Why your next vacation should be to the Plitvice Lakes National Park By Tomislav Kovačević on Dec 04, 2021 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions Plitvice Lakes are a phenomenon and one of the jewels of the world’s natural heritage. As the oldest and the largest national park in the Republic of Croatia, this area […]
The 5 best family resorts in the Maldives By Kristof Eyckmans on Dec 04, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel While most of us may think of the Maldives as an archipelago created by a higher force with the sole purpose to entertain newlyweds, HNWI’s and wealthy retired couples, […]
Making the holidays meaningful By Christopher Hill on Dec 04, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts Thanksgiving has been and gone, and the holiday season is almost upon us again. For many of us, 2021 was better than 2020, but still not a stellar […]
In October of this year, we left for Italy. Our last trip there was scheduled for March of 2020. I think about that a lot – about the alternate reality in which that trip was still possible. I remember the date of our departure approaching, and my concern about this new flu spreading across Europe. […]
This morning I’m exploring Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on foot. This outer moat for the Grand Palace was dug in the 1850’s during the reign of King Rama IV. The canal is 20m wide, 3m deep and 5.5km long. All of the land on the right hand bank of this photo belongs to the railway. […]
20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas – UK & Europe edition By Paul Johnson on Dec 02, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment Finding her the perfect Christmas gift can be a little daunting sometimes. Our round-up of luxury gift ideas will hopefully give you some much-needed inspiration with […]
Hyatt Place Kathmandu – Hyatt’s second hotel in Nepal By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Nepal, Regions Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, has opened, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. It is located […]
Silver Dawn – the latest addition to the Silversea Cruises fleet By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises […]
20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas – UK & Europe edition By Paul Johnson on Nov 30, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe It’s that time of year again… is it just me or does Christmas come around more quickly each year?! And […]
Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station. Today I’m going on a special day excursion to Pasak Cholasid Dam. The train leaves at 6:00am and returns tonight at 6:50pm. To go on the train excursion, you must be fully vaccinated or can show a negative ATK covid test taken within 72 hours. After we had boarded, […]
Short stay: Abbey Farm glamping, Alby, North Norfolk, UK By Michael Edwards on Nov 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Camping, Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe Abbey Farm takes glamping to new levels of indulgence. Look out from the private hot tub on your terrace, Abbey Farm gin in hand, to take in panoramic views […]
New to Hungary: Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Regions Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the addition of Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel to its portfolio, a debut in Hungary and a continuation of the brand’s European expansion. […]
The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) are improving the landscape on each side of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem for 1,250 meters where it runs alongside Bangkok Railway Station. They will widened the path to include a jogging track and also plant 151 more trees. This is an artist impression of what this section of Khlong Phadung […]
9 fantastic things to do in Livingstone, at the Victoria Falls By Sarah Kingdom on Nov 27, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia The Victoria Falls is the result of thousands of years of erosion. The Zambezi River, flowing across a basalt plateau in ancient times, found cracks […]
10 of the most luxurious villas in the Seychelles By Kevin Pilley on Nov 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Seychelles, Vacation Rentals Your own rocky peninsula, your own exclusive cove and private white powder Indian Ocean beach, housemaids, your own gourmet chef cooking you personalized menus, a private butler, a gardener, library, a knowledgeably […]