By Craig Burkinshaw on Mar 01, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Events, Japan, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide Shares 291 It seems like every day, somewhere in the world, a celebration of some form is underway. Many of these festivals are…
By James Jayasundera on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe As travellers today are more frequently in search of the unique and insta-worthy, ever more ravishing interiors are fast replacing the cookie-cutter ‘hotel look’ around the world. There is…
When my 60th birthday mark loomed, I decided to declare 2018 “the birthday year”, and to book an extravagant holiday for my husband and me. I had taken similarly luxurious trips (with stays at the Mandarin or Peninsula group of hotels) intermixed with hostel-type places, but that was 10 years ago. With my husband of…
Shares 391 We believe these are 5 luxury hotels in Myanmar that should be on your radar, they are each in strategic locations allowing you to create the perfect itinerary to explore this Southeast Asian country that has so much to offer. Sule Shangri-La Yangon Start your trip by flying into Yangon which was the…
By Craig Burton on Jun 29, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe For those who are used to all-inclusive, the freedom of self-catering can be a treat in itself – particularly when you have a luxury apartment to come back to after a day on…
By Claire Powell on Jun 29, 2018 in Africa, Australia, Chile, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Morocco, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Zambia When the weather is fine there’s nothing better than getting outside and enjoying your surroundings: the only added extra you need is some delicious local…
Shares 177 Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions — describe this creature’s actions as the closest thing to flying. A few years ago, contacts with these mysterious creatures were practically unknown on the coasts of Asian countries. In fact, these fish were about…
Shares 100 The Berkshires deeply rooted food culture is evident in its regional cuisine. Chefs have access to delicious local produce, meats, and dairy and expertly craft these seasonal offerings into delectable plates. The fields and farms of the Berkshires are more than a scenic landscape, they produce the tastiest seasonal offerings that give guests…
Shares 227 Want to get away this Summer? There are few places in the world that can offer cultural experiences surrounded by natural beauty like New England’s Berkshires. A rural region in the mountains of western Massachusetts, the Berkshires is well-known for its picturesque views, farm-to- table food scene and its thriving art and cultural…
It’s the vacation that we all dream of; fly to the other side of the world and check into a luxury resort on a tropical island for some serious relaxation and endless sunshine. These 5 tropical island resorts with the wow factor are all in Southeast Asia and are sure to impress even the most…