Category: Speciality Travel

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club,
Top 5 superyacht watersports toys

Top 5 superyacht watersports toys

By on Oct 16, 2017 in Accessories, Cruises & Boat Travel, Gadgets, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment
Chartering a yacht can provide the perfect opportunity for those with a love of water sports to get their adrenaline pumping and fully enjoy all that the ocean has to offer. Yacht charter provides an unforgettable experience and many superyachts come with an extensive series of water sports equipment that can be enjoyed under the
Valdisere a firm favourite for early skiing

Top 5 high altitude resorts in the Alps for early skiing

By on Oct 16, 2017 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
I feel the same as you, it’s been a disappointing summer, and now your thoughts are turned to the white stuff, the mountains, the buzz, that magical feeling of just standing on a mountain and looking down, surrounded by the white stuff, snow… lots of lovely snow. You’re torn, you want to enjoy the view
5 luxury honeymoon experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

5 luxury honeymoon experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By on Oct 15, 2017 in Air Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Honeymoons, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam
Planning a wedding is stressful, there’s no two ways about it. But planning a honeymoon should provide respite. No table plans to navigate, caterers to negotiate with, or photographers to sift through. This first holiday as a married couple should be the perfect tonic after a frantic few months. With a relaxed pace of life,
Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By on Oct 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming
That is quite a bold claim and of course, it is subjective, but I think these are the best. They vary in size and facilities but they all offer exemplary service, excellent food, good riding and the wonderful chance to be the cowboy of one’s childhood dreams.  A ranch holiday is a wonderful thing as
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Top 10 ski schools in Meribel

By on Oct 14, 2017 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
I’ve spent countless winter months in the beautiful Meribel Valley and have got a fair bit of experience in the The Three Valleys. We hope our ten top ski schools in Meribel will give a good point to start your research. As one of the most popular resorts in the Alps, Meribel is part of
Take your honeymoon to the secluded shores of the Galapagos

Take your honeymoon to the secluded shores of the Galapagos

By on Oct 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Honeymoons, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
After months of preparation and organizing with family, friends and planners, take your first few weeks of marriage to a place where you can truly begin your new adventure together – an archipelago of not only stunning beauty, but also unworldly diversity, where everything from the sand that borders the crystalline waters to the beaks
Pula! 5 natural changes with the arrival of the rains in Botswana

Pula! 5 natural changes with the arrival of the rains in Botswana

By on Oct 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel
The word ‘Pula’ must be the favourite word of the Batswana (the people of Botswana). It is so valued that it’s the name of their currency, the friendly expression used to convey ‘Cheers!’, and it translates literally as ‘rain’. In total, 80 per cent of the country is semi-arid Kalahari desert, and the start and
Video of the week: Roads of Argentina

Video of the week: Roads of Argentina

By on Oct 12, 2017 in Argentina, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Guillaume Juin went to Argentina to explore two parts of the country: the north (Salta’s region and its incredible desert landscapes) and the south (El Calafate, its glaciers, and beautiful mountains). It was entirely filmed on Sony A7SI, just with a little tripod, 3 lenses (24-70, 14mm, 70-300), and GoPro Hero 3+ black for a
Spas and Wellness Centers Vienna: Sacher Spa

Top 5 spas and wellness centers in and around Vienna

By on Oct 09, 2017 in Austria, Europe, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Ever thought of restoring your health in cake paradise Vienna? While Austria’s capital is famous for adding a few extra calories few travellers are aware that Wien and surroundings host top health oases. Here are the best 5 spas and wellness centers to balance out the sweet life. Sacher Boutique Spa Vienna’s legendary hotel and
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5 of this season's best ski destinations

By on Oct 09, 2017 in Canada, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Are you trying to figure out where to ski this winter? Perhaps you’re considering the wide, open skies of Canada or the Alpine slopes of France? Take a look at our pick of the hottest places to ski during the upcoming season to help you decide. Panorama, Canada To truly feel like you’re walking in
Stellenbosch vineyard

5 active experiences in Southern Africa

By on Oct 02, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Zambia
A safari doesn’t have to mean spending hours sitting still in a vehicle. Across Southern Africa, there are an increasing number of experiences that get you up and moving, trying out new ways of exploring the landscape, culture and wildlife of your chosen destination. From cycling between vineyards in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, to horse
Southeast Asia's top 5 remote beaches

Southeast Asia's top 5 remote beaches

By on Sep 30, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Any sun-loving traveller’s dream is to stumble across a secret beach. Ideally, we’re thinking somewhere you can get a sense of escapism, but can still access your creature comforts. Here’s a run-down of the top five beaches of Southeast Asia that offer that feeling of blissful remoteness, with a few luxury perks thrown in as well. 1.Koh
Top beach alternatives in Laos

Top beach alternatives in Laos

By on Sep 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Laos is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia, a seductively laid-back atmosphere and incredibly friendly people. It is also landlocked and, for many beach bunnies, this is a deal-breaker when choosing a holiday destination. But it would be a mistake to disregard Laos on this basis. There are huge number
Luxury experiences in California that are not to be missed

Luxury experiences in California that are not to be missed

By on Sep 26, 2017 in Attractions, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
California, home to the stars and to some of the best natural wonders, food and wine in the world as well. You can think of Hollywood, Yosemite National Park, the Redwoods and the wineries. But how best to see and better still experience these glories.  Here are some of my favourite ways to spend a
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The best ski resorts for families

By on Sep 26, 2017 in Austria, Canada, Europe, Family Travel, France, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Going on a family ski holiday this year? The first thing to do is make sure your chosen resort is family-friendly, in a convenient location, with lessons for all abilities, plenty of activities for the kids, and a range of accommodation options if there’s a big group of you. To help make organising this year’s