Category: Travel Miscellany

Luggage tags made by a 12 year old - all proceeds go to charity!

Luggage tags made by a 12 year old – all proceeds go to charity!

By on Feb 25, 2018 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Accessories, Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

Our younger son, Tom, recently returned from school, telling us all about The Tenner Challenge, an initiative designed to get children to try their hand at entrepreneurship. Students are given £10 to invest in a product or service, and to see what they can turn that sum into in just 4 weeks. Tom has decided […]

5 amazing yoga retreats to try out in 2018

5 amazing yoga retreats to try out in 2018

By on Feb 21, 2018 in Asia, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, India, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

How amazing would it be to enjoy a relaxing and luxury holiday without having to sacrifice your yoga practice? Well, the great news is that you can! With so many yoga holidays and yoga retreats available, I have scoured through and produced the 5 most amazing yoga retreats to book and get yourself to in […]

Ketchum, Idaho - a luxury winter getaway

Ketchum, Idaho – a luxury winter getaway

By on Feb 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Food and Drink, Hotels, Idaho, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Ketchum is a cozy lodge-style town beside Idaho’s beloved Sun Valley, which only sees grey skies about 20 percent of the year. Ernest Hemingway found refuge here, as do a list of other celebrities; artisanal cuisine, luxurious lodging and world class skiing reside in this heavenly slice of Idaho. Luxurious lodging Right within downtown Ketchum […]

The Best 10 Things to Do in Reykjavik, Iceland

The Best 10 Things to Do in Reykjavik, Iceland

By on Feb 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Reykjavik has come a long way since I first visited in 2004. It was a charming city then, but it did feel small. It has now become an exciting and innovative capital filled with art, great food, cutting-edge architecture and loads to do. Most visitors to Iceland are justifiably focused on seeing Iceland’s natural attractions […]

Andalusian Spring comes early, bring on the fiestas!

Andalusian Spring comes early, bring on the fiestas!

By on Feb 15, 2018 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Winters in Andalusia are as mild as they come, and the sense of the spring season seems to linger for half of the year. The sun bathes this southernmost region of Spain for more than 300 cloudless days each year, giving Andalusia bragging rights for mainland Europe’s best climate. Spaniards have a definite penchant for […]

9 reasons to visit Valletta, European Capital of Culture, in 2018

9 reasons to visit Valletta, European Capital of Culture, in 2018

By on Feb 15, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Malta, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Malta’s tiny capital, Europe’s smallest, takes you back to the 1570s. Built on a rocky peninsula – as the ultimate bastion-and-fire-power defence against a Turkish empire rampaging through the Mediterranean – Valletta was the first planned city in Europe. European Capital of Culture 2018, with hundreds of cultural events planned, is the best of times […]

Spring in the Lake District

Spring in the Lake District

By on Feb 15, 2018 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It is almost time for brightly coloured Easter eggs, heavily scented Spring blooms and lots of fun family activities. Yes, Spring is just around the corner and here is some of what awaits you in the Lake District. Daffodils on Ullswater’s shore  The brightly coloured, cheery and wonderfully scented blooms of the Lake District’s famous […]

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A day trip to Cadaqués

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

Home to vibrant cities, picturesque seaside towns, miles of beaches and of course fantastic weather, it comes as no surprise that Spain was named the 2nd most visited tourist destination of 2017! Although Barcelona undeniably comes under the ‘vibrant cities’ category, its surrounding areas are in fact very tranquil in comparison to the Catalan capital. […]

Looking ahead to Summer in Provence

Looking ahead to Summer in Provence

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

As winter gives way to the promise of Spring, what better time to start thinking about the joys of Summer? And, where better to spend time during those balmy months than Provence? Here you will find fabulous cities, glorious villages and the most scenic of coastlines and, if that were not enough to tempt you, […]

5 high end restaurants you need to visit on your next trip to Miami

5 high end restaurants you need to visit on your next trip to Miami

By on Feb 11, 2018 in Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Between the beautiful beaches, subtropical weather, bright sunny days, thriving nightlife, and well-known Cuban food, it’s hard to pass up any opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Miami. Miami has been described as the “Capital of Latin America” and if you have ever been, you can see why. Miami has a heavy Cuban and […]

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The best restaurants in Vietnam for the luxury traveller

By on Feb 10, 2018 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is distinct, mouth-watering and bursting with flavour. A divine concoction of sweet, salty, sour and hot flavours, not overly spicy, with rice, noodles, fresh vegetables and herbs all playing a big role; there’s no wonder that over the years it has become more and more popular around the world. With a staggering 500 […]

10 ways to make luxury travel more affordable

10 ways to make luxury travel more affordable

By on Feb 07, 2018 in Featured, Travel Miscellany

One of the biggest myths about luxury travel is that it’s only for the super-rich. Of course, what one person sees as affordable can be extravagant to another but, even with this aside, there are many ways to make luxury travel much more affordable than you might have possibly imagined. Here are 10 ways to […]

Where to holiday with the rich and famous in Italy

Where to holiday with the rich and famous in Italy

By on Feb 05, 2018 in Celebrities, Europe, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The world’s obsession with Italy has not escaped those enjoying a celebrity lifestyle. Many in the film and music industry have purchased second homes in this wonderful country. And who can blame them? The Italian way of life is a world apart from the media frenzy you would see surrounding celebrity in the UK. So […]

The top 5 fine dining restaurants in Barbados

The top 5 fine dining restaurants in Barbados

By on Feb 05, 2018 in Barbados, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

We know that good food is not the only ingredient of the perfect luxury holiday, but it really does help.  If you are in an unfamiliar area, playing the restaurant lottery can be somewhat nerve-wracking as somewhere that looks great from the outside could actually prove to be a dining experience you never wish to […]

Could April be the best month to visit Amsterdam?

Could April be the best month to visit Amsterdam?

By on Feb 03, 2018 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you love flowers and partying, although perhaps not at the same time, then yes it is! And with a new direct Eurostar service up and running for 2018, there really isn’t much stopping you. There is no better time to visit a city, than when the locals are celebrating their beloved King’s birthday. In […]

For skiing or Summer sunshine: the undiscovered wines of Savoie

For skiing or Summer sunshine: the undiscovered wines of Savoie

By on Jan 30, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Savoie Region is one of the more dispersed of the French wine growing regions being nestled around the northern Alps, south of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and east of the Rhône.  It is also quite small by volume, encompassing only 2000 hectares of vines or about 0.5% of French wine production.  The vineyards are separated not […]