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

By Missy Johnston 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

By Paul Johnson 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

By Paul Johnson 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

By Paul Eyers 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 […]

Top 5 exclusive restaurants for your trip to Bali

By Kerrie Potts on Oct 31, 2019 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Bali is a dream destination and hosts some stunning scenery and golden sands. It is famed for the volcanic mountains, coral reefs and paddy fields as well as some genuinely breathtaking temples. It goes without saying that you will want to see as much as possible while you are there, but after that, a well-earned […]

Enjoy Christmas in Provence!

By Su Stephens on Oct 31, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Christmas can be an incredibly exciting time of year to enjoy a holiday. Although the temptation is just to do the ‘same old thing’ and chill out at home, making the effort to get away for a few days over Christmas can be well worth it. So, this year, why not book a flight and […]

Top 5 hottest restaurants in and around Cape Town

By Kristof Eyckmans on Oct 28, 2019 in Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

It’s been said before, and we’ll says it again, the Cape region is one of the best culinary regions in the world. This also means there’s always new restaurants that are hot or not. To keep track of the ones you really need to pay a visit next time you’re in the area, we listed […]

The transformation of luxury hotels

By Guido Graf on Oct 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

According to the Oxford-English dictionary, a hotel is “an establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.” And that, in a nutshell, is what they’ve been since the early days of the hospitality industry. Even back in Roman times, inns were used to shelter, feed, and allow for a brief respite during […]

Danube highlights: an A-ROSA DONNA river cruise

By Michael Edwards on Oct 26, 2019 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Hungary, Regions, Slovakia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A long horizontal crimson-red rose, decorating the A-ROSA DONNA’s white hull, informs us that we have found our 100 cabin river cruiser at Engelshartzell, Austria. The 118-metre ship will be our home for the next five nights for a cruise that takes us on a dramatic section of the Danube through Vienna and out to […]

Connoisseur highlights: 5 tantalising experiences to try in New Zealand

By Veronika Vermeulen on Oct 25, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

While New Zealand provides many a guest an outstanding holiday, it also provides lovers of luxury, connoisseurs of distinction and individuals of impeccable taste an exquisite opportunity to blend the finer things in life. From fine dining, helicopter cruises, fly-fishing and inspired shopping to gorgeous blue oceans, sea-food cruises and delicious wines, you can do […]

7 best hidden gems in Barcelona

By Shawn Boyer on Oct 22, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is known throughout the world for its unique architecture, fashion, and beautiful weather along the northern Spanish Mediterranean coastline. However, beyond the normal tourist attractions and sights, you’ll discover a number of hidden gems tucked away from most visitors. From secrets bars to breathtaking hotels, with a city as old as Barcelona you’ll discover […]

6 reasons to explore Istria, Croatia on a private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Oct 22, 2019 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany

While on a yacht charter, by including Pula or Rovinj, both of which are historic coastal towns in Istria, it is so easy to head inland for an afternoon or a day further into Istria as this is a region not to be missed. Once part of Italy, Istria is now a historic and cultural […]

5 unforgettable Cape Town foodie experiences

By Willow Constantine on Oct 18, 2019 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Have you ever travelled to a lodge or area without checking on the quality of the cooking, only to be seriously disappointed after a few days of bland cuisine? We certainly have! With the exception of dedicated foodies, this detail can often go missing in our travel planning. Amazing food brings the local culture to […]

A guide to patisseries in Paris

By Sean Finelli on Oct 17, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Paris is a magical city known for its fashion and, of course, food…in particular, the city’s over abundance of patisseries and boulangeries averaging one ever 100 meters. For those with a sweet tooth and a love of carbs, here are a few tips and recommendations for your enjoyment. What is the difference between a patisserie […]

5 reasons Santorini is the ultimate destination

By George Koletsos on Oct 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Santorini, or better known as one of the most Instagrammable destinations on earth, is an island that combines it all. Natural breathtaking beauty, luxury services to the highest level, impressive accommodations, mouthwatering dishes and romantic activities. So take your plus one and allow the island to guide you to all the must-see locations. Where to […]

The Northern Lights in Iceland: how to avoid disappointment

By Ryan Connolly on Oct 14, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There are few things more magical than hunting down the Northern Lights in Iceland… when you’re successful! But for every great story heard from a friend who witnessed the green and pink dancing curtains 3 nights in a row, there’s the misery tale from another friend who was driven around in a big bus night […]

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