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Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK

Posted on May 19, 2026

There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s…

Review: &BEYOND Mnemba Island, Tanzania

Posted on May 13, 2026

Everyone has heard about Zanzibar, yet almost nobody knows its hidden gem called Mnemba Island…

Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Posted on May 13, 2026

Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be…

The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials

Posted on April 30, 2026

There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out…

Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises

Posted on April 24, 2026

Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise…

Review: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Tanzania

Posted on April 1, 2026

Tucked away, in the greater Serengeti ecosystem, lies a slice of pure safari magic. Right…

Review: Catgill Farm Glamping, Bolton Abbey, UK

Posted on March 28, 2026

The story of Catgill is one of profound diversification and family legacy. Since 2014, husband-and-wife…

Review: Angama Amboseli, Kenya

Posted on March 17, 2026

At the bottom of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful Amboseli National Park, known…

Review: The Fish, Farncombe, Broadway, Worcestershire

Posted on March 12, 2026

The Fish Hotel is an inviting take on Scandi-cool-comfort and contemporary country living. Delivering hygge…

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Short stay: Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

October 9, 2014

By Paul Johnson

Having stayed at the wonderful Long Lee Manor on the Shamwari Game Reserve, we moved on to the reserve’s family friendly Riverdene Lodge accommodation….

Short stay: Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

October 9, 2014

By Paul Johnson

Having taken a short flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, we were taken by our driver to the Shamwari…

5 things to do in Bonaire (besides scuba dive)

October 8, 2014

By Erin Gifford

Bonaire has long been known for world-class diving and snorkeling. Between the pristine coral reefs of the Bonaire Marine Park…

5 wonderful treasures to be found in Pittsburgh (yes, Pittsburgh!)

October 8, 2014

By Jennifer Berg

The city of Pittsburgh has a long proud history dating back centuries. Thanks to its unique geography and three rivers…

Photograph of the week: Old jetty in Metung, Australia

October 8, 2014

By Paul Johnson

Playing with perspective, symmetry and long exposure photography, this old jetty in Metung has been captured stretching out into the…

Top 5 things to do in Taos, New Mexico

October 8, 2014

By Leah DeAngelis

New Mexico is known for gorgeous lighting with epic sunsets of red, orange and purple blazing through the sky. Vast open…

Top 10 reasons why now is the perfect time to visit Tallinn, Estonia

October 8, 2014

By Janice Nieder

The first time I visited Tallinn was approximately 10 years after Estonia regained its independence in 1991. My impressions were…

Private jets – the epitome of travel

October 7, 2014

By Paul Johnson

For those who seek privacy, spectacular service and bespoke travel at its best, the world of private jet vacations is…

5 experiences not to miss on the Turks & Caicos’ ‘Provo’

October 7, 2014

By Andy McNulty

The Turks and Caicos Islands. Youre imagining scenes of white sand beaches and warm, turquoise waters. And youd be right….

Celebrating the call of the road: our top 5 road trips

October 7, 2014

By Tom Marchant

The open road has always been synonymous with incredible travel experiences. Mix iconic landscapes, a classic automobile, with a sense…

The top 5 Ngorongoro Crater safari camps

October 7, 2014

By Rose Hipwood

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must see when you do the Northern Tanzânia safari circuit dont worry about peoples…

9 reasons to book a private tour of Morocco

October 7, 2014

By Cristian Martinus

Visiting Morocco on a private 4×4 tour has increasingly become the popular way to see Morocco in the last few…

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