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Adventure ideas for your next holiday in the UK

Adventure ideas for your next holiday in the UK

By on Dec 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
With the new year just around the corner, we’re starting to plan our 2020 adventures. With numerous opportunities for adventure and exploration in the UK, meaning you don’t have to travel to far to discover something new, we’ve put together a list of 2020 adventure ideas for your next holiday in the UK. Cornwall Cornwall
Langkawi, Malaysia: adventure, luxury and relaxation

Langkawi, Malaysia: adventure, luxury and relaxation

By on Dec 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Langkawi, on the west coast of Malaysia, is an idyllic archipelago of 101 islands sun-bathing in the warmth of the Andaman Sea. It can be an action-packed, high adrenaline destination with jet-skis and zip wires. For nature lovers, it is one of the most bio-diverse environments on the planet. And for those who just wish
Top 5 toughest tee times to get in the British Isles in 2020

Top 5 toughest tee times to get in the British Isles in 2020

By on Dec 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Traveling to play golf typically involves playing on bucket list courses — the famous ones with long, storied pasts that you’ve seen the greats play in tournaments throughout the years. Unfortunately, some of these courses are notoriously difficult to get onto, for a variety of reasons. Here are our top five most sought after courses
Top 5 luxury travel experiences for 2020

Top 5 luxury travel experiences for 2020

By on Dec 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Europe, Hotels, India, Italy, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Thailand, Western Europe
As 2019 draws to a close, perhaps you’ve started thinking about your 2020 travel bucket-list? To help inspire, we’ve picked out the very best travel experiences for next year, whether you’re after a luxury rail journey or Arctic adventure. Discover our top picks below. Italy & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express We all know the Orient Express
From Costa Rica to Colombia: our top 10 wildlife destinations around the world in 2020

From Costa Rica to Colombia: our top 10 wildlife destinations around the world in 2020

By on Dec 10, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Japan, Malaysia, North America, Polar Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Uganda
Face-to-face wildlife encounters are always a memorable highlight of a luxury holiday or safari adventure, and there are numerous ways wildlife fans can indulge their love of animals all over the globe – in destinations that also offer beautiful landscapes, unique experiences and exceptional hotels to stay in along the way. Here we round up
Driving to the Alps - how to make it fun, hassle free and with a little bit of luxury!

Driving to the Alps - how to make it fun, hassle free and with a little bit of luxury!

By on Dec 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Whilst the thought of getting in a car for a 1,500 mile round trip may not be on the top of everyone’s bucket list it can be a fun and surprisingly low stress way to get to the Alps for a winter ski break.  It would not be recommended for a long weekend; however if
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
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
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Top 10 luxury hotel spas in Australia

By on Dec 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Travelling all the way to Australia can be a big undertaking, especially if you’re coming from the other side of the world. If you think that you’ll need some time to recover from the inevitable jetlag, you might want to consider some downtime to restore your sense of health & wellbeing at one of the
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 01, 2019 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
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 of the world’s most spectacular hiking routes

5 of the world’s most spectacular hiking routes

By on Nov 30, 2019 in Asia, Attractions, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” The words of Henry David Thoreau, a man who knew more than a thing or two about the value of the great outdoors to the human condition. It’s no secret that Thoreau was a firm believer in the merits of donning
5 Winter experiences in Thessaloniki

5 Winter experiences in Thessaloniki

By on Nov 26, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Thessaloniki is a well-known Greek city that will steal your heart once you lay eyes on the impressive beauty and feel the vibrant energy. You will have the chance to walk around the city and enjoy shopping in the beautiful shops, you will most definitely enjoy the deliciousness of seaside cafes, restaurants and bars and
Trekking in Israel – it's not just for backpackers

Trekking in Israel – it's not just for backpackers

By on Nov 26, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Israel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel
Many people connect hiking and trekking with backpacking and low budget travel. Some tourists visiting Israel dream of hiking in the holy land, but they end up avoiding it due to concerns that they will need to compromise on lodging standards. However, there are plenty of ways to combine your desire for an outdoor adventure
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
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
How to be a cruise ship lecturer

How to be a cruise ship lecturer

By on Nov 21, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
On each cruise, there is a lecturer. I am one of those speakers. It might seem easy, but the selection process to be on the ship is interesting as well as discerning. First, I had to think about my topic. I have had a life-long interest in comedy, earning income in the 1980s from writing
Win: 9 global getaways and a luxury round-the-world trip!

Win: 9 global getaways and a luxury round-the-world trip!

By on Nov 21, 2019 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Air Travel, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
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19 things to do in China

By on Nov 21, 2019 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
To think of China and not think of The Great Wall would be unlikely. But as impressive as this feat of humankind is, it is often the less obvious things that make a trip to any country just that bit more special. China, as a vast country, has many wonderful sights from the Great Wall