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Sailing the Cyclades
By Nicholas Dean on Mar 21, 2022 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The beauty of chartering a yacht in Greece is the liberty to island-hop wherever the mood takes you. In the Cyclades, warm, calm waters and ribbons of sandy beaches are a big draw, alongside the cool coastal vibe found in the relaxed towns. This group of islands scattered across the central Aegean Sea is within ...
Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother's Day (UK edition)
With Mother’s Day just around the corner here in the UK (don’t panic if you’re in the US or Canada – you’ve got until May!), here are our top 10 gift ideas for Mums who love to travel, including everything from the obligatory chocolates and flowers, to a number of other inspirational ideas for Mums ...
Now is the time to visit the first country in Southeast Asia with zero COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellers!
By Paul Eyers on Mar 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
First, I hear you ask, which is the first country in Southeast Asia to remove all COVID restrictions? The answer is Cambodia, who on 17th March 2022 moved ahead of their neighbours and other Southeast Asian countries to make travel simple again. No pre-travel COVID test. No arrival COVID test. No quarantine. No COVID specific ...
6 stargazing destinations to complete your South American getaway
By Alfonso Tandazo on Mar 18, 2022 in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Regions, South America
Thanks to its astonishing array of remote landscapes untouched by humankind, South America serves up some seriously surreal stargazing. As dusk settles on this southern continent, prepare to be greeted by a breathtaking blanket of stars peeking through the inky night sky. Owing to minimal light pollution in many areas and the all-round natural beauty ...
Michelin star restaurants in the Lake District
By Rachael Thomas on Mar 17, 2022 in Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Did you know that Cumbria now has the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants outside London and Berkshire? And while much of the news following the release of Michelin’s prestigious guide for 2022 has focused on L’Enclume in Cartmel – and rightly so having been awarded three Michelin stars – the county now boasts eight ...
7 packing tips for your first African safari
By Calvin Cottar on Mar 16, 2022 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Gadgets, Kenya, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment
If you’re considering taking the plunge and going on your first African safari, then get ready for an unforgettable ride, one that for many is the mark of having truly lived! While each place on this diverse continent can be so different to the next, the wilderness of Africa in general is filled with raw ...
Exploring Zanzibar... sea, sand and spices
The name Zanzibar evokes images of a tropical paradise, with picturesque islands, white sand beaches, shimmering turquoise waters, beautiful sunsets, and palm trees swaying in the ocean breeze. Indeed the island is all that, but it’s also more. Zanzibar is a mix of cultures. The ‘Spice Island’ has lured travelers for centuries; from the Sumerians, ...
Top 5 afternoon teas in Scotland
By Dorothy Welsh on Mar 15, 2022 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Top of the list of truly outstanding experiences in Scotland has to be a traditional afternoon tea. Taken in a bright drawing room or on a sunny outdoor terrace, it should include an entirely home-made selection of delicious finger sandwiches, delicate pastries, soft scones and sumptuous cakes. Additional highlights like views over elegant hotel grounds, ...
Short stay: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK
By Paul Johnson on Mar 14, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Birkdale House is a large Victorian house set on the 470-acre Matson Ground Estate close to Bowness-on-Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District National Park. Home to a number of holiday cottages, this is very much the estate’s ‘flagship’ luxury property – as you will soon see – which opened in 2020 and ...
Top 15 things to pack for Iceland: An evergreen list
By Ryan Connolly on Mar 13, 2022 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Iceland, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe
Aside from, when is the best time to visit Iceland, the biggest follow-up question I tend to get is: What should I pack when coming to Iceland? Well firstly, you would assume (rightly and wrongly) that travelling to Iceland in winter is going to require a very different suitcase than if you are travelling in ...
Short stay: Burnham Beeches Hotel, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, UK
By Michael Edwards on Mar 12, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Back in 1727 this Georgian hunting lodge fondly recalled classical architecture: elegantly balanced, symmetrically proportioned and brilliantly, dazzlingly white. Cant Hill, as it was then named, was the resting place for royals as they hunted in Windsor Park. Since it became a hotel in 1965, renamed Burnham Beeches Hotel, guests have looked out from the ...
The best Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona
By Sandra Roig on Mar 11, 2022 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Why not try some of the world’s best quality dishes whilst indulging yourself in the beautiful city of Barcelona? These places are the type of locations where you will never have the same meal twice, due to their consistent innovation and focus on seasonal products. Here we have narrowed down the very best Michelin star ...
Short stay: Aloft Birmingham Eastside, Birmingham, UK
By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Opened just 12 months ago in the Eastside area of the diverse city of Birmingham, the 195-bedroom Aloft Birmingham Eastside is one of just four Aloft hotels in the UK (the others being in London, Liverpool and Aberdeen) – a music-inspired, stylish hotel brand from Marriott. The welcome We were warmly welcomed by cheerful, smiling ...
Top 5 places to visit in Nepal in 2022
Nepal is a diverse country where spectacular natural landscapes combine with a rich history and vibrant culture. The country is also revered as the birthplace of the Buddha and home to Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Interestingly, the locals also call Mount Everest “Sagarmatha” or the Goddess Mother of the World. Nepal ...
5 beautiful wine regions in British Columbia, Canada
By Andrew Morten on Mar 08, 2022 in Canada, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany
What first comes to mind when you think of the best wine regions in the world? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Napa Valley? The rolling, lush and diverse wine regions of British Columbia may not be on your list at all. This is one of Canada’s best kept secrets. In fact, just like what happens in Vegas, the ...
