Category: Speciality Travel

Top 5 places in Southern Malawi for family activity holidays

Top 5 places in Southern Malawi for family activity holidays

By on Sep 26, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Malawi, Regions, Speciality Travel

Malawi is a year-round safari destination that offers the best in bush and water fun for the whole family. ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ is oriented towards families looking for an African holiday that is not necessarily tailored around cushioned comfort but also offers adventure, rustic charm and hospitality that is genuinely friendly. The slower […]

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

Short stay: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

By on Sep 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Featured, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

This week I travelled to Sydney for just four nights to attend the seventh edition of Luxperience, a three and a half day luxury travel trade forum connecting many of the world’s most exclusive travel providers in the southern hemisphere. It was therefore an opportunity to network with a number of people within the industry […]

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

5 luxury highlights in Vancouver

By on Sep 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

Vancouver is a city of great wealth. A place where if you have an endless pot of disposal income you can live a life of luxury and leisure. If you find yourself in the city for 24 hours or more, here are five top things to do and places to visit to bask in the […]

Lugano’s closer now: 8 reasons why you should visit

Lugano’s closer now: 8 reasons why you should visit

By on Sep 19, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

The Swiss Alps have always protected Lugano from the extremes of European weather and hordes of visitors. Movie idols Clark Gable and Sophie Loren knew they could relax and enjoy Lugano’s cafe society without being mobbed back in their day. Although a 57 km tunnel through the Alps opened in 2016, reducing the rail journey […]

5 unique experiences on Azamara Club Cruises

5 unique experiences on Azamara Club Cruises

By on Sep 18, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe

Azamara Club Cruises are a small-ship cruise line with a fleet of three identical sister-ships. Each vessel carries just fewer than 700 guests in luxurious and modern surroundings for a more-inclusive cruise holiday. Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and just launched Azamara Pursuit sail on destination focussed cruise itineraries, offering longer stays in port and more […]

Autumn in Provence

Autumn in Provence

By on Sep 18, 2018 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn the best time of year to visit Provence? Quite possibly! For those of you who are looking for the perfect destination for an Autumn getaway, carry on reading to discover some of the highlights of this fabulous region in September, October & November along with details of some unmissable events that are well worth […]

7 hidden beaches of South East Spain

7 hidden beaches of South East Spain

By on Sep 16, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Spain, the second most visited country in the world, also boasts one of the world’s largest tourist industries. With over 82 million tourists recorded visiting in 2017, the annual number of visitors has broken all records for the past 5 years running. It has a rich and diverse history and boasts the world’s third largest […]

Why is Dian Fossey a key icon for gorilla tourism and conservation?

Why is Dian Fossey a key icon for gorilla tourism and conservation?

By on Sep 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel

Not long after arriving in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, your guides will likely be telling you plenty of stories about an American woman by the name of Dian Fossey. A researcher, activist, and advocate for the mountain gorilla, her actions played a big role in ensuring this species survival to this point in history. […]

8 top tips for introducing small kids to skiing

8 top tips for introducing small kids to skiing

By on Sep 15, 2018 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

A first time ski experience for kids is a big deal for all involved, especially because our primary objective is that our kids enjoy it as much as we do. In reality though it is not always smooth sailing and can require more patience or planning than anticipated. Here a 8 things that we can […]

The best cruise around the Fiji islands

The best cruise around the Fiji islands

By on Sep 14, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Neither of us had been on a cruise before, we had always been put off by the thousands of people disgorged onto a small town or island. So the concept of small ship cruising that would provide a more authentic, personal and less commercial experience was very appealing, particularly as it would allow us to […]

Top 7 fjords of Norway

Top 7 fjords of Norway

By on Sep 12, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Western Norway is famed for its spectacular and easily accessible fjords and mountains, which form a dramatic landscape and pave the way for myriad adventures, a plethora of picturesque towns and villages, and some excellent food. With snow-covered peaks, wild waterfalls, lush vegetation, shimmering glaciers, precipitous viewpoints and charming mountain communities, Norway’s fjords are a […]

Frankfurt: 10 reasons to visit this power city

Frankfurt: 10 reasons to visit this power city

By on Sep 12, 2018 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You don’t get a soaring aspirational Skyscraper Skyline without earning it, without packing a punch. Nick-named Manhattan-am-Main, or Mainhattan, Frankfurt’s been at the heart of Europe for many, many centuries. Big deals are signed at the Frankfurt Book Fair – don’t even think of getting a hotel room then – and many Germans read the […]

5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive

5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive

By on Sep 10, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Think safari and the first thing that normally comes to mind is a group of people on a vehicle wearing neutral tones and watching for animals. This is the core of any safari adventure but with the growth in luxury safari holidays new and exciting activities are being introduced to add even more to the […]

Extraordinary experiences to try in Zimbabwe

Extraordinary experiences to try in Zimbabwe

By on Sep 09, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

Having bounced back onto the map for travellers, Zimbabwe is now one of the hottest safari destinations in Africa. New camps are popping up on a regular basis, new safari areas are being opened up and old, favourite lodges are reopening their doors. Zimbabwe is home to some of the most show-stopping phenomena, including the […]

The 5 most stunning beaches in Florida

The 5 most stunning beaches in Florida

By on Sep 08, 2018 in Florida, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

If you are heading to Florida for a holiday, you are going to want to check out the best of the sites.  There really is loads to see and do in the area, and of course, most people associate it with a trip to Disney.  Whether you are overwrought with cartoon creations or just looking […]

Combining luxury and adventure in Austria

Combining luxury and adventure in Austria

By on Sep 07, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Austria, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The pursuit of skiing and of luxury go hand-in-hand for many winter sports aficionados. Austria always fits the bill, combining a thrilling, slope-based experience with spellbinding scenery and equally stunning accommodation options – not to mention top-class cuisine. With an array of indulgent Alpine experiences at your fingertips, we’ll help narrow your search with a […]