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UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

By Trina Howes on Jul 12, 2021 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Malta, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As of 4am on the 30th of June, the UK extended its green list of countries safe for vaccinated and COVID-negative travellers, increases the options for Britons to holiday away from home this Summer. These popular destinations include*: The Balearic Islands, Malta and the Madeira Islands in Europe Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British […]

Safari with kids in 2021?

By Christopher Hill on Jul 01, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Can you go on an African safari with your kids? Yes! In 2021, with Covid? Yes! This is your best chance to observe wildlife with far fewer tourists jostling for prime viewing positions in safari jeeps. The best months to go are from now to September. Malaria is an obvious concern, more so than Covid […]

Top 5 honeymoon resorts in the Maldives

By Jay Kajaria on Jun 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Pristine beaches, crystal blue waters and classy resorts… the Maldives is a perfect getaway for honeymooners. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a year-round holiday destination, offering the perfect ambience for couples to spend time together in water villas with the serene ocean underneath. Wake up to the beautiful sunrise […]

The best private travel experiences in Asia

By Joanne McFarlane on Jun 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

When luxury travel to Asia soon returns, there are those of us with the budget and the desire for a private travel experience. Whether flying via private jet, chartering a private yacht, or renting a luxury private villa, the demand for seamless and exclusive travel is on the rise. Asia is well suited for this […]

5 ways to stay safe on a family canoe trip this Summer

By Nadine Robb on Jun 24, 2021 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Few things beat a paddle down the river with the family on those sweltering Summer days. As an activity that promotes team work, effective communication and the acquisition of numerous outdoor skills, it is unsurprisingly that swathes of families around the world take to the rivers once school is out. That said, nothing comes before […]

Escaping to a luxury safari home in Kenya

By Calvin Cottar on Jun 23, 2021 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

If you were to leave civilisation behind, round up 10 of the best people in your life, and all retreat to the wilderness, where would you go? Most of us have thought something like this at some or several points in our life, and for many, a wonderfully wild spot in Africa is the answer […]

Short stay: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, near Birmingham, UK

By Michael Edwards on Jun 22, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Belfry Hotel and Resort is not just a haven for golfers. Some guests, having the time of their lives, wouldn’t know the difference, in golfing terms, between an eagle and an albatross. It is a resort for all the family, for friends meeting. Though a visit to The Belfry, set in lush Warwickshire countryside […]

Island-hopping by yacht in New England

By Nicholas Dean on Jun 19, 2021 in Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont

Fair winds, cool culture and untold idiosyncrasies, a New England yacht charter delivers an great opportunity to holiday in style. From tranquil spots on secluded beaches to mouth-watering cuisine in lively townships, this is the trip of a lifetime, wherever you choose you cannot go wrong. The greatest time to visit these coastal isles is […]

10 chartered vacation retreats in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jun 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

Here, in the pint-sized South American nation of Ecuador, the massive re-opening of some of the most amazing — yet safe — nature vacations has begun. Whether in the stunning Galapagos Islands, deep in the Amazon, along the dazzling Pacific coast, or high in the Andes, a whole range of accommodations can be chartered for […]

Top 5 high-end experiences in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Jun 17, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Scotland is much more than castles, whisky and tartan. It is also much more than just the Highlands. If visitors are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, there is an abundance of opportunities. For luxurious accommodation the days of rigidly formal 5-star hotels and traditional castle accommodation have gone. The investors in luxury brands […]

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Jun 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Greece and Turkey are welcoming tourists back to the Eastern Mediterranean for a safe and spectacular summer, and a luxury charter yacht grants adventurous groups the opportunity to roam the crystalline Ionian and Aegean seas in style. There are five great reasons to choose a yacht for your next getaway break with family, friends or […]

Top 5 golf resorts in Catalonia

By Sandra Roig on Jun 14, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Catalonia is the perfect destination for a golf holiday. With good year-round weather and world-class courses, it is any golfer’s dream to be able to play in this north-eastern region of Spain. It is hard to imagine a more perfect location than one set among the beautiful Catalonian countryside. The variation in the landscape creates […]

Best safari camps to see wild dogs

By Marc Harris on Jun 11, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Africa’s wild dogs, also known as painted wolves, are arguably the most enigmatic animals that one can witness in the wild. Their social structure is fascinating, and their antics are often remarkable. Always on the move and full of energy, you can be sure any time spent with these carnivores will leave you delighted. In […]

Surfing in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Jun 07, 2021 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel

Daring travellers on the lookout for future adventures should start planning for a surf trip to the Maldives, where they can experience sensational swells and a true surfer’s paradise away from the crowds. Unknown to many travellers, the Maldives is amongst the world’s leading surf spots thanks to its uncrowded waves, mellow barrels and long […]

Best beaches for your dog in Tuscany

By Daniela De Luca on May 31, 2021 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The time for that long-awaited holiday has finally come. For many travellers who have decided to spend their vacation in Italy, planning the trip involves making a hard choice: do I leave my faithful friend behind with relatives or boarded in kennels, or do I take him with me? When going to the Tuscan coast, […]

5 outdoor sports to try as a family this Summer

By Nadine Robb on May 30, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Family Travel, Speciality Travel

With so much uncertainty surrounding international travel, whether or not we will be able to interact with those outside of our “bubble”, and our employment arrangements – it in unsurprising that sales in the home fitness and outdoor sport industries have soared during the pandemic. With less attention placed upon travelling away from home, the […]

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