Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal
The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect, engineer, political Republican and…
Safari specials for your wildlife wish list
Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines. Exploring different ecosystems…
British Airways Business Class vs First Class: Which Avios redemption makes more sense?
Redeeming Avios for long-haul premium cabins is one of the most satisfying ways to extract value from British Airways…
Lima unveiled: Continuing to redefine contemporary Peruvian cuisine
Lima didn’t wake up one morning as a “culinary capital” – it clawed its way there. That status is…
20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – US & Canada edition
Are you nearly ready for Christmas? The holiday season is not only a time for joy and togetherness, but…
20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition
Beyond the tinsel and carols, the festive season is a magnificent excuse to gather with family and friends and…
Review: Kasbah d’Eau, Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
“Et voila!” Announces our taxi driver, with justification, as we pull into the magnificent Kasbah d’Eau. A beach castle…
New Zealand’s Southern Lakes: A luxury playground worth slowing down for
If you have ever looked at a map of the South Island and wondered where the scenery turns from…
Wānaka: Your South Island base
On the shores of New Zealand’s fourth largest lake, surrounded by the Southern Alps and with a national park…
Cool pools in Africa
After a heady day in the wild African bush, beach or bustling city, there is something irresistibly indulgent about…
Fiordland – one of the world’s most untamed wildernesses
I just completed one of the most unique cruises through some of New Zealand’s most sensational scenery. It was…
Cape Town: This summer’s must-do magic
It seems that the Brits just can’t get enough of Cape Town: UK visitors constitute South Africa’s biggest foreign…
Bucket list experiences in East Africa
I have dreamed of visiting Kenya and Tanzania since I was a very small child. Wild places like the…
Review: Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK
Built as a flagship for Leeds railway station in 1937, and enjoying a Grade-II-listed art-deco façade, The Queens has…
New Zealand’s indulgent, secluded and untamed luxury stays
New Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine…
Review: Playitas Sports Resort, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura
If your idea of a vacation is lounging by a pool doing absolutely nothing, then Playitas might not be…
