Category: Speciality Travel

Le Marche: top 10 reasons to visit Italy's hidden gem

Le Marche: top 10 reasons to visit Italy’s hidden gem

By on Oct 22, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Le Marche is actually one of the smallest regions in Italy and, arguably, one of the least well known. However, there is no doubting that it really is the hidden gem of this beautiful country with a size that is deceptive given the incredible wealth of sights to see and attractions to visit. No matter […]

Enjoying the luxury of the unknown, with travel and adventure at the core

Enjoying the luxury of the unknown, with travel and adventure at the core

By on Oct 21, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Remember our past articles (here and here) about Competitours, the company that redefines your notion of luxury travel with the focus not on well-known creature comforts but instead on the intriguing idea of the luxury of the unknown? Competitours is a 7 day/10 team travel competition that is best described as ‘The Amazing Race for […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

6 reasons why Malawi has become a leader in conservation in Africa

6 reasons why Malawi has become a leader in conservation in Africa

By on Oct 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Malawi, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

In the past, Malawi has never really been considered much of a pioneer in conservation terms compared to its neighbours in Africa. It has always had its protected national parks and wildlife reserves, and it is home to the world’s first freshwater National Park in Lake Malawi (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). But, over […]

Travel video of the week: Waterfall road in Nepal

Travel video of the week: Waterfall road in Nepal

By on Oct 18, 2018 in Asia, Nepal, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Talk about extreme. This road in Nepal is overwhelmed by a waterfall, making it more akin to a river than a road, and yet still the traffic drives on through! Sadly there’s no information given on exactly where in Nepal this is, as we would love to know more. If any of our readers can […]

The best safari experience in Africa?

The best safari experience in Africa?

By on Oct 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are over 10,000 safari lodges and camps in Africa – a daunting number when it comes to making a decision as to the one or two which would be best to visit! To help manage this large number the Safari Guild was set up in 2008 which now consists of over 5,000 safari specialist […]

5 ideal honeymoon destinations

5 ideal honeymoon destinations

By on Oct 15, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mauritius, Regions, Seychelles, Thailand

Congratulations… you are engaged. Now the excitement of planning your big day lies ahead. Lots to think about and do, maybe plenty time, maybe not, but whatever, it will come round much quicker than you are expecting it, and that is a fact. It just seems to creep up on you! As well as all […]

Top 5 magical safaris in Uganda and where to stay

Top 5 magical safaris in Uganda and where to stay

By on Oct 15, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Want to go on safari in Uganda, but have no idea which package to pick? We understand what you are going through, as there are countless experiences just waiting to be had in this small East African country. Below, we run down the best five options for a magical safari experience in Uganda. Gorilla trekking […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 14, 2018 in Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Space 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 cruises for an unforgettable luxury holiday in Antarctica

Top 5 cruises for an unforgettable luxury holiday in Antarctica

By on Oct 13, 2018 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel

A holiday to the white continent of Antarctica is on many a traveller’s bucket list, but how can you decide on which cruise to take? There are now a number of operators offering exciting trips to this vast and icy part of the world, all with their own unique benefits. The ships are decked out […]

A guide to skiing in Norway

A guide to skiing in Norway

By on Oct 13, 2018 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Swiss Alps have long been the byword for luxurious European skiing, but those in the know are heading further north to Norway. This land of pine forests, towering peaks and deep fjords offers an abundance of varied terrain, making it perfect for mixed ability groups. Despite Norway’s long cultural association with the sport – […]

Luxury travel treats: Helly Hansen race sailing special

Luxury travel treats: Helly Hansen race sailing special

By on Oct 10, 2018 in Accessories, Clothing, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Any of you that are frequent or even semi-frequent visitors to A Luxury Travel Blog will know that, when we are not away travelling, we spend quite a lot of our weekends taking our boys to race sailing events up and down the country, as well as overseas. And if there’s one thing that’s critical […]

Discover where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef

Discover where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef

By on Oct 10, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

If you drive south from Port Douglas, Australia, hugging the coast on the Captain Cook Highway towards Cairns, you arrive at the Thala Beach Nature Reserve – where the World Heritage Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. The Nature Reserve Hotel is located high on a private peninsular jutting out into the Coral Sea overlooking […]

How even really busy people can have travel experiences of a lifetime

How even really busy people can have travel experiences of a lifetime

By on Oct 09, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Chile, Featured, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Awesome Experiences provides travel experiences of a lifetime for busy people. Helicopter over the ultimate adventure destination of Mount Everest, track gorillas in Rwanda, explore the otherworldly lunar landscapes of South America or visit Rajasthan and the Pushkar Camel Fair. Escape from work for just 7 days – or a fraction longer if you have […]

Top 5 things to do in Rome before your cruise

Top 5 things to do in Rome before your cruise

By on Oct 09, 2018 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Rome is a popular embarkation port of call on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries, and thus lends itself beautifully for a few days stay before your cruise, allowing plenty of time to explore this historical city. Cruise ships dock at the port of Civittavechia, and it’s a swift 60 minute transfer into the heart of Rome. […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 07, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, 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 […]