Category: Travel Miscellany

7 ways to enjoy your Champagne in the UK this Summer

7 ways to enjoy your Champagne in the UK this Summer

By on Jun 16, 2016 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Champagne has some powerful transformative qualities. It can add romance to a dinner for two, add a sense of occasion to a personal achievement and instantly turn any given moment into a celebration. So for a luxurious Summer in Britain, there could only be one ingredient we needed to add. Read on for our guide to the
Top 5 luxury experiences in Paris

Top 5 luxury experiences in Paris

By on Jun 16, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the World, oozes style and sophistication making it one of the most popular city breaks destination. With an array of luxury activities on offer Paris can suit anyone’s needs from shopping to eating and everything in between and now that the Ritz Paris has finally re-opened the
Turning Japanese in Malaga, Spain

Turning Japanese in Malaga, Spain

By on Jun 16, 2016 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The culinary scene in Malaga has been on the ascendancy for years already, with more and more Michelin stars each season and increasing international attention. With some of the busiest fishing ports in all of the Mediterranean, Andalusia’s Malaga province, on the southern most Spanish coast, has a long established culinary tradition of super fresh
Top 5 restaurants in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Top 5 restaurants in Guayaquil, Ecuador

By on Jun 16, 2016 in Ecuador, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany
A city is many things: its landscapes, its people, and their daily lives… But for many, a city is above all its flavors. A traveler knows that a culinary experience of a place can make the difference between a good memory and one that they’d rather forget. Guayaquil – the second largest city in Ecuador
6 reasons to plan your luxury travel a year in advance

6 reasons to plan your luxury travel a year in advance

By on Jun 15, 2016 in Air Travel, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Should you plan a trip far in advance or last minute, to take advantage of possible deals? If the trip you’re planning is one involving luxury hotel or resort stays, cruises and first class or business class, you should plan as far in advance as possible – generally a year in advance. If the procrastinator
Luxury in the wild: must dos in Patagonia

Luxury in the wild: must dos in Patagonia

By on Jun 14, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Argentina, Attractions, Chile, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany
Patagonia is a land of unrivaled nature. A place where to find comfort in the tranquility of the great outdoors and a place to experience incomparable adventure. Its mix of glaciers, mountains, deserts, fjords, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, channels and oceans provide the opportunity to truly escape into a diverse selection of remoteness. It is a
Besotted in Bruges: 7 ways you'll fall in love with this bustling Belgian beauty!

Besotted in Bruges: 7 ways you'll fall in love with this bustling Belgian beauty!

By on Jun 11, 2016 in Attractions, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Stepping into the main market square of central Bruges is like stepping onto a movie set. Colourful, historic architecture is the perfect backdrop to the bustling cafes, beer houses and restaurants that line the streets – it’s no wonder the whole city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In summertime, the sun blazes down
6 reasons to visit Southern Cambodia

6 reasons to visit Southern Cambodia

By on Jun 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Cambodia is a country that is fast developing in the world of popular tourism, which is due in the large part, to the amazing Angkor Wat and surrounding ancient temple ruins. But head south and you’ll see a different side to the Kingdom of Wonder, one where the hustle and bustle of the main tourist
5 things to do on a luxury stay in Madeira

5 things to do on a luxury stay in Madeira

By on Jun 02, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Madeira is a really beautiful island and apart from its beautiful sights, a fascinating thing about it is the contrast in the weather. The northern and southern parts are different, with the north being more humid and it is also possible to travel from the sunny coast to mountain peaks donned in snow in the
7 luxury experiences in Venice in only 24 hours

7 luxury experiences in Venice in only 24 hours

By on May 30, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
When you live in a small mountain town up in the white Dolomites you grab any chance to drive down to Venice and if you only have 24 hours, well that’s when you want to make most of all the luxurious and special assets and commodities that this magical city has to offer. Novecento Boutique
3 of the UK's remotest places to dine and drink

3 of the UK's remotest places to dine and drink

By on May 30, 2016 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Got screen fatigue? Tired of being constantly connected? Fancy a digital detox? If you’ve answered ‘yes’, ‘yes’ and ‘oh yes’ to these questions, then perhaps it’s time to head ‘off grid’ for a bit? Here’s three out-of-the-way spots where you can taste the remoteness in the air (also known as ‘fresh air’ to city folk) and where your phone will
Searching for paradise in the Garden of Eden

Searching for paradise in the Garden of Eden

By on May 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The first difficulty you encounter when planning to visit the Seychelles is which island to choose. After a detailed research we opted to divide our stay between Praslin and Mahe. My original choice was La Digue for its spectacular beaches, which we did manage to see on a day tour from Praslin. These beaches are
Where should you retire after a life of travelling?

Where should you retire after a life of travelling?

By on May 18, 2016 in Travel Miscellany
We all love to travel but one day a time comes in our lives when it’s nice to settle down somewhere. Have you ever thought about all the places you’ve been on holiday and where you’d like to be when you retire? Whether you’ve travelled extensively or not, UK-based insurance company SunLife have come up
3 reasons why raw veganism is the next hot trend in luxury travel

3 reasons why raw veganism is the next hot trend in luxury travel

By on May 17, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
We recently took a step outside the usual luxury offering in Thailand and stayed at Evason Hua Hin, a laid back luxury beach resort less that 4 hours from Bangkok. We stayed in one of their newly refurbished pool villas, a spacious villa appointed with everything you’d expect from this luxury brand including bespoke room
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The 10 best luxury things to do in Crete

By on May 17, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Crete is the biggest of the Greek Islands and as the fifth largest in the whole of the Med, it’s home to some truly fantastic luxuries. If you’re looking for a luxury Greece holiday, this beautiful island should be at the top of your list. Here are the 10 best luxury things to do in
Wine Tour Barcelona

A romantic city break in Barcelona

By on May 16, 2016 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Want to impress your loved one by whisking them away for a romantic break? Barcelona is the perfect place for a well deserved getaway with your partner thanks to its impressive selection of intimate eateries, cosy bars, and spectacular landscapes for you to admire hand in hand. There’s a reason why it’s internationally renowned as