6 unforgettable luxury safari experiences

By on Jul 05, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Luxury safaris are stuff that dreams are made of, where you and your guide rove the remote bush of private reserves in a chauffeured vehicle searching out elusive wildlife with few, if any, other humans in sight. Traditional safari game drives are an amazing way to get up-close to the incredible flora and fauna of […]

6 luxurious self-catered accommodation options for your next ski trip

6 luxurious self-catered accommodation options for your next ski trip

By on Jun 29, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

For those who are used to all-inclusive, the freedom of self-catering can be a treat in itself – particularly when you have a luxury apartment to come back to after a day on the slopes. Without being tied to set meal times, you can do as you like. Dine at gourmet restaurants or bring home […]

Unforgettable bike riding adventures

Unforgettable bike riding adventures

By on Jun 25, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers, or freewheeled down a very long hill? That joy of cycling really is second to none, and whether you’re a casual, fair weather cyclist, or hop on the bike committedly for your daily commute, it’s something which can always be rediscovered. One of […]

Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

By on Jun 23, 2018 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Malta, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

The definition of luxury travel continues to evolve. A new one is long overdue, anyway, as the term becomes more and more watered down with too many purveyors anxious to apply the misnomer to their brand. Price can lend to exclusivity, but shouldn’t be the only factor. True luxury tends to also revolve around authentic, […]

5 Greek experiences to transform you

5 Greek experiences to transform you

By on Jun 20, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

In 2016 and 2017, we noticed the rise of experiential travel as the leading trend across countries and generations, where vacationers were looking for ways to blend in with native cultures, interact with the locals, become insiders and feel much more than a tourist. This year, industry leaders are pointing towards a new shift, that […]

5 South American beaches you’ll absolutely love

5 South American beaches you’ll absolutely love

By on Jun 15, 2018 in Attractions, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Uruguay

Bathed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and by the Caribbean Sea, South America can boast — arguably — the most beautiful beaches in the world. From remote fishing villages whose charm lies in simple and magnetic nature, to sophisticated and modern resorts with luxury hotels and all kinds of water sports, this […]