Category: Travel Miscellany

Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

By on Aug 17, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Provence, a region which has always been rich in distinctive culinary offerings, from bouillabaisse to tapenade, has seen a recent surge in the popularity of gourmet cooking classes and lessons from private chefs, as a novel extra element of a luxury break in this idyllic corner of Southern France. Many of the best courses offer
3 of the best places to eat lobster in the Caribbean

3 of the best places to eat lobster in the Caribbean

By on Aug 16, 2015 in Anguilla, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Travel Miscellany
The Caribbean Islands are packed full of exciting cuisine using fresh local produce and Lobster is one of the many fantastic delicacies on offer when in season. Many of the islands have a fantastic diversity of dining from fine dining restaurants with award winning wine cellars to casual beach barbeques and sandbank beach bars. The
Rwanda Coffee Plantation

Rwanda: home to Africa's second best coffee

By on Aug 15, 2015 in Africa, Food and Drink, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany
We all have our own stories of how we slipped into severe coffee addiction. For many people, it all begins in Africa. After all, Karen Blixen had a coffee farm in Africa, not some Danish potato farm. The continent is one of the biggest exporters of coffee into Europe and Americas, however, African countries do
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6 of the best regional sporting events

By on Aug 14, 2015 in Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Events, India, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey
Sport taps into a universal sense of passion and enthusiasm. With the excitement running up to the Olympic games in Rio de Janiero next year, we looked into some of the more local sporting events that are worth a look – and might otherwise be missed. So here are six of the best regional sporting
A visit to Frankfurt's best new restaurant

A visit to Frankfurt's best new restaurant

By on Aug 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The highlight of our recent stay in Frankfurt – other than the private flight with Jetfly to get there – was dinner at the newly-opened, pan-Asian restaurant, Breeze by lebua at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof hotel – already an esteemed culinary destination and home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Francais. But, before all that, we called at
5 reasons to visit Santorini this year

5 reasons to visit Santorini this year

By on Aug 06, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
If you’ve ever had a friend come back from a Greek holiday with a stunning golden tan, a hugely positive mental attitude and a sudden craving for salads drenched in olive oil, olives and feta, you can bet they’ve been to Santorini. They’ll try to explain how blue the sea is, how white the buildings
Top 5 wine tasting tips

Top 5 wine tasting tips

By on Aug 06, 2015 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany
A trip to one of the great wine producing regions of the world such as Bordeaux in France, Napa Valley in California or Marlborough in New Zealand are immensely popular with wine loving luxury travellers. If you’re looking to make the most of a visit to these amazing locations, a wine tasting tour is a must. But,
Visit Vitoria-Gasteiz, Queen of the Basque Country

Visit Vitoria-Gasteiz, Queen of the Basque Country

By on Jul 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Like Rodney Dangerfield, Vitoria-Gasteiz, founded in 1181, still hasn’t received the level of respect it so richly deserves. Admittedly, it doesn’t have famous museums to rival Bilbao’s Guggie (but really, who does?) and it will never replace San Sebastian as a chic getaway for the moneyed, beautiful people who can’t wait to drop umpteen pounds
5 top Michelin star restaurants in the North of Spain

5 top Michelin star restaurants in the North of Spain

By on Jul 29, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
With its incredible landscapes and unique cultures, the north of Spain is probably best known for its gastronomy. Very talented chefs know just how to blend innovative techniques with the simplicity and traditions of their roots. From the fresh seafood of Galicia, the fabada of Asturias, and the culinary innovation of Basque country, if you
Have you a hoard of unused foreign currency at home? Here's a solution...

Have you a hoard of unused foreign currency at home? Here's a solution...

By on Jul 28, 2015 in Air Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
If you’re like me, you probably have various small sums of money kicking about at home, in a variety of different currencies – and some for destinations you might not return to for years to come. Some of it you can’t even easily change back into your local currency as they’ll only accept notes of
6 unmissable experiences on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica

6 unmissable experiences on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica

By on Jul 28, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The southern most tip of the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica is one of the most difficult places to reach in the country but the journey is well worth the effort. It is also becoming one of the most popular spots in the country too as it has a combination of several incredible surf spots,
Interview with Lucy Fox, PR leader at RMG PR & Events

Interview with Lucy Fox, PR leader at RMG PR & Events

By on Jul 27, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Morocco, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Lucy Fox is a travel and lifestyle PR working for luxury agency RMG PR & Events. She started her career running a first class travel business and has worked alongside many industry figureheads. As joint founder of Fox Rendall International, she was awarded the worldwide Hyatt Hotels account responsible for managing the UK press function.
6 ways to make your visit to Rome fantastic

6 ways to make your visit to Rome fantastic

By on Jul 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Vatican City, Western Europe
A lifetime is not enough to explore Rome – make that several lifetimes. The ancient ruins are still being excavated, restored, and preserved for the next millennium of those who seek the wonders of the Eternal City. On my last of many trips to Rome, I was not surprised to make new discoveries and to
5 fantastic ways to experience the Okanagan Valley

5 fantastic ways to experience the Okanagan Valley

By on Jul 22, 2015 in Canada, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Think of a sunny destination and Canada may not immediately come to mind, but did you know that the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of the westernmost province of British Colombia, boasts more hours of sunshine than Rio de Janeiro or Hawaii? Another astonishing aspect of this increasingly popular tourist destination is the diversity
10 things to enjoy in Maine

10 things to enjoy in Maine

By on Jul 22, 2015 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maine, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
As I rapidly discovered when planning 10 days in Maine, this part of America is enormous and trying to visit it all (or even more than a small corner) in 10 days isn’t possible. Instead we picked the area we most wanted to visit – the coastline between Kennebunkport and Camden. Next time we can
Recipe of the week: Rock lobster and seaweed sushi: tiramisu of king crab flavored with coconut and lemon

Recipe of the week: Rock lobster and seaweed sushi: tiramisu of king crab flavored with coconut and lemon

By on Jul 22, 2015 in Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
A finely sculpted tiramisu of King Crab is the perfect delight for seafood lovers seeking a mix of sweet taste of desserts. This very delicacy reflects the professionalism and enthusiasm of the chef who precisely designed it in a way that it is appealing and mouth-watering to even vegans. High in protein and exotic in