Category: Speciality Travel

5 adventures awaiting you as the Ecuadorian mainland re-opens

5 adventures awaiting you as the Ecuadorian mainland re-opens

By on Oct 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Ecuador and its legendary Galapagos Islands have been gradually — yet carefully — opening their doors to international travelers since this summer, when the first international flights began arriving in the country with passengers. Prudently applied protocols allow anyone who wants to travel to Ecuador to do so in an environment that’s quite safe, since
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Experience the Kimberley, Australia by yacht

By on Oct 08, 2020 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
Travelling along the north-western edge of Australia offers an introduction to a raw, wild coastline dotted with some 2,600 beautiful islands. The isolated and rugged Kimberley coast is often referred to as one of Australia’s great natural wonders; this never-ending natural haven of crystalline waters, white sands, pounding waterfalls, and sandstone gorges is guaranteed to
5 reasons to discover the Maldives with luxury yacht Nawaimaa

5 reasons to discover the Maldives with luxury yacht Nawaimaa

By on Sep 22, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel
If you’re planning your next winter holiday, here are five reasons to choose the Maldives and a luxury yacht charter aboard NAWAIMAA. You’ll never tire of ‘socially distancing’ as you cruise from one breath-taking island to the next: Reconnect with nature and explore the exotic wonders of Maldives at your own pace, letting your expert
Top 5 luxury fly fishing lodges in Argentinian Patagonia

Top 5 luxury fly fishing lodges in Argentinian Patagonia

By on Sep 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel
Straddling the border between Chile and Argentina, Patagonia has long been an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. With towering snow-capped peaks, stunning mountain trails, and dramatic valley canyons etched by crystal clear rivers, there are few places as magnificent as this World UNESCO Biosphere. People come to this pristine natural landscape on the southern tip of South
Niseko, Japan - Asia’s Winter holiday destination

Niseko, Japan - Asia’s Winter holiday destination

By on Sep 21, 2020 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
A recent online survey with participants from a dozen different countries listed Japan as their top choice of destination once the worldwide travel hiatus finally ends. Their reasons include obvious agendas such as the food (Japan is also among the top culinary destinations in Asia) and visiting specific cultural and themed attractions, like Universal Studios
Top 5 family friendly hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada

Top 5 family friendly hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada

By on Sep 20, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
There are so many wonderful hikes to be done yet so many of them require a good fitness level, hiking experience and the ability to cover distances that can be challenging for the young, injured and elderly. Ultimately, fewer older and younger individuals feel that they cannot approach hiking as a recreation and end up
5 unlikely African adventures

5 unlikely African adventures

By on Sep 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Chad, Djibouti, Lesotho, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Speciality Travel, Sudan
From the great pyramids of Giza in the north to the vibrant city of Cape Town, nestled below majestic Table Mountain, in the south, Africa is a continent awash with bucket list destinations. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration, majestic dunes of the Namib, thundering waters of Victoria Falls, the list goes on and on. However,
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The best areas in Barcelona for families

By on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the
Stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration

Stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration

By on Sep 08, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
The Great Wildebeest Migration is without doubt one of the planet’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras migrate around the Serengeti National Park in search of pastures green. By following the rains, the herds must battle raging rivers and avoid lurking predators in order to
A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

By on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks,
Amalfi coast

Revel in la dolce vita on the Amalfi Coast

By on Sep 02, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Well-known for scenery, history, cuisine and style, the famous stretch of coastline along the Amalfi Coast is blessed with warm sunshine, fascinating culture and beautiful beaches. Tracing the shoreline of this UNESCO heritage site by yacht allows full appreciation of this extraordinary destination. Not only will the views be even more spectacular, but a yacht
Is an active tour for you?

Is an active tour for you?

By on Sep 02, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Speciality Travel
There are many ways to see the world. Each mode of transportation has pros and cons. On a cruise, you’ll enjoy the humbling experience of having the infinite ocean laid out before you and not having to move from hotel to hotel, but you won’t experience much more of the country past the commercialized ports
Top 5 ski tours

Top 5 ski tours

By on Aug 30, 2020 in Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
There’s time for things to change for the better, of course, but by now, normally, most people would have already booked this winters ski trip and would be counting down the days. Despite the best guarantees that deposits will be refunded people are understandably very nervous of committing. I thought I’d share with you my
Short stay: New Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK

Short stay: New Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK

By on Aug 28, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
New Hall is the romantic castle, complete with water lilies floating on the moat, where you have always wanted to stay. There are more coats of arms, griffins, stone fireplaces, Norman French mottoes, crenelated towers, timber beams, cupola topped by a weather vane and mullioned-windows than you can shake a jousting lance at. Rumour has
Your guide to luxury safari camp types in the Maasai Mara

Your guide to luxury safari camp types in the Maasai Mara

By on Aug 23, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Honeymoons, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Kenya is ready and waiting to welcome you safely! The Kenyan government has recently opened up the airspace for international flights and has lifted quarantine requirements for travellers coming in from 16 countries, with a Covid-19 negative certificate required to enter. This is excellent news as travel to Kenya is now a real possibility and
Discover the magic of the Maldives with luxury yacht SAFIRA

Discover the magic of the Maldives with luxury yacht SAFIRA

By on Aug 18, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel
When you think of a luxury getaway it’s usually a tropical paradise that first comes to mind, and the Maldives has so much hidden beauty just waiting to be discovered with the freedom that luxury yacht SAFIRA brings. Fill your hours with water sports, sunbathing and catching up with family and friends while your Captain keeps