Category: Speciality Travel

Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By on May 31, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
The network of waterways in Southeast Asia chop and change as you follow the current. Between hives of activity with clusters of houses and hardworking fishermen, there are stretches of untouched countryside, mountains thick with jungle and towering limestone karsts. Not only do these waterways offer an insight into local life – a springboard to
Heli-skiing in North America

Heli-skiing in North America

By on May 30, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Canada, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
As off the beaten track as you can get, heli-skiing offers you some of the most spectacular skiing in nigh-untouched spots. Leave the crowds behind and lay fresh tracks in the powdered peaks beyond the reach of the lifts. Even while you’re still in the helicopter, the views from the skies are breathtaking. This thrilling
8 of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive romantic getaways

8 of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive romantic getaways

By on May 29, 2018 in Asia, Honeymoons, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka
Newly peaceful following several turbulent decades, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class. Long a preserve of budget-conscious backpackers, Sri Lanka is now experiencing a renaissance in its luxury tourism industry, with
A guide to skiing etiquette

A guide to skiing etiquette

By on May 23, 2018 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel
Skiing is one of the most fun and exhilarating activities going. However, skiing is not really a free for all, there a few DOs & DONTs to observe to make sure everyone gets home in one piece. And a few rules to follow to make sure you don’t get up everyones noses due to some
Top 6 benefits of luxury private jet travel

Top 6 benefits of luxury private jet travel

By on May 22, 2018 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel
Flying in a luxurious private jet is both expensive and exclusive, making them the preferred choice among executives, celebrities, and VIP leisure travelers. The most frequent private flyers are jet card members, or high-net worth individuals and corporations who own their own aircraft. However, renting a private plane allows luxury travelers to experience the benefits
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Top 5 mammals to see on your Amazon adventure

By on May 22, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
One of the magnificent wonders of our natural world is the Amazon rainforest. Spanning nine countries in total, the immense scale and interconnected networks of distinct ecosystems supports a dazzling array of creatures. Due to its position close to the equator and at the base of the Andes Mountains, the Amazon in Ecuador maintains more
5 reasons for a beach holiday in Malaga province

5 reasons for a beach holiday in Malaga province

By on May 18, 2018 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
With more than 8,000 km of coastline, Spain has long been a primary destination for European sun and surf seekers. In fact, Spain is set to overtake the United States this year as the second most visited country country in the world, thanks in no small part to its expansive beaches and virtually endless sunshine.
Why you need to visit North Maluku

Why you need to visit North Maluku

By on May 18, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
North Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, is a region in Indonesia that’s packed with phenomenal experiences for the intrepid traveller. The twin volcanic island Sultanates of Ternate and Tidore are the most historically significant of the North Maluku islands, and were once fabulously wealthy for the production of cloves, nutmeg and mace (which,
5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

By on May 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Some destinations are simply amazing, offering us unique and sublime moments. An eco-lodge in the Amazonian jungle is one of these. Situated in the Ecuadorian rainforest, you can discover a vastly different world, one that provides you the chance to truly experience the jungle but without sacrificing the comforts and security to which you’re accustomed.
TSUM: Moscow's most fashionable department store

TSUM: Moscow's most fashionable department store

By on May 16, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
During my recent trip to Moscow with ‘Moscow Seasons‘ (see posts here and here), I called at TSUM (ЦУМ), Moscow’s most fashionable department store. Located in the Tverskoy District just next to The Bolshoi Theatre, TSUM is managed by the Mercury Group – Russia’s largest luxury goods distributor, with more than 20-years’ experience in fashion
9 places to swim with penguins in Galapagos

9 places to swim with penguins in Galapagos

By on May 15, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
The Galapagos penguin is one of the smallest and rarest of the 20 species of penguins alive today.   Only knee high, it’s also the only penguin that lives in the northern hemisphere (some of them live just a tad above the equatorial line in Galapagos).   Its ancestors likely drifted up on the cool Humboldt current,
A luxury travel guide to Provence

A luxury travel guide to Provence

By on May 15, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Provence attracts the world’s elite, including Hollywood stars, fashionistas and the supremely wealthy. Painted by Paul Cézanne and written about by Albert Camus, Provence has natural beauty (towering cypress trees, sprawling vineyards, vibrant lavender fields), as well as charming villages and daily markets. For a truly luxurious trip, though, you have to go beyond the
The secrets of the Mayan Riviera

The secrets of the Mayan Riviera

By on May 14, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
Some dives truly are better than others. They don’t go for the resort-like feeling of many dive experiences, which offer a day of diving almost as a side-note to the amenities, land tours, and the feeling of a warm hug. They can provide all of the above, but the focus of these tours is the
Moscow's open air a cappella festival - part of Moscow Seasons

Moscow's open air a cappella festival - part of Moscow Seasons

By on May 14, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Moscow for the first time to attend the second ‘Moscow Spring A Cappella‘ festival, one of the largest a cappella events in the world, and part of a series of seasonal street events across the Russian capital known as ‘Moscow Seasons‘. Moscow Seasons is a comparatively new initiative
Top 5 luxury safari properties for solo travellers

Top 5 luxury safari properties for solo travellers

By on May 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
An African safari may be a daunting prospect for a solo traveller, but there are lots of reasons why it could be the perfect choice if you are single and adventurous. Bespoke trips are perfect for those who prefer their own company and would rather not stay with the same people for the duration of
13 of the best national parks to visit in May

13 of the best national parks to visit in May

By on May 01, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Featured, Florida, India, Israel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Minnesota, Namibia, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Washington, Western Europe, Zambia
May is a wonderful time of year to get out and explore the countryside. The weather is getting sunnier (for much of the northern hemisphere, at least) and yet most places are not yet overrun by tourism. With many families staying at home (whilst school and university examinations are in full swing), it’s a great