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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…

Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Posted on March 4, 2026

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims…

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Karni Mata – the temple devoted to rats

January 29, 2013

By Madeleine Hann

The marble floors are covered in a jungle of living fur. Little black shapes scuttle and scurry across the cool…

5 not-to-be-missed experiences in Verona, Italy

January 29, 2013

By Kathy Bechtel

Verona, located in Northeast Italy in the Veneto region, is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Often overlooked…

Taking on Australia’s Great Ocean Walk… in style

January 29, 2013

By Eric Bigalk

More than ever, nature-loving travellers are seeking spectacular get-away destinations that offer outdoor adventures and breathtaking scenery, as well as…

5 romantic hotels for ‘The Kiss’ in Edinburgh

January 29, 2013

By Jan Edwards

One of the worlds best-known romantic works of art is sure to attract loved-up couples to the city of Edinburgh…

Interview with Charles Skene, Owner of Skene House, Aberdeen

January 28, 2013

By Paul Johnson

Professor Charles Skene OBE has been owning and running various businesses for 50 years. His main business in Aberdeen is…

Top 10 unusual things to do in New York City

January 28, 2013

By Matthew Coe

For many, New York is a must. Its legendary skyscrapers, cuisine and entertainment rival that of any other place in…

Suite of the week: Ultimate Beachfront Villa Accommodation, Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands

January 28, 2013

By Paul Johnson

Suite name: Ultimate Beachfront Villa Accommodation Resort: Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa, Muri Beach, Rarotonga, Cook Islands Size of accommodation: 1,500 square feet…

5 great luxury travel apps for your smartphone

January 28, 2013

By Jack Lockyer

Smartphones are the ultimate handheld device for travellers, making the experience more rewarding than ever before. If you want to…

Parachuting off Machu Picchu

January 27, 2013

By Paul Johnson

This video shows what is reputedly the first ever speedflight off Machu Picchu, made in November 2012. It is said…

The world’s longest high speed rail journey

January 27, 2013

By Paul Johnson

The world’s longest high speed rail line is the Beijing-Guangzhou rail route which opened last month. Now you can experience…

Defying death at Devil’s Pool

January 25, 2013

By Paul Johnson

It’s been a while since I last mentioned Devil’s Pool in Zambia on A Luxury Travel Blog. If you’re not…

7 ways not to irritate your fellow passengers when flying

January 25, 2013

By Paul Johnson

We spoke to the people at Fly.co.uk about what really irritates passengers when they travel by air. A little thought…

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