Category: Travel Miscellany

A last-minute Christmas escape!

A last-minute Christmas escape!

By on Dec 13, 2018 in Europe, Events, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Feeling like you always have the same old Christmas celebrations? Or feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of tackling crowded supermarkets in-time to get all the trimmings to go with your turkey? Fear not! There is still time to make this a festive season to remember by treating yourself to a Christmas abroad. Even better, check […]

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Asia’s 2019 travel hot list

By on Dec 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Events, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

So many of recent openings have excited us lately that it’s been quite a feat to narrow down the latest and hottest news to a mere handful… we love taking travellers out of their ‘comfort zones’ and introducing people to new or unusual experiences that engage them with deeper and unexpected layers of a destination. […]

Travel video of the week: The Stone Stockmen, Melbourne, Australia

Travel video of the week: The Stone Stockmen, Melbourne, Australia

By on Dec 13, 2018 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Enjoy street art? Next time you’re in Melbourne, Australia, look up The Stone Stockmen. These living statues (or rather – living statue – since just one of them is real) delight and intrigue their audiences with shows that include stone props, slow motion, magic and crowd participation. Find him at Melbourne’s Burke Street Mall. If […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

The top 10 alternative treasures of New York

The top 10 alternative treasures of New York

By on Dec 11, 2018 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

While the likes of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Museum of Modern Art rightly grab the headlines, it’s perhaps in the breaths between highlights that New York really comes to life. Here are our top recommendations for getting the most out of the city’s hidden – and not so hidden […]

Short stay: Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Short stay: Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

By on Dec 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Step out of time. Drop out of high-rise Dubai into a quieter almost biblical scene in Arabia’s history. Jumeirah has deconstructed the concept of the big hotel. There are ten “bayts”, traditional Arabic houses with clusters of rooms, dotted through the Al Seef heritage village to recreate the intimate hospitality of a bygone era. Altogether […]

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (UK & Europe edition)

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (UK & Europe edition)

By on Dec 07, 2018 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Food and Drink, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

The festive season is upon us which of course means the pressure is on to find the perfect gift. The task of Christmas gift-giving is not always an easy one – especially if he already seems to have everything – so we hope our list helps you out! From a Harrods hamper packed with luxury […]

Christmas in Australia – not all barbies, beer and beaches

Christmas in Australia – not all barbies, beer and beaches

By on Dec 06, 2018 in Australia, Events, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

I’m not entirely sure the Australians quite get Christmas, at least not the way the British do. There are very few decorations in the towns. No lights wound around lampposts, draped over trees or suspended across streets. No Christmas Markets where busy villages are pedestrianised for late night shopping, sweet mince pies and hot mulled […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 02, 2018 in Africa, Antarctic, Arctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Featured, Madagascar, Middle East, Norway, Polar Regions, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel, 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 […]

The best cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve

The best cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve

By on Nov 30, 2018 in Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Events, France, Hong Kong, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

After packing away the decorations and preparing yourself to go back to work, it is easy to become deflated after Christmas. As the festive spirits slowly start to dissipate, you may be seeking another source of celebration. Why not perk yourself up by welcoming in the New Year in style? New Year’s Eve is a […]

Travel video of the week: The Maldives in 4K

Travel video of the week: The Maldives in 4K

By on Nov 29, 2018 in Asia, Maldives, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Watch this spectacular 4K video of the Maldives, totally shot with the DJI Inspire 1 aerial platform. This is Patrice Gaucher’s inaugural video with the Inspire 1 and we think he did a pretty amazing job putting together this beautiful two-minute production. If you would like to subscribe to our own YouTube channel, please do […]

Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo

Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo

By on Nov 26, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

‘Luxury hotels and fine dining in Tokyo’ is a snapshot of our experience in the exciting capital city of Japan, a destination that conjures up images of bustling streets, towering skyscrapers and modern, urban and futuristic design; add to this the opportunity to dine at world class restaurants and stay at award-winning hotels, then we […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, India, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide

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 […]

A foodie break at Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, UK

A foodie break at Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, UK

By on Nov 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ludlow has for many decades been the Mecca for foodies in the UK and now it has another. Sitting just outside the town is the elegant Georgian house known as Fishmore Hall. This remarkable building has been lovingly restored and now operates as a 3 star boutique hotel and spa with fine dining. The 15 […]

Club 1 Hotels: guaranteed savings at over 1 million hotels

Club 1 Hotels: guaranteed savings at over 1 million hotels

By on Nov 23, 2018 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide

Club 1 Hotels, a global hotel travel club, is currently offering a year’s free membership and there is no credit card required to access that offer. So you don’t need to worry about auto-renew or auto-bill coming into action. Nor are there any black-out dates. Members can make huge savings every day of the year […]

Travel video of the week: Inside the most isolated country in the world

Travel video of the week: Inside the most isolated country in the world

By on Nov 22, 2018 in Asia, North Korea, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is perhaps the least known country in the world today. Based on a political ideology known as ‘Juche’, the socialist government controls every source of information and the national leader, Kim Jong-un, preserves the peace and defends the state’s historical, spiritual and cultural heritage. It’s hard to overestimate the […]