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La Palma: The best destination to watch the 2021 Perseids meteor shower
By Paul Johnson on Aug 01, 2021 in Europe, Events, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Known as the Isla Bonita, the beautiful island, La Palma has all the makings for a perfect night sky; altitude, dry air and a lack of light pollution, and local legislation ensures it will stay that way, making it the perfect location to watch this year’s Persiods meteor shower, one of the best celestial displays ...
Some of our favourite luxury hotel rooms in Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest of the Spanish Canary Islands, and has been a favourite destination for the holiday maker for both summer and winter sun. The Canaries are year-round destinations to jet off to with wonderful temperatures throughout the year. With so many luxury hotels to choose from in Tenerife, we have selected just 10 ...
Discover the Blue Flag beaches of North Wales
By Gareth Robinson on Jul 31, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
North Wales has long been a popular place for visitors and day-trippers, partly due to its accessibility and proximity to the English border, but also due to the stunning coastline that surrounds the mountainous region of Wales. In this area of North Wales, you’ll find the regions of Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ynys Môn (or ...
Intercontinental Hotels 3rd night free promotion 2021
By Guido Graf on Jul 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Ireland, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Great news! The free night promotion of Intercontinental Hotels from early 2021 to June of this year has been extended until the end of December 2021. Guests who book for 3 nights’ stay during this time will only pay for 2 nights. The extended offer now means that guests can enjoy a long weekend at ...
Magical Kenya safari moments
By Calvin Cottar on Jul 29, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
You can never truly say ‘goodbye’ to Kenya because even when you are miles and miles away, the memories made there are good tinder that are always just a spark away from a new safari adventure! If you’ve been on a safari in Kenya, you will know that ‘farewell and see you soon’ is a ...
Top 8 places to visit in India during monsoon season
In India, there are two monsoons. One is the southwest monsoon, which lasts from June to September and showers the whole of India. The other is the northeast or winter monsoon which brings seasonal rainfall to Southeast India from October to December. For ages, the monsoon in India has been the base for trade in ...
Top 5 exclusive use properties in Scotland
By Dorothy Welsh on Jul 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Some people are happy with just a room in a B&B or a hotel for their holidays. Others, however, require something more private and intimate, such as a cottage or an apartment. But the ultimate, bespoke holiday accommodation is a luxury property which can be hired on an exclusive use basis. This guarantees the often ...
6 of the best ways to experience the Cultural Heart of Germany
As normality slowly returns to our lives, and more and more people are vaccinated, our ability to travel also gradually improves. Should you happen to find yourself in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, known as the Cultural Heart of Germany, here’s a selection of top experiences, including magical bridges and trails in gloriously unspoilt ...
The first Rosewood Hotels & Resorts property to open in Spain
The most iconic hotel on Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana boulevard – Hotel Villa Magna – is to become the first hotel in Spain to operate under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Situated in the heart of Madrid, Rosewood Villa Magna is located among renowned and architecturally impressive restaurants, shops and attractions. With a refreshed contemporary ...
A yachting getaway in the Aeolian Islands
By Toby Maclaurin on Jul 26, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Peppering the Tyrrhenian Sea just off Sicily’s northeast coast, the Aeolians are a group of seven picturesque islands with volcanic origins, providing stunning cruising grounds for a scenic and relaxed yacht charter. The area is protected by UNESCO and the landscape, as well as the atmosphere, varies significantly from island to island. Exploring by yacht ...
7 things you shouldn’t miss when visiting Norfolk
By Tim Rees on Jul 25, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The East of England county of Norfolk’s charms is as broad as its famous Broads. Far from being the flatlands of the East, Norfolk is a county full of pleasant surprises, the first being that it’s the most temperate and sunny county in the UK. Known as being the place that the British aristocracy call ...
The best of the Greater Kruger outside the Sabi Sands
When people think of the Greater Kruger, instantly their mind rushes towards the Sabi Sands. And who could blame them? Filled with a copious amount of wildlife, the Sabi Sands offers some of the most incredible game viewing, especially of the Big 5, across the continent. I would even argue and say that for frequent ...
New to the Maldives: Siyam World, Maldives
A bold new world of possibilities beckons in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll this Autumn, with confirmation that the highly anticipated Siyam World, Maldives will open. A natural, carefree playground promising an eye-popping array of “never-seen-before” experiences across land, sea and sky, Siyam World is set to transform the monotonous Maldivian holiday mould with its striking ...
The most beautiful villages in Ticino, Switzerland
By Wanhua Qiao on Jul 22, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe
From the summits of its mountains to the shores of its lakes, the Canton of Ticino is dotted with a vast number of towns and villages, each with its fascinating past and unique personality. However, there are six that glow with even more splendor and that make tourists who visit them immediately fall in love, ...
5 things to do in Palma de Mallorca
By Dan Frith on Jul 22, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Since the advent of mass tourism in the 1950s, Palma has been transformed into a tourist destination. This has contributed to a huge change in the city’s traditions, its language, and its economic power. The boom in tourism has caused Palma to grow significantly. In 1960, Mallorca received 500,000 visitors, in 1997 it received more ...
