Travelling on safari with your family in tow can seem daunting, but it certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise of where you go, or on your comfort, space or style. Across Africa, a growing number of lodges and camps are designing accommodation that works beautifully for parents travelling with children, as well as for […]

When most people think about Avios, they think about reward seat redemption rates, business class flights, and the satisfaction of “getting a deal”. They certainly don’t think about flight cancellation compensation. But, in my opinion, one of the most powerful — and least discussed — features of the entire ecosystem is not how you book […]

A journey through the American Southwest, beginning in the red-rock elegance of Sedona and continuing through the canyon country of Utah. This is a region that reveals itself gradually through winding desert highways, ancient geology, and colorful skies that seem wider than anywhere else. This amazing route is designed for travelers who want more than […]

Quite different from sustainable travel, there’s what’s been dubbed greenwashing. Sounds clean. It Isn’t. Greenwashing is done when travel operations create the illusion of climate-action progress where little or none exists. These operators minimize or cover up environmentally harmful practices, labeling themselves as “green” or “eco-friendly,” while making vague or inflated claims about their practices […]

There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out in the British countryside. And that feeling of comfort and freedom to move is exactly what the new Holland Cooper “Legends in Motion” campaign is all about. As we look ahead to the Badminton Horse Trials this May, their latest […]

Planning your vacation to the Balearic Islands? This Spanish archipelago of four islands is very diverse. It’s where beach towns meet mountain villages, modern villas overlook historical landmarks, and a world-renowned party reputation that’s only eclipsed by the scenic sunsets. With so much to offer, choosing where you stay on Mallorca and Ibiza can influence […]

Early one morning, five of us climbed aboard a safari vehicle and headed into the Bushman’s Kloof wilderness of the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa’s Western Cape. This was not, however, a safari in the usual sense. We had no expectations of seeing lions, elephants, giraffes, or any of the other fabled African game animals. […]

Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise. It sails the high seas from Oban to the Hebridean islands of Mull and Iona before heading inland through the Caledonian Canal to Inverness.  Dark wood, plush carpets and flashes of tartan give a country house feel to the 19-cabin […]

The poplar trees that line the fence rows and creek beds of the Wānaka basin were planted for practical reasons: erosion control, shelter, farm boundaries. Yet every April, they turn a shade of gold that stops visitors in their tracks, provides a sense of familiar knowing for locals and draws photographers and selfie takers alike. […]

When planning our trip to Seoul, we decided on flying with Vietnam Airlines, allowing us to enjoy a city stopover in Ho Chi Minh City on the way home. Having never flown in the premium cabins with Vietnam Airlines, we were excited for a new experience, but of course also interested to see how they […]

There is something genuinely pleasurable about planning a trip well in advance. The anticipation builds slowly and satisfyingly — the research, the narrowing down, the moment when a destination stops being a possibility and starts feeling inevitable. For those already thinking about 2026, that process is well underway, and the destinations rising to the top […]

What gives a place its identity? A few years ago, while hosting a couple from the US for Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours, I took them to see a glassblower in Whanganui; it wasn’t on their itinerary, but it happened to be on the main route we were following. I had a sense that they […]

This Spring, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House – soon to be reviewed on A Luxury Travel Blog – has announced the return of its much-loved Spring Spa Trail Escape, reintroduced with a special introductory price for April 2026, from £673 per room, saving £100. Designed as a deeply restorative countryside retreat, the experience invites guests […]

With the boom in popularity for the short-term rental market, the debate stands: should you choose a villa rental or a hotel? Private villas around the world are more accessible than ever for luxury travelers seeking that once-in-a-lifetime stay for hosting big groups. Opting for a short-term private villa rental rather than a luxury hotel […]

Finally, Latin America’s wildlife credentials seem to be getting their due. Rich with striking landscapes and astonishingly diverse biomes (sometimes within a single country!) Latin America can offer exceptional wildlife encounters on par with anything travellers might expect on an African safari. But beyond the obvious destinations of the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest, and […]