The car rental counter at Keflavík Airport is always busy. Visitors collect their keys, load up on insurance options they half-understand, and drive into a landscape that looks, from the terminal window, like it should be easy. Wide roads, no traffic, open sky. Forty minutes later, somewhere on a coastal highway, the wind picks up. […]
There’s no better opportunity in the year to tell your Mum how much you care than Mothering Sunday. And with the date fast approaching (and a gentle reminder to our US friends: yours isn’t until 10 May 2026), we’ve curated a luxury gift guide so you can celebrate her impeccable style and sense of adventure, […]
For Avios collectors, understanding the difference between British Airways’ business class products is key to making the most of reward flights. The airline operates two main business class cabins: Club World (the older long-haul cabin) and Club Suite (the newer, enhanced product). Travellers looking to book British Airways’ business class reward seats often find it […]
Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims heading to venerate relics at Grey Friars and Our Lady’s Chapel — stands Hotel Gotham, a five-star jewel in the crown of the city centre. Housed within a striking Grade II listed former fire station, police station and magistrates’ court, […]
During our most recent vegan luxury travel adventures throughout Southeast Asia, we have been impressed by how seriously luxury hotels are taking plant based dining. In Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and Saigon, we found hotels that don’t just offer a token vegetarian or vegan option, but genuinely thoughtful and indulgent culinary experiences. From buffets […]
The landscape of high-end travel is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. For decades, the five-star hotel served as the undisputed benchmark for luxury, offering a reliable, if somewhat predictable, blend of quality and service. Yet, as we move through 2026, a more nuanced definition of the “perfect stay” has emerged. Today’s most discerning travellers, […]
Some moments in life deserve more than a quick weekend away or a celebratory toast over champagne or dinner. Moments like birthdays, anniversaries, a graduation or a reunion sometimes need a little extra; something memorable, worth time and money. As our lives and our world become less IRL and more digital, as we become less […]
Frequent flyer programmes are evolving quickly, and the Avios ecosystem is no exception. Used across multiple airlines including British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways, Avios has become one of the most flexible and dominant loyalty currencies in the world. As we move further into 2026, travellers using Avios to book reward seats on flights are […]
With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for a safari for two? Picture open plains dotted with incredible wildlife, sundowner bubbles in the bush – and just the right mix of romance, relaxation and adventure. The perfect recipe for celebrating love! Africa […]
When winter comes to the Southern Alps, Wānaka transforms from lakeside retreat into alpine resort and the epicentre of New Zealand’s most accessible skiing. All being aligned on the weather front, from June through October visitors and locals alike trade the lake for the peaks. What sets Wānaka apart: you can ski New Zealand’s largest […]
Latin America is famed for its plethora of wild and remote landscapes. From the lunar rock formations of Chile’s Atacama Desert to the ice-clad peaks of Tierra del Fuego’s deepest southern reaches, travellers in search of a humbling encounter with Mother Nature are never disappointed with a trip to this diverse and vibrant region. Luckily, […]
With the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away, you might well be looking ahead at the Flat racing season with an element of anticipation. After all, there is nothing quite like a day at the Races – it’s one of those occasions when heritage meets high fashion and so, who better to advise you […]
The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A world where the traditions of the Tyrol thrive amongst the pretty Alpine villages strung along the floor of this valley. A valley that is a haven for lovers of winter activities. The Stubai Valley Since the […]
For decades, the casino resort was the ultimate getaway. Neon lights, late nights, endless buffets, headline acts and the promise that, just maybe, lady luck would smile upon you. In the 1990s and early 2000s, these venues were to go-to for weekend getaways and short leisure breaks worldwide, especially within domestic travel markets. They were […]
Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs lies one of the continent’s most revered hotels. Once a prestigious private home, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has for the past 25 years, welcomed guests from around the world, including a fair share of distinguished […]