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The world’s highest commercial bungy jump

ByJustin Smith October 20, 2012November 25, 2012

Around 200 km to the west of Port Elizabeth, South Africa lies an attraction without comparison – the world’s…

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Special feature: The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

ByPaul Johnson October 19, 2012November 25, 2012

Helmsley was a part of North Yorkshire we weren’t familiar with prior to our recent stay at The Feversham…

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Dramatic footage showing a baby elephant rescued from a well

ByPaul Johnson October 19, 2012November 25, 2012

A baby elephant has been rescued from a well in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. The eight month old was…

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The 5 best wine destinations in the world

ByPaul Johnson October 19, 2012November 25, 2012

Love wine?  Love to incorporate some great wines in your next trip?  Then take a look at this list…

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8 unbelievable floating structures

ByPaul Johnson October 16, 2012November 25, 2012

With the global population on the increase, one of our growing immediate challenges is one of physical space, so…

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4 top tips for luxury in London this November

ByStuart Leckie October 16, 2012November 25, 2012

November is just before the big run-up to the festive season, but that’s not to say that there isn’t…

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Take a bite of rustic France at the annual Mourjou Chestnut Festival

ByPaul Johnson October 12, 2012

Every year in October, more than 20,000 visitors come to take a bite of rustic France at the annual…

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Top tips for the ultimate luxury theatre break in London

ByStuart Leckie October 11, 2012

Few cities in the world are as renowned for their theatre as much as London is. With beautiful hotels,…

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Spectacular leopard kill

ByPaul Johnson October 9, 2012October 10, 2012

The following footage was shot on a game drive from the exclusive Mala Mala game reserve lodge in South…

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5 top tips for family breaks in Jersey

ByPaul Johnson October 8, 2012

Just an hour’s flight away from most UK airports, Jersey’s a perfect destination for a short break over the…

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Interview with Jake Grieves-Cook, Founder of Porini Safari Camps

ByPaul Johnson October 6, 2012November 26, 2012

Jake Grieves Cook has been involved in the Kenyan tourism industry for more than 35 years. He founded Porini…

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3 of the best luxury watches for diving and snorkeling

ByRoman Sharf October 4, 2012April 5, 2013

There are many different things to consider when it comes to selecting the perfect luxury accessories to any hobby;…

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Interview with John-Christian Moquette, Partner at IAVRA

ByPaul Johnson September 28, 2012November 26, 2012

John-Christian Moquette was born in Toronto, Canada to a Greek mother and a Dutch-Canadian father. Geneva, Switzerland was home…

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The best Christmas markets in Europe

ByJon Stainer September 27, 2012September 28, 2012

With the weather getting cooler there seems little to look forward to in the winter months. However, heading to…

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Luxury for less this Autumn

ByPaul Johnson September 26, 2012

Looking for a little luxury this Autumn? This can be a magical time of year – a time when…

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Now you can explore the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google Street View

ByPaul Johnson September 26, 2012

You may recall back in 2010 that Google Street View extended to parts of Antarctica.  Now they’re going a…

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