Category: Food and Drink

6 of the best luxury (vegan) hotels in Sri Lanka

6 of the best luxury (vegan) hotels in Sri Lanka

By on Jan 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany
Sri Lanka is an island with lots to offer; a rich history, a vibrant culture, beaches, natural beauty and an amazing cuisine that is not often found outside of the country. Previously stricken with problems from a long running civil war and then the devastation caused by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, tourism in Sri Lanka
What's it like to fly business class with ANA (All Nippon Airways)?

What's it like to fly business class with ANA (All Nippon Airways)?

By on Jan 29, 2015 in Air Travel, Asia, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the largest airline in Japan, a member of Star Alliance, and ranked one of the top 10 airlines in the world. It is one of less than 10 airlines worldwide to currently hold Sytrax’s 5-star rating and has a fleet of more than 230 aircraft, with a coverage of over
5 unmissables in New Zealand

5 unmissables in New Zealand

By on Jan 22, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Forget the interminable operas of Richard Wagner, the cinematic Lord of the Rings cycle feels like it has gone on for ever. Mercifully the Tolkien-fest has reached its conclusion (the ones with furry feet and pointy ears won) so New Zealand can revert from being a cinematic backdrop – albeit a fabulously beautiful one –
24 hours in Lecce: 10 things to do and see

24 hours in Lecce: 10 things to do and see

By on Jan 20, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Lecce is an ancient and beautiful city known as the ‘Florence of the South’ because of its ornate Baroque buildings made from the pale-coloured local stone, called pietra leccese. It is one of the most important cities of Italy’s Apulia (Puglia) region, and also the capital of Lecce province. This lively city is buzzing with
4 days in Mykonos

4 days in Mykonos

By on Jan 18, 2015 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Mykonos has always been a wonderful juxtaposition between traditional life and a cosmopolitan jet set lifestyle. By the 1950s the island was already among ‘the’ most fashionable destinations for celebrities from all over the world. Tale also has it that the rocks have a unique energy capable of soothing the soul and lightening the mood
4 luxurious ways to detox in Britain

4 luxurious ways to detox in Britain

By on Jan 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Detoxing doesn’t have to be all virtuous sacrifices and gruelling regimes. Today people in Britain are more health conscious than ever and there are plenty of ways to treat yourself to a deep-cleanse that are not just enjoyable, but luxurious. Just in time to save you from breaking those resolutions, here are four of the
Recipe of the week: Beef fillet with chocolate, port, fig and Brussels sprouts

Recipe of the week: Beef fillet with chocolate, port, fig and Brussels sprouts

By on Jan 16, 2015 in Caribbean, Food and Drink, Regions, Saint Lucia, Travel Miscellany
If the title for this recipe catches your attenion, then read on… dark chocolate and beef make a perfectly good match; with the sweet fig and earthy sprouts, these are definitely ideal seasonal ingredients. This winter dish makes a fabulous holiday meal… give it a try and tell us what you think! Ingredients 4 190g
Heading for Tokyo and Singapore... your recommendations, please!

Heading for Tokyo and Singapore... your recommendations, please!

By on Jan 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Next week I shall be travelling to Tokyo and Singapore courtesy of ANA – All Nippon Airways. I’m really looking forward to the trip as it’ll be my first time in each of these destinations. I’ve done a fair bit of reseach, gathering ideas on what to see and do, but obviously I’d like to
3 ways to experience your last night in France... in Chantilly

3 ways to experience your last night in France... in Chantilly

By on Jan 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
There are many reasons to stay in Chantilly before leaving France – not the least being the location of this charming historic town, 25 minutes from Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport. Chantilly in fact abounds with hidden treasures, above and beyond its special value for lovers of horseraces (the famous Diane-Longines Prize is in June,
6 original ways to explore Paris on foot

6 original ways to explore Paris on foot

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Even if you are a regular visitor to Paris, you may well be enticed into enjoying one of these special walking tours, each offering the chance to gain more knowledge while, at the same time, exploring this wonderful, and very walkable, city. Here are six original ways to explore Paris on foot. 1. Paris by
Top 7 things to look for in a luxury cruise

Top 7 things to look for in a luxury cruise

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel
Every cruise company claims to offer the ultimate in luxury travel, but it can be hard to know which ships are the real deal until you’re stuck in the middle of the ocean! When you’re investing in a luxury cruise experience, you should expect to enjoy a world class holiday where your every need is
5 of the best luxury wine hotels in Europe

5 of the best luxury wine hotels in Europe

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Sleeping in a winery is a great experience. You discover yourself opening a window and enjoying a landscape of vineyards on the horizon… a good awakening for the senses! Many years ago, many wineries decided to build small hotels. The main reason, in most cases, was to be able to accommodate special guests of the
Interview with Francesca Long, Web Editor of Easyvoyage UK

Interview with Francesca Long, Web Editor of Easyvoyage UK

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Celebrities, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Originally from the UK but recently expatriated to the French capital, I am slowly relearning the Parisian way of life (having done a brief six-month stint here two years ago). I’ve been lucky enough to get a flavour for life all over the place, most recently in Havana, and jumped at the chance to return
6 luxury (vegan) hotels in Singapore (and Johor Bahru)

6 luxury (vegan) hotels in Singapore (and Johor Bahru)

By on Jan 08, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany
With the rapidly increasing number of people choosing a vegan lifestyle, luxury hotels and resorts are beginning to adapt their services to ensure guests looking for plant based luxury feel just as at home as their non-vegan counterparts. There are already some vegan hotspots in the world (including Berlin and Los Angeles) that are well known for
Top 5 bars in the Maldives

Top 5 bars in the Maldives

By on Jan 08, 2015 in Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Travel Miscellany
The Maldives is a destination famous for its endless beaches and blue skies, which some might class as the perfect landscape in which to enjoy a refreshing drink. Picture reclining in your seat, favourite cocktail in hand, as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean – what could be more idyllic? We’ve compiled a list
Croatia's best kept secret cafe finds

Croatia's best kept secret cafe finds

By on Jan 07, 2015 in Bars, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany
I spend a lot of time researching the best restaurants around the world for my clients, namely the Michelin starred restaurants where I have to sell a limb to reserve a table. Recently there has been a surge in ‘Foodie’s’ travelling the globe for the ‘pop up’ restaurants they have heard about via social media