Category : Explore

The 5 best luxury lodges of the Eastern Cape

South Africa’s Eastern Cape province holds plenty of safari gems for you to discover. The dense Eastern Cape bushland is malaria-free and home to a plethora of fascinating animals, including the Big 5. This makes for a remarkable safari adventure...

Get your sparkle back in Varkala

By Jennika Argent on Mar 11, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany India is renowned for its crammed, crazy cities, bursting with colou...

5 luxurious reasons why you should visit Koh Samui

If you are thinking of heading to Koh Samui, then you have made an excellent choice of Thai destination. This lesser known island offers a fantastic experience to all who stay there. Here are five reasons why you should definitely visit this ma...

The world’s best retreats to help beat anxiety and depression

By Frances Geoghegan on Mar 09, 2018 in Asia, Austria, Europe, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe It can be hard to clear your head at home, even when yo...

When to go on safari

When you are feeling blue in the winter months, and desperate for a glimpse of sunshine, it should be no surprise that your mind turns to warmer climes. Likewise, as the summer holidays approach, and the kids are finishing school, you need a way...

Photograph of the week: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland

Shares 114 Seljalandsfoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland, if not the world. It has a 60-metre drop and forms part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull (the same volcano tha...

London: Capital of the World?

Shares 116 Ask the well-travelled, over a late-night drink, for their nomination for the world’s favourite city and you’ll be surprised how many back London. After another drink, some even start promoting dynamic London as The Capital of...

5 reasons to choose holiday rentals over hotel accommodation

Shares 113 With a plethora of great hotel and self catering options to choose from, it’s often hard to know which to go for you when deciding on your next holiday. So what are the advantages of choosing a self catering holiday villa or a...

10 ways to enable great luxury travel experiences

Shares 232 For many, luxury travel is just a pipe dream. But for others – and not just High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) – it’s something to be enjoyed with a reasonable degree of frequency. To make luxury travel more attainable for you...

7 celebrations around the world

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 Share...

5 of the world’s most luxurious ski chalets

By Craig Burton on Mar 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe Shares 177 Five-star opulence is just the beginning...

Untold stories from Asia: have you heard of a Toddy Tapper?

Shares 105 Like most of us, Sri Lankans love a tipple. Two of their distinctive national drinks, Toddy and Arrack, are born of the same flower and are immensely popular throughout the country. Problem is, this delicious nectar can only...

7 luxury escapes that you can enjoy by private jet

By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2018 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Fiji, France, India, Leisure Travel, Mexico, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe Shares 196 Priv...

Luggage tags made by a 12 year old – all proceeds go to charity!

Shares 165 Our younger son, Tom, recently returned from school, telling us all about The Tenner Challenge, an initiative designed to get children to try their hand at entrepreneurship. Students are given £10 to invest in a product or ser...

Top 5 luxury ski resorts in Europe

Shares 233 The European Alps cover a vast area and span eight countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. In such a vast expanse the opportunity to ski is abundant and obviously very well...