Category: Food and Drink

The games suite at Grand Kameha

24 hours of luxury in Zurich

By on Jan 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Zurich, Switzerland is consistently rated as a city with one of the highest qualities of living in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it has become a popular destination for luxury breaks, with quaint architecture, abundant shopping and picturesque natural scenery. Here’s our guide for what do for 24 hours of luxury in Zurich. […]

10 things to do in the Catskills – a weekend getaway from NYC

10 things to do in the Catskills – a weekend getaway from NYC

By on Jan 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful parts of New York State, the Catskill mountains play host to hundreds of thousands of visitors from NYC each year. The Catskills close proximity to the city, pristine nature, well developed tourist industry and affordable accommodations make it the perfect getaway for the ever stressed […]

Andalusian insights: Nerja

Andalusian insights: Nerja

By on Jan 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Andalusian capitals such as Seville, Granada, Cadiz, Cordoba and Malaga all have a certain mystique about them, well known and well loved. But one of the most endearing things about Andalusia, inspiring that wonderful sense of wanderlust in adventurous travelers, is the proliferation of lesser known towns and villages across the region. The buzzy little […]

7 must-visit vineyards in New Zealand

7 must-visit vineyards in New Zealand

By on Jan 16, 2018 in Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Travel Miscellany

New Zealand’s temperate maritime climate is ideal for growing grapes, and sitting outside enjoying the wine that the grapes helped produce. New Zealand’s wineries are found in some of the most spectacular environments, including stunning coastlines, and rolling green hills. Cellar doors across this beautiful, unspoiled country are comfortable and approachable and the winemakers and […]

10 eating experiences you must have in Colombia

10 eating experiences you must have in Colombia

By on Jan 15, 2018 in Colombia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany

My expectations for food in Colombia were not high. I envisaged quite a bit of meat and a lot of black beans! I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food in Colombia – and it is generally amazing value! I visited Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin and La Macarena in my time in Colombia […]

St Malo: rock around the rocks

St Malo: rock around the rocks

By on Jan 13, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

St Malo is France in an oyster-shell. A Francophile’s dream – art galleries, beaches, café society, casino, crepes, haute couture, macaroons, patisserie, shellfish and wine.  Stylish Bretons treat it as a Parisian cat-walk in front of a dramatic Gothic backdrop. French gastronomy with an invigorating sea breeze.  St Malo is the very essence of France. […]

Top 5 luxury wine lodges in Argentina

Top 5 luxury wine lodges in Argentina

By on Jan 10, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

If, like the majority of the population, you enjoy a good glass of wine you simply must visit Argentina. World-renowned for its rich flavoured, smooth reds you’ll be spoilt for choice. Without question, the best way to experience the vineyards of this vast country is to stay at a luxury wine lodge a truly immerse […]

5 outstanding Six Senses resorts in southeast Asia

5 outstanding Six Senses resorts in southeast Asia

By on Jan 10, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

With a mission to “create exceptional guest experiences in stunning settings “Six Senses have long been associated with offering exemplary service in extraordinary locations; the Six Senses style of luxury travel is delivered in a manner that truly compliments the natural beauty of the surroundings by ensuring that the impact on the environment is minimal. […]

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Top 5 sushi restaurants in Barcelona

By on Jan 09, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Did somebody say sushi?! A favourite of many, sushi always makes for great eating whether it’s for lunch, dinner or simply just a snack. Barcelona is buzzing with international eateries including a handful of great sushi restaurants, but these can sometimes be difficult to find. So, if you fancy a break from Spanish and Catalan […]

London to New York: now more comfortable than ever

London to New York: now more comfortable than ever

By on Jan 09, 2018 in Air Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Thanks to a partnership between national carrier British Airways and leading lifestyle brand The White Company, travellers on the airline’s flagship route between London Heathrow and New York JFK are enjoying exclusive luxury with a better-than-ever sound night’s sleep in the sky. (New York also happens to be where The White Company has opened its […]

Video of the week: A spirited journey to Kyoto’s most isolated restaurant

Video of the week: A spirited journey to Kyoto’s most isolated restaurant

By on Jan 04, 2018 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Fuyoh Kobayashi is a master calligrapher and owner of the famed Shoraian restaurant in Japan. Located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Shoraian is perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking the Oi River and can only be reached by foot. To call Shoraian simply a restaurant sells it short. Visitors come as much for the celebrated […]

6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

By on Jan 02, 2018 in Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The view from the window of the new Dreamliner showed a thick green carpet below as we landed into Cancun airport. Quite surprising, since my perception of Mexico had been one of deserts and cacti, probably obtained from watching too many westerns. The Yucatan Peninsula is an altogether different place, full of lush vegetation, with […]

9 reasons why it's great in Grenoble

9 reasons why it’s great in Grenoble

By on Dec 26, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This year, Forbes declared Grenoble one of Europe’s top 5 inventive cities, and with a growing amount of student engineers, it’s been giving Silicon Valley a run for its money. In 2016 it was voted the best city in France to be a student, as well as having the highest level of accessibility for wheelchair […]

6 ways to enjoy New Orleans in Winter

6 ways to enjoy New Orleans in Winter

By on Dec 22, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Food and Drink, Going Out, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

New Orleans has its own personality any time of the year, but the winter season in the Big Easy offers visitors a chance to experience attractions that aren’t offered during the peak summer months. New Orleans is not only one of the largest cities in Louisiana, but is also the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern […]

The 5 best prohibition bars in NYC

The 5 best prohibition bars in NYC

By on Dec 18, 2017 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

On January 16, 1920 the 22nd Amendment was put into effect banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States. As Prohibition agents patrolled the streets of New York City, illegal practices and criminal activity ran rampant. During the 13 years of Prohibition, more than 15,000 speakeasy bars were opened. Although many of […]

It's raining Michelin stars over Spain

It’s raining Michelin stars over Spain

By on Dec 17, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On 24th November in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the Michelin guide announced the Spanish restaurants honoured with stars for 2018. In a gala event at the Ritz-Carlton it was revealed that two restaurants in Spain can newly boast the three star accolade, the highest award offered, bringing the total to an impressive 11 three star establishments […]