Category: Travel Miscellany

Why Canada will wow you this Winter

Why Canada will wow you this Winter

By on Aug 31, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Canada, Events, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Canada is one of the best places for an awesome winter experience. From adventures like dog sledding, snowmobile tours and ice fishing, to relaxing in a Nordic spa and eating deliciously hot comfort food, Canada is great in the wintry season. Picture yourself in the mountains surrounded by crisp white snow and elegant pines as
12 great reasons to visit Ostrava in the Czech Republic

12 great reasons to visit Ostrava in the Czech Republic

By on Aug 30, 2016 in Attractions, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany
When I arrived in the outskirts of the Czech Republic industrial city of Ostrava, I thought I would see a rough town in a flat area, but I was amazed to find myself in a bright and radiant city like a solitaire in a circle, as I was at the crossing of four rivers: the
10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain

10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain

By on Aug 21, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Nestled approximately midway between Santander and Bilbao in the province of Cantabria, the town of Santoña is a fishing port that has an interesting history but is perhaps best known today as a holiday destination in the Summer months and for its year-round fishing trade. Here are 10 great reasons why you should visit. 1.
Top Andalucian harvest festivals this Autumn

Top Andalucian harvest festivals this Autumn

By on Aug 20, 2016 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
In the southern-most Spanish region of Andalucia, local festivals and celebrations seem nearly as abundant as the summer sun. There’s virtually no end to them across all seasons and the residents of Andalucia are particularly known for their flamboyant displays, warm openness, and a knack for partying all through the night. Some festivals, such as the
Undiscovered New York: top 5 hidden gems in the Big Apple

Undiscovered New York: top 5 hidden gems in the Big Apple

By on Aug 20, 2016 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
A truly great city offers visitors an ongoing evolution of experiences, surprising even its avid fans with new and exciting things to do just when you think you’ve seen it all. These world-class cities are hard to come by, and no other fits this description like New York City. This is a place where the
Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain

Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain

By on Aug 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Hotel Juan de la Cosa is an upscale hotel situated on the unspoiled, mile-long Playa de Berria on the outskirts of Santoña in Northern Spain’s Cantabria region. Set in its own gardens, the hotel is situated roughly midway between Santander and Bilbao. The welcome We arrived in the late afternoon, having attended a sailing event
5 of the best destinations for vegan luxury in Asia

5 of the best destinations for vegan luxury in Asia

By on Aug 19, 2016 in Accommodation, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
Asia is hands down our favourite place for luxury travel and we can’t get enough of the different cultures, the natural beauty, the history and the food (the vegan food that is). Contrary to popular belief, our vegan lifestyle isn’t restrictive and so we’ve made it our mission to find the very best in vegan
An inside look at the Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

An inside look at the Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

By on Aug 18, 2016 in Accommodation, Brazil, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany
The Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro is without doubt the most famous and iconic hotel in South America. Directly opposite Copacabana beach, the tall white building is a pretty spot, oozing glamour and style. Over the decades the hotel has welcomed film stars, musicians, politicians and royalty and the staff are expertly trained to
Thank you for the invitation to your event but...

Thank you for the invitation to your event but...

By on Aug 18, 2016 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Travel Miscellany
Every day I get invited to some travel-related event or other. Just today, for example, I’ve been asked to afternoon tea to hear about a resort in Antigua, had the pleasure of my company requested for a VIP event for a members-only luxury airline, received an invitation for a drinks evening for a luxury apartment
From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn't happen

From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn't happen

By on Aug 17, 2016 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
It started with a bang. A very loud bang. And it didn’t take us long to realise what had happened. The boat trailer that we were towing had become detached from our car and one of the boats on it had come straight through our rear windscreen. Panic set in. We were due to catch
Beijing

A gastronomic tour of China

By on Aug 16, 2016 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
China is awash with tantalising, taste-bud-tickling cuisine, each region, and often each city, owning its own unique sumptuous flavour. For serious wow factor, prepare your taste buds for a fresh adventure on this gastronomic tour of China… Beijing Racing towards the future, yet inextricably linked to it’s past, China’s capital is a unique combination of
Luxury travel and why there's no guilt in pleasure

Luxury travel and why there's no guilt in pleasure

By on Aug 15, 2016 in Travel Miscellany
Is there any reason that any of us should feel guilty about enjoying life? Isn’t that the whole point of taking a holiday; to do something different, something special and memorable, to give us a break from the stress of routine life and to make us feel truly alive once again. Taking a holiday is
Mykonos Greece celebrity holiday destination

12 classy European destinations that celebrities love

By on Aug 15, 2016 in Attractions, Celebrities, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Regions, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of the many attractions that draw celebrities to these classy European holiday destinations. Follow in your favourite celebrity’s footsteps to one of these wonderful European locations, in search of beauty and chic, and live it up like
Amorino Ice Cream

The 9 most exquisite ice cream parlors in Paris

By on Aug 13, 2016 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Spending your summer holidays in Paris with your children is a great idea. There are so many beautiful places to see and child-friendly things to do that everyone is sure to have a good time. But during summer, the weather can get hot… really hot! And after visiting an iconic monument such as the Eiffel
Recipe of the week: Chia pudding

Recipe of the week: Chia pudding

By on Aug 05, 2016 in Asia, Food and Drink, Indonesia, Regions, Travel Miscellany
This scrumptious fruit pudding is very simple to make and can be a refreshing dessert after lunch or dinner, or a healthy breakfast just by itself. The secret is in the blended cashew cream, which provides a perfect custardy backdrop to the caviar-like pop of the chia seeds. Use any combination of seasonal fruit you
Tranquility Bay Resort, Ambergris Caye

10 things to learn while you travel

By on Jul 31, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Ecuador, Food and Drink, India, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide
Experiential travel is the best kind – and what better way to get under a destination’s skin than by learning a new skill under the guidance of local experts? From cooking and dancing to surfing and diving, via a multitude of handicrafts, here are some suggestions for educational, practical activities to try out on your