Category: Travel Miscellany

5 reasons to visit the Algarve this Autumn

5 reasons to visit the Algarve this Autumn

By on Sep 24, 2019 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Photography, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn is a lovely time to visit the Algarve with temperatures typically 20-25 degrees Centigrade throughout September and October, with bright sunshine. Here, Algarve Tourism share with us a number of events going on this during this period to make your visit memorable. Algarve Nature Festival The annual Algarve Nature Fest will take place on […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Websites

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 […]

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17 things to do in Sri Lanka

By on Sep 21, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

Over the last decade, Sri Lanka has seen a deserving rise in tourism, becoming the place to go for holidaymakers and travel bloggers alike. The revered Tear Drop island of the Indian Ocean is a beautifully spirited nation; its flag is the only one of its kind in the world to recognise three religious’ beliefs: […]

6 activities that celebrate New Zealand’s love affair with wine

6 activities that celebrate New Zealand’s love affair with wine

By on Sep 19, 2019 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany

When contemplating New Zealand, with its multitude of amazing activities, natural wonders, and stunning scenery, wine may not be the first thing that leaps to mind. However, New Zealand has long fostered a complex relationship with wine, dating back centuries. The earliest vines were planted here back in the 1800s and kicked off the country’s […]

6 things to do in Rome this Winter

6 things to do in Rome this Winter

By on Sep 17, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vatican City, Western Europe

When Starbucks introduces their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, it usually means cooler weather is inevitably on its way.  Summer is almost behind us, but that doesn’t mean your travels should halt until warmer weather prevails. Visiting Rome in the winter is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Rome […]

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

The top 5 reasons to have a Bachelor night in Portugal

By on Sep 15, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Many people now worry about the idea of a bachelor night that involves a holiday. But there is an answer. Why not have a bachelor break in Portugal? There is so much to offer. Besides a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days per year, your break can be as adventurous or as relaxing as […]

Falling in love with Lisbon: 5 reasons why you’ll be enthralled by Portugal’s cool capital this Autumn

Falling in love with Lisbon: 5 reasons why you’ll be enthralled by Portugal’s cool capital this Autumn

By on Sep 14, 2019 in Europe, Food and Drink, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From the moment you arrive in this historic, maritime city one can’t help but be captivated. Autumn in Portugal’s capital is special; the vibrancy of the city remains, yet the crowds of high season have passed. It’s when one can all too easily fall in love with Lisbon. You’ve probably read that Lisbon is the […]

Vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong

Vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong

By on Sep 14, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

We have always loved Hong Kong but now we love it a whole lot more as the vegan scene is growing at an exponential rate. These vegan friendly luxury hotels in Hong Kong serve up a fine selection of creative plant based options to their discerning customers; make sure to check them out when you […]

A tasteful education: 5 historic Portuguese wine estates

A tasteful education: 5 historic Portuguese wine estates

By on Sep 07, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A recent river cruise took us up the Rio Douro, the River of Gold in Portugal, starting in Porto and ending in Regua. On this journey through the Douro Valley, we visited ancient and contemporary wine estates, sampling as we went. Here are five of the best, all touting different wine varieties, emerging from the […]

From hot dogs to hoppers: around the world in food

From hot dogs to hoppers: around the world in food

By on Sep 05, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, China, Colombia, Europe, Food and Drink, India, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

From hot dogs in New York to egg hoppers in Sri Lanka, food plays a big part in any travel experience, and is one of the things that defines a country, its people and its culture – and often forms some of our favourite and most enduring holiday memories. We pick our top ten foodie […]

The world's top-rated ‘must visit’ Mediterranean restaurants of 2019

The world’s top-rated ‘must visit’ Mediterranean restaurants of 2019

By on Sep 02, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There are few things in life better than a holiday in the Mediterranean, when you have myriad events to pack your stay, access to the best beaches, opportunities to get up close with the local wildlife and to immerse yourself in historic locations with history spanning thousands of years… or to just unwind in the […]

Combining golf with gourmet cuisine at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, UK

Combining golf with gourmet cuisine at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, UK

By on Aug 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The last time I played golf at Stoke Park, I was only able to play four of the middle nine holes dues to a visiting party following behind us. On a recent visit I was therefore able to rectify this and played the full 1 to 18 holes. Stoke Park has 27 holes made up […]

5 great features of the Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver

5 great features of the Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver

By on Aug 29, 2019 in Colorado, Events, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

As wine festivals go, the Downtown Aquarium Wine Festival in Denver just might be the best combination of activities, great wine, and stellar food in Denver Summer festivals. And, since it occurs on a Saturday afternoon in August, you still have time to see other sights or diversions in the downtown Denver area. Critter central […]

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Luxury travel news this week

By on Aug 25, 2019 in Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Health & Safety, Japan, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

Top 5 things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa

Top 5 things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa

By on Aug 24, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

Franschhoek Valley in Western Cape (South Africa) is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Flanked by the Huguenot Mountains and awash with clear streams running past rolling verdant vineyards, Franschhoek is about as picturesque as a small town can get. The people are inviting, it’s quiet, it’s safe to walk everywhere, and […]

5 halal-friendly city breaks in Europe

5 halal-friendly city breaks in Europe

By on Aug 23, 2019 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Poland, Regions, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking to visit halal-friendly Europe sometime soon? These bustling European cities are ready to provide you with the ultimate city break. Whether it’s history, architecture, famous landmarks, nature, the countryside, or the halal food that you’re looking to explore, we’re sure our selected 5 City Breaks in Europe will give you something to look forward […]