Shares 281 Oman is more Arabia than Armani, more Lawrence of Arabia than Levi jeans, more Sultanate than Starbucks: a dreamy destination increasingly on discerning travellers’ wish-lists. South of brash and glitzy Dubai, Oman is the quiet good-living neighbour. Sultan Qaboos, the Mr Nice Guy of the world’s absolute rulers, who deposed his father in…
By Paolo Macchiaroli on Aug 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals Shares 281 Wildlife tourism is on the rise, so it is becoming harder and harder to find places which remain unspoilt. We have selected below our top 5 villas…
Updated: 07/01/2018 | July 1st, 2018 Uncorking a bottle of French wine on a sunny day, spreading brie on a baguette, gazing out on the Paris skyline in front of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre — to me, that’s the perfect day. Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world thanks to its cobblestone…
Shares 275 When vacationers think of Greece, the 3 “S’s” pop up in their heads: sea, sun and sand. Those are the top 3 reasons Greece is so appealing to all those who want to relax in the country where hospitality is a necessity and gastronomy is unbeatable. However, are those 3 “S’s” enough though?…
Shares 200 The next time someone says they don’t understand why anyone would take an Antarctic cruise, here’s some interesting trivia that might change their mind. We hope you enjoy our 10 winning facts about Antarctica to disarm every opponent. 1. NASA uses the Antarctic to test space gear The coasts of Antarctica are usually…
By Claire Powell on Feb 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Featured, Hotels, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South America Shares 353 Getting away from it all is harder than ever thanks to Wi-Fi, constant connectivity and more iDevices than you can shake a charger at. Still, we’ve…
Shares 414 Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and its richest city. Home to man-made islands, silver skyscrapers, mega malls and lavish palaces, it is a modern, cosmopolitan city and a popular tourist destination. Here are six unique things to do in Abu Dhabi: Ride the world’s fastest roller coaster If…
By Tom Marchant on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Belize, California, Cambodia, Central America, Europe, Hotels, Iceland, North America, Oceania, Regions, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide Shares 400 Travel sees a plethora of trends which come and go, but one that’s firmly here to stay is sustainable tourism. More than ever before, travellers are…
Shares 212 Summer is often the best time to travel, especially for those who are travelling with their family, and it’s a little-known fact that the very best time of year to visit Indonesia is during the summer months. Unlike the rest of Asia, where blisteringly high temperatures and heavy monsoon rains can threaten to…
In 2016 and 2017, we noticed the rise of experiential travel as the leading trend across countries and generations, where vacationers were looking for ways to blend in with native cultures, interact with the locals, become insiders and feel much more than a tourist. This year, industry leaders are pointing towards a new shift, that…