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5 of the world’s most extravagant luxury vacations

By Paul Johnson on Mar 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Worldwide

Are your luxury travel experiences just not luxurious enough? For those where money is absolutely no object, there are some truly exceptional – not to mention eye-wateringly expensive – options to consider. We spoke to our friends at FlightHub.com to find out the most extravagant luxury trips in the world. Here are five of the […]

Top 5 luxury activities to inspire you in Ireland

By Naomi Sheehy on Feb 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Health & Safety, Ireland, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you looking for something a little different while in Ireland? We have all enjoyed the obvious luxury getaways. Indulgent buffet breakfasts in a massive 5-star hotel followed by some shopping, cocktails and a fantastic dinner. While this will never get old, our adventurous side needs to be entertained also. Ireland is topping the polls […]

India’s 3 best luxury trains

By Craig Burkinshaw on Jan 11, 2017 in Asia, India, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Journeying through India can be a heady mix of dust, noise and crowds. Step on board a train and you enter a world of attentive service, gilded dining cars and parlour games in the bar. Once only used by maharajas and dignitaries, a selection of trains now run itineraries from three to seven nights to […]

10 fabulous Alpine luxury ski resorts you can visit by train

By Daniel Elkan on Jan 08, 2017 in Austria, Europe, Featured, France, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

If someone ever invents a teleport machine, it’s going to be an instant hit with skiers. As you might well know, even when you fly, what looks like a short hop on paper can take the best part of a day – once you factor in tedious queuing and airport transfers. It might come as […]

5 travel experiences you didn’t know existed

By Craig Burkinshaw on Dec 08, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, India, Morocco, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Zimbabwe

Much of the joy of travel stems from experiencing something new, stumbling upon the unexpected and seeing a place in a new light. While seeing iconic sites is all part of your journey, the best memories often come from trying things that are out of the ordinary. Here, we’ve listed five experiences that you may […]

Top 5 Sri Lanka experiences with kids

By Harshi Hewage on Nov 30, 2016 in Asia, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is often associated with romantic honeymoons or rugged backpacking adventures, however as it grows in popularity the island nation is increasing in facilities and activities for travelling families. It’s unique landscape, colourful history and cultural charm provides a number of unique experiences the whole family will be recalling for years. Here are my […]

Planes, trains and luxury safari transportation

By Julian Carter-Manning on Nov 14, 2016 in Africa, Air Travel, Botswana, Cruises & Boat Travel, Kenya, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For many people, an African safari brings to mind a series of bumpy drives, racing through the dusty bush in a safari vehicle. While it is true that a large part of many safaris involves game driving, these days there are a number of more comfortable and/or adventurous alternatives for spotting the Big 5 in […]

Luxury train travel in North America

By Sandra Potter on Oct 30, 2016 in North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

North America owes much to the early railroad companies who straddled the country back in the 19th century encountering seemingly insurmountable problems with weather and the native populations. Today we can sit in huge comfort sipping a glass of something cool and delicious as the spectacular countryside slides by our window. Whether you take the […]

Sri Lanka – take the highway or take it your way

By Harshi Hewage on Oct 11, 2016 in Asia, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a tropical island traversed far, wide and around by tourists and intrepid travellers alike. The teardrop island is blessed with paradise beaches, exotic wildlife from leopards to blue whales, lush tea plantations, ancient ruins, metropolitan cities, a rich culture and exquisite cuisine. Traditionally visitors have chosen the easy route to discovery by […]

Top 5 family attractions in Kent, UK

By Hannah Canavan on Aug 12, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Proudly bearing the title of ‘Lonely Planet’s Best European Holiday Destination for Families’, the green English county of Kent has much to offer. Known as ‘The Garden of England’, visitors will fall in love with its rolling hills and scenic views. Lush countryside gives way to spectacular coastline, and the area has many fantastic child […]

Luxury travel for less

By Sandra Potter on Jun 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Nevada, New York, North America, Rail Travel, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA

We all want to pay a little less for our holidays but the question is how without compromising on quality? The answer is often by booking early and booking through a tour operator or travel agent. Tour operators get tremendous deals from hotels, rail companies and cruises which they can package and pass on to […]

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Top 5 Summer holiday ideas in the Alps

By Rebecca Taylor on May 20, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Once the snow melts and reveals an altogether different world, the mountains become a verdant playground, lush and alluring. The contrast from the magical icy white of winter is startling but the summer months are just as wonderful in a completely different way. It’s true that at the highest altitudes, skiing can continue the year […]

Top 10 tours… only in Peru!

By Zach Smith on May 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

No matter what you want from your travels, you can create an incredible itinerary in Peru. Use this list to inspire a luxurious trip that includes adventure, interesting culture, and unforgettable food and drink. 1. Flying over Nazca Lines – Nazca Desert Depart in a small plane from the town of Pisco and take a […]

5 of the most amazing train experiences in Ecuador

By Alfonso Tandazo on Mar 15, 2016 in Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Air travel is great – though you miss out on the countryside 30,000 feet below. Car trips in a foreign country are also fine – if you don’t mind spending hours cramped behind the wheel trying to figure your way through an unfamiliar environment. Crossing a country by train, though, is a way to get […]

5 South America trips every luxury traveler should take

By Katherine Garces on Mar 03, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Chile, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Just when you think you have seen it all, South America awaits. This wonderful continent in the South will provide the luxury traveller with something truly special. Each country has its own character and charm with some of the most amazing natural landscapes to be encountered anywhere in the world. Take a look at the […]

Style, adventure and Summer fun in Davos Klosters

By Celine Renaud on Mar 02, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Davos and the World Economic Forum have become synonymous – when you mention Davos, the WEF comes to mind, and the other way round – to the benefit of both! But it is also limiting to both. WEF is (hopefully!) much more than skiing-in-Davos, and, Davos (definitely!) offers much more than the annual WEF Conference. […]

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