Category: Speciality Travel

Top 10 luxury things to do on your Orlando trip

Top 10 luxury things to do on your Orlando trip

By on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals

A holiday to Orlando is high on many people’s bucket list. With such famous sites as Disney World and SeaWorld, it is easy to see why. This is prime luxury holiday territory, so it is little wonder the desire to go to town is high for many travelers. There are so many fabulous things to […]

Kenya’s top 5 camps for active travellers

Kenya’s top 5 camps for active travellers

By on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Featured, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya is the original birthplace of the safari holiday and home to the likes of the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Samburu, which offer some of the best Big Five game viewing in the whole of Africa. However, Kenya is not solely about game viewing! It has some of the continent’s best and most striking scenery, […]

Skiing on the glacier high above Tignes

Top 5 resorts for glacier skiing

By on Nov 14, 2017 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Over the last few ski seasons, in the Alps, the snow down at lower altitudes has started showing up later than expected. Is this a natural cycle, or is climate change the culprit? That’s a debate for another day. Thankfully the snow always shows up but it’s squeeky bum time for anyone who booked the […]

5 animals you would never expect to see in the Galapagos Islands

5 animals you would never expect to see in the Galapagos Islands

By on Nov 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Become encompassed in the world-famous living laboratory of the Galapagos Islands, among the feathered nests of blue-footed boobies and trolling feet of the giant Galapagos tortoise, and along the way you will doubtlessly come across animals that, although they don’t have such big names, are just as spectacular. When Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos in […]

5 of Africa’s best eco-lodges

5 of Africa’s best eco-lodges

By on Nov 10, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Africa boasts an incredible selection of stunning places to stay, from beach resorts on otherwise uninhabited islands to stylish boutique hotels in thriving cities. Eco-tourism is defined by The International Ecotourism Society as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people”. This has motivated us to seek out […]

Pila Italy

Top 5 hidden gem ski resorts in the world

By on Nov 09, 2017 in Asia, Austria, Canada, Colorado, Europe, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

What could be more luxurious than having your own slice of ski heaven? Quiet slopes are just as important as perfect powder and first-class services, which is why we’ve put together our top five secret ski destinations in the world. Pila, Italy Pila has the sought-after combination of being both lively and intimate: its small […]

5 reasons to choose The Three Peaks for a Winter holiday in the Dolomites

5 reasons to choose The Three Peaks for a Winter holiday in the Dolomites

By on Nov 05, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The ski resort of Three Peaks Dolomites is located in South Tyrol amidst the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites. It remains an undiscovered and uncrowded ski experience even after winning multiple awards. The ski runs are perfectly groomed and with an efficient system of man made snow, skiing is always guaranteed. Providing more than 100 km […]

The world's longest and highest zip line

The world’s longest and highest zip line

By on Nov 01, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

The world’s longest and highest zip line will officially open on the UAE’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, next month. With the exact length of the zip line remaining a closely-guarded secret until the multi-million dollar adventure tourism product’s opening, the zip line will propel the UAE’s most northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah into the […]

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

By on Oct 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5 Star Gold Award property located just a short distance from the M40 motorway in Warwickshire, and listed on the Premier Cottages website. Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK. […]

Asia's 10 most beautiful train journeys

Asia’s 10 most beautiful train journeys

By on Oct 28, 2017 in Asia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Myanmar, Rail Travel, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

An atmospheric train ride is second to none. The perfect way to get to know a country’s landscapes and customs, train trips transform perfunctory journey time into an experience in itself. There are myriad fantastic routes across Asia to choose from, ranging from the more upscale first-class carriages to those which are more basic, but […]

Top 5 Lake District treks

Top 5 Lake District treks

By on Oct 23, 2017 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Treks around the epic mountain and lake scenery of England’s largest National Park, the Lake District, continue to be the feature as well as inspiration for blockbuster movies, novels and famous artworks. From Star Wars to the soon-to-be-released live action remake of Peter Rabbit by Sony Pictures, the Lake District is a hotbed of cultural […]

8 essential tips to avoiding travel madness and making your next trip a success

8 essential tips to avoiding travel madness and making your next trip a success

By on Oct 20, 2017 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

I’m a planner. A week before most trips I start laying out the basics, making checklists, and doing last minute shopping to fill in the gaps. With four kids and a husband to pack for, it’s my way of always being prepared.  We were headed on a trip down under—flying from Hong Kong to Sydney, with a […]

A day trip on a traditional boat ("vieux grément") to Houat island

A day trip on a traditional boat (“vieux grément”) to Houat island

By on Oct 20, 2017 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

If you like the sound of an unforgettable day sailing to an island paradise, then this one is for you! Owner Jérôme Suillerot and boat captain Olivier will guide you across the Gulf of Morbihan aboard the 22-metre Krog E Barz, a traditional sailing ship with a white hull and distinctive green stripe – a […]

South Africa's best kept safari secrets

South Africa’s best kept safari secrets

By on Oct 19, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is renowned for its remarkable safari experiences, with people from all around the world travelling miles and miles to spend a night or two at one of the country’s superb game reserves. There are many firm favourites, names recognised across the globe for their incredible accommodation and service that have yet to disappoint […]

5 of South America’s most romantic spots

5 of South America’s most romantic spots

By on Oct 18, 2017 in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

For those in search of a romantic experience that’s different from what’s found in a typical vacation package, South America offers some of the most amorous destinations in the world. These getaway havens not only mean dinners by candlelight, long dreamy-eyed walks on the beach, and accommodations with all the creature comforts, they stand apart for […]

7 of the most popular safari and adventure experiences from Cape Town to the Garden Route

7 of the most popular safari and adventure experiences from Cape Town to the Garden Route

By on Oct 18, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Feel the rhythm of South Africa as you explore diverse wildlife; safaris; beaches; marine life and majestic mountains in the land of sunshine. Take the opportunity and tap into the knowledge of an expert local tour guide and get to see the world where nature; adventure; cultures and landscapes merge and locals call home. Start […]