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Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

By Paul Johnson on Jun 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month will take place at the five-star Capella Hotel Singaporean island of Sentosa. It will be the first time that a North Korean leader has met with a sitting US president. Sentosa is one of 63 islands […]

8 amazing retreats in Greece for all the yogis out there!

By George Koletsos on May 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Greece has rightfully earned a spot on the world’s “yoga map”. This Mediterranean country has what it takes to exceed the already high expectations of the most demanding yogi. The serenity of the chosen locations proves to show that Greece is indeed the perfect destination for one to strike “asana” poses on a mat overlooking […]

5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

By Alfonso Tandazo 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. […]

A luxury travel guide to Provence

By Tim Swannie 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 […]

Short stay: Slaley Hall, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland, UK

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Slaley Hall is a large hotel set in a 1,000 acre Northumberland estate, between Consett and Hexham, and part of the QHotels chain. This elegant Edwardian mansion enjoys a winding approach that gives a feeling of grandeur before you even reach the main building. Enjoying a rural location surrounded by moorland and forest, the hotel […]

Get your sparkle back in Varkala

By Jennika Argent on Mar 11, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

India is renowned for its crammed, crazy cities, bursting with colour and culture, and for years I avoided going in case it might all be too much for me! That was until I discovered Varkala, a breath of fresh coastal air, in the Southern spice province of Kerala. Instead of taking the motorway from Trivandrum […]

The world’s best retreats to help beat anxiety and depression

By Frances Geoghegan on Mar 09, 2018 in Asia, Austria, Europe, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It can be hard to clear your head at home, even when you take time out from work. Sometimes you need to get away from reality for a few days to completely escape your worries, and embarking on a luxurious retreat is a great way to alleviate stress. Here you can discover our pick of […]

5 amazing yoga retreats to try out in 2018

By Frances Geoghegan on Feb 21, 2018 in Asia, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, India, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

How amazing would it be to enjoy a relaxing and luxury holiday without having to sacrifice your yoga practice? Well, the great news is that you can! With so many yoga holidays and yoga retreats available, I have scoured through and produced the 5 most amazing yoga retreats to book and get yourself to in […]

Relax at one of Thailand’s best wellness spas

By Frances Geoghegan on Feb 07, 2018 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Thailand may be known for its full-moon parties and as a common destination for student gap year travels, but head away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas and you’ll find the real country – a beautifully tranquil land with some of the best landscapes you’ll ever see. Whether you decide to sail […]

A comprehensive guide to luxury spas and wellness centres in Bali

By Mark Tulloch on Jan 25, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Spa options in Bali are seemingly infinite – you will find various spas and wellness centres all over the island offering various luxurious spa treatments to choose from. From flower petal baths to manis, pedis, oiled up acupressure and traditional Balinese treatments, the options are so many you could easily create a full itinerary around […]

5 inspiring non-skier activities in Châtel

By Clare Galloway on Oct 18, 2017 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Perhaps you have grandparents staying or friends who haven’t caught the skiing bug, or maybe you just fancy a break from thrashing around on the slopes. The charming resort of Châtel offers a host of alternative diversions. Coffee shops, bars and restaurants line the main streets providing welcome opportunities for relaxation and people watching. Tempting […]

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

By Paul Johnson 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, […]

Spas and Wellness Centers Vienna: Sacher Spa

Top 5 spas and wellness centers in and around Vienna

By Barbara Grüll-Cação 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 […]

5 of Switzerland’s top luxury hotels

By Hilary Stockton on Sep 22, 2017 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Switzerland is well known for its stunning alpine scenery, its extensive rail network, including cog railways that lead to the highest railway station in Europe, skiing, fondue, and Swiss chocolate. The country is also home to several of Europe’s finest luxury hotels, several of them perfect not only for luxury ski holidays, but for a […]

10 of the best accommodation views along the Garden Route

By Colin Dilland on Sep 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

South Africa is undeniably one of the most beautiful countries on earth, largely owing to its diverse landscapes. And there is no better place that brings together the country’s landscapes than the Garden Route. Officially stretching from Mossel Bay to Tsitsikamma, the route also features many other destinations on both of its ends, making it […]

4 unique Big Island spa experiences

By Neil Wolkodoff on Aug 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Nothing like a beach breeze and flowing palm trees to make you relax during a spa treatment. On the Big Island of Hawaii, there are four venues that are unique in their approach, and worth your time to get the ‘aaahhhh’ factor. As our explorations revealed, sometimes bigger is not better as some of the […]

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