Category: Travel Miscellany

4 ways to enjoy the best of Napa Valley

4 ways to enjoy the best of Napa Valley

By on Mar 24, 2016 in Accommodation, California, Food and Drink, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
The Pacific Highway road trip is growing in popularity as a great way to discover the West Coast of America. From San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can take in the finest of great city living, national parks, and of course some of the best wine regions in the world. One of our highly recommended
A guide to the vibrant scene of West Hollywood

A guide to the vibrant scene of West Hollywood

By on Mar 23, 2016 in California, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
It goes without saying that there’s much more to West Hollywood than a few iconic letters on a hill. A sunny shopping Mecca brimming with gourmet chefs, cutting edge cocktail bars, and glamorous architecture to match, West Hollywood is truly home to the stars and a destination that takes holiday indulgence to new extremes. Shop
The 10 Best Bars in Edinburgh

The 10 Best Bars in Edinburgh

By on Mar 22, 2016 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Whether it’s a cool café come wine bar, an underground speakeasy, or a luxury hotel with Prosecco on tap, Edinburgh is full of incredible places to enjoy a drink or two. With an offering to challenge cities such as London and Paris, you don’t need to go far to come across some of the best
Chiang Mai's best luxury afternoon teas

Chiang Mai's best luxury afternoon teas

By on Mar 21, 2016 in Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Afternoon tea is a great way to experience some of Chiang Mai’s luxury hotels without actually staying there. Sit adjacent to rice paddies or dine by the river; four of Chiang Mai’s most beautiful hotels are waiting to enchant your tastebuds. The Four Seasons Scattered amidst 32 acres of rice fields, jungle, pools and lakes,
Bon bini to Bonaire - my top 5 to dos

Bon bini to Bonaire - my top 5 to dos

By on Mar 21, 2016 in Attractions, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Going Out, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Bonaire, which is part of the ABC islands, is an underwater paradise and an unblemished jewel. Though many might expect to find the country’s most valued treasures deep within the sea, explorers will be pleased to know that a wealth of bounty awaits them above water too. Prepare to journey with me  to a well-preserved
Delightful Dubrovnik: 5 tips for an indulgent visit

Delightful Dubrovnik: 5 tips for an indulgent visit

By on Mar 18, 2016 in Accommodation, Bars, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in the Med, one that has become increasingly popular with travellers in recent years. What was once the Adriatic’s best kept secret, is now a thriving destination with tourism reaching an all-time high in 2014 with over 800,000 visitors. With its coastal views and distinctive Old Town,
8 top tips to get the best from your Business Class flight as a vegan

8 top tips to get the best from your Business Class flight as a vegan

By on Mar 18, 2016 in Air Travel, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The luxury travel world is becoming well experienced at catering for the growing number of vegans out there; no longer are we expected to settle for salad and a sub standard product because we are vegan; luxury hotels and resorts are offering vegan menus, vegan amenities and even vegan cooking classes to ensure that vegan
5 great reasons to make an early start on holiday

5 great reasons to make an early start on holiday

By on Mar 18, 2016 in Travel Miscellany
Luxury travel is best enjoyed with a decent night’s sleep and careful planning of journeys should allow for this. However, there are times when the inclusion of an early start or late finish really adds to the experience and justifies the inconvenience. In this piece we explore the situations that might tempt even the most
Top 5 design wineries in Spain

Top 5 design wineries in Spain

By on Mar 16, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Wine making is a craft that date back thousands of years and in Spain wine makers not only strive to create the best wine possible they design spectacular facilities in which to do so, making a destination in itself. There are thousands of vineyards all across Spain, big and small producing some of the best
The Andalusian festival season is in full swing for Spring

The Andalusian festival season is in full swing for Spring

By on Mar 15, 2016 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Andalusia is a region known as much for its colourful and culturally rich festivals as it is for the seemingly endless supply of warm sunshine over its Mediterranean coastlines and seas of shimmering olive groves. Happily, these festivals and fiestas run right throughout the year so there’s bound to be something interesting happening no matter
Cacao craze: 5 of the best British bean-to-bar chocolate choices

Cacao craze: 5 of the best British bean-to-bar chocolate choices

By on Mar 15, 2016 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Coffee is no longer the trendiest bean in town. From chocolate ‘clubs’ to raw devotees, the homemade to the ethically produced, Britain it seems has become a nation of cacao purists with chocolatiers and makers getting seriously obsessed about the single-origin bean. So this Easter, join us in waving cheerio to Cadbury and bye-bye to
Begur Costa Brava Sa Tuna

Beautiful Begur: Spain's secret jewels

By on Mar 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Beautiful Begur is where you will find some of the best beaches and coves that the Costa Brava has to offer. Imagine crystalline waters, embraced by verdant green pines, that dig their roots into the cliff face. Their aroma is seductive, as you explore the spectacular surroundings of this chichi Catalan town. Cast your eyes
5 top tips for proposing on holiday

5 top tips for proposing on holiday

By on Mar 11, 2016 in Accessories, Featured, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
Finding the right moment to pop the question to your other half is a daunting enough task as it is, but location is key. So it comes as no surprise to hear that the vast majority of people prefer to propose where the sun is brighter, the weather warmer and the setting is picture perfect.
Top 5 things to do for a foodie weekend in Budapest

Top 5 things to do for a foodie weekend in Budapest

By on Mar 07, 2016 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hungary, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is definitely one of Europe’s rising stars when it comes to quality destinations with a luxury feel. The city is one of the most beautiful capitals in Eastern Europe, featuring hundreds of thermal sources, includings the famous Gellerts Baths. The architecture of the city is also stunning, rich and diverse,
Top 3 in Singapore

Top 3 in Singapore

By on Mar 02, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany
As the cultural melting pot of Southeast Asia, Singapore inevitably combines some of the very best the region has to offer. From the spicy smells and vibrant flavours to be found in street-food hawkers and world-class restaurants alike, to the eclectic range of both traditional and innovative arts performances on offer in venues across the
How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

By on Mar 01, 2016 in Air Travel, Fun Stuff, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The journey your mind can take you on can be more amazing than any plane, train or automobile. I recently saw a pair of twenty-somethings smoking cigarettes outside at New York’s LaGuardia airport. First, I realized that nearly three decades have passed since smoking was banned on U.S. flights. Then I was reminded of the