Category: Speciality Travel

Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria

Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Featured, Regions, Road Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Recently I visited the Spanish island of Gran Canaria off north-west Africa whilst working alongside car manufacturer Hyundai. Not only was it an opportunity to experience some highlights of the island, but it also served as a great excuse to test drive the all-new Hyundai i30 Fastback N (pictured here outside our hotel) – part of the i30
Why you should cruise around Japan

Why you should cruise around Japan

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel
From its ultra high-tech cities and world-beating food to its grand temples and bamboo forests, there really is no other country like Japan. Tuck into a steaming bowl of ramen at a station counter or watch a tea ceremony in an imperial castle, and you’ll see for yourself the wonderfully Japanese fascination with detail that
3 terrific superyachts for yacht charter in the Caribbean

3 terrific superyachts for yacht charter in the Caribbean

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
One basic rule in superyacht charter is that yachts move! This exciting aspect of yacht charter means that a yacht and crew that you love may be available for a yacht charter in the Caribbean one winter, and then in New England the next summer. While the winter after the same yacht might be available
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 10, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
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
Travel video of the week: Supersonic air travel is finally coming back

Travel video of the week: Supersonic air travel is finally coming back

By on Jan 31, 2019 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Supersonic air travel is back. 15 years after the Concorde was grounded, everyone from aerospace companies to NASA to small startups is working to bring back ultrafast civilian aircraft. The Verge takes a look at the engineering challenges that make supersonic flight so difficult, and try to figure out what’s different about this new generation
5 ways to find a new-found love for Paris

5 ways to find a new-found love for Paris

By on Jan 21, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
I’ll admit, I grew a bit bored of Paris after visiting a few times for fun over the years and a couple of times for work in my past career. However, recently I gained a renewed passion for the city after having some fresh, unique endeavors. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Paris
A Spring family holiday in Provence

A Spring family holiday in Provence

By on Jan 20, 2019 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
With the Christmas holidays finished and the children back to school you might be breathing a sigh of relief and looking forward to a little bit of downtime! Not for long however… the school holidays keep on coming with February half term just around the corner, quickly followed by Easter and then May half term!
Top 5 hot tubs in the Alps

Top 5 hot tubs in the Alps

By on Jan 19, 2019 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
Man’s relationship with the health giving properties of water is as old as the hills. Many towns and cities in Europe have risen to prominence because of the natural springs and spas they developed around. The Romans built bath houses in many of these town’s and cities to facilitate the use of the healing properties
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What to expect from Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest

By on Jan 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Ecuador has plenty to offer in a relatively small territory; if you are visiting the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places of the world, the following lines could give you an overview on what to expect: Adventure Ordinary poolside lounging can be relaxing, but not invigorating. The Amazon can provide you with both
Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

Top 7 places in Africa to see the Big Grey Giants – elephants, rhinos and hippos

By on Jan 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Malawi, Regions, Sierra Leone, Speciality Travel, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
While it’s common for Africa’s ‘Big Cats’ to be considered as the continent’s primary wildlife species, the animals that often inspire the most awe when out on safari are the larger, ‘Big Grey Giants’ – elephants, rhinos and hippos. There is nothing quite like witnessing these huge beasts and their surprising grace and agility, so
5 top tips for skiing with a toddler

5 top tips for skiing with a toddler

By on Jan 16, 2019 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel
Putting our little ones into professional ski lessons will give them a great start on the snow. Their instructor will have a tool box of tricks to teach them the necessary new skills, and experiencing in teaching small humans. With that in mind, taking your own kids for a ski is an excellent way to
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 13, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates
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
Travel video of the week: Virgin Galactic tourism spaceship

Travel video of the week: Virgin Galactic tourism spaceship

By on Jan 10, 2019 in Space Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Virgin Galactic’s tourism rocket ship climbed more than 80 km above Earth, reaching for the first time what many consider the boundary of space. The company considers this a “huge step forward” in making commercial space tourism a reality. If you would like to subscribe to our own YouTube channel, please do so by clicking
Top 5 ways to unwind in the Sunshine State

Top 5 ways to unwind in the Sunshine State

By on Jan 10, 2019 in Florida, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Whilst many holidays to Florida consist of adrenaline pumping adventures, there are plenty of ways to switch-off, unwind and relax. From massages on the beach, to floating down a real lazy river, here is VISIT FLORIDA’s top five ways to de-stress: Tiki Beach massage on Anna Maria Island White sand, clear blue water and the sound of crashing waves,
Top 5 ski spa properties to visit this season

Top 5 ski spa properties to visit this season

By on Jan 09, 2019 in Colorado, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe
If there’s one that your body craves after a long, hard day skiing out on the cold slopes of a ski resort, it’s some well-deserved time pampering yourself in a spa. From massive, modern wellness facilities to quirky and inventive spa lounges, here’s a list of our favourite spa hotels you should visit this season.
Canoeing On The Zambezi From Sausage TRee Camp

See Africa from a different perspective on a boat-based safari

By on Jan 09, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe
Most people, when they think of a safari, will picture themselves on a 4×4 safari vehicle, driving across the plains or down dusty tracks. However, there is another, and more unique, way to view the wildlife, and that is from aboard a boat from the middle of a river or waterway. The main photographic opportunity