Review: Elisso Hotel, Vasiliki, Kefalonia, Greece

Some hotel names fade into the background, polite placeholders in a sea of beige branding. Elisso, however, lingers. The word means “whirl” in Greek — a fact that could feel contrived if it weren’t so perfectly apt. The hotel leans into the metaphor with panache: the swirling winds of Vasiliki Bay lure windsurfers from across […]

Review: Informal flotilla holiday with Sail Ionian, Lefkada, Greece

For one week this Summer, we were the captains of our own Greek adventure. With none of the usual household chores and without so much as opening my laptop, we simply enjoyed quality time together — and a generous stretch of Ionian blue. Welcome to the charming pleasures of a flotilla sailing holiday — courtesy […]

Travelling with your family to the Maldives? Here are the best resorts

Working out which resorts are best suited for families isn’t always an easy task. We spoke to Florian and Lucinda from The Resorts Collection – experts on ultra-luxury in the Maldives – to find the best. As parents, you’ll naturally want your children to have the most amazing time on vacation, but it’s important that […]

Review: Angel Pools Villa, Kastro, Kefalonia, Greece

The sixth largest island in Greece, and the biggest in the Ionian, Kefalonia has the drama of Corfu’s cliffs, the charm of Ithaca’s myths, and just enough modernity to stay connected — if you choose to be. And, just outside Argostoli in the south, close to the top of a hill crowned by the ruins […]

Review: AEGEAN Airlines Business Lounge, Athens, Greece

Located in the airport’s Non-Schengen area, this is the flagship lounge of AEGEAN’s growing ambitions — not just a resting spot, but a statement. Once you’ve meandered your way through the shops, following the business lounge signs, it opens at 5:00 am and runs until 1:00 am. It’s a lounge that cuts through the chaos […]

Why an aborted take-off reinforced my confidence in AEGEAN Airlines

There are moments in travel — rare and oddly reassuring — when things may go off-script, yet leave you feeling more, not less, inclined to return. This was one of those moments. This year, AEGEAN Airlines quietly reinforced its role at the core of Greek aviation, stitching together the mainland and the islands with various […]

Essential luxury luggage for unmatched style

Imagine leaving the office for your next trip… the emails have been sent, the out-of-office is on and you’re ready for whatever adventures lie ahead. Travel nowadays is very different to how it was a a few decades ago – flights are faster and cities seemingly closer. But as the world seems to accelerate with […]

Explore Egypt like you’ve never seen it before

For over 25 years, Amazing Global Travel has been introducing visitors to Egypt, Jordan and the Middle East and beyond. Founded by Egyptologist and luxury travel specialist Ahmed Nagy, the company remains owner-led. At the time of writing, AGT has 246 reviews on Tripadvisor, of which 241 (98%) are 5-star rated. This isn’t achieved without a […]

Luxury travel news from around the world (June 2025)

Welcome to your essential round-up of the latest in luxury travel! This month’s edition brings a wave of innovation and indulgence, from groundbreaking partnerships in private aviation and yachting to the highly anticipated debuts of ultra-luxury cruise ships and hotels. Prepare for a paradigm shift in cruise travel as Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils its […]