Florence and Rome: 5 hotel gems from the Lungarno Collection
Italy is one of the world’s most romantic destinations, and home to some of the world’s best luxury hotels….
14 of the best cities to visit in April
April can be a fantastic time of year to get away and enjoy a city break. For many of…
The ultimate birding tour in Ecuador: 10 unbelievable species at Yasuni Biosphere Reserve
The Amazon is full of unbelievable birds, but Ecuador, represented in this case by Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, is the…
10 best luxury retreats in Cape Town
Often referred to as South Africa’s Mother City, Cape Town has become the destination of choice for holidaymakers, families,…
5 international sporting events to look out for in the Dolomites
The UNESCO Dolomites are the ideal setting for a variety of sporting events – a meeting point for sports…
Some hidden gem tourist attractions of Thailand
Known as the Jewel of Southeast Asia, Thailand is a tropical island ripe for a once in a lifetime…
Top 5 reasons to book a luxury ski chalet
For some, booking a hotel when they go on vacation is the only option that crosses their minds. Force…
A guide to Candidasa, Bali
For many tourists the south of Bali is the main draw with the resort towns of Kuta and Seminyak…
Top 10 lodges for walking safaris in Africa
Walking safaris are often considered the purest and most exciting way to experience safari – they allow you to…
Andalusian insights: the luxury of silence
“Let us have the luxury of silence,” Jane Austen, “Mansfield Park” With constantly beeping phones, demands from offspring, the…
Get your sparkle back in Varkala
India is renowned for its crammed, crazy cities, bursting with colour and culture, and for years I avoided going…
When to go on safari
When you are feeling blue in the winter months, and desperate for a glimpse of sunshine, it should be…
London: Capital of the World?
Ask the well-travelled, over a late-night drink, for their nomination for the world’s favourite city and you’ll be surprised…
5 reasons to choose holiday rentals over hotel accommodation
With a plethora of great hotel and self catering options to choose from, it’s often hard to know which…
7 celebrations around the world
It seems like every day, somewhere in the world, a celebration of some form is underway. Many of these…
Untold stories from Asia: have you heard of a Toddy Tapper?
Like most of us, Sri Lankans love a tipple. Two of their distinctive national drinks, Toddy and Arrack, are…
