Category: Speciality Travel

5 fabulous hiking trails to trek in Greece

5 fabulous hiking trails to trek in Greece

By on Sep 18, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

More than 50,000 foreign hikers, coming from France, Germany, UK, Netherlands and Scandinavian countries, have walked on Greece’s famous footpaths. Rediscovering the destination through the mapped and signposted paths is a wonderful way to tour the lands. The growing popularity of trails is not only due to the Instagrammable breathtaking views that everyone wants to […]

7 South American vacations ideal for family bonding

7 South American vacations ideal for family bonding

By on Sep 17, 2019 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Family Travel, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel

Between long hours spent in the office, children’s school schedules and extracurricular activities, days fly by – leaving family conversations limited to the logistics of the day. And whenever we do get together, there’s a good chance we’re each focused on our own cellphone screen, too worn down to engage in verbal conversation. By now, […]

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

By on Sep 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Playing at the Home of Golf is a bucket list item for most golfers. The Old Course at St. Andrews is a club with a storied past, and crossing the Swilcan Bridge is a dream for any player. But knowing where to stay while you’re visiting the Scottish town of St. Andrews can take a […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Arctic, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Resorts, Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Thailand, 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 […]

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

By on Sep 15, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Many people now worry about the idea of a bachelor night that involves a holiday. But there is an answer. Why not have a bachelor break in Portugal? There is so much to offer. Besides a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days per year, your break can be as adventurous or as relaxing as […]

Choosing the right cruise in Galapagos Islands

Choosing the right cruise in Galapagos Islands

By on Sep 14, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Galapagos Islands are well known, not only for its important input to Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, but also for its unique wildlife, pristine landscapes, and harsh conditions. 1,000 km away from the South American continent, the Galapagos Islands welcome worldwide travelers keen to watch fearless animal species, volcanic landscapes, as well as enjoying […]

5 of India’s top luxury experiences

5 of India’s top luxury experiences

By on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, India, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve been to India – or even if you haven’t – it’ll come as no revelation that the country is jam-packed full of unforgettable and luxury experiences, the likes of royal palaces and luxury lodges forming the base for everything from spotting tigers to exploring world-famous monuments. See below for our selection of the […]

5 essential African safari tips

5 essential African safari tips

By on Sep 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel

Going on safari in Africa can be an exciting, yet somehow scary experience the first time. It is the ultimate venture into the wild and unchartered territory of a less populated and less developed continent.  And of course, there is the wildlife to consider… In order to make the most of your safari experience, we […]

5 beautiful Croatian islands not to miss on a private yacht charter

5 beautiful Croatian islands not to miss on a private yacht charter

By on Sep 12, 2019 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Croatia, is said to be the land of 1000 islands, but in reality? There are probably easily more than 1000 if someone ever were to go out and count every island and islet sitting in the enchanting Adriatic Sea off of the Croatian mainland. There are so many islands and islets and one could spend […]

Escaping the crowds on a Tanzanian safari

Escaping the crowds on a Tanzanian safari

By on Sep 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Safaris are meant to be full of blissful moments of serenity. Listening to the various calls of lapwings and rollers on the open plains, smelling the fresh water of the cascading rivers that meander through the landscape and the feeling of being at one with nature is the reason people travel half-way across the world […]

Discover the Baltic cities

Discover the Baltic cities

By on Sep 10, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From Viking raiders setting out across its frigid waters, to medieval traders carrying goods between Hanseatic ports and epic clashes between Russian, German and British fleets, the Baltic has long been at the centre of Europe’s changing fortunes. Sandwiched between their former master, Russia, and the often-icy waters of the Baltic Sea, the countries of […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

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 properties in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest

Top 5 properties in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest

By on Sep 06, 2019 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Hotels, South America, Speciality Travel

Ecuador is a country that has a little something for everyone, for travelers who seek a destination that offers tranquility, for those who are enthusiastic about geology and nature, those who look for close encounters with wildlife, and those who want to raise their adrenaline levels during their vacations. The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is one […]

The world's top-rated ‘must visit’ Mediterranean restaurants of 2019

The world’s top-rated ‘must visit’ Mediterranean restaurants of 2019

By on Sep 02, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There are few things in life better than a holiday in the Mediterranean, when you have myriad events to pack your stay, access to the best beaches, opportunities to get up close with the local wildlife and to immerse yourself in historic locations with history spanning thousands of years… or to just unwind in the […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 01, 2019 in Air Travel, Brazil, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

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 spas worth getting on an airplane to visit

5 spas worth getting on an airplane to visit

By on Aug 31, 2019 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Vietnam

Sure, there are some amazing spas out there, but are they actually worth getting on a plane to visit? Here are a few which actually ARE worth getting on a long airplane ride to experience first-hand. 1. Dorado Beach​, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico, US ​The exquisite spa at Dorado Beach rests on 5 […]