4 days in Mykonos
Mykonos has always been a wonderful juxtaposition between traditional life and a cosmopolitan jet set lifestyle. By the 1950s…
4 of the best things to do on a first-time trip to Brazil
It is one of the most exotic destinations on the planet. Even the name can send the rhythm of…
5 of the best things to do in Los Angeles
Seven suburbs in search of a city, a constellation of plastic and less culture than a pot of yoghurt…
Top 10 highlights in St. Petersburg, the captivating City of the Czars
St. Petersburg is a beautiful city filled with extravagant historical palaces, cathedrals and royal gardens. Long recognized as the…
Re-live your Summer villa holiday with these enticing cookbooks
One way to continue the memories of summer is to indulge in one of these relatively new cookbooks, all of…
Private jets – the epitome of travel
For those who seek privacy, spectacular service and bespoke travel at its best, the world of private jet vacations…
The coast of California: a magnificent seven
The Pacific Highway between San Francisco and Los Angeles is one of the most scenic drives on the planet,…
Saturday in St Petersburg: the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
The cold was abrupt and biting as we disembarked the Moscow train. It was 10.30am in Saturdays St Petersburg,…
Photograph of the week: Stars over the Adriatic
This image was taken around midnight from Star Clippers’ ‘Royal Clipper’, looking straight up at the stars above the…
10 iconic World Heritage Sites and the places to stay when visiting
There are currently 981 World Heritage Sites worldwide. To be considered one it has to have outstanding universal value…
A honeymooners trip to Athens and Cyclades
Greece is among the most popular destinations for honeymooners, especially Santorini which is known for its unique light and…
Top 5 must-see places in China
China is enormous. Even assuming that travel is limited to the eastern half of the country, the latter is…
9 Greek islands in 7 days
The sea once it casts its spell holds one in its net of wonder forever. (Jacque Yves Cousteau). The…
Special feature: Sheraton Macao Hotel, Macau
In Macau, the Las Vegas of the East, bigger is better. Going by that simple judgement, the 3,896 room…
5 great reasons to go on a luxury cruise
The term luxury cruising is largely redundant; as youll know if youve ever enjoyed a holiday at sea, all…
5 unusual romantic breaks
When you think of romantic places, the common ones like Paris, Venice and the Seychelles always come up. If…
