Category: Speciality Travel
Short stay: Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, Billesley, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
By Michael Edwards on Jan 16, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Set in Shakespeare Country, Billesley Manor Hotelis just five miles rural north-west of Stratford-upon-Avon. On the short drive in to Stratford, you will pass Mary Arden’s farm where Shakespeare’s father grew-up and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. 
5 new short-haul services added to the British Airways London Gatwick network
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2023 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. 
10 of the most romantic places in Berlin
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2023 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
With Valentine's Day only a month away, Berlin is one of the most visited cities in Germany and an ideal place for a romantic break. With 916 bridges, the city, like Venice, offers a fairytale backdrop for romantic strolls. 
The classic Italian Grand Tour around Naples, the Amalfi Coast and down to Sicily aboard a luxury charter yacht
By Trina Howes on Jan 12, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
New year, classic destination. Naples and the Amalfi Coast are at the heart of one of the most glorious areas in Europe to explore and is perhaps why they were a ‘must’, on the Grand Tours of the early 19th century. 
A journey of self-discovery, health and healing in the Himalayan foothills of India
By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2023 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Six Senses has brought the much-loved and well-established Vana into its portfolio. The ethos is to immerse guests into a personalized wellness journey where ancient wisdom meets innovation. 
FAA travel chaos: how each airline is responding
As you probably know, there's been chaos in the world of air travel, particularly in the United States, when the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) suffered a computer outage with its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system which affected thousands of flights.
Revolutionary new ship for Silversea Cruises: Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises® has revealed full details on the public venues aboard its new ship Silver Nova℠, including the largest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants of any ultra-luxury cruise ship.
9 of the dreamiest honeymoon destinations to redeem Hilton points
By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2023 in Accommodation, Featured, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
Being a Hilton Honors member is free to join and comes with a host of additional perks, such as special member-only promotions, ways to earn Points and redeem Points on other offerings including one-of-a-kind Hilton Honors Experiences. 
Star Alliance lounge at Rome's Fiumicino Airport now available on a pay-per-use basis
By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2023 in Air Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Star Alliance, winner of the world’s best airline alliance and best alliance lounge at Skytrax, is now offering pay-per-use access to the Star Alliance lounge at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport. 
154% increase in vegan meals on Emirates flights
Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over 280,000 plant-based meals consumed in the past year.
The MINI Convertible now in the Seaside Edition - as blue as the sea, as stunningly white as the beach
Waves rolling gently onto the beach and the endless horizon in view – a day at the seaside offers refreshingly expansive perspectives and a feeling of freedom. In line with this, the MINI Convertible in the Seaside Edition celebrates 30 years of individual style and maximum fresh-air driving fun.
New to Tanzania: Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa
By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
Located on the north-east coast of the island in the Muyuni area, this new resort perches between the coastline and acres of tropical jungle directly in front of Mnemba island. 
Grand Wildlife Tour of India
By Jay Kajaria on Jan 09, 2023 in Adventure Travel, Asia, India, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
The Grand Wildlife tour of India is an incredible journey that traverses the length and breadth of India’s remarkable array of natural habitats - from lush forests to open grasslands and majestic rivers. 
More ways to see the best of the Caribbean
On the heels of winning “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” for the 20th year in a row*, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2024-2025 year-long and summer Caribbean cruises that will set the stage for the best family vacations.
7 of the best cruise destinations for seeing penguins in the wild
By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Travel industry executives attribute the increase in luxury cruise bookings that include the chance to see penguins in their natural habitat to "the Sir David Attenborough effect". 
