Category: Travel Miscellany

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 01, 2019 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

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 […]

An enchanted evening at Stoke Park

An enchanted evening at Stoke Park

By on Nov 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is the perfect place to enjoy life in a five star and friendly atmosphere. They provide a unique combination of the traditions of an exclusive club and the best of today’s sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities in one of the most convenient locations in Britain. Stoke Park’s Country Club, […]

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

By on Nov 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

Only a two-hour’s drive from Cape Town, is the picturesque Robertson Valley, traditionally known for its wine and roses. Thanks to a generous range of tantalizing wine and food offerings, Robertson is emerging as an exciting destination for travellers. In every direction ridges of the various mountain stand proudly welcoming you to the valley. From […]

Kury Muyu- Napo Cultural Center

Food: the best way to experience culture on your next vacation

By on Nov 22, 2019 in Ecuador, Food and Drink, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Can you think of anything that immediately connects people more than “breaking bread” together? A universal truth is that food is an important part of everyone’s cultural heritage and individual identity. We all have favourite foods which generally fluctuate throughout the year based on what plants are in season and which recipes our family have […]

Win: 9 global getaways and a luxury round-the-world trip!

Win: 9 global getaways and a luxury round-the-world trip!

By on Nov 21, 2019 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Air Travel, Attractions, Featured, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

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Chinese Market Stall

19 things to do in China

By on Nov 21, 2019 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

To think of China and not think of The Great Wall would be unlikely. But as impressive as this feat of humankind is, it is often the less obvious things that make a trip to any country just that bit more special. China, as a vast country, has many wonderful sights from the Great Wall […]

New Zealand: a journey into flavours

New Zealand: a journey into flavours

By on Nov 18, 2019 in Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

A trip to New Zealand is not complete without visiting the multitude of exquisite sights that abound, from the long white beaches in the North to snow-capped mountains in the South Island. New Zealand is famous for the picturesque landscapes, for the dialed-up colours of nature and the multitude of sites to see. But a […]

5 romantic experiences in Santorini

5 romantic experiences in Santorini

By on Nov 17, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There’s a reason so many couples choose the beautiful island of Santorini for their honeymoon. The glowing cliffside from sunrise to sunset is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before and the romantic experiences are plentiful. If you’re in search of some ideas to spice up your itinerary, we have five unique experiences to add to […]

5 healthy Greek herbs to include in your diet

5 healthy Greek herbs to include in your diet

By on Nov 15, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Greece provides an ideal environment for herbs, which are found flourishing on mountain slopes and green fields. These beneficial plants have been known for centuries and used in cooking and are well known for their flavors and for their healing properties. Below are some of the most powerful Greek herbs to include in any diet. […]

Responsible travel: 10 tips to reduce and offset your carbon footprint

Responsible travel: 10 tips to reduce and offset your carbon footprint

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Travel Miscellany

I am passionate about both exploring AND protecting our planet.  I revere the Earth in an authentic way that honours the gifts nature bestows upon us.  Nature has the power to heal and restore human beings.  Or, as Shakespeare so poetically put it, “Nature has music for those who listen.”  This deep respect for the […]

The perfect cup of Japanese green tea

The perfect cup of Japanese green tea

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Mr. Nakayama is a third generation tea farmer in the Higashisonogi region of Southern Japan. He farms ten hectares of green tea plantation and showed me around his fields with views across the valley to the Omura Sea. The farm is in rural Japan and a world away from the frenetic Japanese city lifestyle, but […]

5 of the best Christmas carol concerts in Britain

5 of the best Christmas carol concerts in Britain

By on Nov 13, 2019 in Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Few things best capture the magic of the festive season than a carol concert. Despite all the commercialism of Christmas, carols remain an authentic and enchanting part of this time of year – a chance to get together with friends and family and share a sing-along. It makes us all feel young at heart! What’s […]

5 perfect beach barbecue destinations to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter

5 perfect beach barbecue destinations to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter

By on Nov 11, 2019 in Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, Regions, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

You are on board your luxury charter yacht with your own private chef and your perfect charter crew attending to your every need, in a lovely yacht charter cruising destination with beautiful deserted beaches all around, and blue green water. What could be missing? A “pop-up” beach barbecue where once there was nothing but sand. […]

Dog-friendly getaways with The Epicurean Club

Dog-friendly getaways with The Epicurean Club

By on Nov 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The traditional British pub is making a comeback as an alternative luxury getaway. Pubs have had a tough time in recent decades with as many as one quarter of those in England and Wales having closed since 2001. Those pubs that have not just survived this downturn but have, in fact, flourished are a select […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 10, 2019 in Asia, Europe, Featured, France, Fun Stuff, Health & Safety, Maldives, Regions, Singapore, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

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 […]

Leading the way for luxury vegan travel in the Maldives

Leading the way for luxury vegan travel in the Maldives

By on Nov 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

As the interest in plant based food shows no sign of slowing down, we are finding more and more luxury hotels and resorts embracing this demand. It wasn’t so long ago that you would often struggle to find a veggie option let alone a vegan option on the menu so it’s exciting to see things […]