Category: Travel Miscellany

A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

By on Jan 15, 2015 in Accessories, Accommodation, Clothing, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Going Out, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
The start of the new year is always a time for the travel industry to review data (or consult crystal balls) and present predictions for the top trends influencing travel in the coming year. Some of these trends grow year on year and 2015 is no exception; for example, immersive experiences summed up by the
6 original ways to explore Paris on foot

6 original ways to explore Paris on foot

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Even if you are a regular visitor to Paris, you may well be enticed into enjoying one of these special walking tours, each offering the chance to gain more knowledge while, at the same time, exploring this wonderful, and very walkable, city. Here are six original ways to explore Paris on foot. 1. Paris by
Top 7 things to look for in a luxury cruise

Top 7 things to look for in a luxury cruise

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel
Every cruise company claims to offer the ultimate in luxury travel, but it can be hard to know which ships are the real deal until you’re stuck in the middle of the ocean! When you’re investing in a luxury cruise experience, you should expect to enjoy a world class holiday where your every need is
5 of the best luxury wine hotels in Europe

5 of the best luxury wine hotels in Europe

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Sleeping in a winery is a great experience. You discover yourself opening a window and enjoying a landscape of vineyards on the horizon… a good awakening for the senses! Many years ago, many wineries decided to build small hotels. The main reason, in most cases, was to be able to accommodate special guests of the
Interview with Francesca Long, Web Editor of Easyvoyage UK

Interview with Francesca Long, Web Editor of Easyvoyage UK

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Celebrities, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Originally from the UK but recently expatriated to the French capital, I am slowly relearning the Parisian way of life (having done a brief six-month stint here two years ago). I’ve been lucky enough to get a flavour for life all over the place, most recently in Havana, and jumped at the chance to return
6 luxury (vegan) hotels in Singapore (and Johor Bahru)

6 luxury (vegan) hotels in Singapore (and Johor Bahru)

By on Jan 08, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany
With the rapidly increasing number of people choosing a vegan lifestyle, luxury hotels and resorts are beginning to adapt their services to ensure guests looking for plant based luxury feel just as at home as their non-vegan counterparts. There are already some vegan hotspots in the world (including Berlin and Los Angeles) that are well known for
Top 5 bars in the Maldives

Top 5 bars in the Maldives

By on Jan 08, 2015 in Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Travel Miscellany
The Maldives is a destination famous for its endless beaches and blue skies, which some might class as the perfect landscape in which to enjoy a refreshing drink. Picture reclining in your seat, favourite cocktail in hand, as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean – what could be more idyllic? We’ve compiled a list
Croatia's best kept secret cafe finds

Croatia's best kept secret cafe finds

By on Jan 07, 2015 in Bars, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany
I spend a lot of time researching the best restaurants around the world for my clients, namely the Michelin starred restaurants where I have to sell a limb to reserve a table. Recently there has been a surge in ‘Foodie’s’ travelling the globe for the ‘pop up’ restaurants they have heard about via social media
2 luxury resorts in the Maldives that have perfected vegan luxury

2 luxury resorts in the Maldives that have perfected vegan luxury

By on Jan 07, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The Maldives is well known as a top luxury destination, famous for diving, blissful tropical islands, romantic honeymoons and picture postcard beaches where the clear turquoise waters lap gently against the white sand. It has all the makings of paradise, unless you’re a vegan or vegetarian, as the thought of travelling to a remote island
Recipe of the week: Rice pudding with salted caramel and caramelised nuts

Recipe of the week: Rice pudding with salted caramel and caramelised nuts

By on Jan 02, 2015 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany
This recipe for rice pudding is based around ingredients that you can find pretty much anywhere in the world and is therefore a universal crowd-pleaser, with the salty-sweet equilibrium of the salt and the caramel, and contrasting textures working together in perfect harmony. It serves 4 to 6 people. Ingredients 75g jasmine rice 100g sugar
Top 3 restaurants in Chania, Crete, with owners’ best-kept secrets!

Top 3 restaurants in Chania, Crete, with owners’ best-kept secrets!

By on Dec 31, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Crete’s natural beauty is equaled only by the richness of its history. This unique nature, a fruitful blend of sun, sea and the mountain terrain inspired Cretan people to develop their own culinary scene which was also the foundation of the Mediterranean diet. The cuisine has a real personality and undeniable local style sourced by
7 of the best restaurants in Athens

7 of the best restaurants in Athens

By on Dec 31, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Beyond the classical Athens, guests are now spoiled with a variety of culinary experiences as the new gastronomy scene offers more than just top chefs and trendy restaurants. Architecture meets food creativity and styling, the new restaurant concepts are worth exploring and among my favorites are the below: Funky Gourmet Funky Gourmet is located in
9 of London's most iconic views at night

9 of London's most iconic views at night

By on Dec 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Photography, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
SPONSORED FEATURE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS London is a city that has seen considerable change in the last 20 years. Of course, many of the capital’s most notable buildings such as St. Paul’s and the Palace of Westminster have been around for centuries, but two decades ago there was no London Eye (completed in
5 experiences not to miss in North Carolina’s Asheville

5 experiences not to miss in North Carolina’s Asheville

By on Dec 28, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
Asheville, North Carolina. Could this be the perfect city to vacation in? Come on – iconic music venues, famous craft breweries, heavenly restaurants, a thriving art scene? There’s even a book exchange Champagne bar! And we didn’t even mention the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is most certainly a hip, musical city, with restaurants and art
The eleven stars of Andalusian cuisine

The eleven stars of Andalusian cuisine

By on Dec 27, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The constellation of Andalusia’s Michelin stars just got a little brighter. In a seemingly symbolic nod to the rising eminence of Andalusian gastronomy, the gala event to announce the 2015 Michelin Guide for Spain was held in the Andalusian port city of Marbella this year. While no new restaurants were added to the elite list of
2 luxury resorts in Southern Thailand where life is good (even for vegans)

2 luxury resorts in Southern Thailand where life is good (even for vegans)

By on Dec 24, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Southern Thailand has long been a premier destination for luxury travellers with beaches, diving, tropical landscapes and sunny weather drawing people from far and wide to check into one of the many luxury resorts on offer in the area. The people are friendly, the cuisine is legendary (who doesn’t rave about a spicy fresh Thai curry?)